Pritha Ghosh

Maja Chwalinska has been one of the feel-good stories of the 2026 French Open, putting together a remarkable run to the semifinals and carrying Polish hopes following the exit of World No. 3 Iga Swiatek. However, Chwalinska revealed that her journey to this stage has been far from straightforward, opening up about the mental health struggles that once forced her away from the sport.

Jannik Sinner endured a nightmare outing at the 2026 French Open after suffering a stunning defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in what has easily been the biggest upset of the tournament so far. The shocking loss was made even more dramatic by Sinner’s physical struggles during the match, with the Italian battling cramps while also sparking controversy over claims that he received special treatment from the umpire.

Aryna Sabalenka recently opened up about the emotional trauma she experienced following the death of her former boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov. The World No. 1 spoke honestly about how difficult that period was for her, while also admitting that she struggled with the way people judged her during that time.

Felix Auger-Aliassime endured a disappointing outing at the 2026 Hamburg Open, falling to World No. 94 Alex Kovacevic in a match that has left fans frustrated.

Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have largely stayed clear of controversy throughout their careers, but this time, the tennis couple has found themselves at the center of unexpected backlash. After Svitolina shared a lighthearted clip of the two playing doubles together, some fans accused the Ukrainian of being “misogynistic” based on the caption she used.

Carlos Alcaraz recently featured in a photoshoot for Vanity Fair ahead of the clay season, but the project has sparked debate after several journalists compared him to Jannik Sinner. The comparison hasn’t gone down well with fans, many of whom have openly expressed their frustration online.

Aryna Sabalenka has recently spoken out about the disturbing level of hate she receives on social media, revealing that some messages directed at her are extremely abusive, even including derogatory terms like “wh*re.”