Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz said he expects Jannik Sinner to alter his approach in their next meeting and vowed to stay focused for those changes.
• Jannik Sinner confirmed he is making numerous small tweaks, acknowledging a likely short-term rise in errors as he integrates them in matches.
• Alcaraz begins his Japan Open debut in Tokyo against Sebastian Baez, while top seed Sinner opens the China Open in Beijing against Marin Cilic.
• ATP rankings for the week list Alcaraz No. 1 and Sinner No. 2, with each defending significant points during the Asian swing that could affect the year-end race.
• Tournament organizers confirmed Novak Djokovic will return at the Shanghai Masters in October, where an Alcaraz–Sinner rematch is a strong possibility.