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Change of Nationality: Elina Avanesyan Ordered to Compensate the Russian Federation

27/12/2025 21:37 - Jules Hypolite

Just days before the start of the 2026 season, Elina Avanesyan sees her ambitions hampered by a decision as surprising as it is costly.

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Change of Nationality: Elina Avanesyan Ordered to Compensate the Russian Federation

ATP 500, number of tournaments counted... What the ATP will change in the ranking calculation starting in 2026

27/12/2025 20:53 - Jules Hypolite

Starting in 2026, the ATP will adjust the rules regarding the ranking, including the number of tournaments counted and obligations related to ATP 500 events.

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ATP 500, number of tournaments counted... What the ATP will change in the ranking calculation starting in 2026

Pizzorno, Paolini's new coach: "The next four years will be decisive for her"

27/12/2025 19:23 - Jules Hypolite

At 29, Jasmine Paolini no longer wants to settle for flashes of brilliance. Surrounded by a new ambitious team, she is preparing for a methodical rise, with one watchword: consistency.

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"An ideal team that breaks apart": Kuznetsova's perspective on the Ferrero-Alcaraz split

27/12/2025 18:27 - Jules Hypolite

In a lengthy message published on her Telegram channel, Svetlana Kuznetsova reflects on the interview given by Juan Carlos Ferrero following his separation from Carlos Alcaraz.

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From a fight for equality to a media spectacle: the history of the “Battle of the Sexes”

27/12/2025 17:01 - Jules Hypolite

In 1973, Billie Jean King did far more than beat Bobby Riggs: she toppled a symbol. Five decades later, the “Battle of the Sexes” is reborn between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, but this time, the...

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From a fight for equality to a media spectacle: the history of the “Battle of the Sexes”

United Cup: British team reshuffled after Draper's withdrawal

27/12/2025 16:20 - Jules Hypolite

Just days before the start of the mixed competition, Great Britain has officially announced several changes within a team now deprived of its number one player.

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United Cup: British team reshuffled after Draper's withdrawal

"They dominate too much": Mouratoglou dreams of a third man to shake up Alcaraz and Sinner

27/12/2025 15:44 - Jules Hypolite

While Alcaraz and Sinner establish themselves as the undisputed masters of the tour, Patrick Mouratoglou shares his dream: to see a new talent emerge capable of transforming this duel into a three-way...

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"It's not the right time for that": Nadal speaks on a possible entry into politics

27/12/2025 15:12 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal, questioned about his possible conversion to politics, surprised with the wisdom of his response.

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"Absolutely stupid": Alizé Cornet criticizes the Battle of the Sexes between Sabalenka and Kyrgios

27/12/2025 14:31 - Jules Hypolite

On the eve of the clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in Dubai, Alizé Cornet denounces an "absurd" exhibition that, according to her, harms the image of women's tennis.

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"My body no longer responded": Nadal explains his decline against Djokovic on hard courts

27/12/2025 14:12 - Jules Hypolite

In a sincere interview, the Spaniard discusses fatigue, physical limits, and tactical adjustments that were not enough to counter the Serb on hard courts.

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"They filed down a piece of bone": Fiona Ferro recounts her ordeal after her wrist injury

27/12/2025 13:37 - Arthur Millot

Plagued by an endless injury to her left wrist, having fallen beyond 350th in the world rankings, Fiona Ferro nonetheless never gave up, as she states in an interview with L’Équipe.

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Francisco Cerúndolo: "Federer is a feast for the eyes"

27/12/2025 13:09 - Arthur Millot

Francisco Cerúndolo has named his favorite among the Big 3 members.

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Sabalenka on the Battle of the Sexes: "It's a Fantastic Message for Girls"

27/12/2025 11:53 - Arthur Millot

On the eve of the 'Battle of the Sexes' in Dubai, world number one Aryna Sabalenka expresses her excitement.

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The digital era of tennis: stakes and influence of social networks on players

27/12/2025 11:26 - Arthur Millot

Social networks have opened an unprecedented era for tennis: one in which notoriety is built as much on the court as on Instagram. But how far can this quest for visibility go without shaking the play...

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The digital era of tennis: stakes and influence of social networks on players

Bouchard Believes "Coco Gauff Could Reach the Top 5 in Pickleball in 8 Months"

27/12/2025 10:17 - Arthur Millot

Eugenie Bouchard delivered an analysis on Coco Gauff, imagining her already as the queen of pickleball in record time.

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"He has the arsenal to win again": Petrova announces a return of Medvedev in Grand Slams

27/12/2025 09:32 - Arthur Millot

In an interview, Nadia Petrova gave her opinion on the future performances of Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik, among others.

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"Right Now, I'm Hurting": Ferrero in a Tough Spot After His Breakup with Alcaraz

27/12/2025 08:40 - Arthur Millot

One week after the surprise announcement of the separation between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, the former world number 1 expressed his disappointment.

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172 Weeks in the Top 3: How Far Will Carlos Alcaraz Really Go?

27/12/2025 08:06 - Arthur Millot

Carlos Alcaraz has just etched his name alongside the greatest sacred monsters of the Open Era, entering the top 10 of players with the most consecutive weeks in the ATP ranking's top 3.

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172 Weeks in the Top 3: How Far Will Carlos Alcaraz Really Go?

Why Cristiano Ronaldo became a role model in Taylor Fritz's career

27/12/2025 07:49 - Arthur Millot

Taylor Fritz opened up about the role models who helped him carve his path.

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo became a role model in Taylor Fritz's career

"I think of two names": Steve Johnson predicts Alcaraz's future coach

27/12/2025 07:34 - Arthur Millot

Since the separation with Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz is moving into the unknown. And Steve Johnson believes he knows that a new mentor will arrive soon, including a well-known name on the cir...

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Djokovic opens up: "I accepted Federer's coldness and distance" — a sincere revelation about the Big 3

26/12/2025 22:14 - Jules Hypolite

The Serb lifted the veil on his tense beginnings with Federer and Nadal. From distance to complicity, Djokovic recounts how the Big 3 learned to understand each other beyond the courts.

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Jack Draper withdraws from the Australian Open: "It's too risky to return now"

26/12/2025 20:53 - Jules Hypolite

While he seemed ready to start the 2026 season, Jack Draper surprised his fans by announcing his withdrawal from the Australian Open.

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Jack Draper withdraws from the Australian Open:

"I'm glad it's over": When Navratilova and Connors played the last Battle of the Sexes in Las Vegas

26/12/2025 20:33 - Jules Hypolite

Las Vegas, 1992. Under the spotlights of Caesars Palace, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova faced off in a "Battle of the Sexes" with an unprecedented configuration.

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Woodbridge on the Alcaraz-Ferrero split: "It will be difficult for him to win a Grand Slam in 2026"

26/12/2025 19:09 - Jules Hypolite

While the split between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero surprised everyone, Todd Woodbridge did not mince his words.

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Woodbridge on the Alcaraz-Ferrero split:

Andreescu skips Australian Open qualifying and bets on the ITF circuit to start 2026

26/12/2025 18:07 - Jules Hypolite

Having fallen outside the top 200, the 2019 US Open champion is skipping the 2026 Australian Open qualifying and favoring the ITF circuit to climb the rankings.

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Andreescu skips Australian Open qualifying and bets on the ITF circuit to start 2026

"We saw people die": the heart-wrenching family past of Learner Tien

26/12/2025 17:17 - Arthur Millot

From the Vietnam War to the heights of world tennis, Learner Tien's triumph at the ATP Next Gen Finals reveals a heart-wrenching family history.

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Nadal on an exhibition project with Federer: "I am not closing the door on the idea of picking up a racket again"

26/12/2025 17:07 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal has rekindled the flame: asked about a possible 'Fedal Tour', the Spaniard does not rule out the idea of playing again alongside Roger Federer.

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