The Kazakh secured her spot in the elite eight-woman event with a straight-set victory over Victoria Mboko in the Japanese capital.
The world No. 2 overcame a stern test from his good friend in straight sets.
The Spaniard, who was just 4-16 indoors prior to this season, made the lefty's path to the ATP Finals a little more interesting.
The Frenchman advanced past the ATP Finals contender, 6-3, 6-4.
Saudi Arabia will host a new ATP Masters tournament, likely starting in 2028, in the first addition to the men's tennis tour's premium series since its founding 35 years ago.
The 35-year-old tested positive for a substance in the category of diuretics and masking agents, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced.
The former world No. 4 reflected on her career with Ben Shelton’s father and coach on the Tennis Insider Club Podcast.
The former world No. 2 gave birth to a son last year, and retired from the sport for good at this year's US Open after a brief comeback.
The 28-year-old reached the quarterfinals of the first two majors, before a left-foot issue derailed his year.
Wimbledon crowd favorite Andy Murray has been eliminated in straight sets in the third round by No. 10-seeded Denis Shapovalov ...