Elio Valotto

Zverev miraculously pulls through at Roland-Garros!

Qualified for the last 16, Medvedev continues to tame the clay!

01/06/2024 17:38 - Elio Valotto

Alexander Zverev was extremely scared. Hustled and manhandled by a bluffing Griekspoor, the German came back from nowhere to win the last set in a super tie-break (3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 in 4h16). F...

Musetti warns Djokovic: "I'm finally in the best possible version of Lorenzo (Musetti)".

Zverev miraculously pulls through at Roland-Garros!

01/06/2024 17:26 - Elio Valotto

We may have forgotten it, but Lorenzo Musetti is one hell of a customer on clay. Even if his 2024 season was disappointing, the Italian remains an extremely talented player capable of the greatest fea...

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Musetti warns Djokovic: I'm finally in the best possible version of Lorenzo (Musetti).

After the French Open, the "Tribune Bleue" also has its say on the outbursts: "Certain irresponsible individuals have no business on a tennis court".

01/06/2024 13:29 - Elio Valotto

To calm the controversy generated by the Goffin/Mpetshi Perricard match, but also by the few reactions from players (Swiatek topping the list), the Tribune Bleue has spoken out. This new "ultras" coll...

Asked about his trial, Zverev doesn't dwell: "I said everything before the tournament"

After the French Open, the Tribune Bleue also has its say on the outbursts: Certain irresponsible individuals have no business on a tennis court.

01/06/2024 13:23 - Elio Valotto

Alexander Zverev may well be the favorite to win the title in Paris. Having won the title in Rome and defeated Nadal in the first round (6-3, 7-6, 6-3), the German is advancing with monumental confide...

Without dropping a set, Sabalenka qualifies for the last 16

Asked about his trial, Zverev doesn't dwell: I said everything before the tournament

01/06/2024 13:13 - Elio Valotto

Since Madrid, Aryna Sabalenka has become a WTA Tour leader once again. A finalist in Madrid and Rome, on both occasions beaten by Iga Swiatek, the Belarusian is no longer one for detail. Buoyed by her...

Moutet fires up the crowd and sends Ofner back to the locker room!

Without dropping a set, Sabalenka qualifies for the last 16

31/05/2024 21:48 - Elio Valotto

It was a first for Corentin Moutet, whose victory (3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 in 2h46) took him through to the last 16 at Roland Garros. Like a magician, he once again transcended the Parisian crowd with ever...

Alcaraz goes from strength to strength to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros!

Moutet fires up the crowd and sends Ofner back to the locker room!

31/05/2024 21:29 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz delivered his most complete match of the tournament. After a decent first round and a slightly worrying second match, he put the squeeze on a very inconsistent Sebastian Korda (6-4, 7-6...

If Arnaldi is to set his sights even higher, he needs a string of Masters 1000 winners!

Alcaraz goes from strength to strength to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros!

31/05/2024 19:18 - Elio Valotto

He's the big sensation of this year's French Open in the men's category. Matteo Arnaldi, 23 and ranked 35th in the world, will be playing in the last 16. Initially the tormentor of the French, he has ...

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If Arnaldi is to set his sights even higher, he needs a string of Masters 1000 winners!

In the face of the Goffin controversy, Roland-Garros speaks out: "The authorities are there to ensure that this framework is respected."

31/05/2024 17:53 - Elio Valotto

Since Tuesday, the controversy has been escalating. Indeed, the question of the public's attitude and outbursts is on everyone's mind. As a reminder, during the first round match between Belgian David...

Swiatek picks up where it left off on its birthday and reaches the last 16

In the face of the Goffin controversy, Roland-Garros speaks out: The authorities are there to ensure that this framework is respected.

31/05/2024 16:37 - Elio Valotto

After her miraculous victory over Naomi Osaka in the second round (7-6, 1-6, 7-5), Iga Swiatek needed to find her bearings in Paris. Accustomed to efficient, brief victories, the world No.1 needed to ...

The French hecatomb continues as Paquet is eliminated in the third round!

Swiatek picks up where it left off on its birthday and reaches the last 16

31/05/2024 16:21 - Elio Valotto

This time, there was no miracle for Chloé Paquet. Invited by the organizers and ranked 136th in the world, she had sprung a surprise in the 2nd round, upsetting Siniakova, ranked 33rd in the world (3-...

Constant, Sinner master Kotov and reach the last 16 at Roland-Garros

The French hecatomb continues as Paquet is eliminated in the third round!

31/05/2024 14:41 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner wasn't exactly shaking in his boots on Friday. His hip is still bothering him. Yet, once again, he controlled his opponent, winning in just over 2 hours (6-4, 6-4, 6-4). Without offering...

Stuttering Rublev falls at Roland-Garros!

Constant, Sinner master Kotov and reach the last 16 at Roland-Garros

31/05/2024 13:59 - Elio Valotto

Matteo Arnaldi's Roland-Garros is absolutely monumental. In the most accomplished match of his young career, he toppled one of the main outsiders at this Roland-Garros: Andrey Rublev, world No. 6 and ...

Gauff quietly reaches the last 16 at Roland Garros

Stuttering Rublev falls at Roland-Garros!

31/05/2024 12:47 - Elio Valotto

For some weeks now, the spotlight has not really been on Coco Gauff. Faced with Iga Swiatek's ever-increasing dominance and the results of Rybakina and Sabalenka, the young American has been somewhat ...

Qualified for the third round, Sinner is confident: "I'm ready for the next stage".

Gauff quietly reaches the last 16 at Roland Garros

31/05/2024 10:53 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner has made a very solid start to the tournament. He arrived in Paris in doubt, not because of his prodigious results, but rather because of his physical condition. With a hip problem (he w...

Van de Zandschulp admits his despair: "I don't know if I'm going to continue my career".

Qualified for the third round, Sinner is confident: I'm ready for the next stage.

31/05/2024 07:50 - Elio Valotto

Bottic Van de Zandschulp just can't do it anymore. Ranked 22nd in the world in the summer of 2022, he is no longer even in the top 100. A finalist in Munich in 2023, the Dutchman has never really been...

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Van de Zandschulp admits his despair: I don't know if I'm going to continue my career.

Alcaraz makes no excuses: "I'm the one responsible for the ups and downs".

31/05/2024 07:46 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz has not been the most impressive player at this early stage of the tournament. Although he qualified for the third round, he didn't fully convince. Up against qualifier Jasper De Jong (...

Ruud bends but doesn't break at Roland-Garros.

Alcaraz makes no excuses: I'm the one responsible for the ups and downs.

30/05/2024 21:47 - Elio Valotto

The outgoing double-finalist gave himself a real scare on Thursday evening. Tossed around by a superb Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (63 winners, 58 unforced errors), the Norwegian didn't come close to t...

Miraculously, Rune reaches the third round!

Ruud bends but doesn't break at Roland-Garros.

30/05/2024 21:25 - Elio Valotto

Holger Rune went through all kinds of emotions on Thursday. Faced with a great Flavio Cobolli (53rd), he came very close to going out. After a match lasting almost 4 hours, the Dane was able to let hi...

Musetti far too strong for Monfils at Roland-Garros!

Miraculously, Rune reaches the third round!

30/05/2024 20:56 - Elio Valotto

There was no miracle in Paris. After a very convincing first round, Gaël Monfils simply didn't have the level of play to upset a very solid Lorenzo Musetti this evening (7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in 2h11). On a ...

Asked about the attitude of French spectators, Medvedev qualifies the debate: "There's an unofficial rule."

Musetti far too strong for Monfils at Roland-Garros!

30/05/2024 18:22 - Elio Valotto

Since the start of the French Open, the attitude of the French public has been on everyone's lips. Between those who praise the unfailing support of the spectators and those who point to an attitude b...

Wawrinka praises Parisian fans: "I really felt like I was playing at home".

Asked about the attitude of French spectators, Medvedev qualifies the debate: There's an unofficial rule.

30/05/2024 16:33 - Elio Valotto

Nobody knows whether Stan Wawrinka played his last match at Roland Garros. What is certain is that it is a possibility. At the age of 39, he doesn't have many Grand Slam tournaments left to play, and ...

Rybakina holds her own at Roland-Garros

Wawrinka praises Parisian fans: I really felt like I was playing at home.

30/05/2024 16:30 - Elio Valotto

The WTA circuit is stabilizing. Since Madrid, we've been explaining it over and over again. Women's tennis is becoming increasingly closed. While Swiatek and Gauff reached the third round on Wednesday...

Beaten by Sinner, Gasquet is positive: "There were some good things about this French Open"

30/05/2024 16:11 - Elio Valotto

Richard Gasquet lived up to his invitation. After an excellent first-round performance against Borna Coric (7-6, 7-6, 6-4), he was no pushover against Jannik Sinner on Wednesday. Logically beaten (6-4...

Djokovic raises his game and reaches the third round at Roland Garros

Beaten by Sinner, Gasquet is positive: There were some good things about this French Open

30/05/2024 16:00 - Elio Valotto

This was exactly the kind of match Novak Djokovic needed to get up to speed on clay. Opposed to an opponent who had the stamina to hit heavy shots, but was clearly lacking in power and wasn't a very g...

At Roland Garros, Dimitrov impresses and Hurkacz plays for keeps

Djokovic raises his game and reaches the third round at Roland Garros

30/05/2024 15:35 - Elio Valotto

So far, the world's Top 10 are holding their own in Paris. Seven players have already booked their place in the third round, and by the end of the day they could well have all done so. On Thursday, Gr...

Mannarino and clay, a clear dislike: "I'm not enjoying it at all".

At Roland Garros, Dimitrov impresses and Hurkacz plays for keeps

30/05/2024 14:37 - Elio Valotto

Tennis is a fascinating sport. Depending on the playing surface, the level of some players can vary quite impressively. While there have always been ochre specialists, accustomed to playing clay-court...

Too shaky, Parry loses to Svitolina

Mannarino and clay, a clear dislike: I'm not enjoying it at all.

30/05/2024 13:43 - Elio Valotto

It was a close call for Diane Parry. On a Philippe Chatrier court that was once again sparsely filled, the Frenchwoman didn't look too shabby, but eventually lost out to a solid Elina Svitolina (6-4, ...

Tsitsipas doesn't want to get ahead of himself: "I like to concentrate on my matches regardless of everything else".

30/05/2024 12:22 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the clay-court stars of the season. After winning the title in Monte-Carlo, he arrives in Paris full of ambition. After a strong first round against a very good Fucsovics ...

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Tsitsipas doesn't want to get ahead of himself: I like to concentrate on my matches regardless of everything else.

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open...🤣

Evidently he's leaving to dedicate himself to the public, virtuous fight against drugs in the sport, the way he did against Sinner and Halep.

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Hope you win Wimbledon Coco