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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

Titles: Where does 22-year-old Alcaraz rank among other champions at the same age?

05/05/2025 16:39 - Arthur Millot

Alcaraz has 18 trophies to his name at just 22 years old. A significant number that places the Spaniard among the most decorated players at the same age. The native of El Palmar ranks 7th, tied with S...

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Titles: Where does 22-year-old Alcaraz rank among other champions at the same age?

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:

Moya Speaks Out About Alcaraz Documentary: "It's Impossible to Achieve What He Has Without Discipline and Hard Work"

05/05/2025 15:20 - Jules Hypolite

The Netflix documentary about Carlos Alcaraz was released on April 23. Across its three episodes, viewers gain insight into the personal life of the world No. 3 and the goals he has set for the rest o...

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Moya Speaks Out About Alcaraz Documentary:

Stats: Nadal boasts an extraordinary record in the 81 major tournaments he has played on clay since 2005

05/05/2025 11:39 - Arthur Millot

A legend of clay, Rafael Nadal achieved one of the greatest feats in history by winning Roland-Garros fourteen times, the first in 2005 at just 19 years old. Since then, the Spaniard has competed i...

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Stats: Nadal boasts an extraordinary record in the 81 major tournaments he has played on clay since 2005

Becker Compares Alcaraz to Nadal: "Carlos Has More Natural Talent"

05/05/2025 09:22 - Arthur Millot

At just 21 years old, Alcaraz continues to impress and etch his name into the record books, much like Nadal did at his age. Nevertheless, many believe Alcaraz will need to achieve even greater feats i...

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Draper on Nadal's Influence: "Drawing Inspiration from How He Intimidated His Opponents on Clay"

02/05/2025 16:17 - Arthur Millot

Having secured his spot in the semifinals of the Madrid tournament by defeating Arnaldi (6-0, 6-4), Draper has guaranteed his entry into the top 5. He becomes the second left-handed player after Nadal...

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Sanguinetti Praises Nadal: "After This Match, I Knew He Would Become World No. 1"

02/05/2025 13:31 - Arthur Millot

Having won the Madrid tournament five times, Nadal claimed his first title in the Spanish capital in 2005. Since then, the Mallorcan has secured 22 Grand Slam titles and 36 Masters 1000 trophies. I...

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Draper Becomes Second Left-Hander to Enter Top 5 in the 21st Century

01/05/2025 19:41 - Jules Hypolite

Jack Draper confirmed his strong progress on clay by reaching the semifinals of the Madrid Masters 1000 this Thursday after defeating Matteo Arnaldi. The Briton, who won Indian Wells earlier this y...

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Draper Becomes Second Left-Hander to Enter Top 5 in the 21st Century

Nadal reflects on comparison with Alcaraz: "We've all faced pressure from the media"

01/05/2025 15:34 - Arthur Millot

Due to his early success, Carlos Alcaraz was quickly compared to legend Rafael Nadal. With four Grand Slam titles by the age of 21, the native of El Palmar has surpassed his compatriot's achievements ...

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Nadal reflects on comparison with Alcaraz:

Nadal Reiterates His Stance on the Sinner Case: "I Don’t Think Jannik Received Preferential Treatment"

30/04/2025 20:07 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal gave an interview yesterday to the American television network CNN, where he discussed several topics, and once again, the issue involving Jannik Sinner. A week after his comments in *...

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Nadal Reiterates His Stance on the Sinner Case:

Sinner Discusses the Big 3: "If You Look at the Numbers, the Best is Djokovic"

30/04/2025 13:25 - Arthur Millot

Sinner will return for the Rome Masters 1000. After a three-month absence due to a doping suspension, the Italian knows all eyes will be on him. Additionally, alongside Alcaraz, the 23-year-old is con...

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Zverev: "In 2017, the top was incredible, but the depth is greater now"

30/04/2025 09:31 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev was asked about recent statements from players claiming it is now easier to break into the Top 10 than it was before. He responded: "Certainly not, it’s much harder now. When I fir...

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Marc Lopez, Paolini’s Coach: "I Want to Prove to Myself That I Can’t Just Coach Rafa"

30/04/2025 07:29 - Clément Gehl

Jasmine Paolini has decided to hire Marc Lopez as her coach for the clay season. The former world No. 3 in doubles, who previously coached Rafael Nadal, has accepted the challenge. He explains the ...

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Fritz on the Dominance and Feats of the Big 3: "It's Incredible to See How They Could Play Nonstop"

28/04/2025 16:18 - Jules Hypolite

Taylor Fritz advanced to the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters 1000 yesterday after Benjamin Bonzi retired. In comments reported by Arab News, the world No. 4 spoke about the difficulty of back-to-...

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Fritz on the Dominance and Feats of the Big 3:

Toni Nadal's Confessions About His Nephew Rafael Nadal: "I've Lived Incredible Memories, But Nothing Beats the Training Days in Manacor"

28/04/2025 15:21 - Jules Hypolite

Toni Nadal was Rafael Nadal's coach from his earliest years up through his many Grand Slam successes as the native of Manacor. They stopped working together at the end of 2017. In a recent intervie...

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Toni Nadal's Confessions About His Nephew Rafael Nadal:

Marc Lopez on Coaching Nadal: "Let's See If I Can Tell Him How to Hit a Forehand"

28/04/2025 08:52 - Arthur Millot

Throughout his career, Nadal has always had very close individuals in his team. First with his uncle Toni for over 20 years, and later with his friend Carlos Moya starting in 2017. Marc Lopez also ...

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Alcaraz: "I Want to Sit at the Same Table as the Big 3"

27/04/2025 10:01 - Adrien Guyot

In a Netflix documentary summarizing his 2024 season, Carlos Alcaraz revealed his ambitions. Already a four-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest world No. 1 after the 2022 US Open, the Spaniard—a...

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Stats: Where does Alcaraz rank compared to the Big 3 at the same age?

26/04/2025 15:07 - Arthur Millot

At just 21 years old, Alcaraz is pushing the limits of age. With 4 Grand Slam titles and 6 Masters 1000 victories, the native of El Palmar is already among the greatest players to have competed on the...

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Stats: Where does Alcaraz rank compared to the Big 3 at the same age?

Federer to Give the Start at the Next 24 Hours of Le Mans

24/04/2025 22:29 - Jules Hypolite

Roger Federer will be the guest of honor at the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place from June 14 to 15, as announced by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest on Thursday. The eight-time ...

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Federer to Give the Start at the Next 24 Hours of Le Mans

Del Potro discusses modern tennis: "The tour is open, there are great opportunities for everyone"

24/04/2025 07:59 - Adrien Guyot

Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the players who has left his mark on the world of tennis over the last two decades. Part of the same generation as the famed Big 3—Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Ra...

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Nadal reacts to Murray and Djokovic's collaboration: "It's a good combination"

23/04/2025 16:28 - Arthur Millot

Rafael Nadal retired during the Davis Cup last November with Spain. Since then, the Mallorcan has made several public appearances, notably at the Laureus Awards where he won the Sporting Icon award. ...

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Nadal reacts to Murray and Djokovic's collaboration:

Nadal on the Sinner case: "It's not good for tennis, but it's an accident that happens in life"

23/04/2025 08:49 - Clément Gehl

Rafael Nadal gave an interview to *The Telegraph*, a British newspaper. When asked about the Sinner case, Rafa defended the Italian. He stated: "If I'm not mistaken, the verdict simply declares him...

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Rafael Nadal reacts emotionally to the death of Pope Francis

22/04/2025 11:52 - Arthur Millot

The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. He had recently suffered from double pneumonia. Elected in 2013 at the age of 76, he became the first Latin Ameri...

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Rafael Nadal reacts emotionally to the death of Pope Francis

Nadal on his tribute at Roland-Garros: "I'm not very big on tributes"

22/04/2025 11:25 - Clément Gehl

Rafael Nadal received the Sports Icon award at the Laureus Awards this Monday. In an interview with Eurosport Spain, the Mallorcan was asked about the tribute planned for him at Roland-Garros on Sunda...

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Cilic: "It's Less Tough to Break into the Top 10 Today"

22/04/2025 09:44 - Clément Gehl

Marin Cilic spoke to the Spanish media outlet Punto de Break about today's tennis and compared it to the players from the previous generation, whom he knew well. He stated: "Today's players are dif...

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Djokovic Praises Nadal: "The Greatest Rival I've Had in My Career"

22/04/2025 07:27 - Arthur Millot

Djokovic and Nadal engaged in epic battles for over a decade. While the Spaniard retired last year, the Serb hopes to extend his journey on the tour. During the Laureus Awards ceremony in Madrid, t...

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Nadal Honest Months After Retirement: "The Truth Is, I Don't Miss Tennis"

21/04/2025 23:19 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal was honored at the Laureus Awards ceremony, receiving the Sports Icon award. The Mallorcan later appeared at a press conference to answer questions from journalists, discussing how his...

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Nadal Wins Sports Icon Award at Laureus Awards

21/04/2025 20:59 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal was present tonight at the Laureus Awards ceremony, which honors athletes from all sports each year. At the end of the ceremony, the 14-time Roland-Garros champion was awarded the Spor...

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