Today in tennis news: Nick Kyrgios stirred controversy with remarks about the retirements of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, while Andrey Rublev raised concerns among fans with self-harming actions during his Paris Masters match.
Nick Kyrgios stated he doesn’t want to retire in the same way as Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff supported Michelle Obama’s criticism of Donald Trump’s stance on abortion policy. Additionally, Iga Swiatek trained with her new coach, Wim Fissette, in preparation for the WTA Finals.
“I arrived early to prepare, but then I got sick. I’m dealing with a virus right now that should pass in the next two to three days, so physically I’m not ready to compete,” Sinner explained.
Sinner is the second prominent player to withdraw from the final Masters 1000 event of the year, after seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.
Earlier this month, Sinner defeated Djokovic in straight sets to claim the Shanghai Masters, marking his seventh title of the season—a record unmatched since Andy Murray’s nine-title season in 2016. This victory came shortly after Sinner’s loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the China Open final in Beijing, amid an ongoing doping case.
