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Five New Masters 1000 Winners, a Rare Feat in the 21st Century

12/10/2025 19:46 - Jules Hypolite

The ATP Tour has never seemed so open. Five players have clinched their first Masters 1000 title this season, a number that signals a changing of the guard. While 2025 has been defined by a duel betw...

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Five New Masters 1000 Winners, a Rare Feat in the 21st Century

7 withdrawals before even the round of 16: the 2025 Shanghai edition sets a sad record

06/10/2025 08:49 - Arthur Millot

The 2025 Shanghai Masters 1000 has just crossed a worrying threshold. With 7 withdrawals or forfeits recorded even before the tournament has reached the round of 16, this edition directly enters the t...

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7 withdrawals before even the round of 16: the 2025 Shanghai edition sets a sad record

I was terrified and I got a real beating," Alcaraz reflects on his very first match against Nadal

10/08/2025 18:57 - Jules Hypolite

In 2021, during the second round of the Madrid Masters 1000, young Carlos Alcaraz, touted as one of Spanish tennis's future stars, stepped onto the court to face the king of clay, Rafael Nadal. Far...

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I was terrified and I got a real beating,

Fans don't want to see one-sided matches between players": Madrid tournament ready for radical change

30/05/2025 19:17 - Jules Hypolite

In the middle of Roland-Garros, the year's second Grand Slam, other tournaments like Rome and Madrid are discussing their ambitions for greatness. In Rome, a fifth Grand Slam is being considered, a...

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Fans don't want to see one-sided matches between players

Bad news for Goffin a few days before Roland-Garros

21/05/2025 15:23 - Arthur Millot

Following the withdrawals of Shang and Zhang, it's Goffin's turn to be announced as a withdrawal for the 2025 edition of Roland-Garros. Absent since Madrid, the Belgian injured his right foot while sp...

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Bad news for Goffin a few days before Roland-Garros

Ruud on the Clay of Rome: "It's Much Slower Than in Madrid"

12/05/2025 09:46 - Arthur Millot

Ruud defeated Bublik in his first match in Rome this year. The Norwegian, who won the Madrid tournament, has regained a very high level of play and hopes to continue his momentum. He will have to beat...

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Andreeva, Youngest Player in History to Reach Back-to-Back Round of 16 in Madrid and Rome

11/05/2025 21:16 - Jules Hypolite

After making the quarterfinals in Madrid, Mirra Andreeva continues her strong run in Rome, securing her spot in the Round of 16 with a win over Linda Noskova (6-1, 7-5) this Sunday. Having just tur...

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Andreeva, Youngest Player in History to Reach Back-to-Back Round of 16 in Madrid and Rome

Sabalenka discusses the differences between Rome and Madrid: "Here, everything is slower, and you have to put more effort into every rally"

09/05/2025 18:34 - Jules Hypolite

Fresh off her Madrid title last Saturday, Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning streak to seven matches this Friday by defeating Anastasia Potapova in the second round of the WTA 1000 in Rome. The w...

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Sabalenka discusses the differences between Rome and Madrid:

Musetti: "Being a father has made me mature and allowed me to become happier"

07/05/2025 08:19 - Clément Gehl

Lorenzo Musetti arrives in Rome with all eyes on him. The new Top 10 player is coming off two extremely satisfying tournaments in Monte-Carlo and Madrid and is expected to deliver similar performances...

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Zverev talks about electronic officiating: "I like it. I think there was a problem with the one in Madrid"

07/05/2025 07:41 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev addressed the press in Rome regarding the controversy over the electronic officiating error in Madrid during his match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. While he criticizes this e...

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Zverev talks about electronic officiating:

Sabalenka: "Many players suffer from shoulder or back injuries due to the heaviness of the balls"

07/05/2025 07:29 - Clément Gehl

Aryna Sabalenka is in Rome and intends to continue her success after her impressive victory in Madrid. In a press conference before the tournament, she was asked about the balls and the picture she sh...

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Swiatek Addresses Rumors of Withdrawal from Wimbledon: "Who Said That?"

06/05/2025 13:56 - Arthur Millot

After her tough loss in Madrid against Gauff, many rumors suggested that Swiatek might skip the grass season. The goal would supposedly be to rest and arrive in top form for the US Open, as the player...

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Swiatek Addresses Rumors of Withdrawal from Wimbledon:

Rune Ambitious Ahead of His Debut in Rome: "I’m Definitely Ready to Play Here"

06/05/2025 14:56 - Arthur Millot

A finalist at Indian Wells, Rune seized another title opportunity in Barcelona just a few weeks later—this time successfully. Ahead of his first match in Rome, the Dane reflected on his current form: ...

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Rune Ambitious Ahead of His Debut in Rome:

Arnaldi reflects on his victory over Djokovic in Madrid: "It wasn’t the Novak of old"

06/05/2025 11:25 - Arthur Millot

The last player to defeat Djokovic, Arnaldi triumphed over the Serb in Madrid (6-3, 6-4). He later went on to reach the quarterfinals. Present in Rome during the media day, the Italian responded to...

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Arnaldi reflects on his victory over Djokovic in Madrid:

50 First Matches on Clay in Masters 1000: Ruud 4th, Far Behind Nadal

06/05/2025 10:42 - Clément Gehl

Casper Ruud won the Madrid tournament this Sunday against Jack Draper. A significant victory for the Norwegian, who claimed his first Masters 1000 title. This week, he played his 50th match on clay...

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50 First Matches on Clay in Masters 1000: Ruud 4th, Far Behind Nadal

Rublev discusses his drop in rankings: "Fall to rise stronger"

06/05/2025 09:42 - Clément Gehl

Andrey Rublev has now definitively dropped out of the Top 10 following his early exit at the Madrid Masters 1000, where he was defending his title. The Russian addressed this setback with great ser...

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Mouratoglou responds to Bublik on the level of the top 50: "I don’t think it was stronger five years ago"

05/05/2025 08:43 - Arthur Millot

During his match against Mensik in Madrid, Bublik vented his frustration about the rising level of the ATP top 50. During a changeover, the Kazakh player directly addressed the umpire, saying: "Do you...

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Mouratoglou responds to Bublik on the level of the top 50:

Rafael Nadal's Congratulations to Ruud on Madrid Title: "It's Well Deserved"

05/05/2025 16:31 - Jules Hypolite

Casper Ruud clinched his first Masters 1000 title yesterday in Madrid after previous runner-up finishes in Miami (2022) and Monte-Carlo (2024). Shortly after securing the biggest title of his caree...

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Rafael Nadal's Congratulations to Ruud on Madrid Title:

Stats: Ruud Joins His Father in a Unique Ranking

05/05/2025 15:32 - Arthur Millot

After his victory against Draper (7-5, 3-6, 6-4) in the Madrid final, Ruud claimed the biggest title of his career. A frequent finalist, including twice at Roland-Garros and once at Monte-Carlo, the 2...

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Stats: Ruud Joins His Father in a Unique Ranking

Ruud Explains His Support for Swiatek: "I Saw a Video Where She Looked Devastated"

05/05/2025 08:17 - Clément Gehl

A few days ago, Casper Ruud showed his support for Iga Swiatek on X after her heavy loss to Coco Gauff. During the press conference following his final victory against Jack Draper in Madrid, the No...

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Draper: "I knew I was good on clay and I proved it"

05/05/2025 07:35 - Clément Gehl

Jack Draper came close to victory against Casper Ruud in the Madrid final, as evidenced by his two break points in the third set. Despite the loss, his run in Madrid remains a real source of satisf...

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Ruud after his title: "It's a mix of relief, happiness, and pure joy"

05/05/2025 07:24 - Clément Gehl

Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title in Madrid this Sunday. It was his sixth final in a major tournament (including Masters 1000 and Grand Slams) and the first one he has won. In the post-m...

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Three new winners in Masters 1000 events out of the first four played this year, a first since 1991

04/05/2025 23:17 - Jules Hypolite

The Madrid tournament delivered its verdict on Sunday with Casper Ruud's victory in the final over Jack Draper. Following the Norwegian's triumph, three new players have been crowned in Masters 100...

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Three new winners in Masters 1000 events out of the first four played this year, a first since 1991

Ruud's Speech After His Madrid Title: "I Came Here When I Was Eleven to Watch Rafa, Roger, and Novak"

04/05/2025 21:04 - Jules Hypolite

At 26 years old, Casper Ruud clinched his first career Masters 1000 title in Madrid by defeating Jack Draper in the final. A three-time Grand Slam finalist, the Oslo native was understandably overj...

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Ruud edges out Draper in Madrid to claim his first career Masters 1000 title!

04/05/2025 20:22 - Jules Hypolite

After falling short in Miami in 2022 and Monte-Carlo in 2024, Casper Ruud finally became a Masters 1000 champion this Sunday. The Norwegian triumphed in a hard-fought battle against Jack Draper (7-5, ...

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Ruud edges out Draper in Madrid to claim his first career Masters 1000 title!

Draper's Coach Explains His Success on Clay: "There Was Very Specific Work Done"

04/05/2025 12:18 - Clément Gehl

Jack Draper has reached the final of the Madrid Masters 1000 on clay, a surface where he hasn’t accumulated many matches or victories. His coach, James Trotman, gave an interview to *L’Équipe* in w...

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Draper's Coach Explains His Success on Clay:

Video - When Sabalenka Loses Her Racket Mid-Point Against Gauff

04/05/2025 07:18 - Adrien Guyot

This Saturday evening, the world No. 1 confirmed her status as the best player in the world. The Belarusian, who struggled early in the second set, ultimately found the resources to win in straight se...

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Video - When Sabalenka Loses Her Racket Mid-Point Against Gauff

Gauff after her lost final against Sabalenka: "My first-serve percentage wasn't good today"

03/05/2025 21:34 - Jules Hypolite

Coco Gauff gave it her all this Saturday in the Madrid final but ultimately surrendered to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Defeated for the second time in her career in a tournament final, the America...

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Gauff after her lost final against Sabalenka:

Sabalenka Triumphs for the Third Time in Madrid!

03/05/2025 19:34 - Jules Hypolite

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third WTA 1000 title in Madrid and the 20th trophy of her career this Saturday. The world No. 1 defeated Coco Gauff (6-3, 7-6) in a 1-hour, 38-minute final. A finalist f...

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Sabalenka Triumphs for the Third Time in Madrid!