錦織圭はX（旧Twitter）で自身の引退を巡る噂について触れ、今週のサラソタ・チャレンジャー後に引退するという報道を事実無根だと否定した。元世界ランキング4位で現在36歳の錦織は、IMGアカデミーで開催される同大会への出場を明言し、近いうちに自身の言葉で状況を報告する意向を示した。一部メディアでは、今大会を最後に現役を引退すると報じられていた。
現在ATPツアーで世界ランキング417位の錦織は、4月5日にXへ次のように投稿した。「皆さん、こんにちは。誤った情報が多く出回っています。今週のサラソタ・チャレンジャー（IMGアカデミー開催）には出場しますし、今週中に引退することもありません。この件については、近いうちに私自身から改めて報告します。ありがとうございます。」大会は4月5日から12日まで開催され、錦織は1回戦でニコラス・キッカーと対戦する予定。錦織は2010年大会の優勝者であり、主催者は今回の出場を「大きなニュース」と歓迎している。
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Following her February eligibility reinstatement, Novak Djokovic voiced confidence in Serena Williams' return to professional tennis during an Indian Wells Masters press conference. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion's potential comeback has generated excitement among players, with Djokovic speculating on doubles with sister Venus.
Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori will play his final professional tournament next week at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open. The 36-year-old Japanese star, plagued by injuries, announced the end of his 19-year career that began in 2007. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in 2015 and finished runner-up at the 2014 US Open.
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Dominic Thiem, the 32-year-old former US Open champion who retired at the end of 2024, has teased a return to tennis in a new capacity. In an Instagram story, he announced news coming on March 23 about continuing his journey by passing on his knowledge and experience.
Sebastian Korda has withdrawn from the French Open, adding to a growing list of absences ahead of the tournament draw. The 25-year-old American cited ongoing injury issues that have derailed his clay season.
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Tiger Woods is set to compete in the TGL finals on Tuesday night after months away from the game. The 50-year-old will play for Jupiter Links against Los Angeles in Palm Beach, replacing Kevin Kisner alongside Max Homa and Tom Kim. The appearance raises hopes for a potential Masters comeback next month.
Novak Djokovic has overtaken Roger Federer's record for the most weeks spent in the ATP top 5 rankings, reaching 860 weeks despite withdrawing from the Madrid Open due to a right shoulder injury. The 38-year-old world No. 4 has been sidelined since Indian Wells. He also holds the all-time record for weeks at No. 1 with 428.
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Novak Djokovic has cast doubt on his participation in the Madrid Open, citing ongoing physical issues despite recent practice sessions. The world No. 4 contradicted earlier reports suggesting his confirmed entry for the clay-court Masters 1000 event. Tournament co-director Feliciano Lopez remains optimistic about his potential appearance.