There are many examples of players who have succeeded on both surfaces, and more cases are emerging. Why can some achieve this?
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The Frenchman, one of the most peculiar players on the circuit, has gone seven years without winning a match in a major clay court tournament... and he remains, at 37 years old, in the top 50 of the ranking.
The American admits to still feeling doubts when stepping on the clay, but shows determination to become a great player on this surface.
We analyze what makes tennis at the Foro Italico different and why it is the favorite tournament for most players on this clay court tour.
The Kazakh player has a golden opportunity in the remaining clay court swing to cut points from Sabalenka and potentially challenge for the number 1 spot in the WTA rankings in the medium term.
Starting this week at the Charleston tournament, where she has always been able to perform at a high level: "Feeling comfortable with the movement has always been key."
There are many examples of players who have succeeded on both surfaces, and more cases are emerging. Why can some achieve this?
The American admits to still feeling doubts when stepping on the clay, but shows determination to become a great player on this surface.
The Frenchman, one of the most peculiar players on the circuit, has gone seven years without winning a match in a major clay court tournament... and he remains, at 37 years old, in the top 50 of the ranking.
We analyze what makes tennis at the Foro Italico different and why it is the favorite tournament for most players on this clay court tour.
The Kazakh player has a golden opportunity in the remaining clay court swing to cut points from Sabalenka and potentially challenge for the number 1 spot in the WTA rankings in the medium term.
Starting this week at the Charleston tournament, where she has always been able to perform at a high level: "Feeling comfortable with the movement has always been key."
We establish what the main areas of focus and uncertainties to be resolved will be leading up to the clay court tour, with Roland Garros 2026 on the horizon.
