It was a blended day in males’s tennis, with Jannik Sinner celebrating one other large win and Gael Monfils saying plans to retire.
Sinner Wins China Open Title
24-year-old Jannik Sinner received the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien in straight units, 6-2, 6-2. That is Sinner’s twenty first profession title and his third trophy of 2025, together with wins on the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Sinner continues to paved the way with fellow star Carlos Alcaraz, who lately received the Japan Open. Alcaraz is skipping the Shanghai Open to relaxation an ankle damage, which suggests Sinner would be the prime seed for the match. The occasion may even function Novak Djokovic, taking part in his first match because the US Open.
Monfils to Retire in 2026
On the identical day, Gael Monfils introduced that he’ll retire from tennis in 2026, after the Rolex Paris Masters subsequent November.
Monfils, who turned professional in 2004, is well-known for his enjoyable, athletic taking part in type and entertaining persona. He’ll flip 40 subsequent 12 months and is predicted to obtain many tributes as he travels the world for his remaining season.
Over his lengthy profession, Monfils has received 13 ATP titles, with a win-loss file of 583–350, and has earned over $24 million in prize cash — putting him twenty fourth on the all-time earnings checklist.
He’s married to Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina, and though nothing is confirmed, followers would like to see them play blended doubles throughout his remaining 12 months on tour.
As all the time, Monfils shared the information in a light-hearted approach, posting a enjoyable video with Svitolina and former French gamers Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon, and Richard Gasquet.
