SÃO PAULO – Fighting every week to climb the world rankings and earn a place among the best tennis players in the world is already a tough challenge in itself. Doing so as a ‘ghost’ on the tour is even
One of the most persistent and erroneous mantras in the world of tennis is that the sport is in crisis because it ranks twelfth or who knows where in the popularity and interest rankings in the United States. This fact,
Taylor Townsend believes the idea that women are mistreated in Saudi Arabia is a misconception shaped by “propaganda media”. “I really hope that people can unsubscribe to the thoughts that women are treated poorly there, because they are not,” the
LONDON – Grand Slam finals best-of-five in women’s tennis? A Wimbledon champion believes female players are physically ready for the challenge. “Women are absolutely capable of playing best-of-five sets,” said Marion Bartoli in an interview with CLAY and RG Media
LONDON – Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu walk side by side down the main hallway of the All England Club, just off Centre Court. They’re smiling, chatting about something that clearly makes them happy. Raducanu glances at the Spaniard with
The news was the best birthday present CLAY could have received on its third anniversary: Sebastián Varela Nahmías, one of the two co-founders of our site, received the Tom Perrotta Award for Tennis Journalism in its 2025 edition. ‘I am
MADRID – Another title for Aryna Sabalenka may sound like old news, but the Belarusian’s 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) victory over American Coco Gauff on Saturday in Madrid revealed two very interesting facts: women’s tennis is changing, and having a short
Goran Ivanišević shed some light on the dark situation involving Kazakh tennis player Elena Rybakina and her coach Stefano Vukov: “It’s a very sad and strange story.” The 2001 Wimbledon champion had a brief stint as the 25-year-old player’s coach.
Novak Djokovic spoke out after Tuesday’s earthquake in tennis: “I’m not a fan of divisions, but at the same time, I have always fought for better representation, influence, and positioning of players globally.” The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the
Becoming a great champion before coming of age can be a double-edged sword. But not for Mirra Andreeva, who at 17 remains unfazed by money, fame, and media attention: “I know how to handle the pressure.” The Russian tennis player
Emma Raducanu broke down in tears on the court. The presence of a stalker with “obsessive behavior” who had followed her around Dubai caused the British player great distress. The match was stopped for several minutes. During the third game
SANTIAGO, Chile — Being very close to defeating the best tennis player of 2024 brought Robin Montgomery a mix of emotions. She caught the tennis world’s attention at the 2024 Madrid Open by pushing Aryna Sabalenka to the limit, eventually
