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In Madrid, Alcaraz makes no secret of the fact: "I can't think of anything else but winning the title".

01/05/2024 12:36 - Elio Valotto

There's been a change of tune in the Carlos Alcaraz clan. The world number 3 arrived in Madrid in doubt. Beaten by Grigor Dimitrov in Miami (6-2, 6-4), the Spaniard, suffering from a right-arm injury,...

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In Madrid, Alcaraz makes no secret of the fact: I can't think of anything else but winning the title.

Rublev believes in his chances against Alcaraz: "I expect him to be under a bit of pressure".

01/05/2024 12:33 - Elio Valotto

Stuttering for several weeks (4 defeats in a row), Andrey Rublev finds his tennis at the Caja Magica. After three convincing wins (over Bagnis, Davidovich Fokina and Griekspoor), the world number 8 en...

Rublev believes in his chances against Alcaraz: I expect him to be under a bit of pressure.

Difficult winner over Khachanov, Sinner is reassuring: "If it was worse than yesterday, I would have thought about not playing today"

01/05/2024 10:17 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner had a tough time of it against Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. Faced with a determined opponent, the Italian was dominated for a long time before regaining control of the match (victory 5-7,...

Difficult winner over Khachanov, Sinner is reassuring: If it was worse than yesterday, I would have thought about not playing today

Alcaraz defeats Struff in a stunning match: "It was difficult for me to manage my emotions".

01/05/2024 07:33 - Elio Valotto

This Round of 16 match, a remake of the 2023 final, lived up to all its promises. In a match of insane intensity, Carlos Alcaraz had to work hard to dominate an excellent Jan-Lennard Struff (6-3, 6-7,...

Alcaraz defeats Struff in a stunning match: It was difficult for me to manage my emotions.

As he bids farewell to Madrid, Nadal admits he's touched: "It's very hard"

01/05/2024 07:28 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal went out with honors. Up against a very impressive Jiri Lehecka, the Spaniard said farewell to a tournament he has won five times. Fighting to the end, the Spaniard was unable to prevent ...

As he bids farewell to Madrid, Nadal admits he's touched: It's very hard

Imperturbable Lehecka ends Nadal's story in Madrid

30/04/2024 22:21 - Elio Valotto

This time, the tribute was not delayed. Jiri Lehecka, 22, delivered a match of the highest quality to topple a determined Nadal (7-5, 6-4 in 2h01). Although rather inconsistent, the Spaniard was able ...

Imperturbable Lehecka ends Nadal's story in Madrid

Lehecka takes command against Nadal

30/04/2024 21:07 - Elio Valotto

For the moment, Jiri Lehecka is spoiling the party in Madrid. A very aggressive Jiri Lehecka won the first act against a good Nadal (7-5 in 58 minutes). In a match of good quality, the Czech didn't s...

Lehecka takes command against Nadal

Unplayable Auger-Aliassime beats Ruud to challenge Sinner in Madrid quarter-finals

30/04/2024 19:13 - Elio Valotto

What a performance! Simply immense. We'd rather forgotten it, but Félix Auger-Aliassime is capable of playing at an extremely high level. And that's exactly what he did. Buoyed by a killer serve and d...

Unplayable Auger-Aliassime beats Ruud to challenge Sinner in Madrid quarter-finals

Alcaraz resists the pressure of an excellent Struff to reach the quarters

30/04/2024 17:19 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz gave himself a real scare. Really scared. The defending champion was tested, much more than he could have imagined, but he stood firm (6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in 2 hours 52 minutes). In a crazy r...

Alcaraz resists the pressure of an excellent Struff to reach the quarters

Swept aside by Ruud, Norrie praises his opponent: "I'd say he's the favourite of the tournament and probably the favourite of Roland Garros too"

30/04/2024 16:33 - Elio Valotto

On Monday, Cameron Norrie was soundly beaten by a very good Casper Ruud (6-2, 6-4). The Norwegian, who has been unstoppable since Monte Carlo (11 wins in 12 matches, 1 title and 1 final), has mastered...

Swept aside by Ruud, Norrie praises his opponent: I'd say he's the favourite of the tournament and probably the favourite of Roland Garros too

Before facing Nadal, Lehecka doesn't tremble: "I'm going out there with the conviction that I can win".

30/04/2024 14:37 - Elio Valotto

Jiri Lehecka, 22 and ranked 31st in the world, is set to take on Rafael Nadal this Tuesday evening. He may be facing a mountain to climb, but the Czech is confident he can win. This is not the first ...

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Before facing Nadal, Lehecka doesn't tremble: I'm going out there with the conviction that I can win.

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 ...

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...

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...

Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

In Madrid, Swiatek strolls, Jabeur finds himself

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...

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 ...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alcaraz in the last eight without a second thought

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Good job Struff. Joker was sarcastic with his thumbs up. Even the commentators picked that up .

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