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Monfils will go to South America in 2026: first farewells under the sun of Rio and Buenos Aires

16/10/2025 18:14 - Jules Hypolite

To begin his final year on the tour, Gaël Monfils has chosen exoticism and fervor. After Australia, heading to Buenos Aires and Rio: two symbolic stops for a player who wants to say goodbye to tennis ...

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Monfils will go to South America in 2026: first farewells under the sun of Rio and Buenos Aires

Zverev: "It was a tough South American tour for me"

06/03/2025 07:29 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev was present at a press conference ahead of the Indian Wells Masters 1000. He reflected on his tour in South America in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, where he was eliminated early....

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The surprising anecdote from Baez, winner of the Rio title: "I wasn't sure I was coming to Rio because of my results".

24/02/2025 19:56 - Jules Hypolite

Yesterday, Sebastian Baez became the first player in Rio tournament history to successfully defend his title, having beaten Alexandre Muller in the final. The Argentinian, who had not been in the bes...

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The surprising anecdote from Baez, winner of the Rio title:

Müller on prize money: "That's why I play tennis. This sport is also my job".

24/02/2025 10:31 - Clément Gehl

Alexandre Müller spoke to L'Équipe about his week in Rio. He explained why he had chosen to go to South America, and how satisfied he was. "I asked the players who had already made the trip. They all...

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Müller, 11th in the race: "Maybe now I won't play every week, every ATP 250".

24/02/2025 07:23 - Clément Gehl

Thanks in particular to his title in Hong Kong and his final in Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Müller is ranked 11th in the world. As a result, the Frenchman said he wanted to take it easy. He explains: "...

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Baez denies Müller the Rio title!

23/02/2025 22:26 - Jules Hypolite

Sebastian Baez won the ATP 500 in Rio for the second year running on Sunday, beating Alexandre Müller 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Last year, Baez needed just 1h22 to win the Rio tournament against Mariano...

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Müller reveals the keys to his success: "In pre-season I trained with the best player in the world".

23/02/2025 13:10 - Clément Gehl

Alexandre Müller's start to the season has undoubtedly exceeded his expectations. Despite disappointments at the Australian Open, the Rosario Challenger and the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires, the Frenchman ...

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Ugo Carabelli, beaten in the semi-finals at Rio: "The best week of my career".

23/02/2025 12:23 - Adrien Guyot

One of the pleasant surprises of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio was Camilo Ugo Carabelli. The Argentinian player, beaten in the last round of qualifying by Tomas Barrios Vera (14-12 in the tie-break o...

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Ugo Carabelli, beaten in the semi-finals at Rio:

Muller after qualifying for the Rio final: "It was a fantastic week".

23/02/2025 08:34 - Adrien Guyot

Alexandre Muller's fine tournament in Rio de Janeiro continues. The 28-year-old Frenchman eliminated João Fonseca, Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Francisco Cerundolo before overcoming Francisco Comesaña ...

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Muller after qualifying for the Rio final:

Video - Muller's unstoppable backhand volley against Comesaña in Rio

23/02/2025 07:40 - Adrien Guyot

Alexandre Muller seems to be in the form of his career. After winning his first ATP title in Hong Kong at the start of the season, the 28-year-old Frenchman is set to contest his third final - and sec...

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Video - Muller's unstoppable backhand volley against Comesaña in Rio

Muller defeats Comesaña to join Baez in Rio final

23/02/2025 07:24 - Adrien Guyot

After Sebastián Baez's qualification against Camilo Ugo Carabelli earlier in the day, it's time for the second semi-final of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio de Janeiro. Alexandre Muller, in confident m...

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Muller defeats Comesaña to join Baez in Rio final

Baez first to qualify for Rio final

22/02/2025 22:24 - Jules Hypolite

ATP 500 Rio titleholder Sebastian Baez has reached the final of the event after beating compatriot Camilo Ugo Carabelli (3-6, 6-1, 6-1) in 1h44 of play. Ugo Carabelli, who was a lucky loser, played a...

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Del Potro admires Fonseca: "He's spectacular".

22/02/2025 15:11 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca has performed well in recent weeks to break into the top 100. At just 18, he won the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah at the end of December before playing (and winning) the first Grand Sla...

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Zverev after his elimination in Rio: "It's a shame to end the tournament this way".

22/02/2025 12:23 - Adrien Guyot

Alexander Zverev concluded his South American clay-court tour in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio de Janeiro. The German was able to dominate Bu Yunchaokete and Alexander Shevchenk...

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Video - Comesaña's crazy point against Zverev

22/02/2025 09:16 - Adrien Guyot

On Friday night, Francisco Comesaña pulled off the biggest performance of his career to date, winning his quarter-final match in Rio de Janeiro against Alexander Zverev, the world number 2 and the mai...

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Video - Comesaña's crazy point against Zverev

Comesaña topples Zverev and joins Muller in Rio semi-finals

22/02/2025 07:42 - Adrien Guyot

After losing in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires last week, world No. 2 Alexander Zverev was hoping to reassure himself in Rio de Janeiro at an ATP 500 tournament. After two wins over Bu Yunchaoket...

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Comesaña topples Zverev and joins Muller in Rio semi-finals

Muller takes Cerundolo to Rio quarters and into top 50

22/02/2025 07:18 - Adrien Guyot

Alexandre Muller's fine run continued in Rio de Janeiro. After eliminating crowd favorite João Fonseca (6-1, 7-6) in the first round and then Tomas Martin Etcheverry (7-5, 7-6), the 28-year-old French...

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Muller takes Cerundolo to Rio quarters and into top 50

Müller after beating Etcheverry: "When I saw the man for doping, I was drunk".

21/02/2025 12:05 - Clément Gehl

Alexandre Müller has qualified for the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio, where he will face Francisco Cerundolo this Friday. After beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round, ...

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Muller qualifies for Rio quarter-finals

21/02/2025 07:11 - Clément Gehl

Alexandre Muller put in another fine performance at the ATP 500 in Rio. After eliminating Joao Fonseca in the first round, he beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round to qualify for the quart...

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Zverev had to work hard against Shevchenko in Rio

20/02/2025 07:22 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev has qualified for the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio de Janeiro. He faced Alexander Shevchenko, in a match that proved to be a real battle. Zverev won 7-6, 7-6 in 2...

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Zverev had to work hard against Shevchenko in Rio

Zverev wins his first round at Rio with difficulty

19/02/2025 10:03 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev faced Yunchaokete Bu in the first round of the ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro. While at first sight it seemed a relatively easy match for the German, the reality was quite different. The...

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Zverev wins his first round at Rio with difficulty

Fonseca after his elimination in Rio: "I wasn't myself on the court".

19/02/2025 08:49 - Adrien Guyot

The Rio de Janeiro tournament got underway on Monday, and the Brazilian public were excited to welcome their prodigy, João Fonseca, 18-year-old winner of his first-ever ATP title in Buenos Aires last ...

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Muller after his win over Fonseca in Rio: "It was a superb experience".

19/02/2025 07:45 - Adrien Guyot

Alexandre Muller put in a great performance on Tuesday night. The Frenchman, ranked 60th in the world, eliminated João Fonseca in two sets in the first round of the ATP 500 tournament in Rio de Janei...

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Muller after his win over Fonseca in Rio:

Muller gets the better of Fonseca in the first round of the Rio tournament

19/02/2025 07:23 - Adrien Guyot

João Fonseca is back home. Just hours after winning the very first title of his career on the ATP circuit at the Buenos Aires tournament, the 18-year-old Brazilian was looking to follow it up at home ...

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Muller gets the better of Fonseca in the first round of the Rio tournament

Fonseca on his Australian Open: "I'm not too much into social networking, so I wasn't sure what impact it had."

18/02/2025 07:30 - Clément Gehl

Joao Fonseca arrives with a new status at home, at the ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro. Since winning the title in Buenos Aires, the Brazilian has entered a new dimension, receiving congratulatory messages...

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Musetti withdraws from Rio de Janeiro ATP 500 tournament

17/02/2025 19:45 - Adrien Guyot

Lorenzo Musetti was unable to recover in time. Injuring his right leg in his second round match against Corentin Moutet in Buenos Aires, the Italian, ranked 17th in the world, immediately announced hi...

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Musetti withdraws from Rio de Janeiro ATP 500 tournament

ATP 500 Rio draw: Zverev and Cerundolo in the same draw, Fonseca to start against Muller

15/02/2025 18:29 - Jules Hypolite

The ATP 500 Rio, which kicks off on Monday, has unveiled its main draw for this 2025 edition. Alexander Zverev is the tournament's number 1 seed and will start against Yunchaokete Bu, ranked 69th in ...

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ATP 500 Rio draw: Zverev and Cerundolo in the same draw, Fonseca to start against Muller

After her opening defeat in Buenos Aires, Rune withdraws from the Rio tournament

14/02/2025 15:50 - Jules Hypolite

Holger Rune will not be taking part in the ATP 500 Rio, which starts on Monday. The Dane, beaten yesterday in his opening match in Buenos Aires by Mariano Navone, has decided to bring his South Ameri...

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After her opening defeat in Buenos Aires, Rune withdraws from the Rio tournament

Zverev justifies his participation in Buenos Aires: "I want to win the French Open".

13/02/2025 12:01 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev takes part in clay-court tournaments for the first time in February. He plays this week in Buenos Aires and will be in Rio de Janeiro the following week. He justified his choice: "It...

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Zverev justifies his participation in Buenos Aires: