Royer: "Winning more money hasn't changed me that much"

At 24, Valentin Royer discovers the behind-the-scenes of the Top 100 without losing his authenticity. The Frenchman recounts, with lucidity and ambition, how success hasn't disrupted his daily life... nor his thirst for victories.

Clément Gehl

le 21/12/2025 à 12h46

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At 24 years old, Valentin Royer entered the Top 100 for the first time in his career last August. For Tennis Actu, the Frenchman discussed the financial aspect and what it has changed in his daily life.

"I wouldn't say it changed much, because my life hasn't really changed. I've earned a lot more money. Actually, it's funny, because when you're young, you imagine things... and in the end, it hasn't changed me that much.

"I still have that motivation"

I'm the same as I was a year ago, two years ago. I'm hungry for victories, I want to perform, face tougher players, win titles. I still have that motivation."

Sources

puntodebreak.com

Royer Valentin

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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