By Bob Stockton For professional tennis players, no change in the sport is more abrupt or … From Red Clay to Green Grass: Tennis’ Most Dramatic Surface TransitionRead more
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End of the South American clay swing? Argentina Open set for ATP 500 promotion and hard-court future
ATP’s reported acquisition of the Argentina Open could bring major changes to the South American calendar, … End of the South American clay swing? Argentina Open set for ATP 500 promotion and hard-court futureRead more
WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2026 Clay Court Awards: La Destinée
A quarter-season on the dirt… Clay Court Top Players list & post-RG Ms.Backspin Update: HERE Clay … WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker: 2026 Clay Court Awards: La DestinéeRead more
Stella Artois, in Paris (and in Clay)
During Roland-Garros, the spirit of the terre battue can be felt throughout Paris. You don’t need … Stella Artois, in Paris (and in Clay)Read more
Allon Clay Leads Penn State’s 800m charge with a record run in Lexington – runblogrun
Allon Clay Leads Penn State’s 800m charge with a record run in Lexington Allon Clay had … Allon Clay Leads Penn State’s 800m charge with a record run in Lexington – runblogrunRead more
Emma Navarro captures maiden clay title in Strasbourg
Emma Navarro stunned top seed Victoria Mboko 6-0 5-7 6-2 to win the Internationaux de Strasbourg … Emma Navarro captures maiden clay title in StrasbourgRead more
Heat wave at French Open impacts clay courts, sends fans to sprinklers
PARIS — Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros … Heat wave at French Open impacts clay courts, sends fans to sprinklersRead more
Why Clay Court Tennis Creates Tougher and Fitter Players
May 21, 2026 There’s a reason why so many players struggle when the clay court season … Why Clay Court Tennis Creates Tougher and Fitter PlayersRead more
The day Federer ended Nadal’s 81-match winning streak on clay
What happened on this day? On this day, May 20, 2007, Roger Federer unexpectedly defeated Rafael … The day Federer ended Nadal’s 81-match winning streak on clayRead more
When Serena Williams won her first title on clay in 2002
What exactly happened on that day? On this day, May 19, 2002, 20-year-old Serena Williams edged … When Serena Williams won her first title on clay in 2002Read more