World No 2 Simona Halep lasted less than a set before an injury forced her out of the China Open on Sunday, plunging her appearance at the year-ending WTA Finals into doubt.
Rafael Nadal's lifelong mentor, his uncle Toni, has opened the door to hiring a 'super-coach' if the 14-time Grand Slam-winner fails to recapture his spark next season.
Third-round leader Jin Cheng won a place at the US Masters when a typhoon meant the cancellation of the final round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Manuel Pellegrini has revealed Sergio Aguero required halftime treatment on a hamstring injury before his remarkable five-goal spree in Manchester City's 6-1 demolition of Newcastle.
Jose Mourinho admits Chelsea's hopes of defending its Premier League title have all but disappeared.
Max Scherzer says he can get even better.
The void left in the tennis world after Li Na officially announced her retirement during last year's China Open is still being felt.
After the final Gland Slam of the year in Flushing Meadows, there is a migration to Asia as part of the WTA's Asian swing, but the tight end of season schedule may be a bridge too far for some players.
After more than two decades on the professional tennis circuit, Venus Williams is on an upswing and shows little sign of slowing after turning in one of her strongest seasons in years.
Ana Ivanovic did not dare discuss her chances of reaching the end-of-season WTA Finals on Saturday despite making a rip-roaring start to the China Open.
From ivory towers to Manhattan and on to the wild west
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