Cédric Pioline, director of the ATP Paris, stated that the move to La Défense Arena is due to Bercy becoming too small for them, and they were at risk of "losing category in the medium term."
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The ATP Almaty 2025 has already brought the first surprises on its second day of competition. Alexander Shevchenko was carried by the support of his fans to defeat Laslo Djere in two closely contested tiebreaks (7-6(1), 7-6(12), after two hours of battle, and he will face Corentin Moutet in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima defeated Hamad Medjedovic 7-6(5), 6-2, after an hour and 24 minutes of play to meet Fabian Marozsan for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Other results from the day at WTA Almaty 2025
. A Walton d. T Schoolkate: 76(4) 67(3) 62
. A Vukic d. M Topo: 64 36 61
. R Hijikata d. T Skatov: 76(3) 26 63
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Almaty 2025. Shevchenko se da una alegría con su gente y sorprende a Djere
The ATP Shanghai 2025 champion will try to maintain his incredible streak of results at the ATP Basel 2025, where he officially received a wildcard. Just days after lifting the trophy at the Chinese Masters 1000, Valentin Vacherot requested that invitation for the Swiss event, and it is already confirmed that the Monegasque will be able to participate without having to fight in the qualifying rounds.
🔴 OFFICIAL! Valentin Vacherot 🇲🇨 receives a wild card in Basel. 🎟️🇨🇭
— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) October 14, 2025
After his title in Shanghai, the Monegasque will make his return next week and play the first ATP 500 tournament of his career. pic.twitter.com/Ez0FYhpmar
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vacherot recibe una invitación para jugar en el ATP Basilea 2025
As expected, Nick Kyrgios did not miss the opportunity to criticize Rafael Nadal, especially after the complaint that Medvedev made to the referee Mohamed Lahyani about the time and reminded him of the delay between serves of the Spaniard. So, the Australian, on the 'Unscripted' podcast, echoed the Russian's sentiment: "You have a timer to serve between points, right? It should be 25 seconds. Rafa is known for stretching out the times. There have been times when he has taken a minute and a half to start points, and no one says anything. But as soon as it goes over 26 seconds, they say, 'Code violation, serve-losing,' and I tell them: 'Brother, is there any discretion here or can Rafa do whatever he wants?'
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios apoya a Medvedev en su crítica a Nadal: "A veces ha tardado un minuto y medio en empezar los puntos y nadie decía nada"
Stephen Smith explains the possible cause of so many physical problems in recent months in the case of Novak Djokovic.
Karen Khachanov, number 11 in the world, confesses in a press conference what his goal is from now until the end of the season.
Honest and straightforward as usual, Casper Ruud spoke candidly about his non-participation in tournaments held in Saudi Arabia: "I did not receive any offer from the Six Kings Slam, but I had some in the past, and I chose not to go. We play in other controversial countries, like China, with human rights issues and the case of Peng Shuai. We don't talk much about that," said the Norwegian tennis player.
🇳🇴"I didn't receive an offer from the Six Kings Slam, but I did in the past and chose not to go. We play in other controversial countries like China, with human rights issues, the Peng Shuai case. We don't talk much about that"
— TennisTemple (@tennistemple) October 13, 2025
Casper Ruud during Stockholm 2024 pic.twitter.com/wbPZCCxJFC
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud, sobre Arabia Saudí: "Tuve algunas ofertas en el pasado y decidí no ir"
Bad news arrived for Spanish tennis from the 2025 ATP Brussels. Despite being the favorite according to his ranking, Pedro Martínez Portero was defeated in his debut at the Belgian tournament with a score of 6-4 and 6-1 against Eliot Spizzirri after 1 hour and 18 minutes of play. The Spaniard now has three consecutive losses in his record.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Bruselas 2025. Pedro Martínez cae en su debut contra Spizzirri
Cédric Pioline, director of the ATP Paris, stated that the move to La Défense Arena is due to Bercy becoming too small for them, and they were at risk of "losing category in the medium term."
As expected, Nick Kyrgios did not miss the opportunity to criticize Rafael Nadal, especially after the complaint that Medvedev made to the referee Mohamed Lahyani about the time and reminded him of the delay between serves of the Spaniard. So, the Australian, on the 'Unscripted' podcast, echoed the Russian's sentiment: "You have a timer to serve between points, right? It should be 25 seconds. Rafa is known for stretching out the times. There have been times when he has taken a minute and a half to start points, and no one says anything. But as soon as it goes over 26 seconds, they say, 'Code violation, serve-losing,' and I tell them: 'Brother, is there any discretion here or can Rafa do whatever he wants?'
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios apoya a Medvedev en su crítica a Nadal: "A veces ha tardado un minuto y medio en empezar los puntos y nadie decía nada"
The ATP Almaty 2025 has already brought the first surprises on its second day of competition. Alexander Shevchenko was carried by the support of his fans to defeat Laslo Djere in two closely contested tiebreaks (7-6(1), 7-6(12), after two hours of battle, and he will face Corentin Moutet in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima defeated Hamad Medjedovic 7-6(5), 6-2, after an hour and 24 minutes of play to meet Fabian Marozsan for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Other results from the day at WTA Almaty 2025
. A Walton d. T Schoolkate: 76(4) 67(3) 62
. A Vukic d. M Topo: 64 36 61
. R Hijikata d. T Skatov: 76(3) 26 63
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Almaty 2025. Shevchenko se da una alegría con su gente y sorprende a Djere
Stephen Smith explains the possible cause of so many physical problems in recent months in the case of Novak Djokovic.
The ATP Shanghai 2025 champion will try to maintain his incredible streak of results at the ATP Basel 2025, where he officially received a wildcard. Just days after lifting the trophy at the Chinese Masters 1000, Valentin Vacherot requested that invitation for the Swiss event, and it is already confirmed that the Monegasque will be able to participate without having to fight in the qualifying rounds.
🔴 OFFICIAL! Valentin Vacherot 🇲🇨 receives a wild card in Basel. 🎟️🇨🇭
— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) October 14, 2025
After his title in Shanghai, the Monegasque will make his return next week and play the first ATP 500 tournament of his career. pic.twitter.com/Ez0FYhpmar
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vacherot recibe una invitación para jugar en el ATP Basilea 2025
Karen Khachanov, number 11 in the world, confesses in a press conference what his goal is from now until the end of the season.
Honest and straightforward as usual, Casper Ruud spoke candidly about his non-participation in tournaments held in Saudi Arabia: "I did not receive any offer from the Six Kings Slam, but I had some in the past, and I chose not to go. We play in other controversial countries, like China, with human rights issues and the case of Peng Shuai. We don't talk much about that," said the Norwegian tennis player.
🇳🇴"I didn't receive an offer from the Six Kings Slam, but I did in the past and chose not to go. We play in other controversial countries like China, with human rights issues, the Peng Shuai case. We don't talk much about that"
— TennisTemple (@tennistemple) October 13, 2025
Casper Ruud during Stockholm 2024 pic.twitter.com/wbPZCCxJFC
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud, sobre Arabia Saudí: "Tuve algunas ofertas en el pasado y decidí no ir"
Bad news arrived for Spanish tennis from the 2025 ATP Brussels. Despite being the favorite according to his ranking, Pedro Martínez Portero was defeated in his debut at the Belgian tournament with a score of 6-4 and 6-1 against Eliot Spizzirri after 1 hour and 18 minutes of play. The Spaniard now has three consecutive losses in his record.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Bruselas 2025. Pedro Martínez cae en su debut contra Spizzirri
We reveal what the main points of interest and mysteries to solve will be in the last month of competition in the ATP circuit.
The Norwegian reflected at length on the calendar, Djokovic's words about unity on the circuit, and admitted to having made mistakes.