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Taylor Fritz calls out Shanghai Masters conditions, Emma Raducanu reacts to Taylor Swift's new controversial album, & more

Abuse and slut-shaming rampant in WTA, second player complains after Swiatek

October 04, 2025

Hello! Welcome to another day of fascinating tennis action. Another day of blockbuster matches on the cards, another day of top players fighting like their lives depended on it. And as always, another day of drama, on the court and off the court.

We, at Sportskeeda, have hand-picked the best news stories of the day, from what we believe to be the most interesting topics to catch your eye. You can always visit our website to see the full selection of the day's happenings.

Without further ado, this is Match Point for today:

TOP SEED

"I don't blame Carlos Alcaraz" - Tennis journalist defends Spaniard after his controversial withdrawal from 'absolute disaster' Shanghai Masters

The Spaniard pulled out of the two-week Masters 1000 event due to an ankle injury he had sustained in his opening match in Tokyo the previous week. Alcaraz was hampered by the injury throughout the tournament but still managed to win the title, defeating Taylor Fritz in the final.

HAWKEYE

"If they showed me all my fines, I'd probably cry" - Daniil Medvedev gets honest about 'not playing for money,' addresses his 'wild' on-court behavior

"It’s a very bad change" - Taylor Fritz makes frustrations clear with 'incredibly slow' court conditions at Shanghai Masters

A day after Iga Swiatek, WTA World No. 66 exposes horrific slut-shaming & online abuse attack after tough China Open loss to Coco Gauff

BEYOND THE BASELINE

"Due to many comments saying I look 12" - Amanda Anisimova makes long-awaited change to her WTA profile ahead of China Open SF vs Coco Gauff

Andre Agassi shares rare childhood pictures of daughter Jaz with him & wife Steffi Graf in heartfelt birthday tribute

Emma Raducanu gives her reaction to Taylor Swift's new 'The Life of a Showgirl' album amid heavy criticism

SPILL THE TEA

"The irony";"Guess she wasn't 'strong enough'" - Fans ridicule Zheng Qinwen for withdrawing from Wuhan Open after dismissing Iga Swiatek's complaints

"Novak Djokovic is a vulture"; "Salty always" - Fans furious over Serb's controversial Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner comments at Shanghai Masters

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"We realized both of us weren't mature enough" - When Chris Evert got emotional talking about her & ex-fiancé Jimmy Connors' breakup

Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors were once considered one of tennis’ most iconic couples and even got engaged, though they never made it to marriage. Reflecting on that time, Evert once shared the reason behind their split, speaking about it with an emotional tone.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Gael Monfils on 2026 farewell: Living every point like it’s his last 🎾🔥 #gaelmonfils #tennis #fblifestyle

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Today's Top Quote

"People are trying to portray Jannik Sinner as a player in crisis after he won 2 Slams in a year" - Coach Simone Vagnozzi

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