Renzo Olivo after his default: “The ATP and the referees abuse their power”
SANTIAGO, Chile - A new episode of disqualification in tennis occurred this week at the Santiago ATP Challenger, and Renzo Olivo, its protagonist, the day after speaks about the way officials and the ATP handle the situation: "I feel it's
Carlos Alcaraz ‘s hot shots according to Ferrero: “He still surprises me”
Juan Carlos Ferrero has been coaching Carlos Alcaraz for more than six years, and he says that the world number two still amazes him almost every day. It's those out-of-this-world's shots that impresses him: "He creates situations out of nowhere". The
When you beat the guy who is the poster of your room: Luca Nardi lives the dream after victory over Djokovic
A poster in his room. Since he was eight years old, Luca Nardi has worshipped his favorite player. Every day he spent at home, after waking up and before going to bed, the Italian would see the Serbian's picture behind
Sebastián Báez, Chile Open’s champion and top-ranked South American: “To those who don’t support me”
SANTIAGO, Chile - Sebastián Báez put his palms together and apologized to the crowd on center court Jaime Fillol at the Chile Open. The Argentinean won his sixth ATP title at the age of 23, beating the local favourite in
Fils and Rublev, a tale of two cities: “Answer my fucking question”
SANTIAGO, Chile - Two very similar situations led to diametrically opposite results. Two cases of tremendous disrespect to ATP officials with shouting and swearing. A tale of two cities 15,000 kilometers apart: Arthur Fils in Santiago, Chile; Andrey Rublev, in
“He said “pathetic”; I behaved well” – Corentin Moutet explains tense handshake with Nicolas Jarry
SANTIAGO, Chile - Corentin Moutet defeated Nicolás Jarry under boos and jeers, and experienced a tense moment when he met his opponent at the net for the handshake. "He said 'pathetic', I don't know why. I behaved well," said the
The nightmare of the Chile Open: “The worst court I’ve ever played in an ATP level”
SANTIAGO, Chile - The center court of the Chile Open is the flank of criticism in the 2024 edition. Irregular bounces are viral material on social networks, however, the big problem according to the tennis players themselves is the risk
When a player hates the court, fears injuries and hopes the tournament dissapears: “This is not tennis”
SANTIAGO, Chile - Roberto Carballés Baena did not hide his frustration after losing in the first round of the Chile Open. "What do you want me to tell you, that the tournament is shit? That on the court you can't
Nicolás Jarry stops Carlos Alcaraz’s dream of a second trophy in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES - The tennis balls suffered with the match of hyper-powered strokes between Nicolás Jarry and Carlos Alcaraz. The Chilean was the winner of an electrifying and very varied match on a warm afternoon in Buenos Aires. Jarry won 7-6
Argentina to lose one of its two ATP 250; Chile is threatened
BUENOS AIRES - The ATP is not considering the Cordoba Open in its 2025 calendar, and although the event's organization currently has no plan B in mind, the reality is that they will have to settle for being a Challenger