Every tennis player dreads their ultimate bogey opponent—from Monfils' endless losses to Djokovic, Sinner's Medvedev turnaround, and Roddick's Federer trauma.
Tennis Never Stops… Or Almost. Behind the Chain of Tournaments, Champions Must Learn to Stop to Last. From Federer to Alcaraz, Investigation into These Decisive Few Weeks Where Everything is at Stake: Rest, Relaxation, Rebirth.
After playing his last match against Carlos Alcaraz, Fabio Fognini traded his racket for dancing shoes. In an emotional message, he looks back on this year of transition where he rediscovered the pleasure of the game… differently.
Tears, ovations, and farewells: the 2025 season will be remembered as the one of major exits. From Simona Halep to Richard Gasquet, including Petra Kvitova, many champions chose to close the chapter on their careers.