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Officially qualified for the Masters, De Minaur withdraws from Belgrade!

05/11/2024 18:37 - Elio Valotto

Not exactly a surprise. In a frantic race to secure one of the eight precious sesames for the year-end Masters, Alex De Minaur has officially learned that he will be taking part in the event for the f...

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Officially qualified for the Masters, De Minaur withdraws from Belgrade!

WTA Finals - Gauff, second qualifier for the semi-finals

05/11/2024 17:36 - Elio Valotto

After Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff has now qualified for the semi-finals of this year's Masters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Showing no mercy to her compatriot Jessica Pegula on Sunday (6-3, 6-2), the 20-...

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WTA Finals - Gauff, second qualifier for the semi-finals

Humbert apologizes: "I contacted him personally".

05/11/2024 16:39 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert has broken his silence. While criticism of him had been raging since his semi-final on Saturday, the Frenchman was keen to return to the subject. As a reminder, the French No. 1 was lamb...

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Gasquet finally wins again: "The end of the film is never easy".

05/11/2024 14:31 - Elio Valotto

Richard Gasquet has finally found his way back to success on the ATP circuit. Facing Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the ATP 250 Metz tournament, the Biterrois went through all kinds of emotion...

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Bublik on Humbert: "Not as loud today".

05/11/2024 12:49 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert didn't just make friends during his incredible week in Paris. It all goes back to his semi-final match. Faced with a clearly injured Karen Khachanov in the final set, the Frenchman conti...

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Insolite - Sabalenka: "I've heard a lot of 'Forza'".

05/11/2024 12:12 - Elio Valotto

Even before her third and final group match, Aryna Sabalenka is already assured of a place in the semi-finals of this year's Masters, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Having already beaten Zheng on Satu...

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Zheng: "I'm really sorry

05/11/2024 11:57 - Elio Valotto

Appearing very tense during her Masters pool match against Elena Rybakina, Qinwen Zheng lost her composure somewhat. Annoyed, the Chinese player attacked a few spectators, shouting in their faces. A...

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Tsitsipas on his father: "A way to save our relationship".

05/11/2024 11:41 - Elio Valotto

At the beginning of August, having just been knocked out by Kei Nishikori in Montreal (6-4, 6-4), Stefanos Tsitsipas decided to part company with his lifelong coach, his father. In comments relayed b...

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Lopez on Nadal: "There has never been a sportsman in Spain comparable to Rafa".

04/11/2024 18:06 - Elio Valotto

In comments relayed by Relevo, Feliciano Lopez reflected on the immense career of his compatriot Rafael Nadal. In his opinion, the Majorcan is, without doubt, the greatest Spanish sportsman in the hi...

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WTA Finals - Sabalenka dominates Paolini to book her place in the semi-finals

04/11/2024 17:31 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka never wavered. Already a solid winner over Qinwen Zheng on Saturday (6-3, 6-4), the Belarusian mastered an ever-dangerous Jasmine Paolini to perfection (6-3, 7-5). With two wins from...

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WTA Finals - Sabalenka dominates Paolini to book her place in the semi-finals

Henman on the WTA Finals: "Extremely disappointing".

04/11/2024 16:30 - Elio Valotto

Former world No. 4 Tim Henman is a consultant for Sky Sports on the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. In comments relayed by Tennis365, he made no secret of his disapproval of the sparse stands on Sunday. ...

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Heading for the Masters - Sinner's crowning moment?

04/11/2024 15:02 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner was the best tennis player of 2024. The undisputed number 1 in the world, the Transalpine currently holds a 3615-point ATP lead over his nearest challenger (Alexander Zverev). Equally ...

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Heading for the Masters - Sinner's crowning moment?

ATP Ranking - Zverev new world number 2

04/11/2024 13:15 - Elio Valotto

Alexander Zverev announced several weeks ago that he had set his sights on finishing the year as world number 2. Taking advantage of Carlos Alcaraz's early elimination in Paris, the German has redisc...

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Humbert won't be defending his title in Metz

04/11/2024 12:32 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert has called it a day. The French No. 1, who has enjoyed a fine but extremely long season, has finally decided to skip the ATP 250 Metz tournament, despite being the defending champion. A ...

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Humbert won't be defending his title in Metz

Trapped by Fognini, Cazaux will not see the final table in Paris

27/10/2024 18:34 - Elio Valotto

Invited by the organizers to take part in the qualifying rounds of the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000, Arthur Cazaux was unable to secure his place in the main draw. After a very reassuring first match in ...

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Trapped by Fognini, Cazaux will not see the final table in Paris

Mpetshi Perricard crowned Basel champion, a title and already a lot of promise!

27/10/2024 17:08 - Elio Valotto

For some time now, French tennis has been looking for a young player capable of taking up the torch left by the era of the Mousquetaires (Tsonga, Monfils, Gasquet, Simon). Now it seems that Ugo Humbe...

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Mpetshi Perricard crowned Basel champion, a title and already a lot of promise!

Paris-Bercy - Moutet qualifies on withdrawal

27/10/2024 16:43 - Elio Valotto

Corentin Moutet will be in the final draw of this year's Paris Masters 1000. Taking advantage of his opponents' lack of physical fitness, the Frenchman simply had to hold out for a set, only to see h...

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Paris-Bercy - Moutet qualifies on withdrawal

Draper takes the crown in Vienna

27/10/2024 15:34 - Elio Valotto

The 2024 season is definitely one of consecration and confirmation for Jack Draper. Having been destined for great things for some time now, the 22-year-old Briton seems to have finally reconciled hi...

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Halys secures her place in the final draw at Paris-Bercy

27/10/2024 13:54 - Elio Valotto

Quentin Halys lived up to his guest status. Benefiting from a wild-card for the qualifying rounds of the Paris Masters 1000, the Frenchman played two high-quality matches to reach the main draw. Hav...

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Halys secures her place in the final draw at Paris-Bercy

Isner back soon?

27/10/2024 12:47 - Elio Valotto

Is John Isner really finished with professional tennis? Retired since 2023 and considered by many to be one of the greatest servers in tennis history, Isner has no lack of confidence in his abilities...

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Fritz: "I have a sweet tooth".

27/10/2024 11:58 - Elio Valotto

Taylor Fritz is having a very high-level 2024 season. US Open finalist, world number 6 and in an excellent position to play in the Masters at the end of the year (currently 5th in the Race), the Amer...

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Zheng takes the title in Tokyo

27/10/2024 11:06 - Elio Valotto

This was one of his major objectives for the end of the season. Since her Olympic triumph this summer, Qinwen Zheng's national popularity has soared, as have the expectations placed upon her. At the...

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Mouratoglou on Djokovic: "He can still win Grand Slams".

27/10/2024 10:39 - Elio Valotto

Patrick Mouratoglou doesn't seem too worried about Novak Djokovic. While the Serb is coming off a season below his usual standards, despite a magnificent gold medal at the Olympic Games, the French c...

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Mpetshi Perricard: "I love Roger, but I prefer Rafa".

27/10/2024 09:38 - Elio Valotto

It didn't take long for Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to bounce back. After a somewhat disappointing period, the young Frenchman is already back on the road to success. A brilliant winner over Holger Ru...

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Nadal: "A positive and unforgettable experience".

27/10/2024 09:21 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to professional tennis for good in a few weeks' time, when the Davis Cup finals take place (November 19-24). In a lengthy interview with AS, Nadal explained why he had ...

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Shelton: "It was a very high-level match".

26/10/2024 19:06 - Elio Valotto

Ben Shelton has taken his revenge. Faced with an Arthur Fils who had beaten him in the quarter-finals in Tokyo a few weeks ago, Ben Shelton this time handled the proceedings perfectly to win in two s...

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Mpetshi Perricard joins Shelton in Basel final

26/10/2024 18:57 - Elio Valotto

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard continues his meteoric rise. The young Tricolore, who has had an impressive 2024 season, has just dominated a fine Holger Rune to reach the final (7-6, 6-4). Often dominat...

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Mpetshi Perricard joins Shelton in Basel final

Mpetshi Perricard one set away from Basel final

26/10/2024 17:02 - Elio Valotto

At the age of 21, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard continues his lightning progression. Still buoyed by his monstrous service quality, the Tricolore has just won the first act of the ATP 500 Basel semi-fin...

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Mpetshi Perricard one set away from Basel final

Draper impresses again and reaches the final in Vienna

26/10/2024 16:43 - Elio Valotto

Jack Draper continues to blossom in Austria. At the age of 22, the British left-hander is impressing everyone. Against an in-form Lorenzo Musetti, he mastered the proceedings to win in just two sets ...

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Draper impresses again and reaches the final in Vienna

Ruud: "What's the point?"

26/10/2024 15:12 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud is one of the most discreet players on the ATP circuit. Perhaps that's what gives most of his statements even more weight. Questioned in a press conference, the Norwegian commented on th...

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