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Two opening-round stories highlight different paths in Lyon:

• Balshaw's milestone: The Next Gen hopeful claims his first ATP Tour win, 6-2 4-6 6-3...

Two opening-round stories stand out at the Almaty Open:

• Basilashvili's strong start: Nikoloz Basilashvili claimed an impressive victory over Cilic...

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi proposes a US$350 million (about A$508m) player pay overhaul for 2028, a major proposed reset rather than an approved change.

Alex Michelsen dispatched Italian qualifier Andrea Guerrieri 6-1, 6-2 in 60 minutes as the fifth seed at the Brussels ATP 250, advancing to the second round.

Novak Djokovic's wildcard into the ATP 500 Basel event gives him a fresh shot at strengthening his ATP Finals qualification position.

Ex-pros push back on Alcaraz's schedule gripes with a simple point: you can always say no. After the Saudi exhibition's postponement due to security threats, he took a Vienna wildcard instead.

Mikhail Kukushkin is rolling back the years at the Almaty Open, highlighting strong late-career form at this home-region event.

The race for ATP Finals spots in Turin is heating up, building anticipation over who will secure their place.

• Matteo Arnaldi brings fiery intensity to his match
• Lorenzo Musetti unleashes a beautiful backhand
• Jaime Faria shows delicate touch in key moments
• Felix Balshaw dominates early, leading Faria 6-2

• Main draw runs October 26 to November 1 at Wiener Stadthalle
• Seeds: Zverev, Alcaraz (WC), Medvedev, Cobolli, de Minaur, Tiafoe, Paul, Mensik
• Total prize money stands at €2,797,985
• Alcaraz returns after 2021 semi-final run

Alex Michelsen eased into the next round on his Brussels debut with smooth sailing at the European Open.

• Mannarino comeback: Former champion edges Vukic 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3 in a tense three-setter
• Backhand highlight: Mannarino fires a superb winner down...

Munar set the tone early with standout play, earning roars as he closed in on the second round.

His flair drew "Stop this, Jaume" reactions before a straight-sets 6-4, 6-3 win over Cina.

Next up: top seed Fils in round two.

The ATP Tour has published its full weekly scouting report covering everything needed to follow and scout this week's action on Tour.

Lucky loser Martin Damm makes the most of his second chance in Brussels, defeating Hanfmann 7-5, 6-3 to advance at the BNP Paribas European Open.

Late-season withdrawals are reshaping the fields at two concurrent ATP 250 events.

• Almaty Open lost Alejandro Tabilo and Camilo Ugo Carabelli,...

The ATP tour shifts to the European indoor hard court swing next, with the Almaty Open, BNP Paribas European Open in Antwerp, and Grand Prix Auvergne Rhone Alpes in Lyon.

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev reach the fourth round in Miami via contrasting paths, while Frances Tiafoe saves two match points in a dramatic escape.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina credited Arthur Fils' injury comeback for powering his Shanghai Masters title, but his comments on skipping events signal...

Alcaraz urged ATP officials to ease the demanding calendar after Sinner's knee injury, warning it pushes players "too much" and risks more harm. An...