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Brilliant Nadal is one set away from joining Djokovic in the 2nd round!

28/07/2024 15:07 - Elio Valotto

There were doubts about Rafael Nadal's physical condition. Now, despite a strapped thigh, the Majorcan is dispelling all possible doubts. Powerful, serious and steady in the exchange, he is totally s...

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Brilliant Nadal is one set away from joining Djokovic in the 2nd round!

Moutet qualifies in pain!

28/07/2024 14:59 - Elio Valotto

There will be at least one Frenchman in the 2nd round of the Olympic Games. Corentin Moutet, who had secured his ticket to the Olympics thanks to a brilliant second-week performance at Roland Garros,...

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In two steps, Ruud reaches the second round

28/07/2024 14:11 - Elio Valotto

It wasn't all plain sailing for Casper Ruud on Sunday. Two-time French Open finalist, the Norwegian had a little trouble adapting to the surface, starting his game very slowly, but he finally got the...

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In two steps, Ruud reaches the second round

Djokovic: "I don't really understand the rules".

28/07/2024 12:06 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic had a very, almost too quiet start to the tournament on Saturday. After defeating Mathew Ebden, who hadn't played singles for two years, in less than an hour (6-0, 6-1), the Serb was l...

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Ebden keeps smiling: "I can officially say I'm retiring".

28/07/2024 11:37 - Elio Valotto

Matthew Ebden had a special Saturday. After not playing a competitive singles match for two years, the Australian found himself drafted into the main draw of the Olympic Games following Andy Murray's...

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Nadal, a disgruntled winner: "I think it's scandalous".

28/07/2024 10:04 - Elio Valotto

Rafaël Nadal made a success of his doubles debut. Paired with Carlos Alcaraz, he didn't always shine, although he put in a better performance than his compatriot, who was visibly tense. Although they...

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Murray: "Thanks for 25 years of competition".

28/07/2024 09:11 - Elio Valotto

Andy Murray and professional tennis are almost over. After the Olympic Games, the Scot will be calling time on his immense career. While this is a time for tribute, it is also a time for Murray to t...

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Alcaraz, a champion with class: "He told me I'd played at a very good level".

28/07/2024 08:05 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his Olympic tournament with serenity. Up against the modest Hady Habib, ranked 275th, the Spaniard didn't need to exert himself too much to win in just over an hour (6-3, 6-...

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Sunday's program at the Olympic Games

27/07/2024 22:34 - Elio Valotto

After a first day largely hampered by rain, we're in for a very busy programme this Sunday, if the rain leaves Paris alone. Among the sixty or so singles matches on the programme, there are already s...

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Garcia disappoints again!

27/07/2024 17:47 - Elio Valotto

Tournaments come and go for Caroline Garcia. After a very disappointing 2024 season in which she won very little, the Frenchwoman has once again fallen back into her old ways. Facing Jaqueline Crist...

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Berrettini wins his second consecutive ATP title!

27/07/2024 15:41 - Elio Valotto

Matteo Berrettini seems to be back on track. In the midst of a season greatly disrupted by a recalcitrant physique, the Italian giant has visibly managed to think his wounds over and is now putting i...

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Berrettini wins his second consecutive ATP title!

Alcaraz does not tremble!

27/07/2024 14:25 - Elio Valotto

After Novak Djokovic's express qualification a few minutes ago, it's the number 2 seed in Paris, Carlos Alcaraz, who has just qualified. Up against the modest Hady Habib, the El Palmar native quickly...

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Djokovic humiliates Ebden and awaits Nadal!

27/07/2024 14:17 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic came to Paris to win the gold medal. He's never made any secret of it. Well, he's off to a flying start, to say the least. Faced with an opponent well within his reach, namely Matthew...

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Djokovic humiliates Ebden and awaits Nadal!

Paolini gives himself a scare, then qualifies

27/07/2024 14:07 - Elio Valotto

The finalists of the last French Open are not taking it easy this Saturday. After Iga Swiatek qualified, Jasmine Paolini followed suit. Like the world number 1, the Italian struggled to adapt to the...

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Paolini gives himself a scare, then qualifies

Swiatek makes it through the first round without shining

27/07/2024 13:28 - Elio Valotto

Iga Swiatek is used to more solid performances than she showed on Saturday. Especially at Roland Garros. Against Irina-Camelia Begu, ranked 136th in the world, the Pole didn't really convince. Much ...

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Swiatek makes it through the first round without shining

Halep: "I've been against doping all my life".

27/07/2024 12:14 - Elio Valotto

Simona Halep has been subjected to the law, sometimes almost too harsh, of the anti-doping authorities. Suspended for a year and a half and only timidly returning to competition since March, the Roma...

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Murray: "There's a lot of misunderstanding about Djokovic".

27/07/2024 11:27 - Elio Valotto

Andy Murray is about to say goodbye. At the end of a final Olympic tournament, in which he will only play doubles, Murray will put an end to a legendary career that has seen him reach the summits alo...

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Things are getting complicated for Hurkacz!

27/07/2024 10:18 - Elio Valotto

The news isn't good for Hubert Hurkacz. The Pole, who was forced to retire against Arthur Fils at Wimbledon, appears to be seriously injured. Forced to pull out of the Olympic Games, Hurkacz recentl...

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Things are getting complicated for Hurkacz!

Djokovic: "I'm working to be able to compete with a 20-year-old".

27/07/2024 09:15 - Elio Valotto

As he kicks off his Olympic tournament, Novak Djokovic made no secret of his ambitions in a press conference. He has huge ambitions. Ready for battle, the Serb hopes to finally fulfill his Olympic dr...

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Insolite - Medvedev's ironic comeback on clay

27/07/2024 08:13 - Elio Valotto

Although he's beginning to tame the surface a little better, Daniil Medvedev is still far from fully at ease on clay. So, on his return to clay and the French Open for the second time this season, th...

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Insolite - Medvedev's ironic comeback on clay

Saturday's program at the Olympic Games!

26/07/2024 16:53 - Elio Valotto

This time, it's here! In just a few hours' time, the tennis events at the Paris Olympic Games will finally get underway, with the first duels of the first round. Among the thirty or so singles matche...

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Saturday's program at the Olympic Games!

Djokovic is not done with tennis: "I'm not thinking about retirement".

26/07/2024 16:20 - Elio Valotto

On the sidelines of his Paris Olympics opener this Saturday against Mathew Ebden (not before 1pm), Novak Djokovic spoke to the press. Making no secret of his medal ambitions, the Serb was logically a...

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Monfils: "I can't even say it's a goal".

26/07/2024 15:17 - Elio Valotto

Gaël Monfils didn't mince his words. Although he has won his Olympic bet by qualifying for the Games, the Frenchman arrives in Paris with measured objectives. Indeed, while his motivation is still t...

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Second consecutive final for Berrettini!

26/07/2024 13:59 - Elio Valotto

Matteo Berrettini is a very impressive player when his physique leaves him in peace. Long hampered by his physique, the Italian, who has only played 8 ATP tournaments this season, will nonetheless con...

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Second consecutive final for Berrettini!

Insolite - The magnificent reaction of Ebden, Djokovic's future opponent

26/07/2024 12:14 - Elio Valotto

On Thursday, Matthew Ebden gave us one of the finest possible reactions to the morning's singles draw. Although he wasn't expected to play in the event, entered as an alternate, Andy Murray's forfeit...

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Insolite - The magnificent reaction of Ebden, Djokovic's future opponent

Nadal: "No one can take away my enthusiasm".

26/07/2024 11:20 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal isn't quite finished with tennis yet. Although he is clearly losing momentum, the Majorcan is not giving up and made a satisfactory return to competition in Bastad (finalist). As he pre...

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Becker: "He could be president

26/07/2024 10:07 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic will be one of the players to watch at the Paris Olympics. In his quest for a first career gold medal, the Serb is making no secret of his motivation and interest in the tournament. O...

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Fucsovics, Nadal's future opponent: "My emotions are mixed".

26/07/2024 09:09 - Elio Valotto

Marton Fucsovics is about to experience a great moment. He'll be facing Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Paris Olympic Games. What a challenge! Ranked 83rd in the world this week, the Hungaria...

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Insolite - Nadal, not really satisfied with his draw

26/07/2024 07:57 - Elio Valotto

Sometimes, images are worth more than words. During the draw for the men's draw at the Paris Olympic Games, Rafael Nadal's reaction to his own fate was quite remarkable. Indeed, via a snapshot pro...

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Insolite - Nadal, not really satisfied with his draw

Badosa confides: "We're not robots".

25/07/2024 17:20 - Elio Valotto

Paola Badosa doesn't have a classic career trajectory. The darling of the Spanish people, she first enjoyed a magnificent rise, even climbing to 2nd place in the world in 2022, before plummeting to th...

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