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The Talent Drain: How Private Academies Are Stealing the Spotlight from Federations

04/12/2025 18:29 - Arthur Millot

World tennis is undergoing a transformation: federal structures are losing their grip, while private academies are gaining ground.

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The Talent Drain: How Private Academies Are Stealing the Spotlight from Federations

Ljubicic slams Moutet's move: "It's a lack of respect for the team and the competition"

23/11/2025 18:23 - Clément Gehl

Ivan Ljubicic, high performance director at the French Tennis Federation, commented on Corentin Moutet's missed between-the-legs shot in the Davis Cup.

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"We will not be able to say that we haven't done everything for him": Ivan Ljubicic gives an update on Moïse Kouamé

23/11/2025 20:16 - Jules Hypolite

Slowed by an injury, Moïse Kouamé can count on total support from the Federation. Ivan Ljubicic affirms it: the young Frenchman benefits from unique support in the world. A statement that says a lot a...

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Ljubicic honest about Alcaraz and Sinner's dominance over the rest of the tour: "I don't expect any change in the next two or three years"

22/11/2025 09:23 - Adrien Guyot

Former professional player Ivan Ljubicic discussed the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. According to the Croatian, no ATP tour player will be able to shake up the hierarchy in the nex...

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Ljubicic honest about Alcaraz and Sinner's dominance over the rest of the tour:

"Where is Ljubicic?" Benoît Maylin's anger after the French team's Davis Cup fiasco

20/11/2025 14:15 - Arthur Millot

After the French team's Davis Cup debacle, Benoît Maylin made an intense statement, directly targeting the Federation and Ivan Ljubicic.

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Davis Cup: A tribute paid to Nikola Pilic, Djokovic and former stars present at the ceremony

19/11/2025 22:11 - Jules Hypolite

On the court in Bologna, the emotion was palpable. Djokovic, Troicki, Becker, and Ljubicic joined their voices to honor the memory of Nikola Pilic, the man who shaped their careers and marked the hist...

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Davis Cup: A tribute paid to Nikola Pilic, Djokovic and former stars present at the ceremony

"That's impressive," Ljubicic analyzes Sinner's match against Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals

12/11/2025 09:06 - Adrien Guyot

Ivan Ljubicic analyzed Jannik Sinner's first match at the ATP Finals against Félix Auger-Aliassime, in a replay of the Paris Masters 1000 final. As the defending champion, Sinner returned to Turin to...

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New Roles for Cornet at the FFT: Former World No. 11 Becomes, Among Other Things, France's BJK Cup Captain

02/11/2025 12:57 - Adrien Guyot

After announcing she was ending her career for good, Cornet will remain in the tennis world and will take on various roles for the French Tennis Federation. This time, Alizé Cornet has definitively p...

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New Roles for Cornet at the FFT: Former World No. 11 Becomes, Among Other Things, France's BJK Cup Captain

Moretton savors French success in Croatia: "We are building something"

14/09/2025 11:16 - Adrien Guyot

France secured a decisive victory in Croatia, qualifying for the Davis Cup Final 8. Thanks to standout performances from Corentin Moutet and Arthur Rinderknech, Les Bleus will head to Bologna, Italy, ...

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Moretton savors French success in Croatia:

What we saw in Cincinnati is deplorable," Ljubicic criticizes ATP organization

20/08/2025 15:45 - Clément Gehl

The Cincinnati Masters 1000 took place under complicated weather conditions for the players, and many competitors were forced to withdraw. Among them, Jannik Sinner, who had to forfeit his final afte...

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What we saw in Cincinnati is deplorable,

If he has to rest, it will be difficult for him to find the form to win a Grand Slam," says Ljubicic about Sinner

20/08/2025 14:56 - Clément Gehl

Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open with mixed emotions after his withdrawal in the final played against Carlos Alcaraz. According to Ivan Ljubicic, this could also have an impact at the US Open. In...

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If he has to rest, it will be difficult for him to find the form to win a Grand Slam,

"I don't think they've reached their full potential yet," Ljubicic discusses the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz

15/07/2025 16:02 - Adrien Guyot

Ivan Ljubicic remains a keen observer of tennis. A former professional player, the Croatian, who once reached world No. 3, now works for the French Tennis Federation as the director of high performanc...

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If someone reminds you of Roger, it's Alcaraz"

15/07/2025 11:35 - Clément Gehl

Ivan Ljubicic spoke about Carlos Alcaraz and compared him to Roger Federer, a player he knows very well since he coached him from 2016 to 2022. According to the Croatian, there are similarities bet...

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If someone reminds you of Roger, it's Alcaraz

"It's hard to assess," Ljubicic discusses French players' results at Wimbledon

05/07/2025 13:56 - Adrien Guyot

Despite strong performances from some, French tennis ultimately failed to reach the second week at Wimbledon. While Rinderknech eliminated Zverev and Bonzi took down Medvedev—both in the first round—D...

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It was impossible to hit the ball because it bounced below knee level," Ljubicic discusses the changing playing conditions at Wimbledon

26/06/2025 23:36 - Jules Hypolite

Ivan Ljubicic, known for his powerful serve and one-handed backhand, never managed to master the grass and Wimbledon, where he at best reached the third round three times (2006, 2007, and 2011). The ...

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It was impossible to hit the ball because it bounced below knee level,

I don't sense the ambition to be Top 10 in Gaston," Ljubicic compares Boisson and Gaston

11/06/2025 08:06 - Clément Gehl

As the High Performance Director of the French Tennis Federation since 2023, Ivan Ljubicic attended a press conference at Roland-Garros at the end of the tournament. In remarks reported by *We Love...

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I don't sense the ambition to be Top 10 in Gaston,

"She deserves to go even further," Ljubicic reflects on Boisson's run at Roland Garros

06/06/2025 14:34 - Adrien Guyot

As the High Performance Director of the French Tennis Federation, Ivan Ljubicic, the former Croatian professional tennis player, praised Loïs Boisson's performance at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old...

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Piatti Reveals the Perfect Coaches for Sinner in 2026

04/04/2025 15:09 - Arthur Millot

Following the announcement of Darren Cahill’s departure, Sinner will be left without a coach by the end of the year. This situation raises questions about the Italian’s future choice. Riccardo Piat...

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Piatti Reveals the Perfect Coaches for Sinner in 2026

Ljubicic: "Roger taught me more than anyone else, you have to celebrate your victories"

04/03/2025 15:39 - Clément Gehl

Roger Federer and Ivan Ljubicic know each other very well. The two men first faced each other on the tennis courts, having played against each other 16 times, with the Swiss winning 13 to 3. Later, ...

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Ljubicic delighted by Djokovic-Murray partnership: "It's fantastic for the sport".

26/11/2024 10:16 - Adrien Guyot

The announcement of the forthcoming collaboration between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. The Scot, who announced his retirement after the Paris Olympics ...

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Ljubicic delighted by Djokovic-Murray partnership:

Will French tennis soon be back on top?

08/11/2024 20:28 - Elio Valotto

French tennis is slowly beginning to rebuild its reputation. Even if no French player today seems to have the level to win a Grand Slam, and we're still waiting for real successors to the Four Musket...

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Ljubicic on the careers of Monfils and Gasquet: "They could have done a bit more".

06/11/2024 16:36 - Jules Hypolite

Ivan Ljubicic, the FFT's head of high-level affairs, gave his opinion on the careers of the French players who have marked the last decade. After Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet ...

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