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17/10/2024 11:25 - Elio Valotto

The Six Kings Slams, the exhibition competition held this week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is not convincing everyone. One scene in particular has got many tennis fans talking. The Saudi tournament pub...

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Swiatek has chosen its new coach!

17/10/2024 11:12 - Elio Valotto

There's something new in the Iga Swiatek clan. Following the recent announcement of the end of her collaboration with Tomas Wiktorowski, we now know the identity of her new coach. The world number 1...

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Six Kings Slams - Medvedev confesses: "I couldn't do anything".

17/10/2024 09:51 - Elio Valotto

There was no match on Wednesday. Opposed to a rather impressive Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev looked totally powerless in his quarter-final match at the Saudi exhibition. Beaten in just over an hou...

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Videos - Nadal's interview from Riyadh

17/10/2024 09:03 - Elio Valotto

Since announcing his imminent retirement, Rafael Nadal is more than ever the main attraction in the tennis world. Present at the Six Kings Slams, the major exhibition organized by Saudi Arabia, the S...

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Six Kings Slams - Alcaraz strolls through and joins Nadal in the semis

17/10/2024 09:00 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz was in a hurry. Like Jannik Sinner earlier in the day, the world number 2 seems to have taken this exhibition tournament very seriously. Up against a Holger Rune who only held his own...

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Six Kings Slams - Alcaraz strolls through and joins Nadal in the semis

Six Kings Slams - Sinner beats Medvedev to join Djokovic in the semi-finals

16/10/2024 19:48 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner lived up to his status as world number 1 on Wednesday. Although it was only an exhibition match, the Italian was far more serious and diligent than his opponent, winning in just over an...

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Six Kings Slams - Sinner beats Medvedev to join Djokovic in the semi-finals

Wawrinka topples Nakashima!

16/10/2024 17:58 - Elio Valotto

At 39, Stan Wawrinka isn't quite the player he used to be. Although not as physically strong as he used to be, and with a very unpredictable level of tennis, the Swiss is still capable of some fine p...

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Nadal on the comparison between the Alcaraz/Sinner generation and his own: "We'll have to wait and see".

16/10/2024 15:59 - Elio Valotto

Interviewed at the "Six Kings Slams", the exhibition held this week in Saudi Arabia, Rafael Nadal reflected on the superb season being put together by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Without questi...

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Nadal on the comparison between the Alcaraz/Sinner generation and his own:

Becker on Shelton: "The one who's closest to reaching the top".

16/10/2024 14:46 - Elio Valotto

Boris Becker recently spoke to Ubitennis. Enthusiastic about the level of play offered by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, he also explained that it wasn't enough for him and that he would like a th...

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Toni Nadal: "He has built his achievements on strong values".

16/10/2024 13:28 - Elio Valotto

In a column for Spanish newspaper El País, Toni Nadal was keen to highlight Rafael Nadal's fundamental position on the ATP circuit. He declared: "Rafael Nadal's career has been an incredible success,...

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Serena Williams looks back on her silence: "So many things I've missed"

16/10/2024 12:51 - Elio Valotto

While the entire tennis world paid tribute to Rafael Nadal following the announcement of his imminent retirement, Serena Williams had yet to react. In a post on TikTok, the American explained her cur...

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Serena Williams looks back on her silence:

Vaillant, head of court maintenance at Roland-Garros on Nadal: "He's very attentive to detail"

16/10/2024 10:56 - Elio Valotto

With Rafael Nadal about to call time on his career, L'Équipe spoke to a number of people who worked with him at Roland-Garros. Philippe Vaillant, in charge of court maintenance at Roland-Garros, had ...

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Vaillant, head of court maintenance at Roland-Garros on Nadal:

Diaz Acosta after training alongside Nadal: "Moments that stay with you forever".

16/10/2024 10:27 - Elio Valotto

The testimonials and tributes to Rafael Nadal continue to roll in. While the Spaniard will be bowing out at the end of the Davis Cup finals, the entire tennis world continues to shower him with the h...

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Diaz Acosta after training alongside Nadal:

Moya on Nadal: "I'm going through a period of mourning".

16/10/2024 08:42 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal's loyal coach since 2017, recently reflected on his protégé's retirement. Asked about his future, Moya had some very strong words, perfectly illustrating his strong relation...

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Medvedev has no idol: "I am Daniil Medvedev".

15/10/2024 16:45 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev is not a classic player. A sure thing on the ATP circuit, the Russian doesn't mince his words. Asked about his childhood idols, Medvedev explained that, in his opinion, there should ...

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Insolite - Gasquet: "Tsonga is by far the best for the holidays".

15/10/2024 16:04 - Elio Valotto

It's now official. Richard Gasquet will retire at the end of the 2025 French Open. Interviewed by our Clay Tennis colleagues, the man from Biterrois was kind enough to talk about a wide range of subj...

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Stats - The three players with a positive record against Nadal (having faced him at least 5 times).

15/10/2024 14:33 - Elio Valotto

The news is still very fresh, but Rafael Nadal will indeed retire after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in November. It's time to take stock, and a number of statistics illustrate just how difficult i...

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Stats - The three players with a positive record against Nadal (having faced him at least 5 times).

Moya on Nadal: "If he'd had a more accessible draw at Roland Garros".

15/10/2024 13:18 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal's coach, was kind enough to look back at Rafael Nadal's 2024 season and what explained the Majorcan's choice of retirement. He explained that his more than difficult draw at...

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Sabalenka stood up to Zheng and the crowd: "A perfect attitude".

15/10/2024 12:11 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka has been in a state of grace since Cincinnati. In four tournaments, she has won the title three times and is now putting serious pressure on Iga Swiatek in the battle for world number...

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Sabalenka stood up to Zheng and the crowd:

Insolite - Gasquet on Nadal: "I'll call him and try to rematch".

15/10/2024 11:10 - Elio Valotto

After announcing his retirement after Roland-Garros 2025, Richard Gasquet was quickly overshadowed by another announcement. A few hours after Gasquet, Rafael Nadal announced his retirement at the end...

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Pietrangeli: "Sinner deserves to finish the year as world number 1".

15/10/2024 10:03 - Elio Valotto

Nicola Pietrangeli, former Italian tennis glory and two-time French Open winner, reflects on Jannik Sinner's prodigious season. Consultant to Sky Sport, he was asked about Sinner's recent achievement...

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Dimitrov recalls: "I was so excited".

15/10/2024 09:00 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal and professional tennis will soon be over. At the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in November, the Prince of Manacor will be putting an end to his career for good. To realize the golden page...

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Toni Nadal: "He thinks he can't do it any more".

15/10/2024 08:01 - Elio Valotto

When asked about Rafael Nadal's recent announcement, Toni Nadal was kind enough to give his explanation for his nephew's choice. Unsurprisingly, he explained that the decision was not a conscious one...

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Djokovic on Sinner: "It reminds me of myself throughout my career"

14/10/2024 18:01 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic failed to win his 100th career title in Shanghai. Opposed to an unflappable Jannik Sinner in the final, he quite logically lost (7-6, 6-3). Asked about his opponent's level of tennis,...

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Roddick on Nadal: "The laziest way to think of Rafa".

14/10/2024 16:56 - Elio Valotto

On the latest episode of his podcast, Andy Roddick naturally returned to the tennis news of the moment: the announcement of Rafael Nadal's retirement. The former world No. 1 was keen to point out tha...

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Schwartzman pays tribute to Nadal: "Forever and ever".

14/10/2024 14:33 - Elio Valotto

As he retires for good next February, Diego Schwartzman wanted to address Rafael Nadal on social networks. As the Spanish legend prepares to bow out, 'El Peque' declared: "I've chosen 4 photos where ...

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Stats - Djokovic can no longer return Sinner's serve

14/10/2024 13:38 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic doesn't really seem to have what it takes to trouble Jannik Sinner anymore, especially when it comes to returning serve. Known for his outstanding return quality, the Serb has failed t...

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Stats - Djokovic can no longer return Sinner's serve

Kyrgios: "To win a Grand Slam".

14/10/2024 12:49 - Elio Valotto

Nick Kyrgios fears nothing. While he's still preparing his return to competition, he recently opened up about his goals, and one thing's for sure: he's not thinking small. The Australian declared: "...

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Insolite - Mutis, the only Frenchman to have beaten Nadal on clay: "I'm not going to remind him".

14/10/2024 12:28 - Elio Valotto

Since it's now official that Rafael Nadal will end his career at the Davis Cup finals, it's also official that Olivier Mutis will remain the only Frenchman to have beaten the Spaniard on clay (at Pale...

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Insolite - Mutis, the only Frenchman to have beaten Nadal on clay:

Sabalenka: "When I have the public against me, I don't feel it".

14/10/2024 12:15 - Elio Valotto

Aryna Sabalenka won another title on Sunday. Facing Qinwen Zheng in the final, ranked 7th in the world and supported by an entire nation, the Belarusian was pushed to the limit, but finally came thro...

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