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Brazil’s Fonseca Ends Djokovic’s Quest for a 25th Major in Paris

Steven Hodel - May 29, 2026

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Argentine Sierra Becomes the Surprise Story of the French Open Women’s Draw

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Costa Rica to Host Major UCI Cycling Race

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Argentine Cerundolo Stuns World No. 1 Sinner at French Open

The Tico Times’ tennis section covers the ATP and WTA tours, the four Grand Slams, and Latin American players competing on the international circuit for English-speaking readers in Costa Rica and Central America. Reporting by Tennis Correspondent Steven Hodel. Subscribe via RSS to follow our coverage.

Fonseca Shines, Etcheverry Falls as Latin Americans Split French Open Opener

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The second Grand Slam of the tennis season opened Sunday at Stade Roland-Garros with a mixed scorecard for the Latin American contingent, as 19-year-old...

Keylor Navas Leads Pumas Into Liga MX Final Second Leg

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Keylor Navas has Pumas UNAM one match from the Liga MX title after delivering the kind of performance Costa Rican fans have watched for...

Peru’s Ignacio Buse Stuns Tommy Paul in Hamburg, Ends 19-Year ATP Title Drought

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Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse outlasted American sixth seed Tommy Paul 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Bitpanda Hamburg Open, capturing his first...

Fonseca Effect? Tennis Gains Ground Among Young People in Brazil

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Racket in hand, Henry heads onto the court. He trains every day on the outskirts of São Paulo, with Brazilian João Fonseca, who is...

Costa Rica Star Joel Campbell Enters Free Agency After Alajuelense Departure

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Joel Campbell’s future is now one of the main offseason storylines in Costa Rican football. The veteran forward has not announced his next club...

Costa Rica Tennis Fans Get a Latin American Showcase as Roland Garros 2026 Begins Sunday

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The second Grand Slam of the tennis season opens Sunday at Stade Roland Garros with one of the largest Latin American contingents in recent...

Roland Garros 2026 Preview: Latin America’s Best Take Their Shot in Paris

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The second Grand Slam of the tennis season begins Sunday in Paris, and for Latin American fans the 2026 Roland Garros is shaping up...

Herediano Wins Costa Rica Soccer Title No. 32 After Beating Saprissa

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Club Sport Herediano closed the Clausura 2026 tournament in championship style Saturday night, defeating Deportivo Saprissa 2-0 in the second leg of the final...

FIFA Accepts Steep Discount in Deal for World Cup Coverage in China

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FIFA has finalized a broadcast rights agreement with China Media Group for the next four World Cup tournaments at a reported price tag of...

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Headline First World Cup Final Halftime Show

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first halftime show ever staged during a FIFA World Cup final, bringing a Super Bowl-style entertainment format...