Corentin Moutet continues his streak of disciplinary issues at the HSBC Championship. After swearing during a televised interview, the Frenchman slammed his racket on the grass during a match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. He lost 6-4 6-3, marking his fourth consecutive defeat to the Spaniard, who now moves into the quarter-finals.

Davidovich Fokina, known for wearing mismatched socks as a superstition, faces Tommy Paul on Friday. Paul enters the match with strong momentum, having secured his seventh straight win at Queen's Club by beating Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 6-3. Paul aims to join an elite group of Americans with multiple titles at the tournament.

Meanwhile, Serena Williams is preparing for a Grand Slam return after practicing at Aorangi Park. The 44-year-old received a wild card for the women's doubles alongside Venus. This comeback follows a first-round loss in Berlin and a curtailed run at Queen's Club due to an injury to her partner, Victoria Mboko.

Williams and Venus last won a Wimbledon doubles title a decade ago. The sisters have not competed as a partnership since 2022. Serena's recent practice sessions include her daughters, Olympia and Adira, as she readies herself for the All England Club's strict dress code.