2026 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to the world No 1 has announced his retirement. The 7 time GS champion, who had not played since last August's US Open said he was 'excited to enter the real world'. My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years, Murray 40, posted on instragram

 

[Kieran]

What a prick. She handled it well: "Its ok, you're going to be ok."

Maybe he's trying to "neg" her?

What’s “neg”? Make her look stupid? I agree she definitely handled it well…

 

[El Dude]

What’s “neg”? Make her look stupid? I agree she definitely handled it well…

Sort of, yeah. It is sort of a pick-up artist approach of putting down a woman in the hopes that she feels bad about herself and has to redeem herself by letting you sleep with her. Or some such nonsense.

 

[Kieran]

Sort of, yeah. It is sort of a pick-up artist approach of putting down a woman in the hopes that she feels bad about herself and has to redeem herself by letting you sleep with her. Or some such nonsense.

Yeah it was kind of weird, wasn't it? he seems like a spoilt pup, complaining about a tennis champ who earns every penny of her "new money", compared a punchable old (inherited) money brat like him...

 

[britbox]

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to the world No 1 has announced his retirement. The 7 time GS champion, who had not played since last August's US Open said he was 'excited to enter the real world'. My tennis journey comes to an end after 36 years, Murray 40, posted on instragram

I had no idea that he'd won that many majors. His brother casts a big shadow.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

RBA has announced his retirement at the end of 2026. The 36 yo Spaniard, reached a career high of world no 9 in November 2019.
RBA has 12 ATP titles. At Wimbledon he had his best run at a major, reaching the SFs in 2019

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

News from Roland Garros 2026,

Wawrinka and Monfils receive wild cards and their careers will be celebrated
Carolina Garcia ( WTA player retired in 2025) will have a ceremony as well.
Prize money up 9.53% compared with 2025 to almost 62M
There will be a Gael Monfils and Friends Party in the opening week on court Philipe Chatrier, a night of tennis, fun and music
Wearables will be allowed at Roland Garros for the first time

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

The IBF is pushing for Rome to become the 5th slam. If that were to happen...

Nadal, with 32 slams, would be the new career slams leader (he breaks Federer's record with his 17th slam at the 2012 French, which is then tied by Federer at 2012 Wimbledon, before Nadal breaks it for good at 2013 Rome)
Djokovic has 30 slams
Federer no longer has a career grand slam
Sampras has a clay slam, pushing his slam total to 15
Laver loses his 1969 calendar slam, but his slam total would be 13, making him the career slams leader at the time of his retirement
Borg ties Laver as the career leader with 13 slams (which Sampras would still break at 2000 Wimbledon)
Medvedev has a 2nd slam, enhancing his resume for the Tennis HOF
Marcelo Rios has a slam
Zverev has 2 slams
Thomas Muster has 4 slams
Andy Murray has a clay slam, pushing his slam total to 4

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The IBF is pushing for Rome to become the 5th slam. If that were to happen...

Nadal, with 32 slams, would be the new career slams leader (he breaks Federer's record with his 17th slam at the 2012 French, which is then tied by Federer at 2012 Wimbledon, before Nadal breaks it for good at 2013 Rome)
Djokovic has 30 slams
Federer no longer has a career grand slam
Sampras has a clay slam, pushing his slam total to 15
Laver loses his 1969 calendar slam, but his slam total would be 13, making him the career slams leader at the time of his retirement
Borg ties Laver as the career leader with 13 slams (which Sampras would still break at 2000 Wimbledon)
Medvedev has a 2nd slam, enhancing his resume for the Tennis HOF
Marcelo Rios has a slam
Zverev has 2 slams
Thomas Muster has 4 slams
Andy Murray has a clay slam, pushing his slam total to 4

Where is the link to confirm that the IBF is pushing Rome to become the 5th slam? there have been many rumors for a few years that Rome or IW to become the 5th slam, you are posting a 'hypothetical scenario' lets wait till it or when it happens,

 

[Kieran]

News from Roland Garros 2026,

Wawrinka and Monfils receive wild cards and their careers will be celebrated
Carolina Garcia ( WTA player retired in 2025) will have a ceremony as well.
Prize money up 9.53% compared with 2025 to almost 62M
There will be a Gael Monfils and Friends Party in the opening week on court Philipe Chatrier, a night of tennis, fun and music
Wearables will be allowed at Roland Garros for the first time

What does that mean, wearables?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What does that mean, wearables?

A electronic device worn on the body, like a smart watch, fitness tracker or smart ring that tracks, analyzes and transmits personal data in real time
Players were banned for wearing them at the AO this year

 

[Kieran]

A electronic device worn on the body, like a smart watch, fitness tracker or smart ring that tracks, analyzes and transmits personal data in real time
Players were banned for wearing them at the AO this year

Ah ok, thanks! I think Gaelic footballers wear them in Ireland, it’s very good! Definitely in Australia, given the extreme heat, they ought to have been allowed..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ah ok, thanks! I think Gaelic footballers wear them in Ireland, it’s very good! Definitely in Australia, given the extreme heat, they ought to have been allowed..

While the ATP/WTA allowed trackers, the 4 GS are governed separately and did not align with this policy in 2026.Good to see RG have allowed the wearables
Officials were concerned at the AO, about the real time data being used for in match coaching or gaining unfair advantages.
I mean the coaching boxes were on the court at the AO, and players talked to their coaches when they were up their end anyway.BTW the AO is in discussions for wearable to be used in 2027

 

[Murat B.]

A electronic device worn on the body, like a smart watch, fitness tracker or smart ring that tracks, analyzes and transmits personal data in real time
Players were banned for wearing them at the AO this year

In-ear monitors? That is very wearable..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

After confirming that he will play Madrid yesterday, Novak Djokovic is in doubt, he is dealing with a few physical problems,

" I hope I can participate. I'm dealing with some physical problems and I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to compete, but I'm going to try"

Source Movistar Interview, via OllyTennis@Ollytennis

BTW the draw for Madrid will take place Monday 20th April

 

[Kieran]

While the ATP/WTA allowed trackers, the 4 GS are governed separately and did not align with this policy in 2026.Good to see RG have allowed the wearables
Officials were concerned at the AO, about the real time data being used for in match coaching or gaining unfair advantages.
I mean the coaching boxes were on the court at the AO, and players talked to their coaches when they were up their end anyway.BTW the AO is in discussions for wearable to be used in 2027

Good point but they opened that grave when they allowed coaching during matches and even gave Alcaraz coach a trophy in Oz, though I haven’t a clue how they decided he deserves it…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good point but they opened that grave when they allowed coaching during matches and even gave Alcaraz coach a trophy in Oz, though I haven’t a clue how they decided he deserves it…

A complete joke when they allowed 'on court coaching' and you can wear ' electronic devices during' ATP/WTA tournaments, I really cant see how wearing electronic devices gives a player an 'unfair advantage' over other players that dont wear one

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good news for Fonseca, he will be seeded in the Madrid Masters next week have a bye in the 1st round and wont face any other seed before R3.

 

[Fiero425]

Just heard Djokovic & Alcaraz will withdraw from Madrid! Shocking right? NOT! Get used to this sort of thing! It's only going to get worse IMO!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak Djokovic on his instragram.,

"Madrid, unfortunately I wont be able to compete @ Muta Madrid Open this year. I'm continuing my recovery in order to be back soon".( shoulder injury)

Alcaraz has withdrawn due to wrist

Injury concerns over last years champion Ruud ( leg) also Draper R/U ( leg)

Sinner is flying into Madrid tomorrow he will decide if he plays after he arrives. source La Gazzetta
BTW The Laureus Awards are in Madrid in 3 days, both Alcaraz and Sinner are nominated, to my knowledge both will be in attendence