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For Félix Auger-Aliassime, the 2025 season didn’t begin with the electricity that once seemed hard-wired into his game. Instead, it opened with questions—quiet ones from the outside, louder ones from within. A sluggish start to t he year sent the Canadian tumbling to No. 30 in the spring, a symbolic fall for a player expected to anchor the sport’s next era. Early exits at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon only amplified the unease. The talent was still there. The weapons were

Rafael Jódar has quietly put together one of the most impressive seasons of any teenager in world tennis, balancing life as a college player at the University of Virginia with a level of success on the Challenger Tour that very few players his age ever reach. His 2025 campaign has not only propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 166 in the world, but also earned him a place in the field for the Next Gen ATP Finals, placing him among the eight best U21 players on the pla

The upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka is being pushed as one of the most intriguing offseason events — but let’s make one thing clear: this isn’t a sporting experiment designed to settle a debate. It’s a commercial production. A packaged, marketable show created by two of the biggest personalities in tennis who happen to be represented by the same management agency. Kyrgios and Sabalenka are two of the most charismatic, entertaining figur

Novak Djokovic has entered the phase of his career where every choice feels symbolic. Every tournament he plays — and every tournament he skips — says something about where he stands mentally, physically, and emotionally. But his decision last month to enter the ATP 250 in Athens, just one week before the Nitto ATP Finals, left the tennis world puzzled. On paper, this move made little sense. Djokovic is 38. He’s spoken openly about managing his schedule, listening to his body

Tennis is entering a new youth-driven era, but the attention surrounding the sport’s rising stars is far from evenly distributed. Nowhere is this clearer than in the way the ATP has promoted Joao Fonseca compared to the relative silence around Lerner Tien — despite both teenagers producing standout seasons in 2025. Fonseca is, without question, the ATP’s breakout poster boy. The tour has pushed him aggressively all year: feature content, social media spotlights, promotional v

For decades, the Davis Cup was one of the most meaningful trophies a tennis player could win. It carried a sense of pride, nationalism, and competitive fire that the regular ATP season couldn’t replicate. Players circled Davis Cup weekends on their calendars. Crowds were electric, home advantage mattered, and five-set marathons decided legacies. Today, the reality is completely different. The competition has slipped into irrelevance, and the behavior of top players — includin

Tennis parents, we hope you enjoy this read. Before diving in, here’s a fair warning: this article is meant to be both informative and light-hearted. We understand that parenting is incredibly difficult, and being a tennis parent adds a whole new layer of challenge. You walk a thin line between supporting your child and accidentally screaming in their face. On top of that, you must navigate the natural bias you feel toward their progress and what you believe they’re capable o

Tennis has long been a sport defined by tradition —  polite applause from the crowd and a rigid respect for etiquette. The players are expected to be serious and emotionless. But Carlos Alcaraz, at just 22 years old, may be rewriting the playbook for what it means to be a modern champion. The Spaniard has injected new life into a sport often criticized for being predictable and, at times, monotonous. His explosive playing style — a mix of raw athleticism, fearless shot-making

Zverev’s claim made waves. He suggested that tournament organizers are pushing for slower conditions because it benefits the game’s new stars — the all-court, athletic baseliners who thrive on long rallies and heavy topspin. “They want Carlos and Jannik to do well everywhere,” Zverev said. “All the courts play the same now.” And that’s where the tension lies. Because Alcaraz’s words, while complimentary, line up perfectly with what Zverev was criticizing. The Spaniard admitte

College tennis isn’t what it used to be. Once seen as a backup route for players who couldn’t make it on tour, it’s now attracting genuine Challenger-level talent — names like Rafael Jodar, Michael Zheng, and Gabriel Debru — who just a few years ago would’ve gone straight to the pros. The shift comes down to one thing: NIL money. For the first time, college players can earn through sponsorships, brand deals, and performance incentives while still maintaining NCAA eligibility.

Since COVID, many top players have noticed something different about the tennis balls — and they’re not happy about it. Ball manufacturers insist nothing has changed, but pros like Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas disagree. “They’re much slower,” Zverev said earlier this season. “It’s harder to hit winners or get free points.”

Daniil Medvedev’s 2025 season has been a disaster. He started the year ranked 5, and after the US Open he’s dropped to 18. Even worse, he hasn’t made it past the first round in the last three Grand Slams. Instead of competing, we’ve seen him breaking rackets, yelling at umpires, and picking fights with opponents. It feels like he’s completely lost his grip. At first, Medvedev blamed the courts and the “bad” tennis balls for his poor results. But let’s be honest—this is much b

The ATP Challenger Tour is supposed to be the steppingstone to tennis greatness — the grind before the glamour. But walking into a Challenger 75 event in Winston-Salem this week, it felt less like a professional sporting event and more like a scrimmage in an empty park. No ball kids, barely any spectators, and a silence broken only by the sound of tennis balls… For those unfamiliar, the Challenger circuit is where most players outside the top 100 live — fighting for points, c

Francisco Comesaña (world no. 59) had the chance to hit with world No. 2 Jannik Sinner ahead of the US Open, and the session left a strong impression. He described the intensity and professionalism as “off the charts,” the kind of standard that explains why Sinner has been at the top of the game all season.