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Nadal hasn't really said goodbye to the French Open yet: "At the last minute, I didn't want to".

16/06/2024 12:26 - Elio Valotto

A few weeks ago, Rafael Nadal played his last match at the French Open. Despite playing a very solid match, the Spaniard lost to Alexander Zverev in the first round of the French Open (6-3, 7-6, 6-3)....

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Nadal hasn't really said goodbye to the French Open yet:

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

Nadal ready for battle: "I hope to win a medal".

14/06/2024 08:33 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal's schedule continues to take shape. After making it official at Wimbledon, in order to preserve his body, he confirmed that he had planned to play in Bastad in order to prepare as well as...

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Nadal justifies: "It's best for my body".

13/06/2024 16:03 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal has officially withdrawn from the 2024 edition of Wimbledon. The aim for the Spaniard is to prepare as well as possible for the Paris Olympic Games (July 27 - August 04), which he will be...

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Nadal, officially withdrawn from Wimbledon, will play Bastad to prepare for the Olympics

13/06/2024 15:20 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal's decision to withdraw from Wimbledon was no longer in any doubt. He made it official on Thursday. While he was scheduled to play on clay in Hamburg (July 15 - 21), the Spaniard also unve...

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Nadal, officially withdrawn from Wimbledon, will play Bastad to prepare for the Olympics

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

German analyst Kuhnen backs Zverev: "He has the makings of a Grand Slam champion".

11/06/2024 13:14 - Elio Valotto

Patrik Kühnen, former professional tennis player (three-time Davis Cup winner with Germany) and now columnist for Sky Sports, has spoken out on the case of his compatriot Alexander Zverev. According ...

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Toni Nadal explains what Zverev lacks to win a Grand Slam: "What has prevented him from succeeding in winning a Grand Slam tournament"

11/06/2024 08:49 - Elio Valotto

Since Sunday evening, there has been one declaration after another congratulating Carlos Alcaraz, who was crowned French Open champion against Zverev in the final (6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2). Among the ...

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Toni Nadal explains what Zverev lacks to win a Grand Slam:

Nadal in Hamburg for singles and doubles?

10/06/2024 18:24 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal has regained his taste for tennis. Back in action since Barcelona, the Majorcan's level of tennis seems to have been rising steadily since April. After a good tournament in Madrid and an ...

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Nadal in Hamburg for singles and doubles?

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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Gill Gross (tennis analyst) reflects on Swiatek's supremacy: "Comparisons with Rafa are uncomfortable".

09/06/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

Iga Swiatek's dominance continues to get people talking. At just 23 years of age, she has already won 4 times in Paris and has everything it takes to make her mark on the history of tennis, and of Rol...

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Gill Gross (tennis analyst) reflects on Swiatek's supremacy:

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:

Alacaraz: "When I finished school, I used to run to watch Roland-Garros".

08/06/2024 21:43 - Guillaume Nonque

This Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz takes on Alexander Zverev in his first Roland Garros final. It's a moment he's dreamed of since he was a child. His memories of the tournament go back to when he was very y...

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Zverev: "There are two ways to come back from difficult situations".

08/06/2024 18:53 - Guillaume Nonque

At the age of 27, Alexander Zverev has already enjoyed a long career spanning 11 years as a professional tennis player. He has already experienced some difficult moments, two of which have particularl...

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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

Insolite - Nadal wins the title, but not at Roland-Garros!

07/06/2024 11:06 - Elio Valotto

A rare occurrence since 2005, Rafael Nadal is no longer in the running for the title at Roland Garros. Anything but varnished in the draw, the Majorcan didn't get the chance to step up his game, beate...

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Insolite - Nadal wins the title, but not at Roland-Garros!

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

Tsitsipas: "Nadal was already predicting Alcaraz's blossoming 5 years ago".

04/06/2024 14:13 - Guillaume Nonque

As he takes on Carlos Alcaraz this Tuesday evening in the quarter-finals of the French Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas recalls how long ago he understood that the young Spanish hope would become a great riva...

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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

Zverev has perfectly digested Nadal and mastered Goffin to reach the 3rd round at Roland-Garros

30/05/2024 15:57 - Guillaume Nonque

There was no hangover for Alexander Zverev after his highly-publicized victory over Rafael Nadal on Monday. He masterfully refocused on the rest of his tournament, dominating a fine David Goffin in th...

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Zverev has perfectly digested Nadal and mastered Goffin to reach the 3rd round at Roland-Garros

After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head: "I'm going to start another tournament".

30/05/2024 08:13 - Elio Valotto

After Monday's emotions, Alexander Zverev must now move on. A brilliant first-round winner (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) over Rafael Nadal, the king of the French Open, the German has won just one match. It's easy ...

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After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head:

Cornet opens up: "I dreamt of Rafael Nadal all night long".

29/05/2024 13:19 - Guillaume Nonque

Alizé Cornet, 34, officially retired on Tuesday at Roland-Garros, where she played her final match on the clay of Court Philippe Chatrier. It's easy to imagine that it was this final act in her life a...

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Djokovic pays tribute to Nadal: "The history he wrote here may never be repeated. His career is incredible."

28/05/2024 23:39 - Guillaume Nonque

After qualifying for the second round of this Roland-Garros 2024 (victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6, 6-4), Novak Djokovic took advantage of the post-match interview to express his thoughts o...

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Nadal: "All these memories have been a wonderful adventure. More than I ever dreamed of as a child.

27/05/2024 18:39 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal probably played his final French Open match against Alexander Zverev this Monday, May 27, 2024. Probably, because he hasn't ruled out the possibility of playing the tournament next year. ...

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Very classy, Zverev doesn't linger after his win: "It's not my moment, it's Rafa's"

27/05/2024 18:01 - Elio Valotto

On Monday, Alexander Zverev debunked a statue. Facing Rafael Nadal, a 14-time winner in Paris, the German produced a match of the highest quality to win in just over 3 hours (6-3, 7-6, 6-3). Barely b...

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Very classy, Zverev doesn't linger after his win:

Bluffing, Zverev probably puts an end to Nadal's history at Roland-Garros

27/05/2024 17:34 - Elio Valotto

What a performance from Alexander Zverev. Resurrected since his triumph in Rome, the world number 4 delivered the perfect match, putting an end to the King of Ochre's run (6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in 3:05). Fac...

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Bluffing, Zverev probably puts an end to Nadal's history at Roland-Garros

Nadal-Zverev watched by Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek

27/05/2024 16:45 - Guillaume Nonque

As you'd expect, there's a big crowd in the stands of Court Philippe Chatrier to witness Rafael Nadal's potential last match at Roland Garros. Faced with Alexander Zverev in the 1st round, the Spaniar...

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Nadal-Zverev watched by Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek

Zverev is one set away from victory over Nadal!

27/05/2024 16:36 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal's task now looks almost impossible. After a very shaky first set, the Majorcan finally reacted. Recovering his jocular lift and taking the ball a little earlier, he looked set to come bac...

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Zverev is one set away from victory over Nadal!