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Medvedev takes advantage of Kecmanovic's withdrawal to reach the third round

Sabalenka continues her Parisian health walk

30/05/2024 10:39 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev didn't have to exert himself much. Up against an in-form Miomir Kecmanovic, the Russian took advantage of his opponent's injury to qualify after less than an hour (6-1, 5-0 ab.). Ther...

At Roland Garros, play has already stopped on all the side courts!

Medvedev takes advantage of Kecmanovic's withdrawal to reach the third round

30/05/2024 10:30 - Elio Valotto

The rain is already disrupting matches in Paris. After just over an hour of tennis, it's already raining at Roland-Garros, and all play except on the Chatrier and Lenglen courts has come to a halt. F...

Wednesday's weather at Roland-Garros - Rain may yet spoil the party

At Roland Garros, play has already stopped on all the side courts!

30/05/2024 09:18 - Elio Valotto

It's not raining in Paris yet, but it's not likely to stay that way for long. While all first-round matches should be able to start at 11 a.m. as scheduled, the rest of the day could be far less cheer...

After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head: "I'm going to start another tournament".

Wednesday's weather at Roland-Garros - Rain may yet spoil the party

30/05/2024 07:13 - Elio Valotto

After Monday's emotions, Alexander Zverev must now move on. A brilliant first-round winner (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) over Rafael Nadal, the king of the French Open, the German has won just one match. It's easy ...

Insolite - Rybakina gently reframes a journalist: "The questions are always the same".

After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head: I'm going to start another tournament.

30/05/2024 06:56 - Elio Valotto

Elena Rybakina has made a successful debut at Roland-Garros. Having made an excellent start to the 2024 season (title in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart, finalist in Doha and Miami, semi-finalist in...

Brilliant Sinner defeats a fine Gasquet to reach the third round of the French Open

Insolite - Rybakina gently reframes a journalist: The questions are always the same.

29/05/2024 21:43 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner continues to make progress in Paris. After a decent first-round performance (6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over Eubanks), the Italian took things up a notch again on Wednesday evening. Faced with a ...

At Roland Garros, Rublev reaches the third round with ease

Brilliant Sinner defeats a fine Gasquet to reach the third round of the French Open

29/05/2024 16:46 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev held his nerve on Wednesday. Relying on an efficient serve and some very dry shots, he had no trouble in disposing of an under-strength Pedro Martinez (6-3, 6-4, 6-3). Against a solid S...

Dominated by Kenin, Garcia makes no secret of her disappointment: "I wasn't really able to put my game down."

At Roland Garros, Rublev reaches the third round with ease

29/05/2024 16:21 - Elio Valotto

Unfortunately for the French public, Caroline Garcia once again disappointed. After a very laborious first round (victory 4-6, 7-5, 6-2), she was largely dominated by Kenin on Wednesday (6-3, 6-3). Un...

Before facing Gasquet, Sinner pays tribute to the Biterrois: "He gave so much for this sport".

Dominated by Kenin, Garcia makes no secret of her disappointment: I wasn't really able to put my game down.

29/05/2024 15:51 - Elio Valotto

In 2024, Jannik Sinner is the best player on the planet. Having already won three titles this season (Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami), it's almost an anomaly to see him arrive in Paris without a ti...

Insolite - Tsitsipas annoyed by his father and coach: "Shut up!"

Before facing Gasquet, Sinner pays tribute to the Biterrois: He gave so much for this sport.

29/05/2024 15:45 - Elio Valotto

This Wednesday, Stefanos Tsitsipas had a harder time than expected. Against Daniel Altmaier, he needed almost 3 hours of play to dispose of a tough opponent (6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4). Just as he was letti...

At the French Open, Collins knows she's expected: "I think a lot of attention is being paid to me."

Insolite - Tsitsipas annoyed by his father and coach: Shut up!

29/05/2024 13:50 - Elio Valotto

Danielle Collins is enjoying an absolutely prodigious season. Although she announced that 2024 would be her last year on the professional circuit, the American is racking up one major result after ano...

Tsitsipas reaches the third round at Roland-Garros in two steps

At the French Open, Collins knows she's expected: I think a lot of attention is being paid to me.

29/05/2024 12:09 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas gave himself a scare, but secured the essential: a solid qualification for the next round. Faced with a Daniel Altmaier (83rd) who is always very dangerous, as he was last year whe...

Nervous Garcia still not up to it at Roland Garros

Tsitsipas reaches the third round at Roland-Garros in two steps

29/05/2024 11:52 - Elio Valotto

Sad to say, but hardly a surprise. For the fourth year running, the French No.1 has stalled in the second round. Faced with a very aggressive Sofia Kenin, Garcia never really had a chance. Still paral...

Goffin sounds the alarm after winning in a more than hostile atmosphere: "It's gone too far, it's total disrespect"

Nervous Garcia still not up to it at Roland Garros

29/05/2024 08:33 - Elio Valotto

It was one of the big fights of the day on Tuesday. In a match that started much later than expected due to rain, David Goffin finally toppled a heroic Giovani Mpetshi Perricard (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 6...

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Goffin sounds the alarm after winning in a more than hostile atmosphere: It's gone too far, it's total disrespect

Kyrgios, a return to competition imminent?

29/05/2024 07:15 - Elio Valotto

Things are becoming clearer for Nick Kyrgios. Injured for too many months, he has hardly been seen in competition since the summer of 2022. And yet, it was in 2022 that he began to develop a regal ten...

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Kyrgios, a return to competition imminent?

At Roland Garros, Ruud feels good but refuses to be labelled favourite: "No, I won't put myself on the list"

29/05/2024 07:12 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud is one of the men in form this 2024 season. After a decent start to the year, the arrival of clay brought him back to life, with a string of big results (final in Monte-Carlo, title in Bar...

Djokovic fails to shine as he reaches the second round at Roland Garros

At Roland Garros, Ruud feels good but refuses to be labelled favourite: No, I won't put myself on the list

28/05/2024 21:18 - Elio Valotto

The great Novak Djokovic is still not out. Far from his best tennis, the Serb nevertheless managed to secure the essential points, winning in 2 hours and 31 minutes (6-4, 7-6, 6-4). Faced with a much...

Wednesday's program at Roland-Garros

Djokovic fails to shine as he reaches the second round at Roland Garros

28/05/2024 19:29 - Elio Valotto

After three days of competition, the Paris Grand Slam enters a new phase with the start of the second round. Between Wednesday and Thursday, the number of competitors will be further halved from 64 to...

Qualified for the second round, Fognini confides: "I certainly wasn't like Sinner"

28/05/2024 18:48 - Elio Valotto

In a press conference, Fabio Fognini reflected on his career, comparing himself to one of his most illustrious compatriots: Jannik Sinner. Fabio Fognini is not the player he used to be. Formerly a me...

Mladenovic falls in the first round with too much energy

Qualified for the second round, Fognini confides: I certainly wasn't like Sinner

28/05/2024 16:02 - Elio Valotto

Invited by the organizers, Kristina Mladenovic failed to make the grade. Ranked 212th in the world this week, she had a superb opportunity to relaunch her career. Up against a Petra Martic who was far...

Atmane apologizes for his gesture: "It's with tears in my eyes that I write this text".

Mladenovic falls in the first round with too much energy

28/05/2024 15:46 - Elio Valotto

Somewhat against his will, Terence Atmane found himself embroiled in the first real controversy of the French Open. Beaten after a tremendous duel with Ofner (3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, 7-5), he unfortunatel...

Etcheverry withstands the Cazaux storm at Roland-Garros!

Atmane apologizes for his gesture: It's with tears in my eyes that I write this text.

28/05/2024 14:38 - Elio Valotto

Tomas Martin Etcheverry gave himself a fright. Faced with an over-motivated Arthur Cazaux lacking in rhythm, he needed more than 3 hours of combat to get through (3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in 3 hours 27 minu...

Unsurprisingly, Ruud quietly passes the first round

Etcheverry withstands the Cazaux storm at Roland-Garros!

28/05/2024 14:17 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud is at home at Roland-Garros. A finalist in 2022 and 2023, the Norwegian is hoping to do at least as well this year. Already a title-winner in Barcelona and Geneva this season, the world n...

In the face of controversy, Roland-Garros attempts to justify Atmane's non-disqualification

Unsurprisingly, Ruud quietly passes the first round

28/05/2024 13:20 - Elio Valotto

On Sunday, Terence Atmane, ranked 121st in the world and invited by the organizers, came close to pulling off a remarkable feat. Facing Sébastien Ofner (45th), the Frenchman led for a long time, winni...

Powerless, Cornet bids farewell to professional tennis

In the face of controversy, Roland-Garros attempts to justify Atmane's non-disqualification

28/05/2024 11:42 - Elio Valotto

A page in the history of French tennis has been turned on the Philippe Chatrier court. A professional since 2006, Alizé Cornet played her last match (the 1002nd of her career) on May 28, 2024. As we a...

Rybakina impresses at Roland Garros

Powerless, Cornet bids farewell to professional tennis

28/05/2024 10:34 - Elio Valotto

Elena Rybakina wasted no time on Tuesday. Against Greet Minnen, she played a full match, giving no chance to a completely outmatched opponent (6-2, 6-3 in 1h12). However, this kind of performance was...

Qualified for the second round, Medvedev can breathe easy: "At some point, he decided to play at his best."

28/05/2024 09:43 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev was determined to do well this year. Beaten from the outset last year by Seyboth Wild (7-6, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4), this time it was a case of holding his nerve. Facing Dominik Koepfer (6...

At the French Open, Shelton praises the French public: "I really like this type of atmosphere".

Qualified for the second round, Medvedev can breathe easy: At some point, he decided to play at his best.

28/05/2024 07:22 - Elio Valotto

Ben Shelton finally won a match at Roland-Garros. Up against Hugo Gaston, the American was pushed around before finally getting the better of his opponent (3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in 2h34). Shelton's vict...

Cazaux, confident and determined ahead of Roland Garros: "I want to go as far as possible".

At the French Open, Shelton praises the French public: I really like this type of atmosphere.

28/05/2024 07:18 - Elio Valotto

We remember it, and it was terrible. On April 15, during his first round in Barcelona, the young Montpellier player violently twisted his ankle. Posting a photo in which the swelling of his ankle coul...

Cazaux, confident and determined ahead of Roland Garros: I want to go as far as possible.

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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