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.
At the Australian Open press conference, Aryna Sabalenka stoked the flames of her rivalry with Iga Swiatek. The Belarusian, all smiles, hopes to face the Pole more often this season, while reminding that the battle for the women's tennis throne isn't limited to two names.
After an encouraging semifinal in Brisbane, Jessica Pegula surprises by withdrawing from Adelaide. Between fatigue, scorching heat, and a disrupted preseason, the American reveals the behind-the-scenes of an already grueling start to her season.