Djokovic attended as an award presenter, Russian duo played an exhibition match, Norrie successfully proposed, Zhang Shuai rose to 90th place

In just three minutes daily, stay informed about the world of tennis. Hello tennis fans, today is Monday, December 1, 2025. Welcome to the midday news report brought to you by "Tennis Home."

Let's start by looking at Serbian tennis king Novak Djokovic. After entering his break period, Djokovic has taken part in numerous social activities, including attending basketball games and other sports events. Recently, he appeared at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix to experience the unique thrill of racing up close. Yesterday, he was also invited as a presenter to award the top three finishers of the sprint race.

Next, we turn to American star Collins. Yesterday, Beijing time, Collins posted on social media that she has found a new partner. "I am seeing someone; we've been on eight or nine dates, and it’s exclusive. Everything happened quickly. So far, everything is going well. He knows nothing about tennis, has blue eyes, works in finance, and just started his own company. I hope it works out. I am a strong-willed woman, not everyone can handle me, so let's see if he can. I have a fiery personality, like a little chili pepper, which many may have noticed on court."

A few weeks ago, after breaking up with her ex, Collins publicly shared her dating criteria on the "Nothing Major" podcast as she began looking for a new partner. She requires her partner to be taller than her, financially stable, and hopes to build a family together. Since then, the American player has received many messages from admirers and now has found a new boyfriend.

Let's also check updates on other players. Yesterday, the St. Petersburg exhibition match in Russia kicked off. This event invited local stars Medvedev and Khachanov, Kazakhstan’s Bublik, and the Netherlands’ top player Griekspoor. During the off-season, playing matches together to relax and earn a good appearance fee is quite enjoyable.

Meanwhile, British star Norrie traveled to South Africa during the break and proposed to his girlfriend, who accepted. He posted a tweet celebrating, "A special moment during our South Africa trip, may we enjoy a wonderful life together." Russian player Pavlyuchenkova also accepted her boyfriend’s proposal and is just one step away from marriage!

Now, let's look at the latest WTA world rankings. Today, Beijing time, the WTA updated the rankings. Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai, who avenged Korean player Kwon Yeon-woo in the Yokohama W50 final with a 6-3, 6-2 win, reentered the Top 100 in singles after more than two years, rising to 90th place. She has also secured her spot in the 2026 Australian Open main draw. This week, Zhang continues to compete in the Angers 125K tournament. Let's wish her continued success!

Finally, a guessing game. The picture below shows a player with her pet dog. Without any hints, can you identify who she is?

In the previous guessing game, fans gave the correct answer. Yes, the person in the picture is Japanese star Naomi Osaka.

(Source: Tennis Home Author: The Maverick)