The greatest threat to disrupting the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the near future is an 18-year-old Brazilian. Joao Fonseca, the new kid on the block, is the most promising teenager in the men’s tennis tour. “I
SANTIAGO, Chile — Being very close to defeating the best tennis player of 2024 brought Robin Montgomery a mix of emotions. She caught the tennis world’s attention at the 2024 Madrid Open by pushing Aryna Sabalenka to the limit, eventually
Brazilian Joao Lucas Reis, ranked 401st in the world and the 11th-best tennis player in Brazil, publicly came out as gay. He is the first active male professional tennis player to openly acknowledge his homosexuality. He made the announcement by
As the second most prominent tennis player of the Arab World, Egyptian Mayar Sherif shares her feelings about the ongoing war in the Middle East: “The world values money and power more than humanity”. Sherif, world No. 66, criticizes the
From tennis’s box of curiosities: the fate of Rafael Nadal’s career now lies in the hands of Carlos Alcaraz. On Tuesday, the 38-year-old might have competed on a tennis court for the last time. He lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic
Rafael Nadal states there are no Hollywood endings in tennis: “There’s no such thing as the perfect farewell.” The former world No. 1 is in Málaga with Spain’s Davis Cup team, aiming to win the competition for the sixth time.
When Jannik Sinner broke Taylor Fritz’s serve for the first time in the ATP Finals championship match, the crowd at Turin ‘s Inalpi Arena broke into chants of “Olé, olé olé… Sinner, Sinner.” As it has been all week—and all
Diego Forlán fulfilled a dream, and tennis added one of those rare episodes that captures attention worldwide. The former captain of Uruguay’s national football team and best player of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa made his debut on
Several things came late in Nuria Párrizas’ career. Among them was something that few women get to experience and that she’ll cherish forever: competing on the same team as Rafael Nadal. “I only listened to him,” she recalls. It was
Before starting her day, Alycia Parks thanks God for her greatest gift: “Tennis is a luxury for me.” A devout believer who even prays on the court, and a fan of karaoke, Parks has a powerful game and aggressive style.
Can Sabalenka hit the ball harder than Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner? The stat that had everyone talking during the last US Open might be misleading, and who better than the Belarusian’s coach to debunk myths and clarify
Rohan Bopanna is living his best life: “I never think about the age!” At 44 years old, he is not only one of the world’s top doubles players but also a dedicated mentor, supporting underprivileged children through his academy in
