Tennis

Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.

The Aussie contender’s nightmare run has extended into a second year but there is hope on the horizon.

A revitalised Nick Kyrgios has revealed his shock plans to make a summer comeback, declaring his bad knee feels ‘younger’.

‘This has been the first person I’ve told.’

The shattered Australian was in tears after the epic match but was handed an unexpected award for her conduct.

Some fans applauded her approach, but others called her a ‘walking red flag.’

‘There’s a code, there’s some kind of etiquette. If someone doesn’t follow it, why should I?’

Novak Djokovic will not be fighting for a record eighth Paris Masters title after announcing via social media he's pulling out of the event.

The Serbian veteran was eventually helped back to his feet before being treated on the sidelines.

Alex de Minaur has eased into the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters and with the draw opening up for him is looking towards reaching the final.

‘I’ve been far from fine for a long time and, truth be told, my results and performances show that’.

‘I am eternally grateful for everything you have done for me and my family.’

The five-time Wimbledon champion has detailed how he spiralled out of control after quitting the circuit aged just 26 in a turn of events that almost proved fatal.

‘I spoke to the doctor and he said this is really, really bad.’

The 29-year-old has been forced to issue a statement after sparking controversy while in the country.