Carlos Alcaraz emerged as an unexpected tactical force from the Team Europe bench during the Laver Cup at The O2 in London, pairing intense on-court play with active coaching input for his teammates. While serving under team captain Yannick Noah and vice-captain Tim Henman, the 23-year-old Spaniard stood out as the most vocal presence on … Read more
David Lladó completed the Spartathlon, a 246-kilometer ultramaratón recreating the historic run of the messenger Pheidippides in ancient Greece, and later discovered in adulthood that he is autistic. Lladó details his experiences in his book Kilómetros infinitos, published by Editorial Contra in 2026, examining the intersection of late-diagnosed neurodivergence and endurance sports. The Childhood Signs … Read more
Spain enters a critical transition period in men’s tennis as captain David Ferrer guides a revamped roster—featuring debutants Rafael Jódar and Martin Landaluce alongside veterans—into a high-stakes, hostile environment in Chile for the Davis Cup qualifiers. Facing a passionate local crowd and demanding away conditions, the squad arrives with last year’s tournament memories still fresh, … Read more
The growing debate surrounding maternity in women’s sports has ignited a complex discussion across professional leagues, with athletes and labor advocates pushing past basic fertility preservation programs to demand structural workplace support that allows pregnancy and competitive play to coexist. While high-profile initiatives such as fertility preservation grants—notably utilized by prominent footballers like Barcelona and … Read more
Played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, the victory adds the New York major to Zverev’s Roland Garros crown claimed earlier in the season. The Anatomy of the Final and Arthur Ashe Atmosphere The championship match played out against a backdrop of high-energy American sports pageantry inside a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. According … Read more
Elena Rybakina claimed her maiden US Open title and sealed the WTA world No. 1 ranking by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the New York final on hard court. The victory at Flushing Meadows marks Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title of the season following her triumph at the Australian Open, and the third … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz saw his US Open campaign end in a grueling four-hour and thirty-minute quarterfinal thriller, falling to an exceptional Ben Shelton 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7) at Flushing Meadows. The fierce encounter pushed past the boundaries of standard tournament scheduling, finishing at the gates of 4:00 a.m. local time in New York and stopping … Read more
The decision to skip the upcoming clay-court majors sidelines Alcaraz from defending his title at Roland Garros, where tournament action begins on May 18, 2026. Alcaraz also confirmed he will miss the Rome tournament, which starts on May 6, 2026. The two missed events strip him of 3,000 ranking points earned from his victories in … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open after defeating American Tommy Paul in straight sets (6-4, 6-3, 6-4) at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, confirming a triumphant return following a four-and-a-half-month absence due to a wrist injury. Alcaraz Dispatches Paul to Reach US Open Quarters Answering Doubts After Months on the Sidelines The … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz secured his progression at the US Open with a four-set victory over Portugal’s Faria, overcoming a shaky start to post a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 win in New York. After dropping the opening set and battling early-match doubts, the Spanish star unleashed the dynamic shot-making that firmly reestablishes him as one of the … Read more