Both tennis players have the opportunity to take advantage of the clay court tour to continue increasing their track record and make history.
Alexander Zverev has granted an interview to Tennis TV where he analyzed his good start in 2026 and his defeat against Jannik Sinner at the Miami Masters 1000, where he believes he could have won the tournament. Still, he showered praise on the Italian player. "My beginning of the year was very positive, of course. I would have liked to win a tournament, especially in Miami where I believe I played exceptionally well. The match against Jannik I think was closer than the score showed. I had my chances in the second set, but he won the 'Sunshine Double' playing incredibly. He is the best player in the world on hard courts right now."
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John McEnroe is not one to bite his tongue, even when the topic of debate is as thorny as the comparison between men's and women's tennis. Just look at his statements on his radio show 'Holding Show.' "If you put the best junior player in the world, the best 17-year-old, against Sabalenka, they would win 6-1, 6-1. But, again, for me, that's irrelevant. I'm not saying this to belittle women's tennis; I love women's tennis. I'd watch it more if there's a good match than if I watch a men's match with a crushing victory."
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Juan Carlos Ferrero has granted an interview to MARCA where he has been asked about Toni Nadal's words stating that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are far ahead of the rest of the circuit. However, for the former coach of the current world number one, there are three players who could give them a hard time. "There is some difference, but not that much."Alexander Zverev has been showing that he is close, perhaps an inspired Taylor Fritz, and Novak Djokovic always has to be taken into account. These are players who can trouble Carlos and Jannik. It is true that if both are at their best level, they are superior to the others, but there are rivals who can make things difficult for them."
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Numbers don't lie. With his victory at the ATP 250 in Houston, Tommy Paul has established himself as the most versatile American tennis player on the circuit. Yesterday, he joined Frances Tiafoe as the only active player to win titles on three different surfaces (grass, hard court, and clay), with the distinction that he has two more trophies than his compatriot. Paul has clinched the ATP Stockholm twice (hard court), the ATP Dallas (hard court), the Queen's tournament (grass), and just yesterday the ATP Houston (clay), which also propels him to the 17th spot in the ATP ranking.
Active US players with ATP titles on all surfaces
— Mario Boccardi (@boccardi_marioo) April 6, 2026
• Tommy Paul (🔵🔵🔵🟢🟠)
• Frances Tiafoe (🔵🟢🟠) pic.com/7cmrroev0P
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The American tennis player defeated the Spanish player 13 years ago in this tournament, starting a romance that has continued 13 years later with two consecutive titles.
Daniil Medvedev is one of the most in-form tennis players of 2026. However, upon his arrival at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, he has acknowledged that he has unfinished business this season that could lead to better results. "I am third in the Race and I am happy with my game. However, I am not someone who can play poorly and win matches. To win many matches, I need to play well, so if I have won many matches, it means I have been playing well. I am not happy that I have not been able to demonstrate this in all the tournaments I played, but that's tennis. That's the difference between those who win 20 Grand Slams and me, who is very good but won't win 20 Grand Slams."
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Alexandra Eala is one of the most media-covered tennis players on the WTA circuit. Her breakthrough has been a breath of fresh air, and she has chosen WTA Linz 2026 to kick off her clay court tour, where she stands as a clear contender to reach the final rounds and will debut on Tuesday against Julia Grabher. Even the tournament director, Sandra Reichel, has praised her. "Alexandra is amazing, and I think it's fantastic for the Philippines, for the people, for tennis fans in the Philippines to have such an amazing player. Eala is in Linz, and this year we celebrate our 35th anniversary. We have been on the circuit for many years, and it is always fantastic to welcome new players, newcomers, and players who, I would say, will shape the future."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La directora del torneo de Linz alaba la figura de Eala
Both tennis players have the opportunity to take advantage of the clay court tour to continue increasing their track record and make history.
Juan Carlos Ferrero has granted an interview to MARCA where he has been asked about Toni Nadal's words stating that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are far ahead of the rest of the circuit. However, for the former coach of the current world number one, there are three players who could give them a hard time. "There is some difference, but not that much."Alexander Zverev has been showing that he is close, perhaps an inspired Taylor Fritz, and Novak Djokovic always has to be taken into account. These are players who can trouble Carlos and Jannik. It is true that if both are at their best level, they are superior to the others, but there are rivals who can make things difficult for them."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ferrero señala qué tenistas podrían hacer frente a Alcaraz y a Sinner
Alexander Zverev has granted an interview to Tennis TV where he analyzed his good start in 2026 and his defeat against Jannik Sinner at the Miami Masters 1000, where he believes he could have won the tournament. Still, he showered praise on the Italian player. "My beginning of the year was very positive, of course. I would have liked to win a tournament, especially in Miami where I believe I played exceptionally well. The match against Jannik I think was closer than the score showed. I had my chances in the second set, but he won the 'Sunshine Double' playing incredibly. He is the best player in the world on hard courts right now."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev elogia a Sinner y matiza su derrota contra él en Miami
Numbers don't lie. With his victory at the ATP 250 in Houston, Tommy Paul has established himself as the most versatile American tennis player on the circuit. Yesterday, he joined Frances Tiafoe as the only active player to win titles on three different surfaces (grass, hard court, and clay), with the distinction that he has two more trophies than his compatriot. Paul has clinched the ATP Stockholm twice (hard court), the ATP Dallas (hard court), the Queen's tournament (grass), and just yesterday the ATP Houston (clay), which also propels him to the 17th spot in the ATP ranking.
Active US players with ATP titles on all surfaces
— Mario Boccardi (@boccardi_marioo) April 6, 2026
• Tommy Paul (🔵🔵🔵🟢🟠)
• Frances Tiafoe (🔵🟢🟠) pic.com/7cmrroev0P
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El motivo por el que Tommy Paul es el tenista estadounidense más completo
John McEnroe is not one to bite his tongue, even when the topic of debate is as thorny as the comparison between men's and women's tennis. Just look at his statements on his radio show 'Holding Show.' "If you put the best junior player in the world, the best 17-year-old, against Sabalenka, they would win 6-1, 6-1. But, again, for me, that's irrelevant. I'm not saying this to belittle women's tennis; I love women's tennis. I'd watch it more if there's a good match than if I watch a men's match with a crushing victory."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La polémica comparativa de McEnroe entre el tenis masculino y el femenino
The American tennis player defeated the Spanish player 13 years ago in this tournament, starting a romance that has continued 13 years later with two consecutive titles.
Daniil Medvedev is one of the most in-form tennis players of 2026. However, upon his arrival at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, he has acknowledged that he has unfinished business this season that could lead to better results. "I am third in the Race and I am happy with my game. However, I am not someone who can play poorly and win matches. To win many matches, I need to play well, so if I have won many matches, it means I have been playing well. I am not happy that I have not been able to demonstrate this in all the tournaments I played, but that's tennis. That's the difference between those who win 20 Grand Slams and me, who is very good but won't win 20 Grand Slams."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev desvela por qué no va a ganar muchos Grand Slam en su carrera
Alexandra Eala is one of the most media-covered tennis players on the WTA circuit. Her breakthrough has been a breath of fresh air, and she has chosen WTA Linz 2026 to kick off her clay court tour, where she stands as a clear contender to reach the final rounds and will debut on Tuesday against Julia Grabher. Even the tournament director, Sandra Reichel, has praised her. "Alexandra is amazing, and I think it's fantastic for the Philippines, for the people, for tennis fans in the Philippines to have such an amazing player. Eala is in Linz, and this year we celebrate our 35th anniversary. We have been on the circuit for many years, and it is always fantastic to welcome new players, newcomers, and players who, I would say, will shape the future."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La directora del torneo de Linz alaba la figura de Eala
Dani Mérida is having the best tournament of his career at ATP Bucharest 2026. Coming from the qualifying rounds and even playing two matches in the first round, the Spanish tennis player has just defeated Adrian Mannarino (seed number two) with a score of 4-6 6-2 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament and move closer to the top 100. It's worth noting that before this tournament, Mérida had no ATP victories, another sign that he is rapidly progressing.
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Uncertainty. That would be the perfect word to define the situation that Paula Badosa is facing in regards to competing in the main draw of Roland Garros 2026 or having to play the qualifying rounds. With her defeat in the round of 16 of the WTA 500 Charleston 2026 against Anna Kalinskaya, the Spanish tennis player is currently ranked number 102 in the WTA ranking, just below the cutoff. The entry list closes on April 6, six weeks before the tournament starts, and Badosa can now only be surpassed by Darja Semenistaja. The good news for her is that, compared to entry lists from other years or other Grand Slams, she has a high chance of making it into that final draw, as some players outside the top 100 always get in, and she is among the first of them. Therefore, we will have to keep our fingers crossed and wait until Monday.
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