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Here are the five longest streaks in Open Era history.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_800/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m4dtv8m5yga1qjq2v0.jpg" caption="Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after scoring a point against Thiago Agustin Tirante, of Argentina, at the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jayson Staiger"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>John McEnroe Proposes Matchbreaker Instead of Current Best-of-Five Set Structure</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/john-mcenroe-proposes-matchbreaker-instead-current-best-of-five-set-structure-01m4dy6yk9tk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Humphrey</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4dy6yk9tk</guid><description>The former player and commentator has proposed a tiebreaker to replace the usual fifth full set</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m4dy9zq96h6c3hm32j.jpg" caption="John McEnroe serves during the Celebrity Pro Classic at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Humphrey"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alexander Zverev’s Path to ATP Year-End No. 1</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/alexander-zverevs-path-atp-year-end-number-one-01m4h68ac25x?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jayson Staiger</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4h68ac25x</guid><description>Jannik Sinner&#39;s season-ending injury has left Alexander Zverev all but certain to finish 2026 at No. 1, and he can clinch it in Shanghai in two ways.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2814,h_1582,x_0,y_113/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m4h6aa0ht1dy6cczrb.jpg" caption="Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 13, 2026 Germany&#39;s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the men&#39;s singles final against Ben Shelton of the U.S. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Robert Deutsch | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jayson Staiger"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Naomi Osaka Will Headline Australian Open&#39;s Next 1 Point Slam</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/jannik-sinner-carlos-alcaraz-and-naomi-osaka-will-headline-australian-open-s-next-1-point-slam-01m4e77mfb3h?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Humphrey</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4e77mfb3h</guid><description>The 2027 AO 1 Point Slam will feature three former Australian Open champions</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:21:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5493,h_3089,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m4e7ajymc05z8dnzvb.jpg" caption="Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after his victory in the final of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. 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Here&#39;s how his year unfolded, from an Australian Open title to a US Open comeback.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:06:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3546,h_1994,x_0,y_125/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m3wfrwdvfedpjjn9hg.jpg" caption="Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 9, 2026 Spain&#39;s Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his quarter-final match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Geoff Burke | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jayson Staiger"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Zheng and Sun Showcase the Potential of China&#39;s Future in Beijing</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/zheng-sun-showcase-potential-of-chinas-future-beijing-01m4bb6xy5h2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jamie Malachy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4bb6xy5h2</guid><description>Zheng Qinwen&#39;s resurgence and Sun Xinran&#39;s arrival at the China Open breathe fresh new life into the future of Chinese tennis.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3452,h_1941,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/serve-on-si/01ky5chq0hh05rm2en9z.jpg" caption="Zheng Qinwen has enjoyed a recent resurgence after elbow surgery derailed her progress in 2025. | IMAGO / NurPhoto"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jamie Malachy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lacoste Hosts Clay-Covered Fashion Show at Roland Garros</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/style/lacoste-hosts-clay-covered-fashion-show-roland-garros-01m46yzhbcfk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Humphrey</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46yzhbcfk</guid><description>For one night, Lacoste turned Philippe-Chatrier into a clay-filled venue for Paris Fashion Week.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:57:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4152,h_2335,x_0,y_288/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m46z24jnekyr4ggcqm.jpg" caption="A tennis ball sits on the clay courts during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zach Humphrey"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Novak Djokovic Stays Perfect in Beijing With Seventh China Open Title</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/novak-djokovic-stays-perfect-beijing-seventh-china-open-title-01m495qdb9zm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jayson Staiger</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m495qdb9zm</guid><description>Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title and 102nd career title when Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending his perfect Beijing record to 34-0. 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Andreeva Stunned as Other Rising Stars Shine in Singapore</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/eala-andreeva-stunned-rising-stars-shine-singapore-01m3cmpp649s?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Christian Basnight</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3cmpp649s</guid><description>Alex Eala and Mirra Andreeva were eliminated ahead of the Singapore Tennis Open semifinals, paving the way for other young players to take home big hardware.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:07:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2540,h_1428,x_0,y_155/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m3cnvw29h165qpa193.jpg" caption="Alexandra Eala acknowledges the crowd after losing her third-round match against Iva Jovic of the U.S. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz | REUTERS"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Christian Basnight"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Roger Federer Returns to the O2 Arena to Unveil a Room Named in His Honor</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/roger-federer-returns-o2-arena-unveil-room-named-his-honor-01m3a8y5n9yk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jayson Staiger</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3a8y5n9yk</guid><description>Roger Federer returned to The O2 in London, four years after his emotional retirement there, to unveil a new backstage room built in his honor.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:56:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_220/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m3a9077p5g78ezrbmb.jpg" caption="Roger Federer and Mary Carillo are inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI, on August 29. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jayson Staiger"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jannik Sinner Withdraws from China Open</title><link>https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/jannik-sinner-withdraws-china-open-01m3cdzadw53?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zach Humphrey</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3cdzadw53</guid><description>The ATP No. 1 player has withdrawn from yet another tournament due to injury.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:11:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5277,h_2968,x_0,y_137/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/serve-on-si/01m3ce7kbx85kzxdddek.jpg" caption="Jannik Sinner reacts during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  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