👋 Welcome back to The Daily Theory, our morning rundown to help you stay on top of your favorite sport. I’m Allen McDuffee, your guide to all things tennis.
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On The Radar
Matches we’re monitoring today:
Wuhan - WTA 1000 (Hard)
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula (Semifinals)
- Coco Gauff vs. Iga Swiatek (Semifinals)
Shanghai - ATP 1000 (Hard)
- Novak Djokovic vs. Valentin Vacherot (Semifinals)
- Arthur Rinderknech vs Daniil Medvedev or Alex de Minaur (Semifinals)
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- In Wuhan, Coco Gauff dispatched Laura Siegemund in a way she wished she had done at the U.S. Open in 2023.
- Aryna Sabalenka took Elena Rybakina out in straight sets to reach the semifinals in Wuhan.
- Arthur Rinderknech continues the family fun by joining his cousin Valentin Vacherot in the semifinals in Shanghai after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets.
- The WTA Finals Race is heating up, with four contenders fighting for just three remaining spots.
- At The Guardian, Tumaini Carayol captures eye-opening pro player stories of when the anti-doping officials come knocking on their doors.
- Peter Bodo appeals to Roger Federer (and tournament directors) about court speed.
- The WTA released the 2026 schedule.
- Yes, it was creepy for Daniil Medvedev to request a ball girl to remove his shirt, but that is only half the story.
