Racket One on 31 December 2025
European presence in the ATP and WTA elite at year-end: Italy and Ukraine lead
And which major countries are missing from the global top 30. In the men’s rankings, Italy leads all European nations in top-30 representation. The country combines depth with top-end quality, including two players ranked inside the top 10. Italy — 4 players (2. Jannik Sinner, 8. Lorenzo...Racket One on 17 November 2025
Jannik Sinner prize money: which tournaments contributed the most?
How the tennis player’s earnings break down across his key performances. Despite being forced to miss several months of the season due to a doping case, the tennis player still finished 2025 with impressive prize money – $19,120,641. This amount includes not only his earnings in singles but...Racket One on 16 November 2025
Who represents Carlos Alcaraz as his tennis agent? Albert Molina, IMG
Carlos Alcaraz’s primary agent is Albert Molina – the man often seen in his player box at tournaments. Albert Molina, a native of Murcia, previously represented David Ferrer and Nicolás Almagro. Before moving into athlete representation, he earned a degree in physical education and worked as...Racket One on 3 November 2025
How Jannik Sinner improved his first serve – insight from a tennis analyst
After his victory at the Paris Masters, where the Italian tennis player defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final (6–4, 7–6), tennis analyst Gill Gross discussed several key developments in his game on his Monday Match Analysis podcast. Gross noted that Sinner’s week in Paris highlighted...Alena Soika on 9 October 2025
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 ATP Rankings before his breakthrough. In Shanghai, Vacherot went all the way from qualifying to the title, defeating opponents who looked well beyond his reach. Along the way he beat Alexander...Alena Soika on 1 October 2025
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, tournaments, and the industry. October is always a special month in tennis. The season is winding down, players are carrying the fatigue from the American swing and the US Open, yet this is precisely...Racket One on 21 September 2025
Gill Gross argues Sinner’s progress hinges on adding variety without losing identity
A tennis analyst commented on Jannik Sinner’s recent remarks about making his game more unpredictable. The 24-year-old Italian said after the US Open that he wants to “become more unpredictable, even if it means losing a few more matches in the short term.” His comments, made in a...Racket One on 15 September 2025
The turning point: how Alcaraz transformed his serve at the US Open
Over the past two seasons, Carlos Alcaraz has established himself as a player capable of winning any Grand Slam thanks to his versatility. The Spaniard has long been known for his speed, variety of shots, and ability to control rallies from the baseline. The one element that lagged behind was...Alena Soika on 10 September 2025
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 both her flaws and the adjustments that finally brought her a Slam. Sabalenka’s season was defined by consistency: one semifinal, three finals. For most players that would be a dream — always in the...Racket One on 7 September 2025









