Top Players Hit the Court in Beijing and Tokyo as Tournaments Heat Up

We’re now entering the key stages of the tennis tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, with some of the world’s best players in action. Big names like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek are all looking to reach the next round.

Kostyuk Eases Into the Last 16

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had a strong performance in Beijing, beating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-2 in under 90 minutes to move into the last 16. The 23rd seed looked confident from start to finish.

Early Results from Monday Morning

Good morning and welcome to another day of tennis!

Here’s a quick look at some early results:

• Mirra Andreeva (Russia) cruised past Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-1.

• Emma Navarro and Alex De Minaur both advanced after their opponents Lois Boisson and Jakub Mensik retired due to injury.

Who’s Playing Today?

Here’s what’s coming up on the courts:

• Marta Kostyuk has already played, and now Maya Joint — a rising star — will try to reach the next round.

• Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner, is also in action as she aims for a spot in the last 16.

• Qinwen Zheng, playing at home in China, will continue her comeback after surgery that kept her out since Wimbledon.

• Later on, the big match of the day sees Jessica Pegula (seeded fifth) face Emma Raducanu, a former US Open champion.

Men’s Draw Heats Up Too

Over in the men’s tournament:

• Former winner Jannik Sinner and fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti are both still in the hunt for the title.

• Later today, it’s a huge match between Alexander Zverev (the second seed) and Daniil Medvedev. That one promises to be exciting.

Tokyo Action: Semi-Finals Begin

In Tokyo, the tournament is already at the semi-final stage:

• First up is an all-American battle between Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby.

• Then, world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is playing at an incredible level right now, takes on Casper Ruud in what should be a thrilling match.