Elio Valotto

Alcaraz closes the gap, third set to come in Beijing!

02/10/2024 11:27 - Elio Valotto

The level of play in Beijing is as high as ever. In a top-level duel, the two new stars of world tennis continue to go head-to-head. Carlos Alcaraz was always a little ahead of his opponent, but eve...

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Alcaraz closes the gap, third set to come in Beijing!

Sinner snatches first act from Alcaraz in Beijing!

02/10/2024 10:27 - Elio Valotto

A little against the run of play, Jannik Sinner won the first set of the Beijing final against Carlos Alcaraz (7-6). In a match of the highest level, the world number 1 was dominated throughout the s...

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Sinner snatches first act from Alcaraz in Beijing!

Kyrgios soon to retire?

02/10/2024 10:16 - Elio Valotto

Absent from official competitions since June 2023, Nick Kyrgios could, according to some rumors whispered here and there, make his return to competition at the Australian Open 2025 next January. That...

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Humbert on the calendar: "It never stops!"

02/10/2024 09:38 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert had a great tournament in Tokyo. Back with renewed confidence, the Frenchman racked up a string of fine victories before losing to his friend and compatriot, Arthur Fils, in the final (5-...

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Humbert on the calendar: It never stops!

Sinner, who defeated local Bu in the semi-final: "Very surprised by the crowd".

02/10/2024 08:46 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner lived up to his billing on Tuesday. Opposed to the tournament's surprise, local player Bu, the world number 1 didn't always seem perfectly at ease, but he came out on top (6-3, 7-6). Co...

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Sinner, who defeated local Bu in the semi-final: Very surprised by the crowd.

Medvedev beaten by Alcaraz: "I don't see how I could have beaten him".

02/10/2024 08:19 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev saw his path come to an end in the semi-finals in Beijing. Up against an excellent Carlos Alcaraz, the Russian showed no signs of demerit, playing some top-level tennis, but still los...

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Medvedev beaten by Alcaraz: I don't see how I could have beaten him.

Sinner before facing Alcaraz: "All I can think about is tomorrow".

01/10/2024 18:11 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner has been pushed around, but he'll be there for the final of the ATP 500 in Beijing. Up against the unexpected Yunchaokete Bu, the world number 1 didn't play his best tennis, but won in ...

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Sinner before facing Alcaraz: All I can think about is tomorrow.

Sinner holds his nerve to join Alcaraz in the final

01/10/2024 15:54 - Elio Valotto

The final that everyone has been hoping and praying for will indeed take place. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the two major players of the 2024 season, will face off in the final of the ATP 500 i...

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Sinner holds his nerve to join Alcaraz in the final

Humbert explodes, Fils is crowned Tokyo champion!

01/10/2024 13:36 - Elio Valotto

What a high-flying final! In a very tense final between compatriots, it was finally Arthur Fils who clinched the title after just over 3 hours of battle (5-7, 7-6, 6-3). Dominated at the start of th...

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Humbert explodes, Fils is crowned Tokyo champion!

Insolite - Medvedev: "Dye my hair blond and write Botic on my T-shirt".

01/10/2024 12:10 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev is a player with an unusual personality. Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the Beijing semi-finals, the Russian revealed, with a smile on his face, what he had said to his tormentor at the ...

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Insolite - Medvedev: Dye my hair blond and write Botic on my T-shirt.

Shuai Zhang's unpredictable comeback in Beijing!

01/10/2024 10:32 - Elio Valotto

Tennis really isn't a predictable sport. After 24 consecutive defeats and not having won a match since January 2023 (WTA 250 Lyon), Shuai Zhang, now ranked 595th in the world, has won four matches in...

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Shuai Zhang's unpredictable comeback in Beijing!

Alcaraz tames Medvedev and impresses again

01/10/2024 10:11 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz has been another player since the Davis Cup. After a very difficult period at the end of the summer, the Spaniard seems to have perfectly overcome the disappointment of the US Open (sw...

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Alcaraz tames Medvedev and impresses again

Badosa defeats Pegula to reach the quarter-finals in Beijing!

01/10/2024 09:50 - Elio Valotto

Paula Badosa's resurrection continues. Having come close to retirement in March due to serious physical problems with her back, the 26-year-old is now enjoying a string of fine performances. Since t...

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Badosa defeats Pegula to reach the quarter-finals in Beijing!

Humbert confesses: "I didn't achieve what I set out to do".

01/10/2024 09:21 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert's Tokyo tournament was of a very high standard. Having qualified for the final, where he will face his compatriot Arthur Fils, the French number 1 agreed to answer questions from L'Équipe...

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Humbert confesses: I didn't achieve what I set out to do.

Bu before facing Sinner: "He had destroyed me in just 1 hour".

01/10/2024 09:08 - Elio Valotto

Yunchaokete Bu is having an absolutely crazy week in Beijing. After defeating Musetti and Rublev back-to-back, he became the first Chinese player in history to reach the semi-finals of the tournament....

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Bu before facing Sinner: He had destroyed me in just 1 hour.

Alcaraz before meeting Medvedev: "I'm ready for the challenge".

30/09/2024 17:46 - Elio Valotto

It's been announced since the draw, and we weren't wrong. Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz will cross swords in the semi-finals of the ATP 500 in Beijing. A dream match-up! Asked about the upcomi...

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Alcaraz before meeting Medvedev: I'm ready for the challenge.

Bu, the surprise guest in Beijing!

30/09/2024 15:57 - Elio Valotto

His name is surprising. In an ATP 500 tournament in Beijing with an extraordinary line-up, seeing Bu Yunchaokete, ranked 96th in the world and invited by the organizers, reach the semi-finals is quit...

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Sinner overcomes Lehecka to reach Beijing semi-finals

30/09/2024 14:39 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner continues on her way. Without necessarily playing his best tennis, the world No. 1 continues to hold his own and will indeed be in the semi-finals in China. Up against the ever-promisi...

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Sinner overcomes Lehecka to reach Beijing semi-finals

Live ranking - Alcaraz to reclaim second place in the world!

30/09/2024 13:37 - Elio Valotto

Alexander Zverev won't remain Jannik Sinner's main pursuer for long. The German had to sit out this week, leaving his rivals to play and collect ATP points. Carlos Alcaraz, who qualified for the sem...

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Live ranking - Alcaraz to reclaim second place in the world!

Humbert reaches Tokyo final!

30/09/2024 12:30 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert's wonderful week continues. Taking advantage of a very favorable draw, the French No.1 held his ground on Monday, defeating the promising Tomas Machac in 3 sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-2). Having a...

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Murray sends a clear message: "An exhibition nobody cares about".

29/09/2024 17:14 - Elio Valotto

Andy Murray is clearly not thrilled with the "Six King Slam", the new XXL exhibition organized by Saudi Arabia and featuring Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvede...

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Murray sends a clear message: An exhibition nobody cares about.

Son knocks down Shelton in Tokyo

29/09/2024 16:49 - Elio Valotto

A small French festival is currently taking place in Tokyo. Following Ugo Humbert's qualification for the semi-finals, Arthur Fils has now booked his place in the final four. Having previously enjoy...

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Alcaraz in Beijing

29/09/2024 14:53 - Elio Valotto

55 minutes. That's how long it took Carlos Alcaraz to qualify for the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 in Beijing. Against Tallon Griekspoor, ranked 39th in the world, the Spaniard gave his opponent no ...

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A former world No. 50 attempts a comeback

29/09/2024 13:32 - Elio Valotto

Juan Ignacio Londero has returned to competition in recent weeks. As a reminder, this player won the 2019 Cordoba tournament as a wild card. He also reached the Round of 8 at Roland Garros that same...

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A former world No. 50 attempts a comeback

Rune bends, but doesn't break!

29/09/2024 11:57 - Elio Valotto

Holger Rune was very, very scared. After two slightly reassuring opening matches, he took to the court on Sunday as a huge favorite. Opposed to the returning Kei Nishikori, the duel promised to be a ...

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Humbert takes advantage of Draper's withdrawal to reach the semi-finals in Tokyo!

29/09/2024 11:37 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert puts in a top-class performance. After two very easy opening matches, the Frenchman faced his first real test of the week. Facing Jack Draper, ranked 20th in the world and Hurkacz's winn...

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Humbert takes advantage of Draper's withdrawal to reach the semi-finals in Tokyo!

Khachanov reassures himself and reaches the quarter-finals

29/09/2024 10:26 - Elio Valotto

Karen Khachanov really needed it. Plunged into a spiral of poor results since the French Open, he finally achieved a significant victory on Sunday, taming Francisco Cerundolo (7-6, 7-6) in two tight ...

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Khachanov reassures himself and reaches the quarter-finals

Musetti swept aside by Bu in Beijing

29/09/2024 09:33 - Elio Valotto

Should Lorenzo Musetti have made the trip to Beijing? In great form since the grass-court season, but with a lot of time spent on court in recent weeks, the Italian couldn't get anything going on Sun...

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Sinner issued a statement: "I will cooperate fully".

29/09/2024 08:08 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner is not out of the woods yet. Tested positive last March, the Italian was initially cleared by an independent tribunal before the World Anti-Doping Agency, dissatisfied with the decision...

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Sinner issued a statement: I will cooperate fully.

Stats - Medvedev's 75th career ATP quarter-final!

29/09/2024 07:55 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev has just passed a milestone. The Russian defeated a fine Adrian Mannarino (7-6, 6-2) to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Beijing tournament, where he will face Flavio Cobol...

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Stats - Medvedev's 75th career ATP quarter-final!

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Who Next after Sinner and Alcaraz?

Friends, Sinner and Alcaraz are currently dominating the tour.

Who among the next generation of players have the potential to challenge these two champions?

Your expert views pls.

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Hope you win Wimbledon Coco

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Yet another lackluster loss by Venus Williams, to a qualifier, no less. Please stop giving her undeserved wild card spots. I would not buy a ticket to watch her. Yes, she was once great. But that is m

Kim C

Sloane battled mentally and saved 7 of 8 break points. Clutch play and win! 👏

PDXMikey

this lady comes to waste wild card again

fightfortheone100

I would be embarrassed losing all the time.

Frank M

Why does the WTA feel the need to continue wasting wild cards on Venus and Serena? 14 in a row? Seriously? Do they realize how badly that makes them and the tour look? Wow......

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