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27/05/2024 15:20 - Elio Valotto

So far, there have been no real surprises on the Philippe Chatrier court. In what could be his last match in Paris, Rafael Nadal was unable to find a solution against a very solid Alexander Zverev (6-...

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Nadal fairly confident: "I feel competitive, I'm capable of playing against anyone."

27/05/2024 12:38 - Guillaume Nonque

After months of doubts, Rafael Nadal seems to have regained some certainty in recent weeks. Since arriving in Paris, the Spaniard has displayed a level of confidence not seen for some time. In a pres...

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No ceremony for Nadal if he loses to Zverev at Roland Garros

27/05/2024 12:08 - Guillaume Nonque

In what will probably be his last Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal takes on Alexander Zverev in the first round this Monday afternoon. This clash, a remake of the 1st semi-final of the 2022 edition, increa...

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No ceremony for Nadal if he loses to Zverev at Roland Garros

Carlos Moya: "Rafa will die on the pitch".

27/05/2024 08:25 - Elio Valotto

As the eagerly-awaited clash between Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal continues to draw ever closer, Carlos Moya has turned up the heat. In comments relayed by ATP, Rafael Nadal's coach set the scene...

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Medvedev wouldn't have wanted to be in Zverev's shoes: "To have him in the first round is really tough though (smile)".

26/05/2024 15:13 - Elio Valotto

Like most of the participants in the tournament, Daniil Medvedev appeared at the press conference on Friday. As he kicks off his tournament against Dominik Koepfer, the Russian was inevitably asked ab...

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Medvedev wouldn't have wanted to be in Zverev's shoes:

Insolite - Zverev on his shock defeat by Nadal: "I thought it was a joke".

25/05/2024 19:06 - Elio Valotto

Highly confident since his triumph in Rome, Alexander Zverev appeared at a press conference on Friday. Unsurprisingly, the German was asked about the fiery first round the draw has in store for him, s...

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Insolite - Zverev on his shock defeat by Nadal:

Gasquet delighted with Nadal's presence at Roland-Garros: "It's wonderful that he's here"

25/05/2024 19:03 - Elio Valotto

Invited by the organizers to play in the major tournament, Richard Gasquet reflects on the impending French Open. Very happy to be able to set foot on this mythical complex, at least once more, he agr...

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Gasquet delighted with Nadal's presence at Roland-Garros:

Nadal/Zverev to be played on Monday afternoon!

25/05/2024 12:07 - Elio Valotto

Since the draw was made on Thursday, this has been one of the big questions at the start of the fortnight. How will the 1st round clash be programmed? As we all know, Prime Video has privatized the 11...

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Nadal/Zverev to be played on Monday afternoon!

Djokovic reflects on the Nadal/Zverev clash: "On the court at Roland-Garros, it's not the same Rafa"

24/05/2024 16:27 - Elio Valotto

From Geneva, Novak Djokovic reflects on Thursday's French Open final draw. After seeing off Tallon Griekspoor (7-5, 6-1) to reach the semi-finals, he was asked about Thursday's main lesson: there will...

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Djokovic reflects on the Nadal/Zverev clash:

Federer on Nadal: "He's someone who really tries to be on the court".

24/05/2024 12:05 - Elio Valotto

Roger Federer was asked about Rafael Nadal's situation. In comments relayed by Télématin, the Swiss gave his views on the end of his friend and former rival's career. The 'Maestro's' opinion is always...

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Zverev-Nadal in the first round of the French Open: a revenge nobody expected any more

23/05/2024 15:08 - Elio Valotto

It's the sensation of the draw. While Rafael is likely to be playing in his last Roland Garros tournament, he will be facing Alexander Zverev, recent winner of the Rome Masters 1000, in the first roun...

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Zverev-Nadal in the first round of the French Open: a revenge nobody expected any more

Roland-Garros 2024: Djokovic with Zverev Nadal and Ruud, Sinner with Alcaraz Tsitsipas and Rublev

23/05/2024 14:38 - Elio Valotto

We've been saying it for weeks: this 2024 edition of the French Open promises to be particularly indecisive, at least for the men. Well, the least we can say is that the draw has turned up the heat ev...

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Roland-Garros 2024: Djokovic with Zverev Nadal and Ruud, Sinner with Alcaraz Tsitsipas and Rublev

The Roland Garros men's draw is out!

23/05/2024 13:59 - Elio Valotto

Following on from the women's draw a few minutes ago, the draw for the men's draw at this year's French Open has now been made in Paris. It goes without saying that the world's best players will be in...

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The draw for the French Open takes place this Thursday!

23/05/2024 08:14 - Elio Valotto

As the qualifying rounds continue at Porte d'Auteuil, the players in the main draw are about to find out their fate. The draw for the men's and women's tables is due to take place this Thursday at 2pm...

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The draw for the French Open takes place this Thursday!

Entering Wimbledon, Nadal surprises again

22/05/2024 17:45 - Elio Valotto

On the face of it, 2024 will be Rafael Nadal's last professional season. While he looks set to play in the French Open one last time, his schedule continues to be gradually revealed. And it's surprisi...

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Entering Wimbledon, Nadal surprises again

Djokovic: "For me, Nadal is still the favourite for the French Open".

21/05/2024 18:30 - Guillaume Nonque

Novak Djokovic was in Geneva this week for his final warm-up tournament before Roland Garros, and spoke about his favourites for the title in Paris this year. The world No.1 sees things as much more o...

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Carlos Moya: "We must make the most of the time Nadal has left on the court".

21/05/2024 13:29 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal is very likely to play his last season as a professional tennis player this year. His retirement, after Roger Federer's and before Novak Djokovic's, will mark the end of an era. In the me...

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The French Open 2024 draw will take place this Thursday, May 23

21/05/2024 11:48 - Guillaume Nonque

Tension is mounting in Paris, where qualifying for this 2024 edition of Roland-Garros began on Monday. A further step will be taken on Thursday with the main draw ceremony. Male and female players wil...

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The French Open 2024 draw will take place this Thursday, May 23

Nadal is already in Paris to prepare for his likely final French Open.

21/05/2024 11:28 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal arrived in Paris on Monday to begin the final stage of his preparations for what will most likely be his last French Open (he is not ruling out continuing his career in 2025 if his 2024 s...

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Nadal is already in Paris to prepare for his likely final French Open.

As Roland Garros approaches, Wawrinka gives his opinion on Djokovic and Nadal: "He's still the favorite"

18/05/2024 09:21 - Elio Valotto

At 39, Stan Wawrinka is no longer the immense champion he once was. Winner of three Grand Slams, the Swiss was one of the few players who could regularly challenge the dominance of the "big four". Hav...

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As Roland Garros approaches, Wawrinka gives his opinion on Djokovic and Nadal:

Retrospective #2: The day Nadal and Federer played out one of the most memorable finals in history (Rome 2006)

17/05/2024 08:53 - Elio Valotto

"Really. Rafa is a great person, with great values. Today, he told me he cried when I won my French Open in 2009, because he was so happy for me." This excerpt from one of Roger Federer's many interv...

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Retrospective #2: The day Nadal and Federer played out one of the most memorable finals in history (Rome 2006)

Asked about Roland Garros, Roddick expects the tournament to be more open than ever: "All of a sudden, we're talking about 12 or 15 players who can win the tournament."

17/05/2024 08:36 - Elio Valotto

As we all know, this year's French Open promises to be more indecisive than ever. At least on the men's side. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are still struggling with their physique, Novak Djokovic ...

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Asked about Roland Garros, Roddick expects the tournament to be more open than ever:

Moya calms things down: "The idea is to be there next week".

16/05/2024 00:16 - Elio Valotto

For several days now, many Spanish media have been reporting that Rafael Nadal has taken the decision to come to Paris to play in the French Open one last time. Although coherent, in view of recent co...

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Tsitsipas isn't happy about the Roman hecatomb: "Things like this hurt our sport a little bit"

15/05/2024 09:35 - Elio Valotto

It's no secret that the Rome Masters 1000 was a surprise in terms of results. After the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's No.2 and No.3 players, the tournament had to deplor...

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Tsitsipas isn't happy about the Roman hecatomb:

Unsinkable Swiatek reaches the semi-finals in Rome

14/05/2024 15:20 - Elio Valotto

The world number 1's level on clay is really starting to scare people. Crowned in Madrid after a splendid tournament and, above all, a splendid final (7-5, 4-6, 7-6 victory over Sabalenka), Swiatek se...

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Unsinkable Swiatek reaches the semi-finals in Rome

Insolite - Between Fritz and Dimitrov, it's a duel of superstitions

14/05/2024 08:34 - Elio Valotto

It's no secret that every player has his or her own little habits for staying at the top of the game. Faced with the demands of a professional tennis career, some players are happy to take refuge in r...

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Insolite - Between Fritz and Dimitrov, it's a duel of superstitions

Retrospective #1: The day Federer won the only blue clay tournament in history.

13/05/2024 15:14 - Elio Valotto

That was just 12 years ago. On May 13, 2012, Roger Federer had won one of the most controversial tournaments in tennis history. Since its first appearance on clay in 2009, the Madrid Masters 1000 has...

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Retrospective #1: The day Federer won the only blue clay tournament in history.

Nadal doesn't close the door on Paris: "If there's the slightest possibility of winning, I want to go, I want to try"

13/05/2024 14:59 - Elio Valotto

It's the big question of the moment: will Rafael Nadal play at Roland Garros one last time? Badly affected by his physical condition, the Majorcan hasn't played much this season (11 matches, 7 wins a...

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Nadal will do all he can to make it to Roland Garros: "Be at Roland Garros and do my best".

11/05/2024 19:19 - Elio Valotto

Back in action for just over a month, the time has come for Rafael Nadal to take stock. With the French Open just two weeks away, the king of clay will soon have to make a very important decision: whe...

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Nadal will do all he can to make it to Roland Garros:

Soundly beaten by Hurkacz, Nadal admits his disappointment: "I felt more ready than I showed"

11/05/2024 19:04 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal is no longer the indomitable monster he once was. He'll have to get used to it. The Spaniard's level of play has been plugged into an alternating current, and he offers far fewer guarante...

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Soundly beaten by Hurkacz, Nadal admits his disappointment: