Practice with real-time serve feedback, follow the Laver Cup lineup changes and catch up on Britain's road to the Davis Cup Final 8.
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Inside this issue
Digital Coach helps you find a focus for your next serve practice.
Team World updates its Laver Cup lineup; Britain books a place in Bologna.
Follow Singapore and Chengdu, learn the match tiebreak and revisit RAFA.
“2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before.”
Alexander Zverev, after winning the US Open
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Nakashima joins Team World
Brandon Nakashima replaces Ben Shelton at the Laver Cup after Shelton withdrew to rest. Francisco Cerundolo had already replaced Tommy Paul. They join Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Bublik and Learner Tien in London.
Elena Rybakina became world No. 1 on September 14, with Aryna Sabalenka moving to No. 2. Both appear on the China Open entry list as attention turns toward Beijing; participation remains subject to change.
Great Britain beat Ecuador 4-0 in London to reach November's Final 8 in Bologna. Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery won the opening singles, Henry Patten and Neal Skupski clinched the tie in doubles, and Harry Wendelken completed the sweep.
Jannik Sinner is on the China Open entry list for what would be his first tournament since Wimbledon. The ATP event runs from September 30 to October 6.
In the 10-point format used at the Laver Cup, a match tiebreak replaces the deciding third set. The first player or team to reach at least 10 points with a two-point lead wins.
You will also see this format in many doubles competitions. Go in with one clear plan: choose your serve targets and reset between points.
