“I haven’t tried marihuana; never needed it, so I’m pretty happy” – interview with Thanasi Kokkinakis
NEW YORK - After the first minute of conversation, Thanasi Kokkinakis is taken aback. "Weird questions, man" he tells CLAY in this quick and entertaining interview where the Australian player responds what he is not used to
Diapers and racquets: why tennis becomes family-friendly
LONDON - Asics thought of a detail for its pre-Wimbledon event. The Japanese sportswear brand invited tennis players to customize their shoes before the competition on London's grass. Several engraved the tournament logo, or opted for a design with the
Murray stamina: confidence in his body and the best tennis under pressure
DOHA - Andy Murray continues with the perfume left over from the Australian Open: he smells of victory after long battles with players much younger than him. In his debut at the ATP 250 in Doha he defeated Italian Lorenzo Sonego
Iga Swiatek’s déjà vu in Doha: new title, records and fresh energy
DOHA - The world number one once again drove the steamroller, and did so by taking away a record held by Chris Evert for more than four decades: "Sorry, Chris". At the WTA 500 in Doha, Iga Swiatek spent less than
“Age doesn’t help, but Nadal never ceases to amaze” – Horacio Zeballos knows what’s the Spaniard like in comebacks
MELBOURNE - Ten years ago, the whole tennis world was talking about Horacio Zeballos. In February 2013, in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, Rafael Nadal came back on tour after seven months of inactivity due to injuries and
A “calmer” Sabalenka cries tears of joy in Melbourne after painful New York
MELBOURNE - Aryna Sabalenka did learn some important lessons after her last Grand Slam stumble. Lessons that on Saturday night she surely used to her advantage to win the first Grand Slam of her career. In New York last September, she
Champion’s splash: Tommy Paul and the memory of the iconic Courier’s celebration
MELBOURNE - The city is in full swing. Offices are emptying and bars are filling up, trams are at capacity, and traffic is heavy but never stops flowing. Melbourne's rush hour can be felt from a privileged place. In the middle
Mind games: strategic Djokovic wins also by talking
MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic's head kicked off this 2023 as the most differentiating aspect of his game. It is as important on the court as it is off the court. Thus, the Serb has taken it upon himself to propose
Sebastian, the “worst athlete” in the Korda family
MELBOURNE- The champions' aisle leading to the Rod Laver Arena bears the name of Czech Petr Korda. Sebastian, who is walking there for the first time to compete on the court, taps a couple of times with his right hand
“Tired, sad and dissapointed” – Nadal leaves Australia injuried and with bad feelings
MELBOURNE - The scene is heartbreaking, not just for Nadal fans, but for any tennis follower. Rafael Nadal leaves Australia, injured, walking to the locker room through the hall of champions of the Rod Laver Arena as he has rarely