RIO DE JANEIRO – Tennis has become a “big business”, and some players “are now treated almost like corporations”. The words belong to Andre Agassi, one of the most successful players of all time and a close observer of the
Destanee Aiava had a Valentine’s Day to remember. On 14 February 2026, the Australian player of Samoan descent announced that this will be her final season as a professional, in a sport whose culture she described as “racist, misogynistic, homophobic
MELBOURNE – Reaching glory in tennis tastes better after taking the long road, says Marin Cilic. And on the path that begins at the most modest tournaments, ATP 250 events are where a major step forward can be made. But
MELBOURNE – Nick Kyrgios was left wanting more. The Australian had made a tempting offer to Carlos Alcaraz: if he won the title in Melbourne, Kyrgios would take care of organising the celebration. But the Spaniard had no time for
MELBOURNE – The tension, nerves and cold of Melbourne turned into hugs, euphoria, warmth and laughter between both protagonists on the night of Sunday, 1 February. Carlos Alcaraz conquered Australia and claimed what had obsessed him; Djokovic did not leave
The pain caused by the abrupt end of his partnership with Carlos Alcaraz is beginning to ease, says Juan Carlos Ferrero, who is looking ahead and ruling nothing out: he could one day coach Jannik Sinner. Or he could work
MELBOURNE – Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic voiced their support for Coco Gauff’s concerns. Two of the most prominent figures on the women’s tour called for clearer boundaries regarding how much of their lives is shown off the court. Djokovic
MELBOURNE – Lorenzo Musetti was playing at a spectacular level and had Novak Djokovic on the brink of elimination at the Australian Open. But for his misfortune, he suffered a right leg injury and was forced to retire while holding
MELBOURNE – Luciano Darderi sent his support to his friend Cristian Garin, who lost his father, Sergio Garin, on Friday night in Chile. “I want to wish him a lot of strength. He’s going through a very difficult moment, and
MELBOURNE – It was not a calm Australian Open for Naomi Osaka. The Japanese star sparked controversy with her extravagant entrance in her opening match, and in her second-round encounter she was accused by her opponent of unsportsmanlike behavior, something
MELBOURNE – Every tennis fan has, at some point, fantasised about creating the perfect player. A dominant serve. A powerful forehand. A backhand that finds the angles. Movement so sharp it turns defence into attack, and a volley that finishes
MELBOURNE – Sebastián Báez, Argentina’s No. 2 singles player, revealed that he was not considered to represent his country in the upcoming Davis Cup tie. Captain Javier Frana did not contact him. “They didn’t call me,” Báez told CLAY in
