Carlos Alcaraz just reminded everyone at the Australian Open that he’s the best player on the planet right now, dismantling Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam. That victory came
BUENOS AIRES – The ATP wants to maintain and boost the South American tennis tour. At least, that is what Martín Jaite, director of the Argentine Open, claims Andrea Gaudenzi, head of the ATP, told him during his visit to
BUENOS AIRES – When Andrea Gaudenzi sits down in the official box at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club this Saturday, someone may ask him: is it fair to ask Joao Fonseca to be the saviour of South American tennis?
BUENOS AIRES – Roger Federer was right, he is right: Joao Fonseca may have the sky as his limit, as the Swiss said, but that will only come when the Brazilian finds balance in his game and in his matches.
BUENOS AIRES – There is one word that comes up again and again in every public appearance by Joao Fonseca: pressure. And it makes sense: he was not even 18 years old and already people were talking about him as
BUENOS AIRES – How do you deal with double pressure, with the expectations in Buenos Aires and the enormous, overwhelming pressure of playing next week in Rio de Janeiro? Joao Fonseca believes he has the formula: ‘You have to enjoy
A few weeks ago, former Argentine tennis player José Luis Clerc shed a few tears when talking about Guillermo Vilas in an interview with Infobae. He was moved when recalling the past of the best Latin American tennis player of
SANTIAGO, Chile – Dusan Lajovic endured a bitter day in Chile. The Serb crashed into a glass panel on his way to the locker rooms, suffering a cranial contusion, a cut to the oral mucosa and possible loosening of teeth.
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
MADRID – “Come on, come down and let’s shoot a few hoops.” On the night of 16 August 2024 in Cincinnati, Carlos Alcaraz received a call from his older brother, Álvaro. The tennis player was mentally shattered: in recent weeks
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 – Winning the Australian Open is not enough. Becoming the youngest man in history to win all four Grand Slams is not enough either. Success in Melbourne did not quench Carlos Alcaraz’s thirst, and after touching the sky, the
