Jessica Pegula had everyone's attention well before the WTA Finals kicked off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although she failed to capture a major championship this season, Pegula earned a spot in the WTA Finals by competing at a consistent level all year long.

Beyond the numbers, there is the eye test. Sinner looked far from his best at the Paris Masters. He appeared nauseous, required trainer visits and referenced feeling bothered by various aches. He dropped profanities at this box. And he still won the tournament without dropping a set.

Lorenzo Musetti survived an inspired upset bid from Stan Wawrinka in Athens on Wednesday night, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4, to move into his 12th quarterfinal of the season and keep his hopes alive of qualifying for this year's ATP Finals. He needs to win the title this week to punch his ticket to Turin.

Novak Djokovic’s status for the ATP Finals in Turin has been revealed. The 38-year-old Serbian tennis legend will play in the event Nov. 9-16, according to the head of Italy’s tennis federation Angelo Binaghi.

City Councilman Malcolm Graham said the city is considering a project that bring tennis tournaments and concerts to Charlotte.

Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy are from thousands of miles apart, but they've bonded over tennis and are in uncharted territory for the Hawks.