Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has retired from professional tennis after a first-round defeat at the Basel Open, ending an illustrious 24-year career.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is poised to make his return to competitive tennis at the rescheduled Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh this December following an injury layoff.
Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Juan Manuel Cerundolo in straight sets to begin his Shanghai Masters campaign, while Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime battled through tight matches.
Novak Djokovic secured the 102nd title of his career and extended his flawless record in Beijing to 34-0 after Alex de Minaur was forced to retire injured during the China Open final.
