Long-form
From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 1, The uncut diamond from El Palmar
Tennis Majors is launching a series on Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest world No 1 in men's tennis history. His journey, his game, his future: six must-read pieces on the new Spanish sensation
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 tennis, we look back at what the tennis world looked like in 1998, when it all began for the Swiss
Big forehand and physicality, but very different styles: differences and similarities of Ruud and Alcaraz’s games
Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud, who will compete for their first Grand Slam title tonight - and the No 1 ranking - in the US Open final, both rely on the forehand and physical intensity. Yet they have many differences, some glaring, others nestled in the detail of the statistics
The raucous US Open crowd: a unique advantage as Serena Williams bids to extend her farewell
The 23-time Grand Slam champion is being swept along at the US Open, with the help of a loud crowd, even by New York standards
A glimpse of the future in New York as Linda Fruhvirtova puts new sister act on the map
Remember the name, the tournament and the year. The 2022 US Open marks the beginning of the Fruhvirtova sisters' foray into Grand Slam tennis
Medvedev’s gentle return to clay: we were there
Without control, power is nothing : why the biggest hitters don’t have everything their own way
Gifted, passionate, exposed: the incredible life of Japan’s precocious Owaki brothers
Serve and volley is not dead; it’s as efficient as ever when it’s done right
How tennis began to boom because of – or thanks to – Covid-19
Talent, dedication and adaptability; why Emma Raducanu is here to stay
How Daniil Medvedev harnessed his mental power to become one of the best players in the world
“I want to win everything that I play” : how Pavlyuchenkova found her path with her brother’s help
Why the Olympics means so much, to some
Tennis and the Tokyo Olympics: A brilliant, yet complicated relationship
From touch-and-go to touch of magic: How Ashleigh Barty overcame injury to meet her destiny at Wimbledon
“We’re moving forward and 80% of the Top 500 on the men’s side supports us” – Novak Djokovic on the PTPA and Naomi Osaka
No drama, no crisis – Bianca Andreescu will be just fine
Kovinic, from a flood of tears to renewed ambition
‘I was fighting with myself’: Petra Kvitova on yet another three-set win