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Naomi Osaka has completed her viral US Open Labubu collection, revealing the final doll inspired by her own US Open outfit. The four-time Grand Slam champion commissioned artist Kerin Rose Gold to create the custom zoomorphic monster dolls, each inspired by tennis legends and her own tournament run.

World number three Alexander Zverev said he was playing "terrible tennis" after he was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday. The Australian will next meet Portugal's Nuno Borges, who put an end to the hopes of home favourite Shang Juncheng 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-3.

Roger Federer leads the nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026, recognized for his 20 Grand Slam singles titles and era-defining dominance. His remarkable career included numerous records and an all-court style. Svetlana Kuznetsova and Juan Martin del Potro are also on the ballot.