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.
Omnipresent cameras, line judges on the verge of extinction, mistakes that persist nonetheless: technology fascinates as much as it divides. Tennis, at a crossroads, is still searching for its balance between progress and emotion.
Conceived as a bold bet to prepare for the post–Big 3 era, the Next Gen Masters has shaken up the codes of modern tennis. A pioneering, visionary tournament, but now in search of an identity.
Twenty Grand Slams, 103 titles, 237 consecutive weeks as world No. 1 and now eternity: Roger Federer will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. The Swiss, moved, delivered a reaction full of elegance and gratitude, true to his image as a timeless champion.
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