2026 ATP General News

[the AntiPusher]

David was saying he waited for Rafa's documentary to come out? the timing?
Agree I am not sure what will be in the documentary about Novak
Perhaps it would be better to wait till he retired BTW

David is all over NOVAX!!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

David is all over NOVAX!!

He sure is AP, I love the nick name our friend David gave him

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Gael Monfils has received a wild card at Montreal

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Updated news on Carlos Aclaraz,

Alcaraz is schedule to undergo crucial medical examination this Friday, with a positive outcome expected to pave the way for a full training next week. Alcaraz has gradually increased the intensity of his workouts.He recently shared footage of himself hitting ball again, a significant milestone in his recovery.
However, the Spaniard and his team are continuing to adopt a cautious approach to avoid any setback and return to be 100%
If Friday's medical evaluation confirms that his wrist is 100% healed, Alcaraz is expected to resume unrestricted training on Monday and begin a short preseason ahead of the North American HC swing

Source: Jovica Ilic via Tennis World, July 8th.

BTW I just noticed that Alcaraz name is not on the entry list for Monteral, seeing he is waiting for the clearance from his doctor to return to full time training after Friday, playing Monteral maybe too early and makes sense

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo Berrettini announces that he's been diagnosed with 'chronic hip pain' and will have to miss some tournaments to be healthy for the Amercian hard courts. Matteo will be no longer playing Gstaad and Kitzbuhel

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Gael Monfils and Gabriell Dialo both received main draw wild cards into Monteral

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This years ATP500 Mubadala DC Open
Ben Shelton (5), Tstsipas, Draper and Nishikori have received main draw wild cards

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

With the news today 10th July, FAA has parted with long time coach Frederic Fontang, FAA hasnt revealed as yet his new coach.
I will keep an eye out for his up coming announcement.

Jiri Lehecka also looking for a new coach after 8 years with Michal Navratil, again no word yet on his new coach

 

[Murat B.]

With the news today 10th July, FAA has parted with long time coach Frederic Fontang, FAA hasnt revealed as yet his new coach.
I will keep an eye out for his up coming announcement.

Jiri Lehecka also looking for a new coach after 8 years with Michal Navratil, again no word yet on his new coach

Felix has been knocking at the door for the next level for a while now. Maybe he needs someone that can help him just demolish the door instead of waiting for an answer. Time for a fresh voice.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Felix has been knocking at the door for the next level for a while now. Maybe he needs someone that can help him just demolish the door instead of waiting for an answer. Time for a fresh voice.

Murat Hi!

Agree, it is time for a fresh voice and I hope he finds the right coach to get him to the next level,
I rewatched his match against Novak, you know he had that first set on his racquet, he missed that overhead in the TB which he normally could do blind folded, that to me turned the match in ways, to me he had to win that first set, just my opinion to have a good chance to defeat Novak, you know if he has won the 1st set it might have well change the outcome of the match

 

[mrzz]

Brazilian Luis "Guto" Miguel just won Wimbledon's boys doubles tournament, fresh from his junior RG singles championship. His partner, Ziga Sesko, seems like a pretty good player two. I watched the final, seemed like two different categories on court.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Luis "Guto" Miguel just won Wimbledon's boys doubles tournament, fresh from his junior RG singles championship. His partner, Ziga Sesko, seems like a pretty good player two. I watched the final, seemed like two different categories on court.

Well done to Miguel, playing doubles is an added bonus, also helps your singles play as well

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Daniil Medvedev has split with coach Tomas Johansson after 1 year
No further changes to Medvedev's team are known at this time, his other coach is Rohan Goetzke

 

[El Dude]

Trivia question: Which player has won the most junior single Slam titles in all of tennis history? No cheating!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Trivia question: Which player has won the most junior single Slam titles in all of tennis history? No cheating!

A guess Stefan Edberg
BTW you know I Suck at your trivia questions MeH!, I remember his junior days plus I always loved his game, his volley play and his one handed bhand was just a treat to watch

BTW,
Cruz Hewitt 17 yo son of Lleyton Hewitt is in the Boys Singles Wimbledon final tomorrow playing American Jordan Lee

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Murat and AP if you are still around,

I think I have found a great coach for FAA
Ivan Ljubicic? his experience mentoring offensive players like Federer and Roanic perfectly aligns with FAA need to develop a sharper tactical mindset and killer instinct, just my thoughts
Luby at present serves as the High Level Tennis Development for the FFT
While over seeing his tennis facility Ljubicic Tennis Academy in Croatia

 

[Fiero425]

Trivia question: Which player has won the most junior single Slam titles in all of tennis history? No cheating!

Just OTTH, & knowing Edberg won the Jr. GS, I'd have to say him w/ at least 4 he earned in 1983! I recall an Italian sports writer who predicted Edberg would take Wimbledon in 5 yrs.! In 1988, he won his 1st over Boris Becker! Very stylish player who like Roger was thought a great sportsman & awarded as such yr. after yr.!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just OTTH, & knowing Edberg won the Jr. GS, I'd have to say him w/ at least 4 he earned in 1983! I recall an Italian sports writer who predicted Edberg would take Wimbledon in 5 yrs.! In 1988, he won his 1st over Boris Becker! Very stylish player who like Roger was thought a great sportsman & awarded as such yr. after yr.!

Gosh we are on the same page with Edberg ? who knew

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW,
Medvedev said he will go to the Nth American hard court swing with his remaining coach of Rohan Goetzke
It remains to be seen if he hires another coach
Quite frankly having 2 coaches you have to be on the same page, if not it gets complicated for the player

 

[El Dude]

A guess Stefan Edberg
BTW you know I Suck at your trivia questions MeH!, I remember his junior days plus I always loved his game, his volley play and his one handed bhand was just a treat to watch

BTW,
Cruz Hewitt 17 yo son of Lleyton Hewitt is in the Boys Singles Wimbledon final tomorrow playing American Jordan Lee

Just OTTH, & knowing Edberg won the Jr. GS, I'd have to say him w/ at least 4 he earned in 1983! I recall an Italian sports writer who predicted Edberg would take Wimbledon in 5 yrs.! In 1988, he won his 1st over Boris Becker! Very stylish player who like Roger was thought a great sportsman & awarded as such yr. after yr.!

That's a good guess, and it would be the correct answer if it was Open Era. His 4 are the most in the Open Era, followed by Gael Monfils with 3. But John Newcombe is the correct answer - he won 5 across two years in the 60s.

Also, glad to hear about Cruz Hewitt...I'm glad he seems legit. You never know with nepo babies in sports. It is too bad that none of the Graf-Agassi children became tennis players, as that's pretty impressive bloodlines.