Novak Djokovic advanced after Daniil Medvedev was defaulted with Djokovic leading 7-5, 5-3. His unbeaten Beijing run continues into another China Open final.
Jannik Sinner will miss the Shanghai Masters after a knee injury kept him out of the North American swing and Beijing. His last tournament appearance was at Wimbledon in July.
Need an off-court watch? The Dink follows a former tennis prodigy whose injury leads him into pickleball. Jake Johnson stars alongside Ed Harris and Mary Steenburgen, with Andy Roddick appearing as himself.
Now streaming on Apple TV. Our take: tennis and pickleball are hard in different ways. There is room to enjoy both.
An approach shot is the shot you use to move forward and take the net, often when your opponent leaves a short ball. Good placement puts pressure on your opponent and helps set up your first volley.
Think placement and balance, not just power. Move in after your shot, then split-step as your opponent strikes the ball.
Build the next shot. The approach does not have to be a winner.
Tournament watch
Three stops to follow
Rolex Shanghai Masters | October 7-18
ATP Masters 1000 at Qi Zhong Tennis Center, Shanghai. The Asian swing continues with defending champion Valentin Vacherot in the field.
