Long-form

Joao Fonseca, Monte-Carlo 2026

Fonseca’s clay education: Talent, patience and the long road to the top

Teen prospect Joao Fonseca dazzles on debut in Monte-Carlo, but as he measures himself against Alcaraz and Sinner, the Brazilian knows that patience, humility and hard work – not hype – will shape his rise.

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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner, Doha 2026

Sinner’s “small down”: Eyeing Miami, the clay season, and workload to find his spark again

After a surprising three-set exit in Doha, the World No. 2 remains unphased by a temporary dip in form.

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Cédric Rouquette
Elena Rybakina, Australian Open 2026

“I maintained my level, played very tough and close matches, and won them all” : For now, Rybakina is the best female tennis player of the pack

Elena Rybakina’s evolution from a whirlwind Wimbledon winner to a tactical Melbourne champion was completed on Saturday, as she recovered from a set and a break down to avenge her 2023 heartbreak against Aryna Sabalenka and confirm her incredible form over the last six months.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2026

« My level of the US Open was higher, but it’s pretty close »: In Australia, Alcaraz takes the lead toward glory with total coolness

Carlos Alcaraz has navigated the Australian Open without dropping a single set, moving within two victories of becoming the youngest man in history to complete a Career Grand Slam with a drive that perhaps we haven’t seen before.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025

The “sleeper” effect: How Carlos Alcaraz is building a first-class serve to serve his first-class ambition

While the world No. 1’s groundstrokes remain the most destructive in the game, it is the evolution of his serve into a "sleeper" weapon, modeled on the precision of Novak Djokovic, that highlights his relentless drive for improvement.

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Cédric Rouquette
Noval Djokovic and kinetic work, Australian Open
3 months ago

More data, less hype: Novak prioritizes biomechanical precision over betting on Big Four reversed forces this year in Melbourne

Far from 2025 Murray vibes, the 10-time champion has returned to Melbourne with...
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Cédric Rouquette
Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

Medvedev overcomes Halys scare to match record start from career-best 2021 season

Medvedev advances to his first Grand Slam round of 32 since the 2024...
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Cédric Rouquette
Tommy Paul, Adelaide 2026
3 months ago

Quiet and clinical: Tommy Paul’s under-the-radar surge in Melbourne

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Cédric Rouquette
Hubert Hurkacz, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

Hurkacz Battles Past Bergs to Reach Second Round

Hubi's Resilient Return: Hurkacz Battles Past Bergs to Reach Second Round
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Tennis Majors
Stan Wawrinka, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

“The Passion is Still Intact”: Stan Wawrinka secures emotional Final Melbourne win

Forty-year-old 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock to secure his first...
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Tennis Majors
Alexander Zverev, 2026
3 months ago

Zverev drops just seven service points in final three sets to reach AO second round

Alexander Zverev defeated Gabriel Diallo 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday on...
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Cédric Rouquette
Grigor Dimitrov, 2025
3 months ago

New coach, rebuilt body: Grigor Dimitrov begins his latest climb with Xavier Malisse

Now partnering with Xavier Malisse, Grigor Dimitrov is launching a total structural 'reshuffle'...
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Cédric Rouquette
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
7 months ago

Sabalenka’s ultimate triumph: the battle of the mind

After two humbling final defeats in 2025, Aryna Sabalenka took control of her...
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Cédric Rouquette
From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 4
7 months ago

Alcaraz v Sinner, the US Open quarter-final that may have shaped our next decade of tennis

In 2022, Tennis Majors published a six-part series on Carlos Alcaraz’s rise to...
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Chris Oddo
Casper Ruud, Roland-Garros 2025
9 months ago

Returning from injury, Ruud wins in his first match since Roland-Garros

Casper Ruud defeated Dominic Stricker on Wednesday in his opening match in Gstaad...
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Jérémy Baudu
Jack Draper Aus Open 2025
1 year ago

Draper: Breathing exercises key to staying calm, boosting strength in long matches

The British No 1 came through a third straight five-set battle to reach...
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Simon Cambers
Gaël Monfils, UTS Frankfurt 2024
1 year ago

UTS through stats: an enlightened look at this innovative competition

From their win percentage to the time taken to win their points, we...
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Simon Cambers
Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2024
1 year ago

How the old Zverev weighed down the new Zverev in the Masters semi-finals

Alexander Zverev has not yet finished his transformation to a No 1 threat,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Roger Federer, 1999
2 years ago

July 1998: 17-year-old Federer makes his debut in a tennis world almost unrecognisable compared with today

On the day that Roger Federer announced he is to retire from professional...
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Lucas Morlier
Billie Jean King
2 years ago

How Tennis Evolved Since the 20th Century – A Journey Through the Sport’s Evolution

Discover the fascinating evolution of tennis from its early origins to the modern...
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TENNIS MAJORS (IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCRINE)