Elio Valotto

Insolite - Beaten, Cachin asks Nadal for his shirt

30/04/2024 12:54 - Elio Valotto

On Monday, Rafael Nadal and Pedro Cachin engaged in an incredible battle. On a packed Court Manolo Santana, it was the Spaniard who came out on top (6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in 3h03). After an epic battle, the ...

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Medvedev muzzles Bublik to reach quarters in Madrid

30/04/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

We already knew it, but Daniil Medvedev has confirmed his progress in learning to play on ochre. While he's still better on the fast surface, his weaknesses on ochre seem to fade with time. Interviewe...

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Medvedev muzzles Bublik to reach quarters in Madrid

Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals

30/04/2024 10:41 - Elio Valotto

The crisis seems to be over for Rublev. After weeks of wandering in which the Russian simply couldn't win (4 consecutive defeats before arriving in Madrid), he's doing better. The trauma of Dubai (dis...

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Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals

Tsonga opens up about the loneliness of a professional tennis player: "I've had big wins where I was unhappy"

30/04/2024 10:16 - Elio Valotto

Remember May 24, 2022. That Tuesday when, on a packed Court Philippe Chatrier, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bid farewell to the French public. At the end of a memorable final match (defeat by Casper Ruud, event...

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Tsonga opens up about the loneliness of a professional tennis player: I've had big wins where I was unhappy

Garcia not convinced by the new Masters 1000 format: "This format is a bit frustrating".

30/04/2024 07:16 - Elio Valotto

Caroline Garcia was soundly beaten on Sunday. Faced with Jasmine Paolini (ranked 13th in the world and title-holder in Dubai this year), the Frenchwoman was unable to get going (beaten 6-3, 6-2). Face...

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Garcia not convinced by the new Masters 1000 format: This format is a bit frustrating.

Sinner fails to shine as he qualifies for the last 16 in Madrid

30/04/2024 07:06 - Elio Valotto

Jannick Sinner is as unstoppable as ever this season. Despite an average match (20 winners, 12 unforced errors, 3 service games lost), Sinner came through. Facing Pavel Kotov on Monday evening, the It...

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Ruud keeps up his solid form to reach the last 16 in Madrid

29/04/2024 19:01 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud continues to make headway in Madrid. The 25-year-old is changing his status. A finalist in Monte-Carlo (beating Djokovic in the semi-finals) and, above all, a winner in Barcelona (the most...

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Ruud keeps up his solid form to reach the last 16 in Madrid

Insolite - Bublik doesn't like mornings: "The key was to wake up".

29/04/2024 17:40 - Elio Valotto

The Kazakh is far from an ordinary player. His tennis is not ordinary, but his outspokenness is even less so. Despite his penchant for playing in faster conditions, the Kazakh showed his commitment to...

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Insolite - Bublik doesn't like mornings: The key was to wake up.

A Nadal on alternating current reaches the last 16 in Madrid!

29/04/2024 17:32 - Elio Valotto

Despite a number of setbacks, Rafael Nadal made it through to the last 16 in Madrid (6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in 3h03). In a disjointed match, the Spaniard's grit finally allowed him to get the better of a very ...

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A Nadal on alternating current reaches the last 16 in Madrid!

Cachin relaunches against Nadal in Madrid

29/04/2024 16:32 - Elio Valotto

Much better than at the start of the match, Pedro Cachin got back on track on a much quieter Court Manolo Santana (1-6, 7-6 after 2h12 of duel). Taking advantage of a Spaniard losing intensity and con...

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Cachin relaunches against Nadal in Madrid

In Madrid, Swiatek strolls, Jabeur finds himself

29/04/2024 15:10 - Elio Valotto

Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur booked their place in the quarter-finals in Madrid on Monday. Ironically, both members of the top 10 needed 1:08 to qualify. As quiet as ever, Iga Swiatek didn't dawdle on ...

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In Madrid, Swiatek strolls, Jabeur finds himself

Nadal takes the lead against Cachin

29/04/2024 15:04 - Elio Valotto

On the Manolo Santana Court, Rafael Nadal logically won the first set against Pedro Cachin (6-1 in 47 minutes). Without necessarily playing his best tennis, the Spaniard delivered a very serious match...

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Cachin believes in his chances against Nadal: "I think he's at a level where we can at least play to try and win".

29/04/2024 12:03 - Elio Valotto

This Monday, Pedro Cachin will attempt to unseat a sacred statue in Spain: Rafael Nadal. The Argentine, who defeated Frances Tiafoe in the second round (7-6, 3-6, 6-4), has no intention of returning t...

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Cachin believes in his chances against Nadal: I think he's at a level where we can at least play to try and win.

Zverev passes the Shapovalov test in Madrid

29/04/2024 11:46 - Elio Valotto

As on Friday (victory over Coric 6-3, 6-2), Alexander Zverev had the honor of playing in the Night Session for his third round match against Denis Shapovalov. Faced with an opponent who hasn't always ...

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Zverev passes the Shapovalov test in Madrid

After Swiatek and Gauff, Sabalenka and Rybakina reach the last 16 in Madrid

29/04/2024 10:53 - Elio Valotto

On Saturday, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff held their nerve to reach the last 16. On Sunday, it was Sabalenka and Rybakina's turn. Both have done their utmost to ensure their place in the next round. El...

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After Swiatek and Gauff, Sabalenka and Rybakina reach the last 16 in Madrid

In Madrid, Nadal reassures himself (on serve): "The most significant improvement in my game is my serve"

29/04/2024 07:43 - Elio Valotto

At the Caja Magica, Rafael Nadal is the player all eyes turn to. Back from Barcelona, the Spaniard is stepping up his game in Madrid. After a logical victory in the first round (over Darwin Blanch, 6-...

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In Madrid, Nadal reassures himself (on serve): The most significant improvement in my game is my serve

Reassured by his right-hand man, Alcaraz knows what to expect from Struff: "I know his game".

29/04/2024 07:39 - Elio Valotto

After two very quiet matches (9 games lost in all) in which he was able to reassure himself about the state of his right arm, Carlos Alcaraz faces his first test of the tournament on Tuesday. In the l...

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Reassured by his right-hand man, Alcaraz knows what to expect from Struff: I know his game.

PROFILE - Who is Thiago Monteiro, the astonishing Tsitsipas faller?

28/04/2024 19:26 - Elio Valotto

Thiago Monteiro is no ordinary tennis player. Adopted at birth and raised in a poor family, nothing destined the Brazilian to become a professional tennis player. And yet, in Madrid, Monteiro amazed t...

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Swept aside by Paolini, Garcia is already leaving Madrid

28/04/2024 17:16 - Elio Valotto

In Madrid, Caroline Garcia fell back into her old ways. Opposed to Jasmine Paolini (13th in the world and title-holder in Dubai this year), the Frenchwoman delivered a match that was far too uneven fo...

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Swept aside by Paolini, Garcia is already leaving Madrid

In Madrid, Rublev confesses his greatest fear: "Time goes by very quickly, it's very scary".

28/04/2024 17:04 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev is back on the winning track in Madrid, having failed to score in recent weeks. Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since Dubai (end of February), the Russian will face Tallon...

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In Madrid, Rublev confesses his greatest fear: Time goes by very quickly, it's very scary.

Alcaraz in the last eight without a second thought

28/04/2024 15:31 - Elio Valotto

The defending champion continues on his way. Carlos Alcaraz, absent from the courts since his defeat in Miami (beaten by Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4), continues his comeback. After an imperious victory o...

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Alcaraz in the last eight without a second thought

In Madrid, Rublev relaunches, but not Rune

28/04/2024 13:50 - Elio Valotto

While Andrey Rublev qualified for the last 16 in Madrid, Holger Rune fell back into his old ways. Rune, ejected from the top 10 since Monte-Carlo, just can't do it anymore. Swept aside by Struff in M...

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In Madrid, Rublev relaunches, but not Rune

Ruud continues to pile up victories in Madrid

28/04/2024 12:09 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud isn't the most talked-about player on the circuit. He works, discreetly. He progresses, discreetly. He wins, discreetly. As solid as ever, the Norwegian, ranked 6th in the world this week...

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Ruud continues to pile up victories in Madrid

Struff too strong for Humbert in Madrid

28/04/2024 11:01 - Elio Valotto

The Spanish adventure has already come to an end for the French number 1. Up against a very confident Jan-Lennard Struff (winner of his first title in Munich last week), Humbert was unable to find the...

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Qualified for the third round, Nadal wants to calm things down: "It's just a match".

28/04/2024 10:23 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal reassured many experts on Saturday. Facing a tough but disappointing Alex De Minaur, the Majorcan delivered his best match since his return. Without offering a great match, Rafa was able ...

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Qualified for the third round, Nadal wants to calm things down: It's just a match.

After losing to Nadal, De Minaur praises the Spaniard: "Today I saw him close to his former level"

28/04/2024 07:47 - Elio Valotto

Alex De Minaur, ranked 11th in the world and author of a high-flying season (23 wins, 8 losses, 1 title), showed his class in a press conference. Dominated by Rafael Nadal on Saturday after an electr...

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After losing to Nadal, De Minaur praises the Spaniard: Today I saw him close to his former level

Beaten from the start, Tsitsipas relativizes: "I'm concentrating on the beauty of life"

28/04/2024 07:42 - Elio Valotto

Against all expectations, Stefanos Tsitsipas fell at the first hurdle in Madrid. Despite the confidence he had built up since the start of the season on clay (title winner in Monte-Carlo, finalist in ...

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Beaten from the start, Tsitsipas relativizes: I'm concentrating on the beauty of life

Rumor confirmed: Cornet to retire after Roland Garros!

27/04/2024 17:46 - Elio Valotto

As we reported earlier today (see related article), Alizé Cornet is set to retire. Indeed, she has just made official an announcement that seemed already made: she will play her last professional tour...

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Rumor confirmed: Cornet to retire after Roland Garros!

Immortal Nadal takes revenge on De Minaur in Madrid!

27/04/2024 16:33 - Elio Valotto

This player is like no other. Beaten by the Australian just a week ago (7-5, 6-1), the Majorcan took his revenge (7-6, 6-3 in 2h01). On a blazing Manolo Santana Court, the 37-year-old Rafa scored a hi...

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Immortal Nadal takes revenge on De Minaur in Madrid!

Nadal takes the lead against De Minaur in Madrid!

27/04/2024 15:38 - Elio Valotto

Much better than in Barcelona, Rafael Nadal took the lead against De Minaur (7-6 in 1h17). Rafa used his experience and opportunism to win a first act in which he alternated between the good and the n...

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Nadal takes the lead against De Minaur in Madrid!

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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Tennis leaders: 250 Challenge (20-27 July) - Winners

Winner 🏆: LJBravehart

Runner-up 🥈: atilabichboziji

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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

Federer was well past his prime in 2019, but when he lost to Nadal in 2008 he was in his prime, basically owned W and was defeated by the king of clay on his surface.

SH321

It's unfortunate for Kypson being dragged into this when this was the right call and should have been made in the first place

Pussayshot

Those wild cards should go to up and coming players

ad6771

There is a ballet like grace to a one-handed backhand.

SH321

Svitofils all the way!!! 🥰

Veronica S