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Gasquet: "If I could play all my life, I would".

26/10/2024 13:38 - Elio Valotto

Richard Gasquet will soon be putting away his rackets. At almost 39, Richard Gasquet recently announced that he would be calling time on his successful career at the end of the 2025 French Open. As ...

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Videos - Shapovalov really struggled to control Mpetshi Perricard's serves!

26/10/2024 12:28 - Elio Valotto

This Friday, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard got the better of a good Denis Shapovalov in the Basel quarter-finals (6-7, 6-3, 7-6). Particularly hampered on his return of serve, the Canadian never really ...

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Videos - Shapovalov really struggled to control Mpetshi Perricard's serves!

Musetti: "I'm happy with the one-handed backhand".

26/10/2024 11:00 - Elio Valotto

Lorenzo Musetti put in a top-class performance on Friday. Up against a very solid Alexander Zverev, the Italian suffered and was dominated, but finally managed to turn the match around and win (2-6, ...

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P. McEnroe on Nadal: "The greatest competitor we've ever seen".

26/10/2024 10:42 - Elio Valotto

As he brings his legendary career to a close, Rafael continues to receive a large number of tributes. On the latest episode of his Inside-In podcast, John McEnroe's brother, Patrick McEnroe, spoke of...

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De Minaur closes in on the Masters in Vienna

26/10/2024 10:39 - Elio Valotto

While Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Paul all missed out, and were all eliminated prematurely, Alex De Minaur proved solid enough to reach the semi-finals in Vienna. In a race ...

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De Minaur closes in on the Masters in Vienna

Mpetshi Perricard avoids the Shapovalov trap

26/10/2024 08:45 - Elio Valotto

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard continues his irresistible rise. A handsome winner over Auger-Aliassime in the Round of 16, he managed to tame the spirited Denis Shapovalov, who was gradually regaining hi...

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Mpetshi Perricard avoids the Shapovalov trap

Khachanov goes from strength to strength to reach the semi-finals in Vienna

25/10/2024 20:36 - Elio Valotto

Is Karen Khachanov back to his best tennis? After many weeks of winning very few matches, the Russian has now won his 7th in a row. Already crowned champion in Almaty last week, the 28-year-old perf...

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Khachanov goes from strength to strength to reach the semi-finals in Vienna

Musetti topples Zverev in Vienna

25/10/2024 19:42 - Elio Valotto

Lorenzo Musetti did it again. Having already upset Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games (7-5, 7-5), the Italian defeated him again at the ATP 500 in Vienna (2-6, 7-6, 6-4). Af...

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Nadal: "We never thought I'd play tennis again".

25/10/2024 17:34 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal recently gave a rather lengthy interview to our Spanish colleagues at AS. Discussing a wide range of subjects, he was notably asked to look back on the finest moments of his career. The...

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Wawrinka: "Why should I stop?"

25/10/2024 15:22 - Elio Valotto

Stan Wawrinka makes a reassuring end to the 2024 season. Having hardly won a match all season, the Swiss has just followed up a semi-final in Stockholm with a fine Round of 16 on home soil in Basel. ...

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Shelton on Wawrinka: "As long as I've lived".

25/10/2024 13:44 - Elio Valotto

At the end of a high-flying duel, Ben Shelton managed to dominate an inexhaustible Stan Wawrinka in a fiery atmosphere (7-6, 7-5) in Basel. Smiling after his success, the American even took the liber...

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Sinner on his doping affair: "Becoming aware of a lot of things".

25/10/2024 11:37 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner recently gave a lengthy interview to Sky Sports. Discussing a wide range of subjects, the world number 1 in particular returned to the infamous doping affair involving her. As a remind...

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Djokovic: "I felt like there was no room".

25/10/2024 11:17 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic recently gave an interview to Vogue magazine. Discussing a multitude of subjects, he confided in us about his rivalry with the other members of the Big 4 (Nadal, Federer, Murray). Rec...

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Toni Nadal: "Rafael kept his promise to me".

25/10/2024 10:52 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal and professional tennis are over. After writing the legend of our sport for many, many years, the Majorcan will officially retire at the end of the Davis Cup finals. Commenting on the c...

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Fonseca recalls: "Sinner said to me, 'You're too good for this'".

25/10/2024 09:33 - Elio Valotto

At just 18, Joao Fonseca is one of the most promising players of his generation. Ranked 730th in the world in January, the Brazilian prodigy is now 154th in the world, a rise of 576 places in less th...

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Insolite - Vesnina on Kyrgios: "He's a clown".

25/10/2024 09:21 - Elio Valotto

In an exchange with our Russian colleagues at BetBoom Tennis, former world No. 13 Elena Vesnina was asked about the unpredictable and enigmatic Nick Kyrgios. Not exactly tender-hearted, she explained...

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Video - The 10 best points of Thiem's career

23/10/2024 19:06 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem put an end to his life as a professional tennis player on Tuesday. Beaten in the first round of the Vienna tournament by Luciano Darderi (7-6, 6-2), the Austrian was appropriately feted...

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Video - The 10 best points of Thiem's career

Ruud trapped by Bautista Agut in Basel

23/10/2024 18:18 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud has had it. The Norwegian's tennis is becoming increasingly shaky, and he has just conceded his 4th defeat in 5 matches. Faced with Roberto Bautista Agut, who recently won the title in An...

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Thiem bows out - A look back at an extraordinary career

23/10/2024 17:14 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem and professional tennis are officially over. Beaten in straight sets by Luciano Darderi in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna on Tuesday (7-6, 6-2), the former world number 3 has ...

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Thiem bows out - A look back at an extraordinary career

Djokovic and Nadal pay tribute to Thiem

23/10/2024 14:12 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem played his very last professional match on Tuesday. Facing Luciano Darderi in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna, the Austrian lost in two sets despite an excellent start to the m...

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Humbert doesn't mince his words: "It's a load of rubbish".

23/10/2024 12:41 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert is not known for having his tongue in his pocket. When he thinks something, he doesn't hesitate to let it be known. In an interview with Tennis Majors, the French No. 1 spoke about the A...

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Nadal: "That's why Djokovic is the best".

23/10/2024 11:23 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal spoke at length to AS about one of his greatest rivals: Novak Djokovic. According to the Spaniard, what has made the difference between him and the Serb is the latter's ability to stay i...

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Nadal believes in Sinner and Alcaraz: "I'm convinced it will happen".

23/10/2024 10:35 - Elio Valotto

In a lengthy interview with AS, Rafael Nadal spoke about the two new leaders of the ATP Tour: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. According to him, these two young wolves will write a fine page in the ...

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Federer to Thiem: "You always find a way to beat me".

23/10/2024 10:25 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem has just called time on his career. Beaten by Luciano Darderi in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna (7-6, 6-2), the Austrian has put a definitive end to his brilliant career. Nat...

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Connors on Djokovic: "I don't intend to dismiss him".

23/10/2024 09:58 - Elio Valotto

In the latest episode of his "Connors Advantage" podcast, Jimmy Connors discussed the case of Novak Djokovic and what to expect from the now 37-year-old Serb's late career. The American champion urge...

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Thiem: "Long-haul flights".

23/10/2024 09:14 - Elio Valotto

Dominic played the last match of his professional career on Tuesday. Beaten by a fine Luciano Darderi (7-6, 6-2) in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna, the Austrian has put away his rackets for...

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Thiem and professional tennis are over!

22/10/2024 18:49 - Elio Valotto

A small page in the history of our sport has been turned. Dominic Thiem has said goodbye to professional tennis for good. Beaten by Luciano Darderi in a match that lasted just one set (7-6, 6-2), th...

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Thiem one set away from retirement against Darderi

22/10/2024 18:14 - Elio Valotto

The magic of Vienna almost worked. Taking advantage of an enthusiastic crowd, Dominic Thiem played at a much higher level than expected and came very close to winning the first set. A break ahead an...

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Thiem one set away from retirement against Darderi

Fritz: "Ruining the mental and strategic aspect of the sport".

22/10/2024 16:40 - Elio Valotto

The ITF has officially enacted a major change in world tennis officiating. Coaching from the stands is now officially authorized. The decision has not met with unanimous approval, and some believe t...

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Paris-Bercy - Pouille missing from guest list

22/10/2024 16:20 - Elio Valotto

On Tuesday, the Paris-Bercy tournament organizers officially announced the players who will receive invitations to the last Masters 1000 of the season. Richard Gasquet, Adrian Mannarino, Gaël Monfils...

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Paris-Bercy - Pouille missing from guest list