PARIS — The Court Philippe Chatrier was completely dressed in orange to settle a debt that could not remain unpaid. Rafael Nadal finally received the tribute he always deserved. The farewell in Paris, on the cool afternoon of Sunday, May
PARIS – Federico Gómez smiles, because at Roland Garros he will play his first Grand Slam. And even more importantly: the past few months have been filled with strong support from fellow players. “Obviously, I’m not alone.” “At these big
PARIS – Three or more consecutive wins are often enough to spark jokes on the tennis tour. “If someone beats you three times in a row, they’re your daddy”, Ben Shelton joked earlier this year, relieved that Lorenzo Musetti didn’t
Novak Djokovic spoke out after Tuesday’s earthquake in tennis: “I’m not a fan of divisions, but at the same time, I have always fought for better representation, influence, and positioning of players globally.” The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — If Bob Marley had been a tennis fan instead of a football lover, what’s happening these days in the Dominican Republic might have inspired one of his songs. In just sixty days and with a
SANTIAGO, Chile – Laslo Djere won more than just a title and 250 points. The Serbian found answers in South America to the doubts that had been tormenting and confusing him. And for a tennis player struggling with uncertainty and
SANTIAGO, Chile — Clay or hard courts for the Golden Swing? That is the question. The debate over which surface the tournaments in South America should be played on in February continues, and Argentine Federico Coria laid out the reality
SANTIAGO, Chile – A blackout affected 98% of Chile’s population, and the electrical crisis prevented the second day of the Chile Open from being completed. The largest blackout in the country since the 8.5-magnitude earthquake in February 2010 impacted nearly
SANTIAGO, Chile — With a season full of firsts ahead, Francisco Comesaña has a clear wish: “I want to play against Djokovic!” Comesaña, 24, is a fresh face on the international circuit: his cheerful personality, even in the toughest moments
Emma Raducanu broke down in tears on the court. The presence of a stalker with “obsessive behavior” who had followed her around Dubai caused the British player great distress. The match was stopped for several minutes. During the third game
Leylah Fernandez describes the 2021 US Open as “an incredible few weeks,” but after her explosive rise to the top of tennis that took her to that final, the Canadian has struggled to consistently show her best level. “Accepting that
SANTIAGO, Chile – Zizou Bergs did not assault Cristián Garin. He hit him, but he did not assault him, despite what is being said in Chile. “Our player Cristián Garin was assaulted by Zizou Bergs in an incomprehensible and unacceptable
