Djokovic Says He Hopes to Be Ready for French Open After Madrid Appearance Novak Djokovic expressed cautious optimism about his readiness for the upcoming French Open during a brief health update while in Madrid for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards. The Serbian tennis star, who served as co-host of the prestigious ceremony alongside Eileen … Read more
MADRID — World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz offered little clarity on his return to competition Monday, stating he cannot yet provide a specific timeline for his comeback after withdrawing from the Mutua Madrid Open due to injury. The 21-year-old Spaniard made the remarks on the red carpet ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz has grow the third Spanish athlete to win the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year, joining Rafael Nadal and Aitana Bonmatí in an elite circle of Iberian sporting excellence. The honor, announced at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid on April 22, recognizes his dominant 2023 season … Read more
Juan Martín del Potro speaks with a calm that belies the seismic impact he once had on tennis. The Argentine giant, whose towering forehand and indomitable spirit carried him to a U.S. Open title and Olympic medals, now watches the sport from a different vantage point — one unclouded by the frustration that once accompanied … Read more
Nick Kyrgios has officially confirmed his return to competitive tennis, announcing he will play at the Halle Open in June after an 18-month absence from the ATP Tour. The Australian star, who last competed at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, shared the news via his verified social media channels, ending months of speculation about his comeback … Read more
Arthur Fils Dominates Andrey Rublev in Barcelona Final, Eyes Roland-Garros Breakthrough BARCELONA, Spain — Arthur Fils delivered a masterclass performance on the red clay of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, dismantling sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-1 in just 78 minutes to capture the ATP 500 Barcelona Open title. The emphatic victory marks Fils’ first … Read more
What to Expect from Gaël Monfils’ ‘Gaël & Friends’ Farewell Party at Roland-Garros 2026 Updated April 18, 2026 | By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief French tennis star Gaël Monfils will receive a special farewell celebration during the 2026 French Open, as tournament officials announced a dedicated evening event titled “Gaël & Friends” to honor his career. … Read more
A Final Bow in Paris: Gaël Monfils Set for Emotional Roland-Garros 2026 Farewell The red clay of Paris has always been more than just a surface for Gaël Monfils; it has been a stage for some of the most electric moments in modern tennis. As the 2026 season unfolds, the French crowd is preparing for … Read more
The Eternal Duel: Deconstructing the Federer-Nadal Rivalry It began as a collision of styles, and generations. On one side was Roger Federer, the established World No. 1, embodying a fluid, classical elegance. On the other was a 17-year-old Rafael Nadal, a whirlwind of intensity and raw power. At the time, few could have predicted that … Read more
Roland-Garros 2026: Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka Await Wildcards After FFT Entry List Reveal The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has officially released the direct entry list for Roland-Garros 2026, and the results leave two of the tour’s most storied veterans on the outside looking in. Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka, both of whom have announced … Read more