Rafael Nadal and tennis figures around the world have expressed condolences following the death of longtime Associated Press journalist Howard Fendrich at age 55.
Howard Fendrich died after a battle with cancer, according to reports published May 22. The veteran reporter covered nearly 70 Grand Slam tournaments and 11 Olympic Games during a career that began with an internship in Rome in the early 1990s.
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Journalist Soledad Gallego-Díaz, the first woman to direct EL PAÍS, died on Tuesday night in Madrid at age 75. Political leaders and colleagues have praised her rigor, independence, and commitment to truth. She was a key figure in Spanish journalism since the Transition.
Rafael Nadal posted a photo with Roger Federer in Madrid on May 27, 2026, marking their first public meeting in years. The image showed the two with arms around each other and the caption “Look who I found in Madrid.”
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Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the French Open after a first-round loss, with tributes from fellow players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 41-year-old Swiss player was emotional as the crowd gave him a standing ovation on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
Frances Tiafoe has become the latest player to withdraw from the Madrid Open, joining a growing list that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. Emma Raducanu also pulled out due to a viral illness, delaying her clay-court return. The tournament begins on April 22 amid significant absences.
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SVT profile Pelle Nyström has died after a period of illness. The well-known sports journalist was 73 years old. He worked at SVT from 1983 to 2020.