For a number of years now, some players and pundits have complained that playing these two ranking-points and prize-money rich events back-to-back, on hard courts, with the clay-court circuit in ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Clay Holmes — a former Yankees closer — was named the Opening Day starter for the Mets on Friday. “He ...

Clay Holmes knew going into this offseason that ... And now, Holmes is being rewarded for all of his hard work -- as manager Carlos Mendoza officially named him the starter for the Mets’ Opening ...

Zverev has reached two Grand Slam finals in the last year, but hasn't made it past the quarterfinals at Indian Wells.

According to the latest data – following the change of surface – the current 'court pace index' of Indian Wells has dropped ...

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touc ...

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touc ...

Rafael Nadal has reached the semifinal in Miami, but says he does not want more hard-court events played during the year. Some of the South American clay-court events are talking about switching ...