Grand Slams, rankings, and the next generation of tennis stars.
The 2026 French Open has delivered historic shocks: reigning champion Jannik Sinner and seven-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic have both been eliminated, guaranteeing a first-time major champion. Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury has kept him sidelined, while Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen struggles with a lingering elbow injury that has limited her to just seven match wins this season.
The French Open roars into its second week with Jannik Sinner leading the charge as top seed, while Carlos Alcaraz's absence from the tournament due to wrist injury reshapes the Grand Slam landscape. Meanwhile, young talents like 17-year-old Kouame are already making history on the clay courts of Roland-Garros.
As Roland-Garros kicks off its 2026 edition, the tennis world is buzzing with off-court drama: players are threatening a media boycott over Grand Slam prize money disputes, Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon with a wrist injury, and the draw ceremony is set for Thursday in Paris. The clay-court season reaches its pinnacle this week with the French Open getting underway.
The clay swing concludes with Roland-Garros opening its doors, as Elina Svitolina's stunning Rome title reshapes the WTA rankings just days before the draw is revealed. On the men's side, the Geneva Open gets underway this week, while Matteo Berrettini offers a candid assessment of his injury comeback as the Italian hopes to regain his footing in the game.
The Italian Open in Rome dominated tennis headlines this week, with dramatic semi-final action including a health scare for world No. 1 Jannik Sinner that suspended play, Coco Gauff continuing her remarkable run of comeback victories, and the prize money dispute between top players and Grand Slam organisers reaching a new intensity ahead of Roland-Garros.
The 2026 Italian Open in Rome dominated the week's tennis headlines, with Alexander Zverev suffering a shock fourth-round exit after squandering four match points against Luciano Darderi, while the grand slam prize money standoff between players and the majors continues to intensify. Meanwhile, Roland-Garros preparations are in full swing as the draw date has been confirmed and Holger Rune suffers a fresh setback in his comeback from an Achilles tear.
The Rome clay courts have been the center of the tennis world this week, with the 2026 Italian Open in full swing and delivering early drama, rain delays, and standout performances on both the ATP and WTA fronts. Meanwhile, an injury subplot shadows the tournament as Holger Rune suffers a setback in his anticipated comeback from an Achilles tear, while the ongoing Grand Slam prize money dispute continues to simmer among top players and their union.
The Italian Open in Rome is the dominant story this week, with top WTA and ATP stars battling through the draw at the prestigious clay-court event. Meanwhile, a player prize money dispute with the Grand Slams is escalating, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff raising the possibility of a boycott ahead of Roland-Garros. Roland-Garros entry lists are also in focus as the French Open approaches on May 18.
The biggest story this week spans both tours as ATP and WTA stars unite to publicly challenge the Grand Slams over prize money distribution, with French Open revenue sharing declining despite headline increases. Meanwhile, the Italian Open in Rome gets underway with top seeds ready to compete on clay, and Jannik Sinner's dominance raises questions about the sport's competitive landscape following Carlos Alcaraz's injury withdrawal from Madrid.
The tennis world is reeling from Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury withdrawal from the French Open, marking the first Grand Slam absence for the Spaniard since the 2023 Australian Open. Meanwhile, the Italian Open WTA draw is set with defending champion Jasmine Paolini facing a stacked field, and Roland-Garros preparations shift into high gear with just weeks to go before the clay-court Grand Slam opens on May 18.
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will miss both the Italian Open and the French Open due to a right wrist injury, casting a shadow over the clay-court swing ahead of the year's second Grand Slam. Meanwhile, the Madrid Open rolls on with action in both the ATP and WTA draws, and the Rome Open is shaping up as a key tune-up before Roland Garros begins next month.
The Mutua Madrid Open is in full swing, delivering upsets and drama across both the ATP and WTA draws as the clay-court season reaches a critical juncture. Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by withdrawing from both the Italian Open and French Open with a right wrist injury, casting a shadow over the upcoming Roland-Garros. Meanwhile, Spanish wildcard Pedro Jódar is turning heads in Madrid after eliminating rising star João Fonseca to reach his first Masters 1000 round of 16.
The Mutua Madrid Open is in full swing, with Day One already delivering upsets and drama as Dino Prizmic shocked Matteo Berrettini and qualifier battles raged across the draw. British hope Katie Boulter advanced to face Jessica Pegula, while Holger Rune's return from an Achilles injury is confirmed for Hamburg in May. Meanwhile, Grand Slam organizers have approved wearable technology for players on a trial basis starting at the French Open.
The Madrid Open (Mutua Madrid Open) is underway as both the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events get into full swing, with Aryna Sabalenka chasing a hat-trick of 1000-level titles and Iga Świątek debuting a new coach. Meanwhile, Arthur Fils claimed his fourth career title at the Barcelona Open in a stirring comeback story, and Grand Slam tennis announced a landmark trial allowing wearable technology at the majors beginning at the French Open.
The tennis world turns its attention to the Mutua Madrid Open as seed orders have been confirmed for one of the clay season's marquee events. Meanwhile, the WTA Tour Finals is set to leave Saudi Arabia after its three-year deal ends, raising questions about the future of women's tennis' flagship year-end event. Off-court, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka continue to lead the ATP and WTA rankings as the spring swing progresses.
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