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Injury forces France's top tennis player Fils to withdraw from 2026 French Open

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils pulled out of the 2026 French Open on Saturday, citing the same hip injury that forced him to abandon his first second-round tie against Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open two weeks ago.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal, Alcaraz and now Jodar: how Spain’s school of ‘suffering’ forges the stars of men’s tennis

The 19-year-old nicknamed the ‘new Rafa’, seeded at this year’s French Open, is the latest talent to emerge from the country’s conveyor belt of champions

The Guardian - US

Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich

Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among the players paying tribute to Howard Fendrich a day after the longtime AP Tennis Writer died

The Independent UK

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2026 Roland Garros Men’s Seed Report: Jannik Sinner vs. the Field

The top seed is the overwhelming favorite with his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, out of the French Open due to injury.

Sports Illustrated

The Bases Are Fully Loaded at the French Open for Jannik Sinner’s Career Grand Slam

Tennis’s subdued star has a chance to make history in Paris, one methodical, ruthless win at a time.

Sports Illustrated

2026 Roland Garros: Tips for Enjoying the French Open

How to get around, what to eat and who to watch.

Sports Illustrated

Jannik Sinner overpowers Casper Ruud to make history with Italian Open title

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open after a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud

The Guardian - UK

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Real Madrid Presidential Elections: How the Voting Process Works and Who Could Replace Florentino Pérez

Real Madrid’s presidency is now up for contention after the club called elections in the wake of a challenging season.

Sports Illustrated

Rafa Nadal opens his museum in Mallorca and rules out role in Real Madrid elections

The new Rafa Nadal Museum has opened in Manacor as an immersive tour of the great Spanish tennis player's career. But his sporting past was slightly overshadowed as he denied any links with Enrique Riquelme's candidacy in the Real Madrid elections and expressed his respect for Florentino Pérez.

Euronews

Why Carlos Alcaraz Doesn’t Want His Rivalry With Jannik Sinner Compared to Greats in Tennis

Many believe the budding and already storied rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner is one of the greatest the sport’s ever seen.

Sports Illustrated

Jannik Sinner Made Tennis History That Not Even Federer, Nadal or Djokovic Has Achieved

The 24-year-old won the Madrid Open title on Sunday, beating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2.

Sports Illustrated

Jannik Sinner remains on course for Masters 1000 history after reaching Madrid Open final

The Italian, now the youngest man to reach the final at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, could win a record fifth title at this level in a row

The Independent UK

Tennis Mailbag: Is Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Part of a Bigger Problem Plaguing the Sport?

There has been a rash of high-profile injuries in tennis recently. Plus, Jannik Sinner could complete a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros.

Sports Illustrated

Rising star Rafael Jodar sets up blockbuster Jannik Sinner clash at Madrid Open

Jodar is the first Spanish teenager to reach the Madrid quarter-finals since Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal and he will play Sinner on Wednesday afternoon

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The Independent UK

Iga Swiatek hails legend Rafael Nadal for his coaching advice as she advances in Madrid Open

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Iga Swiatek has Rafael Nadal on call for advice as she starts strong in Madrid

Swiatek spent a training block at Nadal’s academy in Majorca and received coaching advice from the 22-time grand slam champion

The Independent UK

Rafael Jodar cheered on by Jude Bellingham as rising star shines at Madrid Open

The Real Madrid star was among the crowd as 19-year-old Jodar made his debut in the Spanish capital.

The Guardian - UK

‘Tennis is about being fluid’: how Iga Swiatek is drawing on her time with Rafael Nadal to regain No 1 spot

Winner of six grand slams is changing her strategy after a run of poor results, helped by time in Spain with tennis legend

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The Independent UK

In absence of Carlos Alcaraz, meet the Spanish star ready to ‘explode’ in Madrid

INTERVIEW: After his breakthrough run in Miami, Martin Landaluce tells Jamie Braidwood about the advice he has received from his idols Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and explains why his ‘healthy rivalry’ with Rafael Jodar can help both on their rise up the rankings

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Meet Michael Antonius, the American Teen Who Just Made History

The 16-year-old spoke with Jon Wertheim after becoming the youngest American to win an ITF men’s singles title.

The Independent UK

How Jannik Sinner’s Masters streak compares to Djokovic, Nadal, Federer after Monte Carlo title

Sinner has built a 22-match winning streak at the Masters events and reclaimed the No 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

Sports Illustrated

Everything That's at Stake in Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner Monte-Carlo Masters Final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the first time in 2026 in the Monte-Carlo Masters final. And there's a lot more than just a title at stake.

The Independent UK

Iga Swiatek hires Emma Raducanu’s former coach after split

Swiatek has confirmed that Francisco Roig, who has part of her idol Rafael Nadal’s coaching team, had been appointed ahead of the clay-court season

AAP

'It's huge': teen tennis ace joins Nadal in record book

A 17-year-old French wildcard has followed Rafael Nadal in the tennis history books with a breakout victory at the Miami Open Masters 1000 event.

Sports Illustrated

Roger Federer’s Former Coach Downplays Novak Djokovic’s Successes Discussing GOAT Debate

Although Djokovic has 24 major titles under his belt, Ivan Ljubičić believes off-court impact matters, too.

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