Elio Valotto

Sunday's program at Roland-Garros

25/05/2024 11:41 - Elio Valotto

This time, it's here! In just a few hours, the 2024 edition of Roland-Garros will finally get underway with the first duels of the first round. Among the 40 matches on Sunday's program, there are alre...

Nadal/Zverev to be played on Monday afternoon!

25/05/2024 11:07 - Elio Valotto

Since the draw was made on Thursday, this has been one of the big questions at the start of the fortnight. How will the 1st round clash be programmed? As we all know, Prime Video has privatized the 11...

Without forcing his talent, Ruud reaches the final in Geneva

Nadal/Zverev to be played on Monday afternoon!

25/05/2024 10:53 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud had Roland-Garros on his mind. Forced to play two matches on the same day to claim the title, he didn't play to 100% of his potential. Faced with a highly motivated Flavio Cobolli, the Nor...

Beaten by Machac, Djokovic confesses: "I don't see myself as a favorite in Paris"

Without forcing his talent, Ruud reaches the final in Geneva

24/05/2024 17:44 - Elio Valotto

Having come to Geneva to reassure himself, Novak Djokovic didn't exactly fulfill his mission. After two good first matches, he fell back into his old ways on Friday. At the end of a very strange match...

Gasquet wants to honour his wild-card status: "I want to play and win this match".

Beaten by Machac, Djokovic confesses: I don't see myself as a favorite in Paris

24/05/2024 16:52 - Elio Valotto

Richard Gasquet is already at Roland-Garros. He has been here for several days preparing for the tournament, and has already met the press. Invited by the organizers, he will be playing in his 21st ma...

Djokovic reflects on the Nadal/Zverev clash: "On the court at Roland-Garros, it's not the same Rafa"

Gasquet wants to honour his wild-card status: I want to play and win this match.

24/05/2024 15:27 - Elio Valotto

From Geneva, Novak Djokovic reflects on Thursday's French Open final draw. After seeing off Tallon Griekspoor (7-5, 6-1) to reach the semi-finals, he was asked about Thursday's main lesson: there will...

At Roland Garros, Garcia aims to spring a surprise: "I know that my level can enable me to beat any player."

Djokovic reflects on the Nadal/Zverev clash: On the court at Roland-Garros, it's not the same Rafa

24/05/2024 15:23 - Elio Valotto

With the exception of the Miami tournament, where she reached the quarter-finals (defeating Osaka and Gauff), Caroline Garcia has had a very disappointing 2024 season. With just 5 wins from 9 matches ...

As the French Open approaches, Alcaraz confides: "I don't feel liberated".

At Roland Garros, Garcia aims to spring a surprise: I know that my level can enable me to beat any player.

24/05/2024 12:36 - Elio Valotto

For most bookmakers, Carlos Alcaraz is the great favorite for this Roland-Garros 2024. Yet the Spaniard arrives at Porte d'Auteuil with measured confidence. A magnificent winner at Indian Wells, he h...

In Lyon, Mpetshi Perricard warns the public: "If I hear one single 'Bublik', I'm leaving this town".

As the French Open approaches, Alcaraz confides: I don't feel liberated.

24/05/2024 12:04 - Elio Valotto

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is having quite an impressive 2024 season. Ranked 205th in the world in January, he is about to break into the world's top 100 as he will be, at the very least, 94th on Mond...

Federer on Nadal: "He's someone who really tries to be on the court".

In Lyon, Mpetshi Perricard warns the public: If I hear one single 'Bublik', I'm leaving this town.

24/05/2024 11:05 - Elio Valotto

Roger Federer was asked about Rafael Nadal's situation. In comments relayed by Télématin, the Swiss gave his views on the end of his friend and former rival's career. The 'Maestro's' opinion is always...

Zverev-Nadal in the first round of the French Open: a revenge nobody expected any more

Federer on Nadal: He's someone who really tries to be on the court.

23/05/2024 14:08 - Elio Valotto

It's the sensation of the draw. While Rafael is likely to be playing in his last Roland Garros tournament, he will be facing Alexander Zverev, recent winner of the Rome Masters 1000, in the first roun...

Roland-Garros 2024: Djokovic with Zverev Nadal and Ruud, Sinner with Alcaraz Tsitsipas and Rublev

Zverev-Nadal in the first round of the French Open: a revenge nobody expected any more

23/05/2024 13:38 - Elio Valotto

We've been saying it for weeks: this 2024 edition of the French Open promises to be particularly indecisive, at least for the men. Well, the least we can say is that the draw has turned up the heat ev...

Roland-Garros 2024: Swiatek with Gauff, Sabalenka with Rybakina

Roland-Garros 2024: Djokovic with Zverev Nadal and Ruud, Sinner with Alcaraz Tsitsipas and Rublev

23/05/2024 13:13 - Elio Valotto

This time, the participants in the French Open 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 get to take to the ...

The Roland Garros men's draw is out!

Roland-Garros 2024: Swiatek with Gauff, Sabalenka with Rybakina

23/05/2024 12:59 - Elio Valotto

Following on from the women's draw a few minutes ago, the draw for the men's draw at this year's French Open has now been made in Paris. It goes without saying that the world's best players will be in...

The women's draw for this edition of Roland-Garros 2024 has been unveiled!

23/05/2024 12:36 - Elio Valotto

The draw for this year's French Open has just been made in Paris, and the 128 contenders for the title have now been determined. As always, the world's best players are in Paris and, with the exceptio...

Berrettini skips French Open

The women's draw for this edition of Roland-Garros 2024 has been unveiled!

23/05/2024 10:38 - Elio Valotto

Back from injury this season, the Italian has had an up-and-down season. After a Challenger final in Phoenix (beaten by Borges, 7-5, 7-6), the former world no. 6 missed his return to the main circuit,...

Qualified for the quarters, Djokovic thanks Geneva: "I'm really surprised by the support".

23/05/2024 10:11 - Elio Valotto

This Wednesday, Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on the courts. A fairly straightforward winner over Yannick Hanfmann (6-3, 6-3), the Serb seemed quite satisfied with his level of play, wit...

In Geneva, Djokovic makes a successful debut, Ruud too

Qualified for the quarters, Djokovic thanks Geneva: I'm really surprised by the support.

23/05/2024 07:49 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic didn't make the trip to Switzerland for nothing. After a below-par start to the 2024 season, he came to Geneva to build up his confidence ahead of Roland Garros. For his debut, he didn'...

The draw for the French Open takes place this Thursday!

In Geneva, Djokovic makes a successful debut, Ruud too

23/05/2024 07:14 - Elio Valotto

As the qualifying rounds continue at Porte d'Auteuil, the players in the main draw are about to find out their fate. The draw for the men's and women's tables is due to take place this Thursday at 2pm...

Halys puts an end to Schwartzmann and Roland-Garros

The draw for the French Open takes place this Thursday!

22/05/2024 18:11 - Elio Valotto

After Dominic Thiem, it was Diego Schwartzman's turn to bid farewell to the French Open. In an absolutely crazy match, the Argentinian ended up losing in the second qualifying round (4-6, 6-4, 7-6 in ...

Entering Wimbledon, Nadal surprises again

Halys puts an end to Schwartzmann and Roland-Garros

22/05/2024 16:45 - Elio Valotto

On the face of it, 2024 will be Rafael Nadal's last professional season. While he looks set to play in the French Open one last time, his schedule continues to be gradually revealed. And it's surprisi...

Djokovic on his decision to play in Geneva: "I need more matches".

Entering Wimbledon, Nadal surprises again

22/05/2024 15:54 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic has surprised everyone. Author of a very disappointing 2024 season (no final and only two semi-finals, at the Australian Open and in Monte-Carlo), the world number 1 made the choice to ...

When asked about his tennis, Tiafoe doesn't mince words: "How do I feel? Like shit!"

Djokovic on his decision to play in Geneva: I need more matches.

22/05/2024 13:49 - Elio Valotto

Frances Tiafoe is having a rather difficult 2024 season. Ranked 16th in the world at the start of the season, the American is now ranked 26th. Despite a breakthrough in Houston, where he reached the f...

As he bids farewell to the French Open, Thiem thanks the fans: "Thank you for all the memories, they will last a lifetime"

When asked about his tennis, Tiafoe doesn't mince words: How do I feel? Like shit!

22/05/2024 13:36 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem has said farewell to the French Open. Beaten by Otta Virtanen (6-2, 7-5), the Austrian, twice a finalist at Porte d'Auteuil, will never set foot on Parisian clay again. Following his de...

Dominated by Virtanen, Thiem bids farewell to the French Open

As he bids farewell to the French Open, Thiem thanks the fans: Thank you for all the memories, they will last a lifetime

22/05/2024 13:12 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem will never play the French Open again. Eliminated in the second round of qualifying (6-2, 7-5), he won't be entitled to a final match on the Philippe Chatrier court. Hopes of a final bes...

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Dominated by Virtanen, Thiem bids farewell to the French Open

Mpetshi Perricard, who defeated Sonego, makes no secret of the fact: "I know I'm capable of doing great things".

22/05/2024 10:52 - Elio Valotto

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is enjoying a quality 2024 season. At just 20 years of age, he is racking up a string of convincing results. Ranked above 200th in the world in January, he is now just outsi...

Before the French Open, Alcaraz sets out his ambitions: "I want to be part of tennis history".

22/05/2024 06:57 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz is expected in Paris this Wednesday to perfect his preparation for the French Open, and was asked about his ambitions as a tennis player. Although he has had very limited preparation, h...

Asked about calendar reform, Sabalenka calms down: "It's a difficult choice".

Before the French Open, Alcaraz sets out his ambitions: I want to be part of tennis history.

22/05/2024 06:50 - Elio Valotto

It's no secret that the ATP and WTA calendar changes have caused quite a stir. Indeed, most Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events are now played over almost two weeks. This reform, due to take effect in 20...

Very classy, Thiem calms things down: "I don't deserve this wild-card".

Asked about calendar reform, Sabalenka calms down: It's a difficult choice.

20/05/2024 18:38 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem has made an excellent start to his career. After 10 consecutive appearances at the Paris tournament, he had to go through the qualifying rounds for the first time. Up against Franco Agam...

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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