Fernando Murciego

Periodista deportivo, la profesión más bonita del mundo. Absorbido por el mundo de la raqueta y toda la pasión que le rodea. Desde 2015 me escuchas en Eurosport y me lees aquí, en Punto de Break, la biblia del tenis.

Rybakina, after winning the US Open and rising to number one: “The priority now is to stay healthy and choose the calendar wisely.” Source: Getty

WTA Elena Rybakina

Rybakina confesses what her priority will be from now on

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026 | 02:55

With the US Open in hand and just a few hours away from debuting as the world number one, the Kazakh tennis player reflected on these two weeks and outlined what her next goals are.

This was Sabalenka's 'explosion' after losing to Rybakina: she destroys her racket, insults a camera...

WTA Elena Rybakina

This was Sabalenka's 'explosion' after losing to Rybakina: she smashes her racket, insults a cameraman

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026

WTA Elena Rybakina

This is how the race for the 2026 WTA Finals stands after the last Grand Slam of the year

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026

The most shocking statistic of the night: Rybakina sits at the table with Serena and Graf. Source: Getty

WTA Elena Rybakina

The most shocking statistic of the night: Rybakina joins the table of Serena and Graf

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026

Aryna Sabalenka now has more Grand Slam finals lost than won. Source: Getty

WTA Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka has lost more Grand Slam finals than she has won

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026

Sabalenka points to Rybakina as her major threat: “If she keeps playing like this, I'm in trouble.” Source: Getty

WTA Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka, after losing the US Open final: "If Elena continues like this, I'm in trouble"

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026 | 01:20

After suffering another disappointment at a Grand Slam, the Belarusian tennis player held one last press conference in New York to explain how she felt after letting another final slip away against Rybakina.

From Melbourne to New York: Rybakina completes a double reserved for the chosen ones. Source: Getty

WTA Elena Rybakina

From Melbourne to New York: Rybakina completes a double feat achieved by only six players

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026

Shelton joins a legendary trio with a staggering statistic. Source: Getty

ATP Ben Shelton

Shelton joins a legendary trio with a devastating statistic

Fernando Murciego - 12 Sep 2026

Ben Shelton wins the American duel and will compete at the US Open for his first Grand Slam. Source: Getty

ATP Ben Shelton

History asks about Shelton

Fernando Murciego - 12 Sep 2026 | 04:47

Ben wins the American duel and will be Alexander Zverev's opponent next Sunday. It’s the first Grand Slam final for the 23-year-old tennis player, who will fight to break a curse that has lasted since 2003.

Zverev breaks the barrier and enters the most exclusive club in modern tennis. Source: Getty

ATP Alexander Zverev

Zverev breaks the barrier and enters the most exclusive club of modern tennis

Fernando Murciego - 12 Sep 2026

Zverev challenges the dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner: "Not many of you believed in it." Source: Getty

ATP Alexander Zverev

Zverev challenges the dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner: “Not many of you believed in this”

Fernando Murciego - 12 Sep 2026 | 01:43

Alexander Zverev walked into his last press conference with his chest puffed out. It was time to celebrate another Grand Slam final, but also to send a message to those who doubted him.

Aryna Sabalenka's coach assesses the evolution of her game at the 2026 US Open.

WTA Aryna Sabalenka

"Sabalenka is no longer just power; we have given her more tools"

Fernando Murciego - 10 Sep 2026 | 18:30

Anton Dubrov has been training Aryna Sabalenka since the 2020 season. Few know her better than he does, and none are more aware of the tennis evolution she has undergone over time.