2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

DC World Tie 1, tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax will be played in a closed venue without fans in attendence
This decision was made in consultation with the ITF.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

I will be surprised if Djokovic plays another match this year. His main focus in 2026 should be the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. He can set the record for match wins at all 3 slams (He's 3 away from tying each of the records, so R16 would tie and QF would break the record at each of these slams.)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak Djokovic is in Athens for permanent residence ( read my post on his withdrawal for DC tie against Turkey) actually Novak was seen at a tennis club today hitting with his young son Stefan
Novak is set to play at the SIx Kings Slams, October 15-18, no withdrawal from him at this stage.
Novak has confirmed he will play ATP 250, Hellenic Championship an indoor tournament Nov 2-8, this was Belgrade 250 tournament which has relocated to Athens, Stefanos Tsitsipas is also confirmed to play

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lleyton Hewitt has been sanctioned for offensive conduct by the ITIA.
Charged January 6th for a matter at DC last November.ITIA did reviews and upheld decision to suspend him for 2 weeks and finded AU$30,000. He wont miss this weekends DC as takes affect after.The suspension starts from the 24th of September
Following an ITIA investigation, Hewitt, 44, breach of Article 7.15.1.1. of th TADP engaging in offensive conduct towards a doping control official, after pushing a 60 yo volunteer ant-doping chaperone at the conclusion of a DC SF defeat to Italy in Malaga, Spain on the 23rd November 2024.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The draw for the 2025 DC Final 8 will take place in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna on Weddesday 17th September at 12.00 CET

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Davis Cup Qualifers coming Friday and Saturday ( live on Tennis Channel)

USA vs Czechia ( Opelka, Ram, Krejicek to replace Shelton and Paul)
France vs Croatia
Germany vs Japan
Argentina vs Netherlands
Austria vs Hungary
Denmark vs Spain, ( Alcaraz and Davidovich have withdrawn, Munar, Carballes Baena and Carreno Busta are in for Spain)
Australia vs Belgium

 

[Federberg]

errrrr... what??

Tennis's superstar love triangle

Following the victory, in was revealed that the Spanish tennis superstar is dating Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, who had been previously romantically linked to Sinner.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Federberg]

good grief! Look at the difference in pricing for debenture tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court next year...

Centre Court:
• Mon 29 June – First Round: £2,645
• Tue 30 June – First Round: £2,295
• Wed 1 July – Second Round: £2,395
• Thu 2 July – Second Round: £2,350
• Fri 3 July – Third Round: £2,850
• Sat 4 July – Third Round: £2,695
• Sun 5 July – Fourth Round: £2,695
• Mon 6 July – Fourth Round: £3,095
• Tue 7 July – Quarter Finals: £3,545
• Wed 8 July – Quarter Finals: £3,895
• Thu 9 July – Ladies’ Semi-Finals: £2,095
• Fri 10 July – Men’s Semi-Finals: £7,995
• Sat 11 July – Ladies’ Final: £2,950
• Sun 12 July – Men’s Final: £9,995

 

[Kieran]

good grief! Look at the difference in pricing for debenture tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court next year...

Centre Court:
• Mon 29 June – First Round: £2,645
• Tue 30 June – First Round: £2,295
• Wed 1 July – Second Round: £2,395
• Thu 2 July – Second Round: £2,350
• Fri 3 July – Third Round: £2,850
• Sat 4 July – Third Round: £2,695
• Sun 5 July – Fourth Round: £2,695
• Mon 6 July – Fourth Round: £3,095
• Tue 7 July – Quarter Finals: £3,545
• Wed 8 July – Quarter Finals: £3,895
• Thu 9 July – Ladies’ Semi-Finals: £2,095
• Fri 10 July – Men’s Semi-Finals: £7,995
• Sat 11 July – Ladies’ Final: £2,950
• Sun 12 July – Men’s Final: £9,995

It shows how these things are generally market driven, doesn’t it?

 

[El Dude]

Here's Novak's last nine matches vs. Sincaraz: 2-7 overall, 2-2 vs Alcaraz, 0-5 vs Sinner. He's lost his last nine sets to Sinner and hasn't beaten him since the ATP Finals in 2023. He split two matches vs. Alcaraz in both 2024 and 2025.

Purple = vs. Alcaraz
Green = vs. Sinner
Bold = Djokovic won

2025 US Open SF: Alcaraz over Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2
2025 Wimbledon SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-3 6-3 6-4
2025 Roland Garros SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6(3)
2025 Australian Open QF: Djokovic over Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
2024 Shanghai F: Sinner over Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3
2024 Olympics F: Djokovic over Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2)
2024 Wimbledon F: Alcaraz over Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4)
2024 Australian Open SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3
2023 Davis Cup SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-2 2-6 7-5

 

[Federberg]

It shows how these things are generally market driven, doesn’t it?

yes exactly. Clearly the women's final will appreciate in value as the contenders become clearer. But the market is already betting on a Sincaraz final

 

[Fiero425]

Here's Novak's last nine matches vs. Sincaraz: 2-7 overall, 2-2 vs Alcaraz, 0-5 vs Sinner. He's lost his last nine sets to Sinner and hasn't beaten him since the ATP Finals in 2023. He split two matches vs. Alcaraz in both 2024 and 2025.

Purple = vs. Alcaraz
Green = vs. Sinner
Bold = Djokovic won

2025 US Open SF: Alcaraz over Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2
2025 Wimbledon SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-3 6-3 6-4
2025 Roland Garros SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6(3)
2025 Australian Open QF: Djokovic over Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
2024 Shanghai F: Sinner over Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3
2024 Olympics F: Djokovic over Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2)
2024 Wimbledon F: Alcaraz over Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4)
2024 Australian Open SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3
2023 Davis Cup SF: Sinner over Djokovic 6-2 2-6 7-5

Be sure to do this for Nadal's "finishing kick" on the tour including Novak defeating him at '24 Paris Olympics in the 2nd Rd. on clay!

 

[Moxie]

Be sure to do this for Nadal's "finishing kick" on the tour including Novak defeating him at '24 Paris Olympics in the 2nd Rd. on clay!

That's all old news. Why should he bother? You could easily do it, though, if you're so interested. Be sure to put it on the Fedalovic Wars thread, as that's where the historical stuff goes.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's all old news. Why should he bother? You could easily do it, though, if you're so interested. Be sure to put it on the Fedalovic Wars thread, as that's where the historical stuff goes.

Agree Moxie, that post belongs on the Fedalovic Wars Thread, not on the current ATP News post,
ATP New Post is for 'Current News"

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Laver Cup Update:

Australian Alex de Minaur will join Team World in San Francsico replacing Frances Tiafoe.Captain Andre Agassi is counting on de Minaur to bring his trademark grit and energy to Chase Center

 

[Fiero425]

That's all old news. Why should he bother? You could easily do it, though, if you're so interested. Be sure to put it on the Fedalovic Wars thread, as that's where the historical stuff goes.

Tell it to @El Dude! He's the one pushing my buttons emphasizing Novak's losses as if he's wasting his time even competing! It's like Nole made those 4 Major SF's & got "nothing" from this crowd as Social Media highlites his accomplishments! The latest being he's the only man w/ 80%+ play/ winning on all 3 surfaces; HC, clay, & grass! I told you, he sets a rec. every time he goes out there! In y'all's mind, Fedal were warriors to the end! Yeah, right! Novak's only worth featuring things to undermine his GOAT-dom! It's just plain silly IMO; the disrespect!

 

[mrzz]

Agree Moxie, that post belongs on the Fedalovic Wars Thread, not on the current ATP News post,
ATP New Post is for 'Current News"

Or maybe there should be an ATP Olds thread.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Or maybe there should be an ATP Olds thread.

Not a bad idea Mrzz, though there is a thread/post for Fedalovic Wars

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kei Nishikori has received a wild card to ATP500 Tokyo

 

[Fiero425]

Or maybe there should be an ATP Olds thread.

That's me, an "old threader!"