https://www.scmp.com/rss/524295/feed The latest news and top stories on Tomas Machac, a Czech professional tennis player. Known for his versatile playing style and powerful two-handed backhand, he achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 20 in March 2025. He won his first ATP Tour singles title in Acapulco in 2025 and secured a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Kateřina Siniaková. Machac has defeated top players including Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, demonstrating his ability to perform on... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters The governing body of men’s tennis could consider a formal heat rule after a string of retirements at the Shanghai Masters this week blew the draw wide open, with top players wilting under soaring temperatures and punishing humidity. World No 2 Jannik Sinner’s title defence ended in agony on Sunday when the Italian struggled to walk because of cramp in his right thigh before he retired in the deciding set of his third-round clash with Tallon Griekspoor. Novak Djokovic vomited during his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328108/shanghai-masters-atp-open-heat-policy-after-players-drop-out-brutal-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3328108/shanghai-masters-atp-open-heat-policy-after-players-drop-out-brutal-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:09 +0000