Elio Valotto

Rybakina and Pegula make successful Wimbledon debuts

02/07/2024 13:41 - Elio Valotto

A successful start for Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula. Against opponents well within their reach, they reached the second round. Buoyed by her new-found confidence following her triumphant comebac...

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Rybakina and Pegula make successful Wimbledon debuts

Tiafoe opens up about his form: "I'm barely seeded here, losing to clowns"

02/07/2024 12:14 - Elio Valotto

Frances Tiafoe is far from enjoying the best period of his career. His season so far has been very disappointing, and he has fallen steadily down the rankings to 29th in the world this week. Faced wi...

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Tiafoe opens up about his form: I'm barely seeded here, losing to clowns

Monfils can't wait to challenge Wawrinka: "We're playing because we simply love it".

02/07/2024 11:40 - Elio Valotto

This will be one of the most eagerly awaited duels of the second round. Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka will meet this Wednesday in a vintage duel that will inevitably remind us of the golden age of th...

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Monfils can't wait to challenge Wawrinka: We're playing because we simply love it.

Alcaraz motivated but anxious: "I always get stage fright when I play here".

02/07/2024 08:45 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz didn't exactly reassure his fans on Monday. Facing Mark Lajal (ranked 269th), he needed almost 2h30 to win (7-6, 7-5, 6-2). Interviewed after his inaugural success, the Spaniard admitt...

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Alcaraz motivated but anxious: I always get stage fright when I play here.

Wawrinka, a determined qualifier: "I see no reason to retire".

02/07/2024 07:48 - Elio Valotto

Stan Wawrinka is not dead. At the age of 39, the Swiss still offers a very decent level of tennis and continues to say it loud and clear: he loves tennis and sees no reason to stop. This Monday, he s...

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Wawrinka, a determined qualifier: I see no reason to retire.

Sinner concedes a set but qualifies

01/07/2024 19:59 - Elio Valotto

At Wimbledon, the big favorites come through, but don't shine. After Carlos Alcaraz's relatively sluggish qualification earlier in the day, it was Jannik Sinner who made life difficult for himself. A...

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Humbert gets off lightly at Wimbledon!

01/07/2024 18:53 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert gave himself a real scare on Monday. Plunged into a worrying phase of doubt (3 wins in 11 matches before Wimbledon), the French No.1 managed to pull himself together on the London turf. F...

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Monfils wins his fratricidal duel with Mannarino!

01/07/2024 16:33 - Elio Valotto

Gaël Monfils is feeling better. Semi-finalist in Mallorca, the Frenchman followed up his performance in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. Facing compatriot Adrian Mannarino, he built on the conf...

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Monfils wins his fratricidal duel with Mannarino!

Without convincing, Alcaraz reaches the second round at Wimbledon!

01/07/2024 15:13 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz didn't exactly shine on Monday. The titleholder in London, the Spaniard didn't always seem at ease, but managed to secure the essential: a 3-set qualification for the rest of the tourna...

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Without convincing, Alcaraz reaches the second round at Wimbledon!

Paolini safely through to the second round

01/07/2024 14:35 - Elio Valotto

Jasmine Paolini is having a much better grass-court season than expected. After a fine semi-final performance at Eastbourne last week, the Italian managed her Wimbledon debut to perfection. Opposed t...

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Paolini safely through to the second round

Ruud makes a successful Wimbledon debut

01/07/2024 12:57 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud has put his mind at rest. The Norwegian, who has been very uncomfortable on grass, nevertheless made it through the first round on Monday. Opposed to qualifier Alex Bolt, Ruud didn't alwa...

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Dimitrov reaches the second round with ease!

01/07/2024 12:26 - Elio Valotto

He's one of the main outsiders at this Wimbledon. Grigor Dimitrov, ranked 10th in the world, has earnestly secured his place in the second round of the London Grand Slam. Facing Dusan Lajovic, the Bu...

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Dimitrov reaches the second round with ease!

Gracheva, first qualifier for the second round at Wimbledon

01/07/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

Since the French Open, Varvara Gracheva has been at the heart of the French public's attention. A magnificent eighth-finalist in Paris, beating Sakkari in the first round (3-6, 6-4, 6-3), the Frenchwo...

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Gracheva, first qualifier for the second round at Wimbledon

Kyrgios officially announces his return: "I've missed competition".

01/07/2024 10:47 - Elio Valotto

This time, it's official. Absent from the tennis courts for over a year and having undergone wrist surgery 10 months ago, Nick Kyrgios, one of the most beloved players among fans of the little yellow ...

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Kyrgios officially announces his return: I've missed competition.

Murray will make up his mind on Monday evening: "I'll certainly make a decision tomorrow evening (Monday)".

01/07/2024 09:03 - Elio Valotto

It's one of the big questions at the start of Wimbledon: will Andy Murray line up in the singles? As a reminder, the former world number 1 suffered a back injury (cyst) at the Queen's tournament, and...

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Murray will make up his mind on Monday evening: I'll certainly make a decision tomorrow evening (Monday).

Alcaraz ready to take on the challenge: "It's a big challenge for me".

01/07/2024 07:14 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz is playing for big stakes at Wimbledon. Last year's winner, he will now attempt to retain his English crown and become one of the few players to have achieved the Roland Garros-Wimbledo...

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Alcaraz ready to take on the challenge: It's a big challenge for me.

At Wimbledon, Djokovic makes no secret of it: "I really want to aim for the title"

30/06/2024 17:49 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic is succeeding in his gamble. Having undergone knee surgery three weeks ago, and although all the specialists thought he would not be able to return in time, the 'Djoker' seems well on t...

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At Wimbledon, Djokovic makes no secret of it: I really want to aim for the title

Tabilo revels in Mallorca coronation: "It's an unreal feeling".

30/06/2024 16:57 - Elio Valotto

Alejandro Tabilo is having a particularly impressive 2024. Ranked 125th in the world at the end of the 2023 season, the Chillian has been shining since January. After winning the title in Aucckland i...

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Tabilo revels in Mallorca coronation: It's an unreal feeling.

Gaston to play Wimbledon's big draw: "It's a bit of a dream for every tennis player".

30/06/2024 15:54 - Elio Valotto

Hugo Gaston continues to reassure himself. Ranked 104th in the world at the end of May, he is now 70th after winning the Lyon Challenger 100 tournament. Accustomed to feeling a little uncomfortable o...

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Gaston to play Wimbledon's big draw: It's a bit of a dream for every tennis player.

Halys, the unexpected French qualifier: "It feels good".

30/06/2024 14:32 - Elio Valotto

Quentin Halys is finally reassured. Plunged into a series of disappointing results, the 27-year-old had been tumbling down the rankings, even finding himself 223rd this week. However, far from giving...

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Halys, the unexpected French qualifier: It feels good.

At Wimbledon, Zverev sets his sights high: "I really feel like I'm here to maybe win the title."

30/06/2024 13:40 - Elio Valotto

Alexander Zverev doesn't arrive in the same suit he wore at Roland Garros. The German is very comfortable on clay and fast surfaces, but generally has more difficulty on grass. His preparation tourna...

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At Wimbledon, Zverev sets his sights high: I really feel like I'm here to maybe win the title.

Monday's programme at Wimbledon

30/06/2024 12:22 - Elio Valotto

This time, it's here! In a few hours' time, the 2024 edition of Wimbledon will finally get underway with the first first-round duels. Among the 40 matches scheduled for Sunday, there are already a num...

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Hurkacz reflects on his victory over Federer: "I hope I'll be remembered for something else".

30/06/2024 10:19 - Elio Valotto

For several seasons now, Hubert Hurkacz has been a sure thing on the ATP circuit. Buoyed by his exceptionally efficient serve and ever-improving solidity in the exchange, the Pole is beginning to buil...

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Hurkacz reflects on his victory over Federer: I hope I'll be remembered for something else.

Qualified, Pouille is delighted: "It's something sacred".

30/06/2024 09:01 - Elio Valotto

Lucas Pouille is feeling better. After months of difficulties, the Frenchman, ranked 213th this week, is back in the final draw at Wimbledon. After a very solid qualifying campaign in which he didn't...

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Qualified, Pouille is delighted: It's something sacred.

Dimitrov admits he was traumatized by Nadal in 2017: "It took me 7 or 8 months to recover from the match against Rafa"

30/06/2024 07:20 - Elio Valotto

In the run-up to Wimbledon, where he will be one of the main outsiders, Grigor Dimitrov spoke at some length to our New York Times colleagues. During the interview, the current world number 10 recall...

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Dimitrov admits he was traumatized by Nadal in 2017: It took me 7 or 8 months to recover from the match against Rafa

Soon to retire, Thiem hopes to have inspired Austrians to play tennis!

28/06/2024 16:34 - Elio Valotto

It's been known for several weeks now that Dominic Thiem will no longer be a professional tennis player in 2025, and is therefore currently enjoying the last tournaments of his career. The gifted Aus...

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Soon to retire, Thiem hopes to have inspired Austrians to play tennis!

"The Nordic Batlle", the staging of an unusual rivalry

28/06/2024 15:33 - Elio Valotto

Northern Europe is not the most famous part of the world for its tennis. Yet it has managed to produce two excellent players, namely Casper Ruud and Holger Rune. At just 25 and 21, both are already th...

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The Nordic Batlle, the staging of an unusual rivalry

Carreno Busta looks back on one of his greatest successes: "I knew mentally it was going to be tough for him"

28/06/2024 14:01 - Elio Valotto

As part of Eurosport's documentary "En route pour Paris", Pablo Carreno Busta agreed to look back on one of the greatest successes of his career. The Spaniard, back from injury since the French Open ...

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Carreno Busta looks back on one of his greatest successes: I knew mentally it was going to be tough for him

Wimbledon 2024: Sinner with Alcaraz, Medvedev, Ruud and Dimitrov, Djokovic with Zverev, Rublev, Hurkacz and De Minaur

28/06/2024 11:52 - Elio Valotto

We've been saying it for weeks: the ATP circuit is opening up, and the tournaments are becoming less and less closed. However, as was the case at the French Open in June, this 2024 edition of Wimbled...

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Wimbledon 2024: Sinner with Alcaraz, Medvedev, Ruud and Dimitrov, Djokovic with Zverev, Rublev, Hurkacz and De Minaur

Wimbledon 2024: Swiatek with Rybakina, Gauff with Sabalenka

28/06/2024 10:46 - Elio Valotto

This time, the participants in the Wimbledon tournament have been decided. With no surprises in store, it's going to be a tough road, and it's going to be the two most resilient players who take to Ce...

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Wimbledon 2024: Swiatek with Rybakina, Gauff with Sabalenka

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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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Patrick Mouratoglou: Serena Williams' Coach, Tennis Innovator, and France's Most Divisive Figure

Miami 2005: Federer's Epic 2-Set Comeback vs. Nadal Ignites Legendary Fedal Rivalry

Miami 2017: Federer-Kyrgios, Dissecting a Tennis Masterpiece

From 1-6 Slump to Masters Glory: John Isner's Historic 2018 Miami Triumph

Truth. It was completely political. Australia arrested people not wearing masks walking their dogs outside around no one else. The dangers of liberal ideology

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Amen

3dwin

Fils in 2

Nole27

What happened to her.

Frank M

At this point I hope the highest remaining seed Pegula takes the trophy. The men's side is another disappointment.

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