Not even the most pessimistic person in the United States could have imagined that Andy Roddick’s triumph at the 2003 US Open would be followed by a 23-year Grand Slam singles title drought for US men’s tennis. That heavy burden—an
LONDON — Serena Williams leaves London with the bitterness of a comeback far more gruelling than she had surely imagined: defeat, injury, withdrawal and a wave of criticism. The final chapter of the first season of her return to the
LONDON — Alexandra Eala was moved to tears after winning her first match on Centre Court. It was special that it came against the defending Wimbledon champion, but far more significant as the first person from a country of 117
LONDON — Greg Rusedski, former world number four, was sharply critical of the players demanding a prize money increase and the way they handled the boycott. “They increased the prize money again. So from my point of view, it’s a
LONDON — Novak Djokovic matched another Roger Federer record: 105 wins at Wimbledon. The Serbian then joked about a sudden death challenge with the Swiss. “I propose a matchup between me and Roger. Whoever wins gets the 106,” said Djokovic
LONDON — It’s a disappointment, say doubles players when the ATP shows them their future: fewer opportunities to play and less money. The men’s governing body plans a series of measures to restructure the doubles circuit in 2028: cutting prize
LONDON — Roger Federer is returning to Wimbledon. A source with direct contact with the Swiss confirmed to CLAY that the eight-time champion will arrive at the All England Club next week alongside his wife Mirka and their four children:
LONDON — It was a frustrating Wimbledon for Argentine tennis. Of the nine male players, not one managed a single win. Tomás Etcheverry analysed in depth the reasons behind the poor results. “Zero out of nine — it’s a disaster.
LONDON — A minor knee injury left Serena Williams’s participation in the women’s doubles at Wimbledon in doubt, where she is entered alongside her sister Venus Williams. The same injury was cited as the reason the North American player did
LONDON — Military service gave South Korean Soonwoo Kwon “maturity.” For a year and a half he has not been allowed to complain or get angry. Showing emotions is not permitted. Orders are followed, because if not, there are consequences.
LONDON — Winning at 44 without having competed for four seasons remains impossible in professional tennis. Serena Williams’s return was a journey back in time: no surprises, but full of symbolism. Twenty-four years is too great a gap on a
LONDON — Stefanos Tsitsipas has everything he needs to come out of his rough patch and even win a Grand Slam. That is the belief of one of his fiercest rivals, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. “I would not be surprised if
