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Novak Djokovic calls out Carlos Alcaraz & other players, Coco Gauff shows her support for maligned WNBA star Napheesa Collier & more

Martina Navratilova's wife makes shocking marriage revelation

October 03, 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

Caroline Wozniacki to announce retirement after brief comeback; Coco Gauff gets new Slam-winning coach | 5 bold predictions for tennis in October 2025

Coco Gauff's through to the semifinals of the China Open 2025, where she's the defending champion. She has performed quite well without a full-time coach by her side, though she will be keen to hire one as soon as possible. She could potentially snag a former Major champion as a coach who's currently available to take up a new assignment.

HAWKEYE

"It's a little contradictory" - Novak Djokovic calls out players' lack of unity, addresses Alcaraz, Gauff & Swiatek's complaints about tennis calendar

"Sad part of reality" - Iga Swiatek shares painful abuse message from bettors and fans harassing her after China Open shock loss

Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova keep golden season going for Americans with 3 qualified & 1 more in line for final 8 at WTA Finals

BEYOND THE BASELINE

"My apartment is quite small" - Jannik Sinner makes heartwarming admission about how he still depends on his parents after China Open win

"Thanks for listening to me" - Paula Badosa's endearing message sparks friendship between Emma Raducanu & Spaniard at China Open

"I was mortified, I was embarrassed to play" - Jennifer Brady relives 'uncomfortable' Maria Sharapova outfit story, leaves Madison Keys in splits

SPILL THE TEA

"An amazing human being": Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, wife Elina Svitolina & tennis world pour their love after Gael Monfils' retirement announcement

"Truly disturbing";"Iga Swiatek has really poor tennis IQ" - Fans in shock after Pole loses to Emma Navarro at China Open with 70 unforced errors

SERVE AND VOLLEY - OLD SCHOOL

"Did my dad think I was going to join a gang or something?" - When Chris Evert questioned her father Jimmy's reason for introducing her to tennis

Chris Evert once questioned her father Jimmy's reasoning behind introducing her and her siblings to tennis at a young age. The American also explained why she had come to appreciate her father's perspective over time.

SOCIAL SLAM

Tennis Fans USA

Coco Gauff powers past Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 to reach the China Open semifinals! 💪🎾✨ #cocogauff #fblifestyle

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Today's Top Quote

"Kids cannot live daddy's life, they have to live their own" - Novak Djokovic

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