The Month Ahead in Tennis - October 2025

October sees the end of the Asian swing, and the races for the WTA and ATP Finals reach the conclusion. 

Sinner to defend Shanghai title

Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in last year’s Final, and both men are in the same half of the draw. Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn, and Jack Draper is also missing, but Alex Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and more will try to stop Sinner’s title defence. 

Fritz and Shelton headline the Basel ATP 500, with Sinner and Zverev entered into the Vienna ATP 500. The entry list for the Paris Masters is not out yet, but many players will look to seal a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin, with a good run in the French capital. Alcaraz and Sinner have already qualified, the other 6 spots are currently occupied by Zverev, Djokovic, Fritz, Shelton, Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti. 

Sabalenka and Swiatek headline Wuhan

Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff have all booked their places in Riyadh for the WTA Finals, with five more spots up for grabs. Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva and Elena Rybakina are currently in, with Jasmine Paolini just outside. As well as the ongoing Beijing WTA 1000 event, the Wuhan WTA 1000 event is crucial for many of these players. All of the above are entered, with Sabalenka returning to action having missed Beijing, and hoping to defend her title. 

Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula and Paolini will play the WTA 500 in Ningbo, with Pegula and paolini also playing the Tokyo WTA 500. Naomi Osaka will hope to build on her US Open Semi Final run in front of her home fans.

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