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AI Chatbots Are Hardwired to Defend the Status Quo
A new study of 11 AI models reveals chatbots systematically favor the status quo, advising against electric vehicles and climate policies.
Coco Gauff reveals what went wrong in straight-sets China Open defeat
Gauff finished the match with 34 unforced errors and eight double faults, while Mertens needed only 78 minutes to reach the quarterfinal.
Daniil Medvedev hits a spectator with a ball - Andy Roddick sends clear message
Daniil Medvedev was defaulted against Novak Djokovic in the semi-final in Beijing
Sinner shuts down 2026 over knee tendinopathy to think about his Career
Jannik Sinner’s 2026 season has officially come to an abrupt end. The World No. 1’s victory over Alexander Zverev on the grass of Wimbledon in July now stands as his final competitive match of the year. Persistent right-knee tendinopathy has forced the Italian into a multi-month medical shutdown, wiping out his autumn calendar and delaying his return to the ATP Tour until 2027. The decision forces the world No.1 to relinquish a massive haul of ranking points.
Rennae Stubbs calls for simple change after Daniil Medvedev hits spectator
Medvedev did not argue with the decision. After the match, the former world No. 1 stressed that the incident was accidental and said his main concern was the person who was hit.
Will Carlos Alcaraz miss Jannik Sinner in the latter part of 2026?
As is well known, Jannik Sinner's season is officially over. Yesterday the world number 1 - who will lose this position in the rankings to Alexander Zverev - officially announced on all his social networks that his 2026 is over. The problem with his right knee does not allow him to compete and therefore he will only return to the court in 2027 with the aim of being ready for the Australian Open in the second half of January.
Alexander Zverev mathematically secures Year-End world No. 1 ranking
Alexander Zverev is officially set to become the 30th player in ATP history to reach the world No. 1 ranking, and he will hold the crown straight through the off-season.
Carlos Alcaraz admits he questioned whether he would be the same player again
Tokyo was not an easy tournament for the current world No. 3. Alcaraz had several difficult matches and also dropped the opening set against Jaume Munar in the semifinal before winning 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.
Is it true that Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to reach 20 Slams?
If answers were needed on the time it took Carlos Alcaraz to return to being competitive, it only took two tournaments for the Spanish champion to lift another trophy to the sky.
Essex town with origins tracing back to a very lucrative spice trade
Lesser known past of Saffron Walden lends the setting for a gripping new historical thriller from a bestselling author
Jannik Sinner’s ATP Finals withdrawal sparks ticket resale rush in Turin
Jannik Sinner withdrew from the remaining events of the season due to ongoing knee issue. The Italian will not seek his third consecutive ATP Finals title in Turin, and the decision has already had an impact beyond the tennis court. Ya nadie quiere ir🫣 Una vez que se anunció que Jannik Sinner🇮🇹 no jugará lo que resta del año, muchos de los que ya habían comprado sus entradas a las ATP Finals las pusieron en venta https://t.co/JKQCI7Yv2L
Djokovic channels Kobe Bryant after extending historic Beijing streak to 34-0
Novak Djokovic just delivered a definitive answer to the growing chorus of doubters. Entering the China Open following a disastrous North American hard-court swing, the 39-year-old captured his 102nd career title in dominant fashion. The victory extended his flawless, unprecedented record in Beijing to 34 wins and zero losses across seven appearances. "I hadn't been here in 11 years," Djokovic admitted to the press, reflecting on a grueling season. "I didn't achieve many major results after the Australian Open final.
VIDEO: Daniil Medvedev hits spectator in eye, disqualified against Novak Djokovic
The incident happened on Monday, but it has remained one of the main talking points from Beijing even after the tournament finished.
Beijing: Coco Gauff loses in R16 after lackluster display and ‘no energy’ complaint
Coco Gauff delivered a lackluster display in the Beijing round-of-16 and paid the ultimate price after being bounced 3-6 3-6 in just an hour and 18 minutes of play.
ATP ace Matteo Berrettini reveals if his new approach is working
From 7 October, Shanghai hosts one of the most anticipated events on the tennis tour. This Masters 1000, with a strong symbolic value and great prestige, has established itself over the years thanks to the presence of the greatest champions of the discipline, who have enriched a roll of honor of the highest level. On the other hand, the one who only came close to success in this splendid tournament was Matteo Berrettini, author of a wonderful journey in 2019, but interrupted in the semifinals. Berrettini is happy again
McEnroe doubts Alcaraz can catch Djokovic and Federer
John McEnroe is throwing cold water on the Carlos Alcaraz hype train. Despite the Spaniard’s recent title run in Tokyo, the American tennis legend firmly believes Alcaraz will never touch the Grand Slam records set by Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Beijing: Iga Swiatek avoids drama today, makes light work of Iva Jovic
Iga Swiatek delivered a dominant display to beat Iva Jovic 6-1 6-3 and safely progress into the Beijing quarterfinal.
Novak Djokovic enters elite company after stunning win over Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic added another remarkable chapter to his already extraordinary career at the ATP 500 event in Beijing.
Alex Eala makes Paris Fashion Week debut with mother Rizza by her side
The 21-year-old traveled to France after representing the Philippines at the Asian Games in Japan, where she finished with a bronze medal in the women's singles event.
Mirra Andreeva pulls off Maria Sharapova’s Beijing feat
Mirra Andreeva safely booked a Beijing quarterfinal spot and achieved a Maria Sharapova feat in the process after becoming just the second teenager to make multiple last-eight appearances at the China Open.
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