5 SETTER: Who Ends 2026 at No. 1? Sinner Out, Medvedev Defaulted, Djokovic & Alcaraz Win In Asia

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more.

Jannik Sinner shuts down his 2026 season for knee treatment, Daniil Medvedev is defaulted in Beijing after striking a fan with a ball, and Coco Gauff is hit with a wave of racist abuse for using the exact same replay rule Alexander Zverev used 24 hours earlier.

In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports:

1. Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season with a knee injury, opening the No. 1 door for Alexander Zverev
2. Coco Gauff targeted with online abuse after the China Open LED board replay — the same call Zverev got
3. The Wuhan 1000 field collapses as Elena Rybakina withdraws and Aryna Sabalenka eyes No. 1
4. Daniil Medvedev defaulted in Beijing, forfeiting $219,000 and 200 ranking points
5. Novak Djokovic goes 34-0 in Beijing for career title 102 as Carlos Alcaraz defends Tokyo

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