MADRID — There is little doubt that Rafael Jódar has been the breakout sensation of tennis in 2026. He started January ranked No. 168 in the ATP rankings and, in a few days, will play his first US Open as...
The figure skater lands an axel jump, the gymnast executes a somersault, the tennis player hits a one-handed backhand winner. It happens in a split second, but these spellbinding moments in sport, when athleticism and elegance intertwine, create vivid memories...
Sporting merit? Commercial strategy? A tribute to her legacy? The reasons behind the wild card Venus Williams received into the US Open singles main draw have sparked controversy in tennis. The 46-year-old American has not won a match since July...
Rafael Nadal retired because his body would no longer allow him to play tennis. His mind always wanted more. One more season, one more Roland Garros, one more battle. The Spaniard did not want to leave. He was forced out...
MADRID — There are comebacks that allow for time. A small tournament, a gentle draw, a couple of matches to get the legs moving again, test the wrist, and rediscover old instincts. Carlos Alcaraz will have none of that. He...
There is something particularly cruel about the timing of the blow that has hit Nick Kyrgios. Not because the Australian is not responsible for what happened — he has himself acknowledged the positive test for cocaine and publicly accepted his...
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