Born almost by accident in an Acapulco garden, padel has in fifty years become a global phenomenon that both fascinates and worries tennis. Its meteoric rise is already reshaping the landscape of racket sports.
From controversial reform to fiery statements, the Davis Cup continues to divide. Between nostalgia for the old formats and unwavering love for the jersey, players share their truths about a competition that, despite everything, still makes hearts race.
Exhausted but omnipresent stars, ever-longer tournaments and exhibitions that have become a business in their own right: tennis is revealing its deepest contradictions, torn between spectacle and physical survival.
They dared to challenge the system. In 2005, Serena and Venus Williams, supported by Billie Jean King, launched a historic fight for equal pay in tennis. Two years later, Wimbledon and Roland-Garros finally gave in. But behind the symbolic victories, gaps still persist today.
Between nostalgia and hope, fans dream of one final doubles partnership between Serena and Venus Williams. Greg Rusedski mentions a possible return of the two sisters on the grass of Wimbledon or under the spotlight of the US Open
The WTA 250 Auckland 2026 promises an explosive start to the season: between the return of Venus Williams, the presence of Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro, and a lineup blending youth and experience, the New Zealand tournament looks set to be captivating.
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