How will Aryna Sabalenka fare in her 2026 clay-court debut? | Madrid Preview & Picks | Tennis.com While the world No. 1 begins her title defense Thursday, will either of Swiatek or Osaka's opponents spring an upset?

Madrid Thursday Previews
—Sabalenka saved 4 MPs vs Peyton Stearns two years ago; they go again Thurs
—Swiatek and her new coach open against Daria Snigur
—Osaka and Osorio move their mini-rivalry to clay www.tennis.com/news/article...

How does anyone already need a history lesson on this? The whole thing started in Texas last August

At the 2026 Madrid Open, is it Sinner—and Sabalenka—take all? | Tennis.com Two dominant No. 1s descend on the Caja Magica, but how will the field fare? Six things to watch.

Mutua Madrid Open Preview
—Jannik Sinner looks to end his run of bad luck in the Magic Box
—Aryna Sabalenka tries to stay in pole position for Paris
—Are Arthur Fils and Elena Rybakina the biggest threats to the top seeds?

6 things to watch for over at the Caja Magic www.tennis.com/news/article...

Rafael Jodar makes debut as hottest ticket in town; Eala begins bid | Madrid Preview & Picks | Tennis.com Elsewhere, will Boulter or Townsend advance to face Pegula?

Madrid Previews, Day 2
—Rafael Jodar, new hometown hero, faces Jesper De Jong in his Madrid debut
—Alex Eala & Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova are different ages, but have similar ideas—swing hard, early and often
—Katie Boulter & Taylor Townsend cross paths again www.tennis.com/news/article...

At the 2026 Madrid Open, is it Sinner—and Sabalenka—take all? | Tennis.com Two dominant No. 1s descend on the Caja Magica, but how will the field fare? Six things to watch.

Mutua Madrid Open Preview
—Jannik Sinner looks to end his run of bad luck in the Magic Box
—Aryna Sabalenka tries to stay in pole position for Paris
—Are Arthur Fils and Elena Rybakina the biggest threats to the top seeds?

6 things to watch for over at the Caja Magic www.tennis.com/news/article...

Arthur Fils triumphs in Barcelona, Rybakina, Shelton claim clay-court titles | Tennis.com As they move on to the 1000s, a look at what might propel them higher, or hold them back, on dirt.

Weekend Winners

Arthur Fils, Elena Rybakina, & Ben Shelton joined the clay-swing conversation with 500-level titles on Sunday

As they move on to the 1000s, a look at what might propel them higher, or hold them back, on dirt www.tennis.com/news/article...

Arthur Fils triumphs in Barcelona, Rybakina, Shelton claim clay-court titles | Tennis.com As they move on to the 1000s, a look at what might propel them higher, or hold them back, on dirt.

Weekend Winners

Arthur Fils, Elena Rybakina, & Ben Shelton joined the clay-swing conversation with 500-level titles on Sunday

As they move on to the 1000s, a look at what might propel them higher, or hold them back, on dirt www.tennis.com/news/article...

"Walls were shaking." At least make up something that's possible

"Vamos Rafa!" Teen titan Jodar takes Barcelona by storm | Tennis.com On Friday, the 19-year-old with the bullet backhand showed why he has Spanish fans—and the tennis world—buzzing.

Rafael Jodar has heard the familiar cries of “Vamos, Rafa!” in his run to the Barcelona semis this week

On Friday, the 19-year-old with the bullet backhand showed why he has Spanish fans, and the tennis world, buzzing www.tennis.com/news/article...

Iga Swiatek begins chapter with new coach Francisco Roig after On the Pole's quest to reclaim her clay crown, and who else might be vying with her for it this spring.

"Having him on the court was an extra crazy boost of motivation," Iga Swiatek said of her recent work with Rafael Nadal

On Swiatek's quest to reclaim her clay-court crown—and the players who will be vying for it with her this spring www.tennis.com/news/article...

Iga Swiatek begins chapter with new coach Francisco Roig after On the Pole's quest to reclaim her clay crown, and who else might be vying with her for it this spring.

"Having him on the court was an extra crazy boost of motivation," Iga Swiatek said of her recent work with Rafael Nadal

On Swiatek's quest to reclaim her clay-court crown—and the players who will be vying for it with her this spring www.tennis.com/news/article...

Jannik Sinner found his serve and forehand just when he needed them, and beat Carlos Alcaraz—and the wind—in a tactical tug of war | Tennis.com He leaves Monte Carlo with his first big clay title—and his first piece of Alcaraz’s turf.

Jannik Sinner's win in Monte Carlo gave him his first big clay title, and took him back to No. 1

Maybe most important, it marked his first successful raid on Carlos Alcaraz's turf www.tennis.com/news/article...

Jannik Sinner found his serve and forehand just when he needed them, and beat Carlos Alcaraz—and the wind—in a tactical tug of war | Tennis.com He leaves Monte Carlo with his first big clay title—and his first piece of Alcaraz’s turf.

Jannik Sinner found his serve and forehand at the right times, and beat Carlos Alcaraz—and the wind—in a tactical tug of war

He leaves Monte Carlo with his first big clay title—and his first piece of Alcaraz’s turf www.tennis.com/news/article...

Preview: Carlos Alcaraz meets rival Jannik Sinner in Both have spent 66 weeks as world No. 1, but Sunday's winner will break the tie.

Alcaraz & Sinner have each had a win streak in 2026. Now their 1st clash will be for No. 1

The surface and head-to-head favor Alcaraz, but how about their current form?

Previewing their Sunday final in Monte Carlo www.tennis.com/news/article...

Preview: Carlos Alcaraz meets rival Jannik Sinner in Both have spent 66 weeks as world No. 1, but Sunday's winner will break the tie.

Alcaraz & Sinner have each had a win streak in 2026. Now their 1st clash will be for No. 1

The surface and head-to-head favor Alcaraz, but how about their current form?

Previewing their Sunday final in Monte Carlo www.tennis.com/news/article...

The Monte Carlo quarters make for one of the best days of the tennis season

This year the matchups—Zverev-Fonseca, Sinner-Auger Aliassime, Alcaraz-Bublik, Vacherot-De Minaur—should live up to the setting

3 of the 4 are first meetings

A preview www.tennis.com/news/article...

History is (re)written by the losers

Mariia Vainshtein dreamed of going to America for college. The war in Ukraine brought her there sooner

Driven out of her homeland by Russian bombs in 2022, the teen found a refuge on a set of Bronx tennis courts www.tennis.com/news/article...

Mariia Vainshtein dreamed of going to America for college. The war in Ukraine brought her there sooner | Tennis.com Driven out of her homeland by Russian bombs in 2022, the teen would find safety in the U.S., and a refuge on tennis courts in The Bronx.

Mariia Vainshtein dreamed of going to America for college. The war in Ukraine brought her there sooner

Driven out of her homeland by Russian bombs in 2022, the teen found refuge on a set of Bronx tennis courts www.tennis.com/news/article...

Monte Carlo Preview: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner begin two-man, two-month race back to Roland Garros | Tennis.com Which player will walk away with the No. 1 ranking at tournament's end?

Monte Carlo Preview

Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner begin their two-man, two-month race back to Roland Garros. First off, they'll play for the No. 1 ranking this week

A look at their draws, and the questions they’ll have to answer on clay www.tennis.com/news/article...

Monte Carlo Preview: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner begin two-man, two-month race back to Roland Garros | Tennis.com Which player will walk away with the No. 1 ranking at tournament's end?

Monte Carlo Preview

Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner begin their two-man, two-month race back to Roland Garros. First off, they'll play for the No. 1 ranking this week

A look at their draws, and the questions they’ll have to answer on clay www.tennis.com/news/article...

Searching "Geno" on here is a fun way to start a Saturday

Jannik Sinner entered this month in Carlos Alcaraz’s shadow, but an immaculate March pulled him out of it | Tennis.com A 24-0 record in sets, servebot-level numbers, and a Sunshine Double will do that.

“A lot of practice sessions, a lot of long hours. I’m happy with the result”

Jannik Sinner entered this month in Carlos Alcaraz’s shadow

He leaves it with 12 straight wins, servebot stats, and a Sunshine Double

On his immaculate March www.tennis.com/news/article...

Jannik Sinner entered this month in Carlos Alcaraz’s shadow, but an immaculate March pulled him out of it | Tennis.com A 24-0 record in sets, servebot-level numbers, and a Sunshine Double will do that.

“A lot of practice sessions, a lot of long hours. I’m happy with the result”

Jannik Sinner entered this month in Carlos Alcaraz’s shadow

He leaves it with 12 straight wins, servebot stats, and a Sunshine Double

On his immaculate March www.tennis.com/news/article...

Can Jiri Lehecka deny Jannik Sinner's Sunshine Double dreams? Miami Open final preview and pick | Tennis.com The Czech enters as a big underdog, having never won a set against the world No. 2 in four matches.

Miami men's final preview

Jiri Lehecka has put "a little more risk" into his game to make his 1st Masters final

He may need a lot more of it to have a chance of getting his 1st win over Jannik Sinner today www.tennis.com/news/article...

Aryna Sabalenka met a moment that was months in the making against Coco Gauff in Miami | Tennis.com “I was trying to remind myself I’m strong enough to handle that,

“I was trying to remind myself I’m strong enough to handle that”

Aryna Sabalenka and her team spent months planning for a moment like the one she faced against Coco Gauff in the Miami final

This time, she met it www.tennis.com/news/article...

Aryna Sabalenka met a moment that was months in the making against Coco Gauff in Miami | Tennis.com “I was trying to remind myself I’m strong enough to handle that,

“I was trying to remind myself I’m strong enough to handle that”

Aryna Sabalenka and her team spent months planning for a moment like the one she faced against Coco Gauff in the Miami final

This time, she met it www.tennis.com/news/article...

Will Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina win rematch of IW final? Miami Preview and Picks | Tennis.com Before that semifinal goes down Thursday evening, Jannik Sinner takes on Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff faces Karolina Muchova.

Miami, 3 to Stream
—Frances Tiafoe is the latest U.S. man to test his recent improvement against Jannik Sinner
—Coco Gauff, 5-0 vs. Karolina Muchova, tries to keep her hex on the Czech
—Aryna Sabalenka & Elena Rybakina bring a final-round feel to their evening semi www.tennis.com/news/article...

Good stuff from Fils-Paul. 2-2 in the 3rd

Can Jessica Pegula flip the script against Elena Rybakina? Miami Preview and Picks | Tennis.com Plus, breaking down Tommy Paul vs. Arthur Fils, and Jiri Lehecka vs. Martin Landaluce in the quarterfinals.

Miami, 3 to Stream
—Jessica Pegula hopes a day match on a quicker court can help her counter Elena Rybakina
—Martin Landaluce tries to keep his breakout event going vs. Jiri Lehecka
—Tommy Paul & Arthur Fils, all-star athletes, close the night session www.tennis.com/news/article...