Towering Ivo Karlovic set the ATP all-time ace record earlier today in Beijing where the Croat fired 26 aces in a 7-6, 7-6 loss to Pablo Cuevas. But the 26 aces pushed him passed Goran Ivanisevic’s record career total of 10,237.

“It’s a great feeling,” the 36-year-old Karlovic said. “For the past year I knew it was possible and I was hoping that it would be this year. It’s great that …

Despite three surgeries on his left wrist, fallen star Juan Martin del Potro is still keen to get back to the sport.

Del Potro hasn’t played since Miami and after the release of his coaching staff over the summer, the future looked bleak for the 2009 US Open champion.

But the 27-year-old is working in Miami on returning to the sport her loves.

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Former champion Rafael Nadal won another tough battle today beating Vasek Pospisil 7-6, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals in Beijing.

“I’m happy for the victory,” said Nadal. “It’s a victory against a good opponent like Vasek, which is good news for me. Every victory is an opportunity to play another day, one more opportunities to try to practise the things that I need to.

“Beijing is a very important tournament, a …

Four the Top 6 seeds were in action Tuesday in Beijing, and all four won in straight sets. Five-time champion Novak Djokovic improved his record at the event to 25-0 after pounding Simone Bolelli 6-1, 6-1.

“I thought I played on a very high level considering it’s my first official match after the US Open,” said Djokovic. “Obviously in the first matches you still don’t know how you’re going to start …

The WTA announced the naming a new CEO, he is former Indian Wells tournament director Steve Simon. Simon will replace the outgoing Stacey Allaster who abruptly announced her resignation a few weeks ago.

“Steve Simon, with his successful career leading one of tennis’ most prestigious tournaments, is the perfect person to run the WTA,” the WTA Board said in a statement. “Steve produced results, pursued excellence and he kept innovating, …

2015 just hasn’t been kind to WTA star Genie Bouchard. The Canadian had to retire earlier today in Beijing after losing the second set to Andrea Petkovic due to dizzy from the concussion she sustained last month at the US Open.

“I thought I was physically ready but unfortunately the symptoms of my concussion came back,” Bouchard said in a statement. “I want to thank all my fans at the …

Novak Djokovic has ended the debate, at least in his mind. This weekend in Beijing, the World No. 1 admitted he thinks he’s had a better season this year than 2011 when he went on an incredible 2011.

“For many reasons,” Djokovic said. “I just feel like as a more complete person and a player. I’m a father and a husband. Just different circumstances that happen in my life in last …

Novak Djokovic talked more about his chase of Roger Federer’s 17 career Grand Slam titles. In Beijing this weekend, Djokovic said it was a dream to reach double-digits at 10, but to reach Roger will take a lot more work. But he’s motivated to try.

“I still have a lot to work on and a lot to win in order to get to the level where he is,” Djokovic said of …

According to this post on AFP, Uncle Toni said if results don’t improve Rafael Nadal could have a new coach in 2016.

“I think you need to ask Rafael,” Uncle Toni told AFP while promoting Rafa’s new academy.

But then he added, “Maybe if next year Rafael is playing not too good, then I think he can think about some changes in his game or in his team.”

Rafa has been firm …

Japanese superstar Kei Nishikori returns to Tokyo to defend his title. But the draw did him no favors. The 25-year-old opens against talented teen Borna Coric in his very match.

“We’ve never played before,” said Nishikori who has won Tokyo two of the last three years. “We just had one practice together last week. It’s going to be a new match, but everything is going well. He’s one of the young …

Longtime rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal lead the field at the 2015 China Open in Beijing set to begin this week.

Djokovic is a 5-time champion who has never lost at the event (24-0) including a win over Nadal in the 2013 final.

“It’s been a long season, no question about it, a lot of matches played. But this is what I do. This is my life,” Djokovic said. “The support …

In the final big event before the WTA Finals in Singapore, many of the top players in women’s tennis have gathered in Beijing for the 2015 China Open.

US Open champion Flavia Pennetta returned earlier today notching a win over Han Xinyu 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.

Pennetta is the third set at the event, and with top seeds Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova losing, the Italian’s chances improved.

Halep retired today with a left …

In a clash of Spanish veterans, David Ferrer ousted Feliciano Lopez 7-5, 7-5 to win the Kuala Lumpur title. It was Ferrer’s 25th career title in his 50th final.

“I feel very happy, because I have never played so well at this tournament,” said Ferrer. “I played my best match of the week in this final, and my sensations after my elbow injury are now very good. Feliciano is a …

It’s a long way from Spain, but thirtysomething countrymen David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez will meet for the Kuala Lumpur title Sunday.

The top-seeded Ferrer upended Benjamin Becker in three sets 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Lopez took care of Nick Kyrgios 7-6(2), 7-6(5).

“Today I didn’t serve so well, but the most important thing is I was good in my mind and I’m very focused,” said Ferrer who is in his 50th career …

Playing in just her second WTA event, Nao Hibino captured the WTA title in Tashkent today, beating Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-2 in the final.

The 20-year-old Hibino, who didn’t lose a set all week, becomes the 10th Japanese player ever to win a WTA title after Kazuko Sawamatsu, Etsuko Inoue, Kumiko Okamoto, Naoko Sawamatsu, Kimiko Date-Krumm, Mana Endo, Ai Sugiyama, Akiko Morigami and Kurumi Nara.

The 117th …