Alexander Blockx began 2026 outside the world’s top 100 and needing to qualify for the Australian Open. Eight months later, the 21-year-old Belgian is a US Open quarter-finalist, a Masters 1000 semi-finalist and one of the most convincing examples yet that the next generation of men’s tennis is arriving asContinue Reading
Alexander Zverev survived his second five-set examination in three days, Coco Gauff overcame a tricky opponent and Gael Monfils brought his Grand Slam career to an emotional close on a compelling fifth day at the US Open. Taylor Fritz delivered the most emphatic performance of the day, while Madison KeysContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a sluggish opening set, Aryna Sabalenka delivered one of the most dominant performances of the tournament and Daniel Mérida surprised another prominent seed as the second round began on a rain-affected fourth day at the US Open. Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Daniil MedvedevContinue Reading
Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with one last New York show, Coco Gauff negotiated a potentially awkward opening assignment and Taylor Fritz began his latest pursuit of an American breakthrough in commanding fashion on a rain-disrupted third day of the US Open. Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva also advancedContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz had spent 139 days waiting to play another singles match. It took him only three sets to remind the US Open why he remains one of the most dangerous players in the draw. The defending champion began his return from a right-wrist injury with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4Continue Reading
Just the three Challenger Tour events last week due to the US Open qualifying. Aiden Mayo won his second challenger title of his career in Kingston. Cezar Cretu moved to his highest ranking of #230, following his maiden victory on the tour, while George Loffhagen defeated fellow Brit, Charles BroomContinue Reading
Despite the US Open qualifying taking place last week, the ITF Tour still had plenty of great tournaments and results. Barbora Palicova won the biggest event of the week, taking out the Bytom 75, by defeating fellow Czech player Denisa Zoldakova. This was the sixth title of her career, andContinue Reading
When Jan Kumstat walked through the corridors of Rod Laver Arena before the 2024 Australian Open boys’ final, he took out his phone and started filming. He was 17, playing his first junior Grand Slam tournament, and surrounded by photographs of champions who had walked the same path before him.Continue Reading
Some big results on the ATP Challenger Tour last week, including another win from one of the most exciting teenagers on the tour. Hubert Hurkacz won his first Challenger event in seven years defeating Sebastian Baez in Cancun, in what could’ve easily been a Rd 3 or 4 Grand SlamContinue Reading
Only four events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week, with Czech players taking out two titles. Jan Kumstat, the junior Australian Open runner-up to Rei Sakamoto back in 2024, won his maiden Challenger title a couple of weeks ago. He has now won his second in Hamburg, which furtherContinue Reading
