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Christian Basnight

Welcome to Christian's Court, where I cover tennis from ALL angles. Join me as I delve deep into the world of tennis, bringing you the latest news, updates, and insights that every die-hard fan craves. From breaking stories to original short-form content, I'm here to keep you informed and entertained.

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  • S1 · E99
    Sunday · 21 min

    Qinwen Zheng rules in Beijing + Wuhan Open Preview & Shanghai updates

    Qinwen Zheng made a historic return to the winner's circle in Beijing, defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to claim the China Open title. I'll analyze what went right for Zheng and wrong for Andreeva, plus dissect the Wuhan Open draw, which gave Aryna Sabalenka a difficult path to a fourth title. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E98
    October 6 · 18 min

    Coco addresses DISTURBING hate, Sinner DONE for ‘26, Djokovic & Alcaraz win titles

    Coco Gauff addressed intense online backlash after a "controversial" moment during her third-round win over Xinran Sun. In more sad news, Jannik Sinner shut down his 2026 season early due to ongoing knee issues. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz lifted titles in Beijing and Tokyo. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E97
    October 5 · 18 min

    China Open '26: Gauff accused of gamesmanship, Medvedev defaulted, Swiatek ESCAPES

    The China Open is heating up with drama following Daniil Medvedev's shock default in his semifinal against Novak Djokovic. Coco Gauff received some criticism after challenging a call during her victory over Xinran Sun. Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in round three and Iga Swiatek nearly joined her before pulling off an incredible comeback victory vs Donna Vekic. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E96
    October 1 · 21 min

    China Open '26 Predictions, Eala’s BIG impact, Zverev 'teases' Alcaraz

    Alex Eala's undeniable impact on sport and culture continues to be on display after the Filipina star received multiple big honors in the last day. Eala is currently competing in the Asian Games and has opted to skip the China Open WTA 1000. Most top stars are in Beijing for one of the season's final big tournaments, including former champions Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. Gauff seeks revenge against Elena Rybakina, with the pair projected to play in the semifinals. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E95
    September 13 · 19 min

    US Open '26 Final Recap: Nobody Has a Chance Against PEAK Elena Rybakina

    After taking Aryna Sabalenka's No. 1 ranking, Elena Rybakina just dethroned Sabalenka at the US Open, playing an exceptional final to claim her third major title. In the final set, Rybakina displayed a level that hardly anyone on the tour could match currently, further cementing her status as the fully deserved World No. 1. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E94
    September 11 · 18 min

    US Open '26: Shelton v. Tiafoe PREDICTION, Men's tennis TOO long? Alcaraz a class act

    Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set for a historic US Open semifinal showdown as they aim to become the first African American male players to reach the finals of their home slam in 54 years. I'll predict who I believe makes Sunday's final, analyze the edgy Shelton v. Alcaraz and Tiafoe v. Michelsen QFs and talk about the latest best-of-five discourse. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E93
    September 10 · 19 min

    US Open '26: Gauff gives us a HEART ATTACK 😰 Rybakina secures No.1

    Coco Gauff gave her fans the ride of their life, saving two match points before defeating Mirra Andreeva to reach the US Open semifinal. Her opponent will be Elena Rybakina, who clinched the world number one ranking with a solid win over Qinwen Zheng. Aryna Sabalenka seeks another US Open final when she takes on Jessica Pegula in a rematch of last year's edgy semifinal. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E92
    September 8 · 15 min

    US Open '26: Zheng's CRAZY Iga comeback, Gauff looks GREAT, Rybakina nearing No.1

    Qinwen Zheng continues to prove that she's the undisputed comeback queen at the 2026 US Open after battling back from 0-5 down against Iga Swiatek to book her second quarterfinal in Flushing. Her next opponent is Elena Rybakina who is one win away from becoming the new World No.1 after dispatching of Naomi Osaka in straight sets. Coco Gauff also earned an impressive round-of-16 win vs Iva Jovic and will now face Mirra Andreeva for the sixth time. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E91
    September 3 · 18 min

    US Open '26 Day 3: Eala & Gauff seek REVENGE, Zverev survives a THRILLER

    Many of the top women's stars, including Alex Eala and Coco Gauff dominated their opening round matches at the 2026 US Open, while the top men's seed, Alexander Zverev, narrowly avoided a shock upset to Lorenzo Sonego. Eala and Gauff seek revenge wins in the second round when they take on Oleksandra Oliynykova and Paula Badosa, who both beat them a few months ago. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E90
    September 1 · 18 min

    US Open '26 Day 2: Alcaraz looks impressive, Fils FLOPS, Osaka & Tiafoe survive

    After a four-month layoff, Carlos Alcaraz is back in the winner's circle after earning a solid straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin. Alcaraz also impressed with his outfit, partnering with Travis Scott for an edgy Cactus Jack kit. Arthur Fils was eliminated by Stefanos Tsitsipas, who threw a lot of shade towards Nick Kyrgios. Naomi Osaka turned heads in her Allen Iverson-inspired look, but she will look to improve her level after a shaky win vs Zakharova. Frances Tiafoe won the match of the day, defeating dangerous Martin Damm in five sets. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E89
    August 31 · 28 min

    The 2026 US Open is *already* UNHINGED + Men's Preview/Predictions

    Day 1 of the 2026 US Open got off to a middling start, but the drama drastically increased during the night session where two legends Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams suffered rough early round exits at the hands of Mariano Navone and Sofia Kenin. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E88
    August 29 · 23 min

    US Open 2026 Women's PREVIEW: Draw Breakdown & Predictions

    The 2026 US Open women's draw is out, and FOUR women (Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula) are playing for both the title and the World No. 1 ranking. Will any of those women walk away with the trophy and the ranking, or will someone like Naomi Osaka or Iga Swiatek emerge as the champion? Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E87
    August 24 · 24 min

    Gauff 's FLAWLESS Cincy win 👌🏾 Arthur Fils has ARRIVED! 🏆

    Arthur Fils and Coco Gauff capped off impressive runs at the Cincinnati Open with victories over Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula in the finals, respectively. Can Arthur and Coco continue this form into New York and sweep the year's final major? Also, Stan Wawrinka was confirmed to have been snubbed for a main-draw wildcard, while the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship looks...perplexing. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E86
    August 22 · 21 min

    Sinner's USO Withdrawal causes CHAOS, Bejlek's run continues, Cincy SF Previews

    Jannik Sinner revealed that he will NOT compete at the 2026 US Open citing a knee injury. The news comes a day after Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation, but the men's field remains VERY open. In Cincinnati, Frances Tiafoe, Arthur Fils, Brandon Nakashima, and Flavio Cobolli all play for their maiden Masters 1000 title. Meanwhile Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are each one win from setting a blockbuster finale, although Sara Bejlek seeks to notch another MASSIVE upset. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E85
    August 20 · 20 min

    Sabalenka is in TROUBLE! Kyrgios gets suspended ❄️ Cincy QF Predictions

    Aryna Sabalenka's post-Sunshine Double slump continues after suffering a shocking straight-sets loss to Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open. Her Battle of the Sexes opponent Nick Kyrgios, is going through an even worse period after announcing he failed a drug test. Things are heating up in Cincinnati as Iga Swiatek & Elena Rybakina headline a pivotal quarterfinal clash. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E84
    August 18 · 19 min

    Cincy '26: Venus & Serena *ALMOST* had it! 😫 Anisimova SURVIVES Eala

    Venus & Serena Williams almost pulled off a fairytale doubles comeback in Cincinnati but fell just short in an entertaining three-set exchange against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Amanda Anisimova snapped Alex Eala's top-10 winning streak with a hard-fought comeback win to set a clash with Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E83
    August 14 · 26 min

    How Iga Swiatek found her game again 🏆 Cincy PREVIEW

    Iga Swiatek has ended her title drought with an impressive title run in Toronto, which included back-to-back top-10 victories over Elina Svitolina and Elena Rybakina. Even though Rybakina fell short in Canada, she also had an impressive tournament, scoring gritty victories over Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff. I'll also look ahead to the Cincinnati Open and preview/predict the tournament action there. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E82
    August 9 · 21 min

    Toronto '26: Sabalenka’s STILL struggling, Has Iga found her form?

    Aryna Sabalenka suffered another tight three-set loss after falling to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the National Bank Open in Toronto. Sabalenka's results haven't been up to her high standards since completing the Sunshine Double...can she regain her top form by the US Open? Iga Swiatek is looking closer to her best after earning a revenge victory vs Marta Kostyuk. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E81
    August 6 · 15 min

    Eala TAKES OVER Toronto, Coco shouts me out! Canadian men down BAD

    Alex Eala mania has completely taken over Toronto, with a sellout crowd in Sobeys Stadium propelling the Filipina sensation to a three-set win over Alycia Parks. I'll preview Alex's upcoming match against Caty McNally and highlight some other results, including the MANY upsets in Montreal. And of course I HAVE to discuss Coco Gauff shouting me out during her press conference! Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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  • S1 · E80
    August 4 · 16 min

    What Alex Eala did in D.C. was SCARY

    Alex Eala capped off a stellar D.C. Open tournament after toppling Jessica Pegula for her maiden WTA title. Eala defeated the No. 1, 2, and 3 seeds en route to trophy, cementing her debut title run as one of the most iconic in recent memory. Follow my other social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianscourt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianscourt Business inquiries: christianscourt1@gmail.com

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