Alena Soika

Who is Valentin Vacherot? From obscurity to a Shanghai Masters champion

The 26-year-old from Monaco had long been considered a tour outsider, sitting at No. 204 in the...

Tennis storylines of October: Shanghai without Alcaraz and the race for Turin

Your shortcut to the month ahead in tennis – highlighting moments that may shape players,...

Sabalenka and the Grand Slams in 2025: consistency without ease

From Melbourne to New York, a bird’s-eye view of the reigning force in women’s tennis reveals...

“We push each other forward”. Francesco Passaro on the key to Italy’s tennis rise

From clay courts in Perugia to ATP–level wins and a Top 100 debut, the 24–year–old Italian...

Swiatek’s grass breakthrough wasn’t just about winning Wimbledon

In recent years, the women's draw at Wimbledon has felt like a tournament of surprise champions:...

The grass season as a stress test: why Wimbledon 2025 has already made history

This year’s Wimbledon is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent...