Talking Tennis

Qinwen Zheng celebrates the biggest title of her career in Beijing, while Alex Eala suffers an early exit in Wuhan. On this episode of WTA Weekly, Talking Tennis reviews two contrasting stories from the Asian swing.

What does Zheng’s China Open triumph mean for her confidence and ambitions at the top of the women’s game? We discuss her title run and what could come next.

We also analyse Eala’s defeat to Shi Han in Wuhan, assess the concerns surrounding her recent form and discuss what she needs to rediscover to get back to winning ways.

Join the conversation: how far can Zheng go, and can Eala bounce back?

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QINWEN MAKES HISTORY! 🏆🙌

Zheng Qinwen becomes the first home player to win the China Open women’s singles title — a milestone moment for Chinese tennis!

The emotion says it all. ❤️

How far can Qinwen go from here? 👇

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Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up a Beijing quarter-final against Qinwen Zheng, while Iga Swiatek will face Elise Mertens. Talking Tennis reacts to Svitolina’s victory and looks ahead to both matchups at the China Open.

Can Svitolina overcome Zheng in front of her home crowd? What will decide their quarter-final? And can Mertens challenge Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals? We discuss the key matchups and give our predictions.

Join the conversation: who do you think will advance?

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Novak Djokovic wins Beijing — but will he make it to Turin? On this week’s ATP Weekly, Talking Tennis discusses what his latest title means for his ATP Finals ambitions and whether he can finish the season on a high.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner’s season is over. We assess what his absence means for the tour, the rivals hoping to capitalise and the Italian’s return.

Plus, we preview the Shanghai Masters: the contenders, potential surprises and key storylines as the race to Turin gathers pace.

Join the debate: will Djokovic qualify, and who is your pick for Shanghai?

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Two major developments shake up the race to Turin: Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season due to injury, while Novak Djokovic wins the Beijing title.

In this breaking news edition of Talking Tennis, we react to Sinner’s announcement and discuss what his absence could mean for the tour and the ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Djokovic’s Beijing triumph puts his Turin hopes firmly in focus — can he secure his place and challenge for another season-ending crown?

How does this change the qualification picture, and which players stand to benefit? Join us for reaction and analysis as the race to Turin enters its crucial final stretch.

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Coco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing, and Talking Tennis reacts to her performance at the China Open.

We also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s default against Novak Djokovic before previewing the Beijing final between Djokovic and Alex de Minaur. What will De Minaur need to do to beat Novak, and who are we backing to lift the trophy?

Join us for post-match analysis, the big talking points and our final predictions.

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Alex Eala has put Philippine tennis into a “different stratosphere”—so is it any surprise the country is getting a WTA 250 tournament?

In this episode of Talking Tennis, we discuss Eala’s influence on the sport’s profile in the Philippines and what a WTA 250 event could mean for players, fans and the next generation of Filipino talent.

How much credit should Eala get for this momentum? What opportunities could a home tournament create for her? And how can Philippine tennis turn the excitement surrounding its biggest star into lasting growth?

Join the conversation and tell us what you think!

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Who is the greatest American tennis player of all time—and what separates a champion from an immortal?

Steve Flink joins John Silk on Talking Tennis to discuss his latest book, The Immortals of American Tennis, and the fascinating debate at its heart: who tops the list?

We explore American tennis greatness, the challenge of comparing players across generations, and how titles, longevity and influence shape a player’s legacy. Do the numbers tell the whole story—or is there more to greatness than trophies?

Who would be your No. 1? Share your pick and join the debate.

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Steve's book is here, available to buy: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Immortals-of-American-Tennis/Steve-Flink/Immortals-of-American-Sport/9781922662323

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Europe has won the Laver Cup, but what should we make of it? Is this a fiercely contested team event that deserves its place on the tennis calendar, or does it still feel like an exhibition?

On this week’s ATP Weekly, we discuss Europe’s victory, the appeal of the Laver Cup format and how much the result tells us about the players’ form. Then we turn to the Asian swing as the tour gathers pace: who is building momentum, and who has the most to prove in the weeks ahead?

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Leylah Fernandez is the Singapore Open champion! On this week’s WTA Weekly, we look back at her title run and what it could mean for the rest of her season.

Then we turn to Beijing: Who arrives with momentum, which players need a strong week, and who could make a deep run? Join us for the talking points, predictions and matches to watch.

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