Ed McGrogan

1 month ago | tennis.com | Joel Drucker |Ed McGrogan

The former prodigy hit a ceiling in the pros, but for more than two decades, the Frenchman and his signature shot never went out of style. Published May 26, 2025It feels fitting that Richard Gasquet’s actual retirement at Roland Garros will be overshadowed by a ceremony for Rafael Nadal, which commemorated a retirement that already happened. Both prodigies broke through on tour in 2005, and they squared off twice that year.

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Joel Drucker and Steve Tignor discuss the new book that tells us how he made one of the Slams entirely his own. Published May 24, 2025Chris Clarey's new book, 'The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay' | Indian Wells 2025Joel Drucker and Steve Tignor talk about Nadal’s lasting legacy in Paris, and the new book that tells us how he made one of the Slams his own:JOEL DRUCKER: As usual, clay court season has had its share of great rallies and matches.

1 month ago | tennis.com | Ed McGrogan

Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka and, on Tuesday, Elina Svitolina were all 7-6'd their way out of Rome. Published May 14, 2025WATCH: Peyton Stearns wins third consecutive third-set tiebreaker to reach Rome semifinalsLast year, in the tournament Peyton Stearns played before Roland Garros, she won the title in improbable fashion. In the quartefinals of the Rabat Grand Prix in Morocco, the American trailed Lucia Bronzetti 0-5 in the third set—then won seven straight games.

1 month ago | tennis.com | Ed McGrogan

"Like millions of other people I love watching you play," wrote the Norwegian. "Not your day today, but you inspire so many and you’ll be back stronger than ever!!"Published May 01, 2025After advancing at the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, Casper Ruud took time to acknowledge someone who didn't. The Norwegian, who defeated Daniil Medvedev to advance to the semifinals, sent a note on X to Iga Swiatek after the Pole's one-sided, 6-1, 6-1 loss to Coco Gauff in their semifinal.

2 months ago | tennis.com | Ed McGrogan

The Serbian is currently winless on clay this season. Published Apr 26, 2025There were signs of trouble from the very beginning of Novak Djokovic's opening-round match at the Mutua Madrid Open. One hour and 40 minutes later, it was clear those signs were accurate. The 37-year-old's quest for a 100th career title—and first on the ATP Tour since the 2023 season-ending championships—will not continue in Madrid, following a 6-3, 6-4 loss to 44th-ranked Matteo Arnaldi.