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Daniil Medvedev called out for sexually-charged comments on ball girl; Novak Djokovic & Aryna Sabalenka go on epic double date, & more

Roger Federer gets honest about getting twin sons into tennis

October 09, 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

What Carlos Alcaraz has been upto since Shanghai Masters absence: From having the time of his life at friend's wedding to golfing with Jon Rahm

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Shanghai Masters to take some time off and recover. During his break, he has made several off-court appearances, including attending a friend’s wedding and enjoying a golf outing with Jon Rahm.

HAWKEYE

"It’s tough being a parent" - Roger Federer gets real about challenges of coaching son Leo and why he relies on other coaches

"I hope Novak Djokovic is gonna confirm that" - Aryna Sabalenka reveals her role in Serb's Shanghai Masters success after their 'fun' double date

"You're completely crazy" - Daniil Medvedev goes off at Shanghai Masters chair umpire with bizarre Rafael Nadal outburst 

BEYOND THE BASELINE

PICTURE: Paula Badosa & mother Mireia display casual bikini looks as Spaniard continues to enjoy relaxing family vacation after ending tennis season

"As the son of an undocumented immigrant, it’s personal" - Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian issues strongly-worded response against ICE arrests

Steffi Graf & Andre Agassi's son Jaden's girlfriend Catherine flexes her fitness in pink sleeveless & leggings gym outfit at pilates session

SPILL THE TEA

"What a freak", "Father of a little girl btw" - Fans shocked by Daniil Medvedev's bizarre ball girl request at Shanghai Masters

"That's disgusting, where is human decency?" - Novak Djokovic fans slam 'Nadal Academy alumnus' for 'shameful' act against Serb at Shanghai Masters

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"People are more like me and Jimmy Connors than Bjorn Borg" - When John McEnroe made a point about reserved tennis personalities like Pete Sampras

John McEnroe once shared his take on the role his fiery on-court conduct played in the tennis world. The American also made a point about Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras as he observed which type of personality audiences preferred.

SOCIAL SLAM

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