Gabe Jaramillo, one of the coaches who trained Kei Nishikori in the United States, dedicates this column to the Japanese tennis player after he concluded his professional career this week in Tokyo.
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The German has been able to take advantage of the Spanish player's absence at Roland Garros and the Italian's absence at the US Open, but the next objective must be to win against one of the two, or both, in a Grand Slam.
The attitude of the Spaniard in his defeat against Shelton at the US Open 2026 reflects a maturity and sportsmanship only attainable by great figures whose legacy is eternal and goes beyond mere results.
Today we can say that Kyrgios has squandered his talent and for whatever reasons he decided to take the wrong path in his career.
Spanish provokes great criticism and resentment among many fans, much of it unjustified, but it overflows with competitive character and personality.
That in 2026 there are only two outdoor Masters 1000 events with a roof demonstrates the passivity of the ATP in one of its most structural problems, while the Canadian tournament remains anchored in the past.
Criticized on social media, especially from Latin America, Rafa continues to carve his own path, astonishing both fans and outsiders.
The German tennis player, unlike his closest rivals, does not withdraw from any tournament or make excuses about the schedule, playing the maximum number of possible tournaments.
The words of the world number 1 after winning Wimbledon 2026 are nothing more than another clear example that the absence of the Spanish player is becoming eternal.
After what happened against Sinner at Wimbledon, some dare to talk about disappointment regarding what Novak has done.
