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Federer admits he thought Nadal would retire in 2022: "I was worried Nadal might stop before me"

18/06/2024 08:46 - Elio Valotto

The confidences continue for Roger Federer. Retired in the summer of 2022, the Swiss now talks freely about his career as a professional tennis player. Returning to one of the subjects that most intri...

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Federer admits he thought Nadal would retire in 2022:

Insolite - Federer returns to a scene that has become mythical

17/06/2024 08:51 - Elio Valotto

Retired since 2022, Roger Federer now confides in us on a much more regular basis about his career and life in general. In an interview with El Pais, he recalls one of the most legendary scenes in his...

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Insolite - Federer returns to a scene that has become mythical

Federer: "My career seems so far away".

15/06/2024 13:07 - Guillaume Nonque

Roger Federer was the guest on BBC Breakfast this Friday. This was another opportunity for the former world No.1 to talk about his feelings as a "retiree" and give his views on current tennis. Surpri...

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Federer reflects on Djokovic's blossoming: "I wasn't really convinced".

14/06/2024 11:33 - Elio Valotto

Since his retirement, Roger Federer has been talking more and more freely about his career, but also about his perception of his various rivals. The man who inspired several generations of tennis fans...

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Federer reflects on Djokovic's blossoming:

For Nadal, the most important thing is the legacy

14/06/2024 11:21 - Elio Valotto

Wednesday evening was graduation day at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Once again, Rafael Nadal presided over the ceremony. Addressing the 54 students who had completed their tennis and academic training, t...

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For Nadal, the most important thing is the legacy

Milos Raonic: a winning return to grass?

13/06/2024 14:41 - Valens K

After a long absence due to injury, the former world number 3 is back on his favorite surface: grass. In his comeback, he defeated Jordan Thompson (6-3, 6-4) in the first round at 'S-Hertogenbosh on T...

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Milos Raonic: a winning return to grass?

Wimbledon without Federer, Nadal or Djokovic, a first since 1999

12/06/2024 17:22 - Guillaume Nonque

The change of era is becoming increasingly apparent in the small world of tennis. While the top two places in the ATP rankings have been occupied since Monday by Jannik Sinner (22) and Carlos Alcaraz ...

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Wimbledon without Federer, Nadal or Djokovic, a first since 1999

Federer's life lesson in philosopher mode

12/06/2024 12:22 - Guillaume Nonque

On Sunday, Roger Federer was "invited" to give a speech to this year's graduating class at Dartmouth University (New Hampshire, USA). At the age of 42, he successfully turned his tennis experience int...

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Federer's life lesson in philosopher mode

Zverev: "You don't win a Grand Slam easily like Federer or Nadal".

09/06/2024 12:07 - Guillaume Nonque

Alexander Zverev takes on Carlos Alcaraz this Sunday in the final of the French Open. The German, who at the age of 27 is aiming to win his first Grand Slam title, has had to fight hard to reach this ...

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Alcaraz makes no secret of his ambitions: "I've always wanted to be one of the best players in the world".

09/06/2024 11:30 - Elio Valotto

At just 21 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz is an ambitious man. Already winner of the US Open (2022) and Wimbledon (2023), this Sunday he has the opportunity to win his third Grand Slam title at Roland-G...

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Alcaraz makes no secret of his ambitions:

Stats - Alcaraz beats Federer, Nadal and Djokovic again

08/06/2024 00:29 - Guillaume Nonque

Carlos Alcaraz set a new record by qualifying for the final of the 2024 French Open. He became the first player in the Open Era to qualify for a Grand Slam final on all three surfaces (hard, grass and...

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Stats - Alcaraz beats Federer, Nadal and Djokovic again

Stats - Youngest average age in Roland Garros semis since Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Monfils in 2008

06/06/2024 19:47 - Guillaume Nonque

The information may seem anecdotal, but this statistic reflects the current tennis power of the new generations. This 2024 edition of Roland Garros is the first since 2008 in which none of the semi-fi...

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Stats - Youngest average age in Roland Garros semis since Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Monfils in 2008

McEnroe sees Alcaraz ahead of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic at the same age

03/06/2024 11:19 - Guillaume Nonque

John McEnroe visited the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday to receive the Légion d'Honneur. It was an opportunity for him to talk about the French Open and tennis in general. The American, winner of...

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McEnroe sees Alcaraz ahead of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic at the same age

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

24/05/2024 12:05 - 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...

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Retrospective #2: The day Nadal and Federer played out one of the most memorable finals in history (Rome 2006)

17/05/2024 08:53 - Elio Valotto

"Really. Rafa is a great person, with great values. Today, he told me he cried when I won my French Open in 2009, because he was so happy for me." This excerpt from one of Roger Federer's many interv...

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Retrospective #2: The day Nadal and Federer played out one of the most memorable finals in history (Rome 2006)

Retrospective #1: The day Federer won the only blue clay tournament in history.

13/05/2024 15:14 - Elio Valotto

That was just 12 years ago. On May 13, 2012, Roger Federer had won one of the most controversial tournaments in tennis history. Since its first appearance on clay in 2009, the Madrid Masters 1000 has...

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Retrospective #1: The day Federer won the only blue clay tournament in history.

Zverev pays tribute to Thiem: "He's one of the greatest champions we've ever known"

11/05/2024 18:59 - Elio Valotto

It's the event of the week: Dominic Thiem will soon be putting away his rackets. As we reported on Friday, in a video message posted on social networks, the Austrian announced that he would no longer ...

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Swept aside by Hurkacz, Nadal walks out in the second round in Rome!

11/05/2024 14:01 - Elio Valotto

It's hard to believe. Rafael Nadal, the undisputed king of clay, suffered one of the toughest defeats of his career on Saturday. Faced with a very good Pole (22 winners, 8 unforced errors, 9 aces), pa...

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Swept aside by Hurkacz, Nadal walks out in the second round in Rome!

Dominic Thiem, the story of a shooting star - Portrait

10/05/2024 19:11 - Elio Valotto

At just 30 years of age, Dominic Thiem will be calling time on his career. As the Austrian announced on Friday, he will no longer play on the ATP circuit after the 2024 season. Unthinkable a few years...

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Dominic Thiem, the story of a shooting star - Portrait

Ivo Karlovic has officially retired

22/02/2024 18:46 - Guillaume Nonque

Absent from the ATP circuit since 2021, Ivo Karlovic has confirmed what seemed to have become inevitable. At 44 years old, the Croatian officially announced his retirement from professional tennis on ...

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Ugo Humbert : "Federer, Murray, pfff... il est incroyable ce trophée !"

11/02/2024 19:56 - Guillaume Nonque

Ugo Humbert a remporté, ce dimanche à Marseille, son 5e titre ATP en 5 finales disputées. Le Français a livré une prestation magistrale pour dominer Grigor Dimitrov. Il ne boudait pas son plaisir en c...

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Djokovic : "Federer n'aimait pas ma façon de me comporter à mes débuts

19/01/2024 20:10 - Guillaume Nonque

Je n'étais pas le type de gars préféré des meilleurs joueurs. Car j'étais confiant et je n'avais pas peur de dire que je voulais être le meilleur. Mais je n'ai jamais manqué de respect, c'est importa...

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Club des 100 - Djokovic a joué son 100e match à l'Open d'Australie !

19/01/2024 11:21 - Guillaume Nonque

En dominant Etcheverry pour rallier les huitièmes ce vendredi, le Serbe a disputé son 100e simple à Melbourne. Il rejoint ainsi un club très fermé ne comptant jusque-là que S. Williams (105) et Federe...

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Club des 100 - Djokovic a joué son 100e match à l'Open d'Australie !

Et, pendant ce temps-là, Roger rend visite à Rafa !

17/01/2024 20:35 - Guillaume Nonque

Alors que tout le monde du tennis a les yeux rivés sur Melbourne, Nadal, qui a dû déclarer forfait et rentrer à Majorque, n'en est pas moins en bonne compagnie. Il a reçu la visite de Federer à la Raf...

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Et, pendant ce temps-là, Roger rend visite à Rafa !

Djokovic claims a new record from Federer!

19/11/2023 22:12 - Guillaume Nonque

By winning his 7th ATP Finals title on Sunday, the Serb became the sole holder of the record for most titles in the event. The world No.1 was previously tied with the Swiss, who last won the tournamen...

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Djokovic claims a new record from Federer!

Djokovic chipe un nouveau record à Federer !

19/11/2023 22:08 - Guillaume Nonque

En s'adjugeant ses 7e ATP Finals ce dimanche, le Serbe est devenu l'unique détenteur du record de titres dans l'épreuve. Le n°1 mondial était jusque-là à égalité avec le Suisse qui a remporté le tourn...

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Djokovic chipe un nouveau record à Federer !

Federer is your new tour guide in Shanghai.

14/10/2023 16:22 - Guillaume Nonque

Invited by the organizers to receive an award while promoting the tournament and their common sponsor (Rolex), the Swiss took the opportunity to show us behind the scenes at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center...

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Federer is your new tour guide in Shanghai.