Manolo Santana

The day Spain conquered Wimbledon, this was the greatest feat of Manolo Santana. Source: Getty
ATP Manolo Santana

Can a Spaniard Win on Grass?

Fernando Murciego - 12 Jul 2026

It is the question that was never heard on the circuit until Manolo Santana proved it was worth asking. It has been 60 years since his feat at Wimbledon.

Nicola Pietrangeli and Manolo Santana, friends forever. Source: Getty
ATP Manolo Santana

Last night there was a party in the sky

Fernando Murciego - 2 Dec 2025

Nicola Pietrangeli bid us farewell this Monday at the age of 92, news that broke the hearts of tennis fans for hours. Thankfully, his great friend Manuel was waiting for him above.

Spain in its first Davis Cup final, in 1965. Source: Getty
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Spain's first 'approach' to the Davis Cup

Fernando Murciego - 29 Nov 2025

It's been 60 years since Spain's first Davis Cup final back in 1965. It was an easy loss against Australia but marked the first step of our rise to the top.

Manolo Santana and Manuel Orantes in the final of the Conde de Godó. Source: Getty
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Manolo against Manuel

Fernando Murciego - 20 Apr 2025

In 1969, the Count of Godó witnessed a final between Spaniards for the first time: Santana against Orantes. What was their relationship like off the court?