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Stan Wawrinka bids farewell in Estoril. Photo: gettyimages

Wawrinka gets emotional in his farewell to the clay court: "It's the best possible farewell"

The Swiss player showed emotion after bidding farewell to the clay in Estoril and revealed his plans for the remainder of the season.

Fran Cerundolo, success on grass. Photo: Getty Images

Clay Court and Grass, Becoming Less Incompatible?

There are many examples of players who have succeeded on both surfaces, and more cases are emerging. Why can some achieve this?

Ben Shelton's performance on clay court. Photo: gettyimages

Shelton explains his difficulties in performing consistently on clay courts

The American admits to still feeling doubts when stepping on the clay, but shows determination to become a great player on this surface.

Mannarino and a historic debacle on clay: Will he find a solution someday?

The Adrian Mannarino paradox

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.

This is how tennis is played in Rome. Photo: gettyimages.

These are the playing conditions in Rome, the ideal preparation for Roland Garros

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.

Elena Rybakina, options to compete for world number 1 with Sabalenka. Photo: gettyimages

Rybakina fully enters the fight for the number 1 in the world with Sabalenka

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.

Madison Keys sets a very specific goal on this clay court swing. Source: Getty

Madison Keys sets a very specific goal on this clay court swing

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."

Alcaraz and Sinner, questions on the clay court tour. Photo: gettyimages

The 10 big questions to be answered on the ATP circuit for the clay court tour

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.