The most successful players in the history of the sport knew how to say no to exhibitions in order to prioritise rest and focus on winning Grand Slams, Mark Philippoussis recalls. The Australian adds his voice to the endless debate
MADRID — John McEnroe raised an eyebrow when David Broncano, the host of La Revuelta, one of the most-watched talk shows in Spain, threw a comment his way. “Look John, Spain’s population is ten times smaller than the United States,
MANACOR — To hear that grunt once again. To see that raised eyebrow once again. To hear a “Vamos Rafa” from the stands once again. To feel how the racket strings launch a forehand once again. To see Rafael Nadal
MANACOR — Rafael Nadal admitted that he is finding it very difficult to reconnect with tennis two years after his retirement, and that the fierce competitor within him is disappearing. “The competitive Rafa Nadal scores zero, to be completely honest.
MADRID — Rafael Nadal will play his first exhibition tournament this Saturday at his academy since hanging up his racket nearly two years ago. And he is preparing thoroughly for it. “I have no doubt he’s preparing as best as
Novak Djokovic is racing against time. Not only in his bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam title and return to the top of the tennis world, but also in his increasingly difficult battle to qualify for the ATP
SANTIAGO, Chile – The new Spain is knocking on the door of the Davis Cup. With their swift victory over Chile, they have qualified for the Finals once again and, with a team made up almost entirely of players under
SANTIAGO, Chile — A comeback and a thrashing. Without Alcaraz, the Spanish Davis Cup team went two matches up in the tie against Chile in Santiago, thanks to Daniel Mérida and Rafael Jódar. The result of the opening match —
The Davis Cup is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel — or at least it seems that way. After years of failed innovations and an obvious loss of appeal among players and fans, tennis’ most important
SANTIAGO, Chile — There is nothing but good spirits in the Chilean Davis Cup team ahead of this weekend’s tie against Spain. In an atmosphere of laughter, jokes and practice sessions that blend Nicolás Massú’s demanding standards with a relaxed
In 99% of cases, when a player has the talent to win Grand Slams and become world No. 1, brands and support arrive early. Everyone wants a slice of the golden goose. Elena Rybakina, however, represents the 1% who had
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s most important sporting treasure is coming home for the first time. In October, the trophy that Anita Lizana won in 1937 in New York — the only Grand Slam title in Chilean history — will land
