Tag: ATP U.S. Open
Rafael Jódar turns 20 to leave ATP top 100 without a single teenager
Key Takeaways
The ATP top 100 features no teenage players for the first time in more than a decade.
The youth void occurred after Rafael Jódar, previously the only teenager in the top 100, celebrated his 20th birthday.
Nineteen-year-old Federico Cina is currently the highest-ranked teenager on...
“I think Medvedev is undoubtedly a brilliant analyst,” Jim Courier praises Learner Tien’s sharp tactical mind
Key Takeaways
Jim Courier praised Learner Tien's analytical style of play, noting that "players like Learner Tien, who have fewer resources, must be more attentive to what happens on the other side of the net, and are specialists in breaking the defence and knocking down."
Courier...
“It’s something that I dreamed about when I was a kid,” Rafael Jodar readies for Spain Davis Cup debut as Carlos Alcaraz’s record examined
Key Takeaways
World number 14 Rafael Jodar is set to make his Davis Cup debut for Spain against Chile from September 19 to 20 in Santiago, describing his breakthrough by stating, "It’s something that I dreamed about when I was a kid".
Spain’s squad to face...
“I simply have a hard time watching Zverev,” Tallon Griekspoor says after US Open
Key Takeaways
Tallon Griekspoor labeled the US Open final "rather mediocre" and noted that champion Alexander Zverev "wasn't exceptional" during his victory over Ben Shelton.
Griekspoor admitted he has "a hard time watching Zverev" due to his excessive ball bouncing before serving.
While Griekspoor said "absolutely not"...
ATP race update: Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz secure spots for Turin
Key Takeaways
Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have confirmed their places at the year-end ATP Finals in Turin.
Zverev leads the rankings with 8,650 points following his US Open victory over runner-up Ben Shelton.
The battle for the final qualifying berths remains wide open, with...
Juan Carlos Ferrero confirms coaching return in 2027 following Carlos Alcaraz split
Key Takeaways
Juan Carlos Ferrero confirmed he will return to coaching on the tennis tour in 2027 following a full year away in 2026.
The former world No. 1 has kept the identity of his future player secret, prompting widespread speculation across tennis circles.
Ferrero previously guided...
“The best player on the planet this year,” Greg Rusedski backs Alexander Zverev as world number one in waiting
Key Takeaways
Greg Rusedski hailed Alexander Zverev as "the best player on the planet this year".
Rusedski views the German standout as a potential world number one in waiting.
Zverev continues his strong trajectory as he challenges for the top spot in men's tennis.
Greg Rusedski evaluates Alexander...
How Alexander Zverev navigated an open draw to capture the US Open title
Key Takeaways
Alexander Zverev captured his second Grand Slam title of 2026 by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the US Open final.
The average ranking of Zverev's opponents at Flushing Meadows was 45.7, with Shelton being the only top 20 player he encountered.
Zverev...
“Should be a fault,” John McEnroe calls for stricter serve clock rulings vs. Zverev’s ball-bouncing routine
Key Takeaways
Andy Roddick called for an end to service do-overs, stating: "The rules should change. We have to fix, if you toss the ball, you should not be able to catch it."
John McEnroe pushed for strict serve clock penalties during the US Open final,...
Novak Djokovic drops to 12th as Big Three exit ATP top 10 for first time since 2002
Key Takeaways
Novak Djokovic slipped to world No. 12 after losing in the US Open first round to Mariano Navone 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in four hours and 36 minutes.
Djokovic's fall leaves the ATP top 10 without a Big Three player for...
