PARIS – Breaking news: he had us all fooled into thinking he had been playing at the top of the tennis game for a decade. But no, Carlos Alcaraz is 20 years old. And until recently he was a “teenager”.
PARIS – It wasn’t Novak Djokovic’s mind, it was Carlos Alcaraz’s physique. And Alcaraz’s mind, too, the nerves of a 20-year-old. What was shaping up to be one of the biggest matches of the year abruptly changed course with an
Twenty titles in twenty cities. Daniil Medvedev added his twentieth professional trophy at the Rome Masters 1000. And it won’t be the most important one, but it will be an immensely significant one for the Russian’s career for winning on
MELBOURNE – Tommy Paul speaks for Stefanos Tsitsipas to take note: “Novak Djokovic made me play very badly”. As rarely heard from a tennis player after a defeat, the North American shared point by point the reasons for his failure
Change the racquet for the “paddle” and leave disappointed: it happened to a Grand Slam champion who, when he took an important position in the world of paddle, realized the organizational disorder and the lack of collaborative spirit of his
NEW YORK – When Carlos Alcaraz felt a duty to win, he lost. When he didn’t see the court as a playground, he fared the worst of the year. In Montreal, he would speak candidly after losing in his opener
(this is a translated version of CLAY’s twice-weekly newsletter in English) If you have had the opportunity to speak to Roger Federer in English and in German, one thing is clear: the Swiss is more precise, more subtle, more
LONDON – Djokovic hits a forehand in Aorangi Park, where the practice courts are located. The forehand lands at an angle. Djokovic applauds. The forehand of his opponent, Djokovic, is very good. “Have mercy!” Peter shouts, he’s the only person
