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Simon: "In France, a Grand Slam winner will be 10th in the world"

26/11/2025 13:32 - Clément Gehl

Questioned by Eurosport about the current situation of French tennis, Gilles Simon notably discussed a training problem. He compared the French case with that of Italy and Jannik Sinner.

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Simon looks back on his collaboration with Medvedev: "The box is the most unpleasant moment with him"

25/11/2025 20:49 - Adrien Guyot

Retired since 2022, Gilles Simon was then part of Daniil Medvedev's team during the 2024 season. In an interview with L'Équipe, the Frenchman discussed his experience with the Russian player.

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Simon looks back on his collaboration with Medvedev:

Video - The day Simon brought down Fritz at Bercy in the final tournament of his career

30/10/2025 11:40 - Adrien Guyot

Next year, Gaël Monfils will be the last of the famous Four Musketeers to retire. Before him, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon retired in 2022. At the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 three years ago, the...

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Video - The day Simon brought down Fritz at Bercy in the final tournament of his career

The craziest shot in French tennis? Benoît Paire's backward volley at Bercy in 2015

27/10/2025 11:25 - Arthur Millot

It was at Paris-Bercy, in 2015. A match between two Frenchmen, ignited by Benoît Paire who surprised everyone with an insane backward volley. On November 3, 2015, Benoît Paire faced Gilles Simon in t...

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The craziest shot in French tennis? Benoît Paire's backward volley at Bercy in 2015

"It's our generation that has disappeared," Tsonga discusses the Four Musketeers

19/10/2025 09:53 - Adrien Guyot

Retired since 2022, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga continues to follow tennis news. The native of Le Mans, former world No. 5, double Masters 1000 winner, and Grand Slam finalist as well as ATP Finals finalist, h...

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2008: The Year France Was Most Represented in the Top 100

14/10/2025 07:37 - Arthur Millot

Between July 2007 and October 2008, France placed up to 15 players in the World Top 100, a significant number that no other French generation has ever matched. For 35 consecutive weeks, France had 15...

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2008: The Year France Was Most Represented in the Top 100

Video - Gilles Simon's Unusual Shot: A Volley That Electrified Antwerp in 2019

13/10/2025 20:57 - Jules Hypolite

A winning volley from behind the head? It seems improbable, but Gilles Simon did it during the Antwerp tournament in 2019. In his first-round match against local player Steve Darcis, the Frenchman wo...

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Video - Gilles Simon's Unusual Shot: A Volley That Electrified Antwerp in 2019

Musketeers, Svitolina: Messages for Monfils on the Eve of His Final Season on the Tour

01/10/2025 11:37 - Adrien Guyot

Gaël Monfils will retire at the end of 2026. The 39-year-old Frenchman confirmed it on his social media this Wednesday morning, having thus competed in 22 seasons as a professional. For the occasion, ...

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Musketeers, Svitolina: Messages for Monfils on the Eve of His Final Season on the Tour

A choice of heart and court: Tristan Lamasine, Hugo Gaston's daring bet

16/09/2025 07:12 - Arthur Millot

Just crowned with a title at the Challenger in Rennes, where he defeated a certain Stan Wawrinka (6-4, 6-4), the 24-year-old Frenchman revealed the name of his new coach in a press conference. Followi...

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A choice of heart and court: Tristan Lamasine, Hugo Gaston's daring bet

2010 Davis Cup: How Djokovic Changed Serbia's Destiny in One Weekend

13/09/2025 18:49 - Arthur Millot

On December 5, 2010, Serbia won its first Davis Cup in history, defeating France 3-2 in Belgrade. But what the numbers don't show is the emotional intensity of that weekend, embodied by a transcendent...

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2010 Davis Cup: How Djokovic Changed Serbia's Destiny in One Weekend

The work with Gilles Simon caused disruptions," Cervara's confessions regarding Medvedev's decline

04/09/2025 14:10 - Arthur Millot

The Cervara-Medvedev duo is no more. After eight years of collaboration, the two have decided to part ways by mutual agreement. A situation caused by the Russian's disastrous results this year. Follo...

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The work with Gilles Simon caused disruptions,

Rublev, Zverev, Nadal: Relive Fognini’s Winning Run at the 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters

10/07/2025 07:40 - Adrien Guyot

At 38 years old, Fabio Fognini has now retired. In recent weeks, the unpredictable Italian player confirmed he would compete in the Rome tournament for the final time in his career. After his five-...

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Rublev, Zverev, Nadal: Relive Fognini’s Winning Run at the 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters

Many people didn't like Rafa when he first arrived on the tour," Simon shares his truths about fans' relationship with the Big 3

25/06/2025 20:17 - Jules Hypolite

In an interview with Sportklub, Gilles Simon discussed the Big 3 and the shift in fan opinion regarding Rafael Nadal. The Frenchman believes that Nadal, who very quickly became a rival to Roger Fed...

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Many people didn't like Rafa when he first arrived on the tour,

"A breakthrough can immediately take you to a Grand Slam final," Simon discusses the current generation in tennis

04/06/2025 12:25 - Adrien Guyot

Gilles Simon is a former world No. 6. A quarterfinalist at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, the Frenchman was part of the 'Four Musketeers' generation alongside Gaël Monfils, Richard Gasquet, and Jo...

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I don't see her on fire. She masters what she does," Simon praises Boisson

04/06/2025 10:23 - Clément Gehl

Gilles Simon spoke to Tennis Actu and notably discussed Loïs Boisson. For him, even though she’s delivering an incredible performance, she isn’t overplaying. He explains: "Loïs is pleasant to watch...

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I don't see her on fire. She masters what she does,

It's tempting to join them," says Monfils, the last active Musketeer

30/05/2025 07:00 - Clément Gehl

Gaël Monfils, along with Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Richard Gasquet, was part of the "Four Musketeers," a nickname given by L'Équipe in 2008. With Gasquet's recent retirement, Monfils is...

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Video - Nadal, Djokovic, Noah: Many tributes for Gasquet's farewell

29/05/2025 16:19 - Arthur Millot

Gasquet ended his career after his defeat against Sinner. For his 22nd and final Roland-Garros, the Frenchman received a tribute from the tournament organizers and numerous congratulatory messages cel...

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Video - Nadal, Djokovic, Noah: Many tributes for Gasquet's farewell

Monfils Matches the Number of Wins for a French Player at Roland-Garros in the Open Era

28/05/2025 06:35 - Adrien Guyot

This Tuesday evening, Gaël Monfils delivered another memorable night-session match to the spectators on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Trailing two sets to zero against Bolivian player Hugo Dellien, the Fre...

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Monfils Matches the Number of Wins for a French Player at Roland-Garros in the Open Era

"Carlos is truly one of a kind to watch play," Gilles Simon praises Alcaraz after his Rome title

19/05/2025 14:34 - Arthur Millot

Victorious over Sinner (7-6, 6-1) in the Rome tournament final, Alcaraz claimed his 7th Masters 1000 title at just 22 years old. Delivering an outstanding performance, the Spaniard will head to Roland...

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Kouamé Ends Recently Started Collaboration with Simon

09/05/2025 21:13 - Jules Hypolite

Moïse Kouamé, the youngest player in the Top 1000 (ranked 839th at 16 years old), is now without a coach. Indeed, the young French tennis hopeful had enlisted Gilles Simon several weeks ago, who, f...

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Kouamé Ends Recently Started Collaboration with Simon

Kouamé inherits Van de Zandschulp in the Madrid Masters 1000 qualifying rounds

20/04/2025 19:12 - Jules Hypolite

Moïse Kouamé, invited by the organizers to compete in the Madrid Masters 1000 qualifiers, will face Botic Van de Zandschulp in the first round. Ranked 969th in the world and accompanied by Gilles Sim...

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Kouamé inherits Van de Zandschulp in the Madrid Masters 1000 qualifying rounds

Kouamé Works with Simon to Prepare for the Madrid Masters 1000

16/04/2025 19:13 - Jules Hypolite

Moïse Kouamé will be in the spotlight in a week at the Madrid Masters 1000. The 16-year-old Frenchman, considered one of the future hopes of French tennis, will indeed take part in his first ATP tourn...

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Kouamé Works with Simon to Prepare for the Madrid Masters 1000

Simon on Sinner: "He will need a few matches to find his rhythm, but he will get it back quickly"

03/04/2025 09:20 - Clément Gehl

Jannik Sinner, suspended for negligence, is training and preparing while awaiting his return, scheduled for the Rome Masters 1000. Asked by Tennis365, Gilles Simon expressed no concern for the Ital...

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Simon on Djokovic and His Quest for a 25th Grand Slam: "Time Has a Hold on Everyone, and Novak Is Realizing That Now"

02/04/2025 21:27 - Jules Hypolite

Novak Djokovic, approaching 38, continues to fight to remain among the best, even though Jakub Mensik defeated him in the Miami Masters 1000 final last Sunday. Asked by Tennis365, Gilles Simon beli...

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Simon on Djokovic and His Quest for a 25th Grand Slam:

Simon on Alcaraz: "We create a lot of expectations with this type of player. People are very harsh."

02/04/2025 13:03 - Clément Gehl

Carlos Alcaraz is currently having a 2025 season start that falls short of expectations. Gilles Simon spoke with the media outlet Tennis365 and defended the Spaniard, who has faced a lot of critici...

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Simon Criticizes the Media: "They Tell Stories, But We Don’t Talk About Tennis"

02/04/2025 09:15 - Clément Gehl

Invited by Gaël Monfils on his talk show, Gilles Simon criticized the media, claiming that tennis itself isn’t highlighted enough. "A football coach will be questioned by a journalist about his tac...

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Simon's anecdote about the gift he never gave himself: "I always wanted an Aston Martin, but today, I came in a Peugeot 108"

30/03/2025 19:25 - Jules Hypolite

Invited to Gaël Monfils' latest talk show, Gilles Simon answered several questions about tennis and his career while sharing a few anecdotes. Like when he talked about the very specific gift he alw...

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Simon's anecdote about the gift he never gave himself:

Monfils shares the importance of Svitolina in his return to the top: "Elina helped me rediscover that flame"

30/03/2025 18:07 - Jules Hypolite

In the latest episode of his talk show featuring Gilles Simon as a guest, Gaël Monfils opened up about the post-Covid years and the renewed motivation he found thanks to his partner Elina Svitolina. ...

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Monfils shares the importance of Svitolina in his return to the top:

Medvedev justifies his separation from Simon: "We're too different".

14/02/2025 09:17 - Clément Gehl

Daniil Medvedev is in Marseille to play the Open 13, where on Thursday he won his first match without conceding a set, a first since November 2024. Present at the press conference, he justified the e...

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Medvedev justifies his separation from Simon:

Humbert: "Having a foreign coach is a bit complicated for me".

12/02/2025 10:32 - Clément Gehl

A few weeks ago, Ugo Humbert announced the end of his collaboration with Jérémy Chardy. His official coach is now Fabrice Martin, who had announced a break from the professional circuit to devote him...

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