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.
After a promising week in Ecuador, Léolia Jeanjean stumbled against the experience of Polona Hercog. In just over an hour, the Slovenian ended the hopes of the French player, who was aiming for a return to the world top 100.
Three clean wins, no sets conceded: Léolia Jeanjean is living a dream start to the tournament in Quito. The 30-year-old Frenchwoman secures another semifinal and glimpses a return to the top 100, crucial for Australian Open qualification.
On the clay courts of Colina, Léolia Jeanjean, the last remaining French player, got the better of Maja Chwalinska this Friday in the quarterfinals and will face Mayar Sherif for a spot in the final in the coming hours.