Singles players who criticise the doubles circuit are players “without impact”, and their disdain “seeks media attention and popularity”, believes Marcelo Arévalo, the best doubles player in the world. Something Roger Federer would never have done, and for which Reilly
RIO DE JANEIRO – Joao Lucas Reis, the Brazilian who at the end of 2024 became the first male tennis player on the men’s circuit to come out as gay, is clear about one thing: it is very unlikely that
Aleksandar Kovacevic can’t respect pickleball as a professional sport: “I hate pickleball. I think it’s a very dumbed-down version of tennis.” “It’s a fun game; my grandpa would probably pick it up in about 20 minutes. But as a real
For decades, he has been traveling the tennis tour, first as a player and later as a coach, and Argentine Javier Frana (58) has no doubts: Europeans should reconsider their behavior. And World No. 2 Alexander Zverev should complain less.
Jakub Mensik met Lionel Messi, defeated his idol Novak Djokovic in a final, and celebrated his Miami Masters 1000 title at a nightclub where rapper 50 Cent performed. It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular weekend in Miami for a
Daniel Altmaier does not believe Jannik Sinner had bad intentions or that the Italian tried to cheat the system. However, the German understands why many players are upset following Sinner’s positive doping test: “We all deserve the same treatment. That
At the sweetest moment of his career, Camilo Ugo Carabelli looks back and has no regrets about the sacrifices he made to reach the top in tennis, though he admits he went through dark times of sadness and confusion. “I
RÍO DE JANEIRO – Under the tropical heat, with Christ the Redeemer embracing everyone from the top of Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro is further proof of the passion that tennis awakens in Latin America. Does the ATP know or understand
Less money, fewer sponsors, less exposure. Doubles players are facing a crisis, according to some of the category’s biggest names in tennis: “There’s a lack of effort.” The ATP acknowledges there is “untapped potential” and insists a “new narrative” is
SANTIAGO, Chile – Laslo Djere won more than just a title and 250 points. The Serbian found answers in South America to the doubts that had been tormenting and confusing him. And for a tennis player struggling with uncertainty and
SANTIAGO, Chile — With a season full of firsts ahead, Francisco Comesaña has a clear wish: “I want to play against Djokovic!” Comesaña, 24, is a fresh face on the international circuit: his cheerful personality, even in the toughest moments
Francisco Comesaña could be nominated for the Best Post-Match Interview of the Year award. —How did you manage to turn around such a tough match against Alexander Zverev?—I kept repeating to myself the whole match: “How good it is to
