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These are the 9 debutant players in Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026

Each Grand Slam tournament introduces novelties to the ATP circuit in the form of players competing for the first time in such a major event. At Roland Garros 2026, there will be nine players experiencing this feeling and facing a turning point in their careers. It will be interesting to see how many of them manage to win a match.

Debuting Players at Grand Slam in Roland Garros 2026

  • Moise Kouamé
  • Federico Cinà
  • Thomas Faurel
  • Juan Carlos Prado Ángelo
  • Dani Mérida
  • Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
  • Toby Samuel
  • Luka Pavlovic
  • Andrea Pellegrino
Efremova: "No player wants to train with me because I am a wildcard"

Embarrassing situation described by Ksenia Efremova, a young French tennis player invited by the organization, regarding the treatment she receives from other players at Roland Garros 2026. The junior champion of the Australian Open this same year assures that several players have refused to train with her and those who have shared training sessions with her have refused to play competitive sets, counting points and games.

Max Alcalá Gurri conquers the Challenger of Cervia and achieves the best ranking of his career

Splendid week for Spanish tennis on the Challenger circuit as, in addition to the title won by Jordá in Istanbul, 23-year-old Max Alcalá Gurri clinches the championship trophy in Cervia. He defeated Belgian Gadamauri in the final with a score of 2-6 6-1 6-1, earning himself a breakthrough into the top-300 of the ATP ranking and achieving his best ranking so far, now standing at 277th in the world.

Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

That a legend of world tennis is keeping an eye on what happens in smaller tournaments and instantly congratulating a tennis player like Ignacio Buse is not ordinary, even though Novak Djokovic has been doing it for many years. Everyone involved in the ATP circuit speaks highly of the Serbian for gestures like this, where he congratulated the Peruvian for his success in Hamburg.

ATP Ranking: Tien and Buse Achieve the Best Record of Their Careers

The ATP ranking has undergone substantial changes after the tournaments in Hamburg and Geneva, with the big winners being Ignacio Buse (31st in the world) and Learner Tien (18th) respectively. Their improvements were not the only news of the week as in the top-10, De Miñaur gains two positions to reach 7th in the world, while Ben Shelton returns to the top-5.

ATP ranking prior to Roland Garros 2026

Learner Tien wins the second title of his promising career in Geneva

Learner Tien continues to show clear signs of being a great upcoming player, as evidenced by the fact that he arrives at Roland Garros 2026 ranked 18th in the world at just 20 years old. Winning the title at the ATP 250 Geneva 2026 confirms his upward trend, as well as how challenging it is to beat him when he is inspired. He defeated Mariano Navone in a fierce battle in the final of the Swiss tournament, with a final score of 3-6 6-3 7-5.

These are the countries with the most tennis players competing in Roland Garros 2026

Before Roland Garros 2026 kicks off, it is worth analyzing which countries have managed to have the most representatives in the two final individual brackets. France leads the men's tournament with 21 players, but in the overall count, the United States is unparalleled, with 18 men and 19 women. Spain also plays an honorable role, being the fifth country with the most representatives in the men's bracket.

WTA Ranking: Navarro and Marcinko achieve notable improvements

A week of high intensity on the women's circuit with the dispute of two tournaments prior to Roland Garros 2026, which have had a significant influence on the WTA rankings. Emma Navarro, champion in Strasbourg, returns to the top 25 after climbing 14 positions, while Petra Marcinko, who won the Rabat tournament, is now ranked 51st in the world. There are no changes in the top 10 positions, and the only news is a loss of 392 points for Rybakina and an addition of 293 points for Mboko.

WTA Rankings prior to Roland Garros 2026

Why Aren't Errani and Paolini Playing Together at Roland Garros?

More than one person was startled on Saturday when looking at the women's doubles draw of Roland Garros 2026 and seeing that Sara Errani was going to partner with Lilli Tagger. How is this possible? Where is Jasmine Paolini? Don't worry, it's not what it seems. The explanation is very simple: Paolini finished a bit banged up in Rome and has decided to only compete in the singles discipline here in Paris, so Sara had no choice but to find another partner. Tagger, by the way, coached by Francesca Schiavone, one of Errani's great friends during her active career and still today. 

Roland Garros 2026 breaks historical attendance record in the week before the tournament

Tennis is experiencing a memorable boom, setting historical attendance records at every Grand Slam tournament. We won't have to wait for the tournament's start for Roland Garros 2026 to have set a new record, with 138,000 spectators during the qualifying round week. Additionally, the charity events held these days have raised €623,173. A total success for an event that could continue breaking records during the two weeks of competition in the final rounds.

Roland Garros organizers will address players' requests and there will be no more protests

The demands of most tennis players on Roland Garros 2026 Media Day have had an effect. As reported by TheTimes, the Parisian Grand Slam organization has agreed to address the requests and negotiate possible solutions to reach a negotiated settlement in the coming weeks. No further protest actions are expected from the players.

Emma Navarro reunites with herself in Strasbourg

What happened to Emma Navarro? This is a question that more than one person must have asked themselves after not finding the American in that top10 she accessed almost without asking last season. It hasn't been easy months for the American, until finally, this week, she has managed to touch the sky again. Her title at the WTA 500 in Strasbourg after defeating Victoria Mboko in the final (6-0, 6-7, 6-2) not only represents the third trophy of her career but also one of the most important, in addition to being the first on clay. A confidence boost for Emma just before arriving at Roland Garros, where we will see her reclaim her status within the top25 worldwide.

These are the 9 debutant players in Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026

These are the 9 debutant players in Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026

Each Grand Slam tournament introduces novelties to the ATP circuit in the form of players competing for the first time in such a major event. At Roland Garros 2026, there will be nine players experiencing this feeling and facing a turning point in their careers. It will be interesting to see how many of them manage to win a match.

Debuting Players at Grand Slam in Roland Garros 2026

  • Moise Kouamé
  • Federico Cinà
  • Thomas Faurel
  • Juan Carlos Prado Ángelo
  • Dani Mérida
  • Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
  • Toby Samuel
  • Luka Pavlovic
  • Andrea Pellegrino
Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

That a legend of world tennis is keeping an eye on what happens in smaller tournaments and instantly congratulating a tennis player like Ignacio Buse is not ordinary, even though Novak Djokovic has been doing it for many years. Everyone involved in the ATP circuit speaks highly of the Serbian for gestures like this, where he congratulated the Peruvian for his success in Hamburg.

These are the countries with the most tennis players competing in Roland Garros 2026

These are the countries with the most tennis players competing in Roland Garros 2026

Before Roland Garros 2026 kicks off, it is worth analyzing which countries have managed to have the most representatives in the two final individual brackets. France leads the men's tournament with 21 players, but in the overall count, the United States is unparalleled, with 18 men and 19 women. Spain also plays an honorable role, being the fifth country with the most representatives in the men's bracket.

Roland Garros 2026 breaks historical attendance record in the week before the tournament

Roland Garros 2026 breaks historical attendance record in the week before the tournament

Tennis is experiencing a memorable boom, setting historical attendance records at every Grand Slam tournament. We won't have to wait for the tournament's start for Roland Garros 2026 to have set a new record, with 138,000 spectators during the qualifying round week. Additionally, the charity events held these days have raised €623,173. A total success for an event that could continue breaking records during the two weeks of competition in the final rounds.

Efremova: "No player wants to train with me because I am a wildcard"

Efremova: "No player wants to train with me because I am a wildcard"

Embarrassing situation described by Ksenia Efremova, a young French tennis player invited by the organization, regarding the treatment she receives from other players at Roland Garros 2026. The junior champion of the Australian Open this same year assures that several players have refused to train with her and those who have shared training sessions with her have refused to play competitive sets, counting points and games.

ATP Ranking: Tien and Buse Achieve the Best Record of Their Careers

ATP Ranking: Tien and Buse Achieve the Best Record of Their Careers

The ATP ranking has undergone substantial changes after the tournaments in Hamburg and Geneva, with the big winners being Ignacio Buse (31st in the world) and Learner Tien (18th) respectively. Their improvements were not the only news of the week as in the top-10, De Miñaur gains two positions to reach 7th in the world, while Ben Shelton returns to the top-5.

ATP ranking prior to Roland Garros 2026

WTA Ranking: Navarro and Marcinko achieve notable improvements

WTA Ranking: Navarro and Marcinko achieve notable improvements

A week of high intensity on the women's circuit with the dispute of two tournaments prior to Roland Garros 2026, which have had a significant influence on the WTA rankings. Emma Navarro, champion in Strasbourg, returns to the top 25 after climbing 14 positions, while Petra Marcinko, who won the Rabat tournament, is now ranked 51st in the world. There are no changes in the top 10 positions, and the only news is a loss of 392 points for Rybakina and an addition of 293 points for Mboko.

WTA Rankings prior to Roland Garros 2026

Roland Garros organizers will address players' requests and there will be no more protests

Roland Garros organizers will address players' requests and there will be no more protests

The demands of most tennis players on Roland Garros 2026 Media Day have had an effect. As reported by TheTimes, the Parisian Grand Slam organization has agreed to address the requests and negotiate possible solutions to reach a negotiated settlement in the coming weeks. No further protest actions are expected from the players.

Max Alcalá Gurri conquers the Challenger of Cervia and achieves the best ranking of his career

Max Alcalá Gurri conquers the Challenger of Cervia and achieves the best ranking of his career

Splendid week for Spanish tennis on the Challenger circuit as, in addition to the title won by Jordá in Istanbul, 23-year-old Max Alcalá Gurri clinches the championship trophy in Cervia. He defeated Belgian Gadamauri in the final with a score of 2-6 6-1 6-1, earning himself a breakthrough into the top-300 of the ATP ranking and achieving his best ranking so far, now standing at 277th in the world.

Learner Tien wins the second title of his promising career in Geneva

Learner Tien wins the second title of his promising career in Geneva

Learner Tien continues to show clear signs of being a great upcoming player, as evidenced by the fact that he arrives at Roland Garros 2026 ranked 18th in the world at just 20 years old. Winning the title at the ATP 250 Geneva 2026 confirms his upward trend, as well as how challenging it is to beat him when he is inspired. He defeated Mariano Navone in a fierce battle in the final of the Swiss tournament, with a final score of 3-6 6-3 7-5.

Why Aren't Errani and Paolini Playing Together at Roland Garros?

Why Aren't Errani and Paolini Playing Together at Roland Garros?

More than one person was startled on Saturday when looking at the women's doubles draw of Roland Garros 2026 and seeing that Sara Errani was going to partner with Lilli Tagger. How is this possible? Where is Jasmine Paolini? Don't worry, it's not what it seems. The explanation is very simple: Paolini finished a bit banged up in Rome and has decided to only compete in the singles discipline here in Paris, so Sara had no choice but to find another partner. Tagger, by the way, coached by Francesca Schiavone, one of Errani's great friends during her active career and still today. 

This will be Wawrinka's opponent at Roland Garros after Fils' withdrawal

This will be Wawrinka's opponent at Roland Garros after Fils' withdrawal

Important earthquake in the men's draw of Roland Garros 2026 in the last few hours. An injury has prevented Arthur Fils from competing in this second Grand Slam of the season, so it's time to update the draw and find a new opponent for Stan Wawrinka in the first round. The Swiss, who is playing this tournament for the last time, will now face Jesper de Jong, a 25-year-old Dutch player currently ranked #109 in the standings. Interestingly, this will be the first time they meet on a court, who knows if it will also be the last.

Emma Navarro reunites with herself in Strasbourg

Emma Navarro reunites with herself in Strasbourg

What happened to Emma Navarro? This is a question that more than one person must have asked themselves after not finding the American in that top10 she accessed almost without asking last season. It hasn't been easy months for the American, until finally, this week, she has managed to touch the sky again. Her title at the WTA 500 in Strasbourg after defeating Victoria Mboko in the final (6-0, 6-7, 6-2) not only represents the third trophy of her career but also one of the most important, in addition to being the first on clay. A confidence boost for Emma just before arriving at Roland Garros, where we will see her reclaim her status within the top25 worldwide.

Novak Djokovic
Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

That a legend of world tennis is keeping an eye on what happens in smaller tournaments and instantly congratulating a tennis player like Ignacio Buse is not ordinary, even though Novak Djokovic has been doing it for many years. Everyone involved in the ATP circuit speaks highly of the Serbian for gestures like this, where he congratulated the Peruvian for his success in Hamburg.

Perricard already thinking about Djokovic: "It will be a great fight"

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will not have the desired debut at Roland Garros 2026 in front of his people because on the other side of the net will be Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will be his first opponent, yet the Frenchman remains positive and eager to cause an upset: "It will be a great fight. It's impressive to face such a high-caliber opponent, but to play well and win a tournament, you have to beat the best. I will play against him in the first round. Whatever happens at the end of the match, it will benefit my game a lot. So, I am very excited. I am very happy to have this opportunity," declared the ATP's number 80.

Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut at Roland Garros 2026 against Mpetshi-Perricard

Novak Djokovic faces with excitement and renewed energy the challenge that competing in a Grand Slam tournament represents for him at this stage of his career. He stands out in a major event Roland Garros 2026, arriving with a lack of competitive rhythm and confidence but overflowing with the desire to show that he still aims for glory. He will debut against Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard, in a match worth reviewing when and where to watch live.

These are the tennis players who will make their debut at Roland Garros 2026 this Sunday

Roland Garros 2026 is just three days away from its start, and after the publication of the men's and women's draws, it is now known who will make their debut in the Parisian Grand Slam on Sunday, May 24, the tournament's opening day. Although the schedule for these matches is still pending, on that day, players such as Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Joao Fonseca, or Alejandro Davidovich will make their appearance. On the women's side, we will see Mirra Andreeva, Emma Raducanu, or Sorana Cirstea, and representing Spain, Sara Sorribes.

Djokovic adds a former tennis player to his team for Roland Garros

With less than five days left before the start of Roland Garros 2026, Novak Djokovic has decided to introduce a former tennis player and friend into his exclusive and tight-knit team. This player is Viktor Troicki, who was already by his side during his success at the Paris 2024 Olympics and hopes to repeat the achievement in Paris once again to secure his 25th Grand Slam title. Troicki, who reached the world No. 12 ranking, clinched three titles before hanging up his racket in 2021.

Djokovic's message to Sinner after his victory in Rome

Reactions to Jannik Sinner's title at the Rome Masters 1000 have been immediate. With this victory, the Italian completes the collection of Masters 1000 titles by winning all nine tournaments in this category. A milestone that only Novak Djokovic had achieved until today. The Serbian has welcomed the Italian to this exclusive club through his social media.

Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

Djokovic is exemplary once again with his congratulations to Buse

That a legend of world tennis is keeping an eye on what happens in smaller tournaments and instantly congratulating a tennis player like Ignacio Buse is not ordinary, even though Novak Djokovic has been doing it for many years. Everyone involved in the ATP circuit speaks highly of the Serbian for gestures like this, where he congratulated the Peruvian for his success in Hamburg.

Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut at Roland Garros 2026 against Mpetshi-Perricard

Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut at Roland Garros 2026 against Mpetshi-Perricard

Novak Djokovic faces with excitement and renewed energy the challenge that competing in a Grand Slam tournament represents for him at this stage of his career. He stands out in a major event Roland Garros 2026, arriving with a lack of competitive rhythm and confidence but overflowing with the desire to show that he still aims for glory. He will debut against Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard, in a match worth reviewing when and where to watch live.

Perricard already thinking about Djokovic: "It will be a great fight"

Perricard already thinking about Djokovic: "It will be a great fight"

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will not have the desired debut at Roland Garros 2026 in front of his people because on the other side of the net will be Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will be his first opponent, yet the Frenchman remains positive and eager to cause an upset: "It will be a great fight. It's impressive to face such a high-caliber opponent, but to play well and win a tournament, you have to beat the best. I will play against him in the first round. Whatever happens at the end of the match, it will benefit my game a lot. So, I am very excited. I am very happy to have this opportunity," declared the ATP's number 80.

These are the tennis players who will make their debut at Roland Garros 2026 this Sunday

These are the tennis players who will make their debut at Roland Garros 2026 this Sunday

Roland Garros 2026 is just three days away from its start, and after the publication of the men's and women's draws, it is now known who will make their debut in the Parisian Grand Slam on Sunday, May 24, the tournament's opening day. Although the schedule for these matches is still pending, on that day, players such as Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Joao Fonseca, or Alejandro Davidovich will make their appearance. On the women's side, we will see Mirra Andreeva, Emma Raducanu, or Sorana Cirstea, and representing Spain, Sara Sorribes.

Djokovic adds a former tennis player to his team for Roland Garros

Djokovic adds a former tennis player to his team for Roland Garros

With less than five days left before the start of Roland Garros 2026, Novak Djokovic has decided to introduce a former tennis player and friend into his exclusive and tight-knit team. This player is Viktor Troicki, who was already by his side during his success at the Paris 2024 Olympics and hopes to repeat the achievement in Paris once again to secure his 25th Grand Slam title. Troicki, who reached the world No. 12 ranking, clinched three titles before hanging up his racket in 2021.

Djokovic's message to Sinner after his victory in Rome

Djokovic's message to Sinner after his victory in Rome

Reactions to Jannik Sinner's title at the Rome Masters 1000 have been immediate. With this victory, the Italian completes the collection of Masters 1000 titles by winning all nine tournaments in this category. A milestone that only Novak Djokovic had achieved until today. The Serbian has welcomed the Italian to this exclusive club through his social media.

Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner returned to Philippe Chatrier after his epic final with Alcaraz: "I still think about what happened, but I have very positive feelings"

Nearly a year after one of the best Grand Slam finals and possibly one of the worst days for Jannik Sinner, the Italian returned to Philippe Chatrier, the central court of Roland Garros where he suffered the comeback of Carlos Alcaraz, for one of his first training sessions of this edition. During the Media Day, he confessed that he felt upon returning to the scene of the crime: "It was a special feeling. As I said, this tournament is very special to me, and every year, the relationship with the tournament has been improving. Last year, we were very close. The feelings and connection with the audience were very nice. There were many children, and I love to see that. It was very special to go up the stairs again and take the walk to the court. Of course, I still think about what happened last year, but I have very positive feelings," declared the world number one.

The worrying statistic of Grand Slams lost by Alcaraz at 23 years old

The absence of Alcaraz at Wimbledon once again puts the focus on a concerning fact about the Spaniard: the Grand Slams missed due to injury or physical problems at his 23 years.  The Murcian will have already missed at least 3 major tournaments, a striking number when compared to other recent tennis giants. Among the Big 3, only Nadal missed both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same season, though it occurred towards the end of his career and far from his physical peak. Federer never missed Wimbledon, and Djokovic has never missed either Roland Garros or Wimbledon. Even more striking is the comparison with Jannik Sinner, who has yet to miss any Grand Slam in his entire career.

Moyá lends a hand to Alcaraz: "He is making the smartest decision"

Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from Wimbledon has turned the tennis world upside down. The foresight and courage shown by the Murcian player in renouncing short-term gains to safeguard his future has garnered both surprise and admiration. This sentiment was echoed by Carlos Moyá, who supported Alcaraz's decision and expressed understanding towards it.

A doctor gives their opinion on Alcaraz's injury

Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury continues to generate concern and debate. A hand surgery specialist analyzed on El Partidazo de COPE the recovery process of the player from Murcia and advocated for caution with his conservative treatment. "It is a very sensitive area for a tennis player, and it is not surprising that he may be immobilized for so long as he has been," explained the doctor. Additionally, he pointed out that surgery does not necessarily speed up the recovery time and issued a clear warning about hastening the return: "It is a pity to miss tournaments, but many future championships are at stake." The specialist also mentioned complex precedents such as Juan Martín del Potro. 

The big beneficiary of Alcaraz's withdrawal at Roland Garros: "He has a great opportunity"

Or at least that's what Tim Henman, one of the great analysts of the upcoming Roland Garros 2026, asserts. When speaking on Eurosport about the draw of the Parisian tournament, he didn't hesitate to point out Alexander Zverev as a fortunate guy... and someone to focus on in Paris. By choosing the biggest beneficiary of Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal, and despite the difficulty of his path, the Brit didn't hesitate to pick Sascha, stating that he is the "luckiest" by being "as far away as possible" from Jannik Sinner in the draw and "excited" about the new scenario ahead of him. Do you agree with him?

"At the moment, Alcaraz has had a better year than Sinner"

Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson have started an interesting debate on their podcast 'Nothing Major' about who has had a better season so far, whether Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. "For now, Alcaraz has had a better year than Sinner. I still give Carlos the edge unless Sinner wins Roland Garros, because he would be the youngest man in history to achieve the Career Grand Slam, that's crazy."

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to RTVE during the presentation of his documentary on Netflix in which he has given his opinion about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, which is making him miss a large part of the current season. "The injury he has, I have had it twice. There is a very positive thing, and that is, if you do the appropriate recovery, you do not have any lasting effects. That, for me, is vital, not having something chronic for the rest of your life.

Sinner already has more Grand Slam Titles in his record than Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner has completed the overtaking he had been brewing for a while. With his title at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2026, the Italian player manages to surpass Carlos Alcaraz in their particular battle to see who has more Grand Titles, that is, the sum of Grand Slam, Masters 1000, ATP Finals, and Olympic gold tournaments won. Jannik stands at 17, compared to Carlos' 16.

Sinner returned to Philippe Chatrier after his epic final with Alcaraz: "I still think about what happened, but I have very positive feelings"

Sinner returned to Philippe Chatrier after his epic final with Alcaraz: "I still think about what happened, but I have very positive feelings"

Nearly a year after one of the best Grand Slam finals and possibly one of the worst days for Jannik Sinner, the Italian returned to Philippe Chatrier, the central court of Roland Garros where he suffered the comeback of Carlos Alcaraz, for one of his first training sessions of this edition. During the Media Day, he confessed that he felt upon returning to the scene of the crime: "It was a special feeling. As I said, this tournament is very special to me, and every year, the relationship with the tournament has been improving. Last year, we were very close. The feelings and connection with the audience were very nice. There were many children, and I love to see that. It was very special to go up the stairs again and take the walk to the court. Of course, I still think about what happened last year, but I have very positive feelings," declared the world number one.

Moyá lends a hand to Alcaraz: "He is making the smartest decision"

Moyá lends a hand to Alcaraz: "He is making the smartest decision"

Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from Wimbledon has turned the tennis world upside down. The foresight and courage shown by the Murcian player in renouncing short-term gains to safeguard his future has garnered both surprise and admiration. This sentiment was echoed by Carlos Moyá, who supported Alcaraz's decision and expressed understanding towards it.

The big beneficiary of Alcaraz's withdrawal at Roland Garros: "He has a great opportunity"

The big beneficiary of Alcaraz's withdrawal at Roland Garros: "He has a great opportunity"

Or at least that's what Tim Henman, one of the great analysts of the upcoming Roland Garros 2026, asserts. When speaking on Eurosport about the draw of the Parisian tournament, he didn't hesitate to point out Alexander Zverev as a fortunate guy... and someone to focus on in Paris. By choosing the biggest beneficiary of Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal, and despite the difficulty of his path, the Brit didn't hesitate to pick Sascha, stating that he is the "luckiest" by being "as far away as possible" from Jannik Sinner in the draw and "excited" about the new scenario ahead of him. Do you agree with him?

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to RTVE during the presentation of his documentary on Netflix in which he has given his opinion about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, which is making him miss a large part of the current season. "The injury he has, I have had it twice. There is a very positive thing, and that is, if you do the appropriate recovery, you do not have any lasting effects. That, for me, is vital, not having something chronic for the rest of your life.

The worrying statistic of Grand Slams lost by Alcaraz at 23 years old

The worrying statistic of Grand Slams lost by Alcaraz at 23 years old

The absence of Alcaraz at Wimbledon once again puts the focus on a concerning fact about the Spaniard: the Grand Slams missed due to injury or physical problems at his 23 years.  The Murcian will have already missed at least 3 major tournaments, a striking number when compared to other recent tennis giants. Among the Big 3, only Nadal missed both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same season, though it occurred towards the end of his career and far from his physical peak. Federer never missed Wimbledon, and Djokovic has never missed either Roland Garros or Wimbledon. Even more striking is the comparison with Jannik Sinner, who has yet to miss any Grand Slam in his entire career.

A doctor gives their opinion on Alcaraz's injury

A doctor gives their opinion on Alcaraz's injury

Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury continues to generate concern and debate. A hand surgery specialist analyzed on El Partidazo de COPE the recovery process of the player from Murcia and advocated for caution with his conservative treatment. "It is a very sensitive area for a tennis player, and it is not surprising that he may be immobilized for so long as he has been," explained the doctor. Additionally, he pointed out that surgery does not necessarily speed up the recovery time and issued a clear warning about hastening the return: "It is a pity to miss tournaments, but many future championships are at stake." The specialist also mentioned complex precedents such as Juan Martín del Potro. 

"At the moment, Alcaraz has had a better year than Sinner"

"At the moment, Alcaraz has had a better year than Sinner"

Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson have started an interesting debate on their podcast 'Nothing Major' about who has had a better season so far, whether Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. "For now, Alcaraz has had a better year than Sinner. I still give Carlos the edge unless Sinner wins Roland Garros, because he would be the youngest man in history to achieve the Career Grand Slam, that's crazy."

Sinner already has more Grand Slam Titles in his record than Alcaraz

Sinner already has more Grand Slam Titles in his record than Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner has completed the overtaking he had been brewing for a while. With his title at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2026, the Italian player manages to surpass Carlos Alcaraz in their particular battle to see who has more Grand Titles, that is, the sum of Grand Slam, Masters 1000, ATP Finals, and Olympic gold tournaments won. Jannik stands at 17, compared to Carlos' 16.

Rafael Nadal
Nadal talks about Sinner: "What he is doing is very difficult, I have utmost admiration for him"

Rafael Nadal talked about many topics during the presentation of his documentary, which will premiere on May 29th. When asked about Jannik Sinner, he was very straightforward in his response. "He is in an extremely solid moment in his sporting life, both emotionally and physically. I think he has managed to introduce more variety in his game, has incorporated some drop shots, and is a complete player, very stable. Whoever wants to beat him knows they must play at a high level for a long period of time, and that gives Sinner great security and confidence.

Sinner, second player to win the three Masters 1000 on clay in the same season

Although it is not his favorite surface, or at least it wasn’t until now, Jannik Sinner continues to break records also on clay courts. The Italian has conquered this year the three Masters 1000 tournaments played on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome). Something that only one man had achieved so far. It was the king of clay, Rafa Nadal, in 2010. A new record in a simply historic season for the Italian.

Nadal reveals how hard it was for him when his uncle stopped being his coach

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to MARCA in which he has talked about one of the toughest moments of my career, the departure of his uncle and coach Toni Nadal from the team shortly after Carlos Moyá joined, something he found out about through the press. "It was never done with the intention of Toni not continuing with the team. But after a while, Toni decided to step aside. It's incredible that I found out that way, it wasn't pleasant at that moment. I had a conversation with him afterward, and obviously, everything turned out as always. In the end, there are too many connections, too many important things we have experienced together. He's my uncle, and I love him. First because of that, and then for everything else and all I achieved thanks to him."

Sinner equals Nadal in an incredible record on the clay court tour

Jannik Sinner is breaking records at a dizzying pace. After surpassing Novak Djokovic as the tennis player with the most consecutive victories in Masters 1000, the world number one has just matched Rafael Nadal by becoming the second player to reach all Masters 1000 finals on the clay court swing. In fact, Sinner has already claimed titles in Monte Carlo and Madrid, so if he does it at the 2026 ATP Rome, he will achieve several records in one go. He would complete his Masters 1000 collection and become the second player capable of winning all three Masters 1000 on clay in a single season after Nadal.

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to RTVE during the presentation of his documentary on Netflix in which he has given his opinion about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, which is making him miss a large part of the current season. "The injury he has, I have had it twice. There is a very positive thing, and that is, if you do the appropriate recovery, you do not have any lasting effects. That, for me, is vital, not having something chronic for the rest of your life.

Nadal personally called Alcaraz after his wrist injury: "He has made the right decisions"

Rafa Nadal spoke with RNE, after inaugurating the museum of his academy, about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury and confessed that he personally called to inquire: "He is no longer a rookie on the circuit, he knows what happens in these situations. Obviously, it's a big setback because it happened at this time of the year. I think it's tough, but fortunately, it's an injury that won't be chronic, and he has made the right decisions, highlighting that he is very young, has a whole career ahead of him, and is undergoing the necessary treatment. It's something I know well because I broke mine twice, similar to what he has now broken. I spoke to him when it happened, but what we talked about stays between us," remarked the former Spanish tennis player.

Nadal opines on the records that Sinner is breaking in 2026

During the presentation of his Netflix documentary, Rafael Nadal was interviewed by EFE and commented on the records of Jannik Sinner in 2026 and the lack of rivals he faces after Alcaraz's absence. "It is evident that those who should be their rivals are currently performing below expectations. They have earned this privilege to be ahead of the others. Congratulations are in order beyond all that, and what Jannik Sinner is achieving by winning the first Masters 1,000 of the season is unique and exceptional. As a fan, I am enjoying these record-breaking moments."

Nadal denies he will become president of Real Madrid

The latest hours in sports journalism have been mostly dominated by the press conference held by Florentino Pérez in his crusade against some media outlets in the sector. After announcing the call for elections within Real Madrid, there have been many rumors trying to quickly find a successor, with Rafa Nadal being one of the first names that always comes up. And what does Rafa Nadal think about all this? Well, he tweeted just a few minutes ago: he has no intention of running for president. And that's it, a rumor cut off just like that.

Nadal talks about Sinner: "What he is doing is very difficult, I have utmost admiration for him"

Nadal talks about Sinner: "What he is doing is very difficult, I have utmost admiration for him"

Rafael Nadal talked about many topics during the presentation of his documentary, which will premiere on May 29th. When asked about Jannik Sinner, he was very straightforward in his response. "He is in an extremely solid moment in his sporting life, both emotionally and physically. I think he has managed to introduce more variety in his game, has incorporated some drop shots, and is a complete player, very stable. Whoever wants to beat him knows they must play at a high level for a long period of time, and that gives Sinner great security and confidence.

Nadal reveals how hard it was for him when his uncle stopped being his coach

Nadal reveals how hard it was for him when his uncle stopped being his coach

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to MARCA in which he has talked about one of the toughest moments of my career, the departure of his uncle and coach Toni Nadal from the team shortly after Carlos Moyá joined, something he found out about through the press. "It was never done with the intention of Toni not continuing with the team. But after a while, Toni decided to step aside. It's incredible that I found out that way, it wasn't pleasant at that moment. I had a conversation with him afterward, and obviously, everything turned out as always. In the end, there are too many connections, too many important things we have experienced together. He's my uncle, and I love him. First because of that, and then for everything else and all I achieved thanks to him."

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Nadal talks about the positive side of Alcaraz's wrist injury

Rafael Nadal has granted an interview to RTVE during the presentation of his documentary on Netflix in which he has given his opinion about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury, which is making him miss a large part of the current season. "The injury he has, I have had it twice. There is a very positive thing, and that is, if you do the appropriate recovery, you do not have any lasting effects. That, for me, is vital, not having something chronic for the rest of your life.

Nadal opines on the records that Sinner is breaking in 2026

Nadal opines on the records that Sinner is breaking in 2026

During the presentation of his Netflix documentary, Rafael Nadal was interviewed by EFE and commented on the records of Jannik Sinner in 2026 and the lack of rivals he faces after Alcaraz's absence. "It is evident that those who should be their rivals are currently performing below expectations. They have earned this privilege to be ahead of the others. Congratulations are in order beyond all that, and what Jannik Sinner is achieving by winning the first Masters 1,000 of the season is unique and exceptional. As a fan, I am enjoying these record-breaking moments."

Sinner, second player to win the three Masters 1000 on clay in the same season

Sinner, second player to win the three Masters 1000 on clay in the same season

Although it is not his favorite surface, or at least it wasn’t until now, Jannik Sinner continues to break records also on clay courts. The Italian has conquered this year the three Masters 1000 tournaments played on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome). Something that only one man had achieved so far. It was the king of clay, Rafa Nadal, in 2010. A new record in a simply historic season for the Italian.

Sinner equals Nadal in an incredible record on the clay court tour

Sinner equals Nadal in an incredible record on the clay court tour

Jannik Sinner is breaking records at a dizzying pace. After surpassing Novak Djokovic as the tennis player with the most consecutive victories in Masters 1000, the world number one has just matched Rafael Nadal by becoming the second player to reach all Masters 1000 finals on the clay court swing. In fact, Sinner has already claimed titles in Monte Carlo and Madrid, so if he does it at the 2026 ATP Rome, he will achieve several records in one go. He would complete his Masters 1000 collection and become the second player capable of winning all three Masters 1000 on clay in a single season after Nadal.

Nadal personally called Alcaraz after his wrist injury: "He has made the right decisions"

Nadal personally called Alcaraz after his wrist injury: "He has made the right decisions"

Rafa Nadal spoke with RNE, after inaugurating the museum of his academy, about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury and confessed that he personally called to inquire: "He is no longer a rookie on the circuit, he knows what happens in these situations. Obviously, it's a big setback because it happened at this time of the year. I think it's tough, but fortunately, it's an injury that won't be chronic, and he has made the right decisions, highlighting that he is very young, has a whole career ahead of him, and is undergoing the necessary treatment. It's something I know well because I broke mine twice, similar to what he has now broken. I spoke to him when it happened, but what we talked about stays between us," remarked the former Spanish tennis player.

Nadal denies he will become president of Real Madrid

Nadal denies he will become president of Real Madrid

The latest hours in sports journalism have been mostly dominated by the press conference held by Florentino Pérez in his crusade against some media outlets in the sector. After announcing the call for elections within Real Madrid, there have been many rumors trying to quickly find a successor, with Rafa Nadal being one of the first names that always comes up. And what does Rafa Nadal think about all this? Well, he tweeted just a few minutes ago: he has no intention of running for president. And that's it, a rumor cut off just like that.

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