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The Boom in the Boot: How Italian tennis continues to rise

The Boom in the Boot: How Italian tennis continues to rise

Jannik Sinner's ascent to No. 1 is the zenith of his country's professional and recreational obsession with the sport.

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Novak Djokovic deserves a Jimmy Connors moment
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Novak Djokovic deserves a Jimmy Connors moment

Can the Serbian, like the American at the 1991 US Open, record a rare win over Father Time?

By Peter Bodo May 02, 2025
Can Fritz, Shelton and other American men go from “good clay-court players” to great ones?
Madrid, Spain

Can Fritz, Shelton and other American men go from “good clay-court players” to great ones?

Taylor's semifinal run in Madrid last year, and Ben's runner-up finish in Munich last week, offer hope.

By Peter Bodo Apr 28, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ happy warrior, brings a unique approach to Monte Carlo and clay
ATP Monte Carlo, Monaco

Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ happy warrior, brings a unique approach to Monte Carlo and clay

There are many questions about the 21-year-old’s form. He’s already defused them all.

By Peter Bodo Apr 08, 2025
Does title 100 for Novak Djokovic lie in red clay?

Does title 100 for Novak Djokovic lie in red clay?

The 37-year-old leaves a hardcourt swing with some hard thinking.

By Peter Bodo Apr 01, 2025
Emma Raducanu just wants to have fun
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Emma Raducanu just wants to have fun

It appears that the former US Open champion is more artist than warrior, and that bit of self-knowledge is just one more thing she will take home from Miami.

By Peter Bodo Mar 27, 2025
PTPA takes ATP, WTA, ITF, ITIA to court with antitrust suit tours 'reject' as 'misguided'
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PTPA takes ATP, WTA, ITF, ITIA to court with antitrust suit tours 'reject' as 'misguided'

By Peter Bodo Mar 18, 2025