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"A mediocre season at best," Tiafoe honest about his 2025 ATP Tour year

25/09/2025 09:50 - Adrien Guyot

After a promising rise, Frances Tiafoe is facing a challenging period in his career. Discussing his season, the American analyzes his difficulties and the challenges ahead. Frances Tiafoe, world No. ...

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Fils and Humbert, the ranking tumble

25/09/2025 09:37 - Clément Gehl

Arthur Fils and Ugo Humbert had a lot at stake at the ATP 500 in Tokyo. The former, the defending champion, unfortunately could not hold his position, still injured. On his side, Humbert was eliminat...

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Defending Finalist Humbert Crashes Out Early in Tokyo

25/09/2025 08:42 - Adrien Guyot

Ugo Humbert had hoped to repeat last year’s success at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo, where he reached the final. But facing Jenson Brooksby, he saw his dreams fade away. Humbert was making his ret...

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Defending Finalist Humbert Crashes Out Early in Tokyo

Video - Frances Tiafoe Smashes His Racquet After Defeat Against Marton Fucsovics

24/09/2025 16:09 - Arthur Millot

Frances Tiafoe is going through a tough period. After another loss, the American expressed his anger on the court. Facing qualifier Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the ATP 500 in Tokyo, France...

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Video - Frances Tiafoe Smashes His Racquet After Defeat Against Marton Fucsovics

Matteo Berrettini Reborn in Tokyo: His Powerful Message After First Victory Since May

24/09/2025 14:09 - Arthur Millot

Some victories are worth far more than just advancing to the next round. Matteo Berrettini's (ranked 56th) win in Tokyo is one of them. More than four months after his last success, the Italian has fi...

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Matteo Berrettini Reborn in Tokyo: His Powerful Message After First Victory Since May

"I grew up watching him play": Carlos Alcaraz pays glowing tribute to Kei Nishikori

24/09/2025 13:46 - Arthur Millot

While Carlos Alcaraz shines on courts around the world, the Spanish prodigy surprised everyone by revealing one of his childhood idols: Kei Nishikori. A deeply respectful tribute to a player many thou...

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Alcaraz and Fritz's Debut, Humbert-Brooksby: Tokyo Schedule for Thursday, September 25

24/09/2025 12:16 - Clément Gehl

The first round of the ATP 500 in Tokyo continues this Thursday, September 25, featuring the debut of the two top seeds: Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz. The Center Court schedule will begin at 4:00 ...

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Alcaraz and Fritz's Debut, Humbert-Brooksby: Tokyo Schedule for Thursday, September 25

Berrettini Eliminates Munar in Tokyo: First ATP Tour Win in Four Months for the Italian

24/09/2025 07:24 - Adrien Guyot

After a series of painful injuries, Matteo Berrettini found reason to smile again by winning his match against Jaume Munar in Tokyo. Having been plagued by injuries in recent years, Matteo Berrettini...

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Berrettini Eliminates Munar in Tokyo: First ATP Tour Win in Four Months for the Italian

Video - In Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz Wears the Legendary Samurai Outfit

23/09/2025 12:49 - Arthur Millot

After his defeat in San Francisco at the Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz wasted no time before heading to Japan to compete in one of Asia's oldest tournaments: the ATP 500 in Tokyo (established in 1972). W...

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Video - In Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz Wears the Legendary Samurai Outfit

Video - After the defeat in the Laver Cup, Alcaraz arrived in Tokyo

23/09/2025 08:02 - Arthur Millot

After his team's defeat in the Laver Cup, Alcaraz will head directly to the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo scheduled from September 24th to 30th. It's a tournament he will be competing in for the first t...

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Video - After the defeat in the Laver Cup, Alcaraz arrived in Tokyo

Tokyo, Shanghai… and perhaps more: Humbert reunites with his former mentor Chardy

18/09/2025 18:13 - Jules Hypolite

Amid multiple commitments, Jérémy Chardy has agreed to support Ugo Humbert for a decisive tour. Could this reignite the momentum of the French No. 2, whose ranking is in jeopardy? Humbert-Chardy, cha...

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Tokyo, Shanghai… and perhaps more: Humbert reunites with his former mentor Chardy

Still suffering from a shoulder injury, Shelton withdraws from the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo

18/09/2025 11:04 - Adrien Guyot

Ben Shelton's shoulder injury throws his end-of-season ambitions into question. Forced to withdraw from several competitions and currently in recovery, the young American player now has to pull out of...

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Still suffering from a shoulder injury, Shelton withdraws from the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo

Zheng takes the title in Tokyo

27/10/2024 11:06 - Elio Valotto

This was one of his major objectives for the end of the season. Since her Olympic triumph this summer, Qinwen Zheng's national popularity has soared, as have the expectations placed upon her. At the...

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Season over for Naomi Osaka: "A very difficult decision".

21/10/2024 10:18 - Guillaume Nonque

Naomi Osaka is forced to call time on her 2024 season. The former world No.1, currently 56th in the WTA rankings, has suffered a back and abdominal injury. As a result, she will not be taking part in ...

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Fils doesn't chain up in Shanghai

04/10/2024 14:05 - Elio Valotto

One week follows another for Arthur Fils. A magnificent winner in Tokyo on Wednesday, he failed to follow up in Shanghai. Opposed to a Carballes Baena who was as tough as ever, the Frenchman was tra...

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Humbert explodes, Fils is crowned Tokyo champion!

01/10/2024 14:36 - Elio Valotto

What a high-flying final! In a very tense final between compatriots, it was finally Arthur Fils who clinched the title after just over 3 hours of battle (5-7, 7-6, 6-3). Dominated at the start of th...

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Humbert explodes, Fils is crowned Tokyo champion!

Humbert on the calendar: "It never stops!"

02/10/2024 10:38 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert had a great tournament in Tokyo. Back with renewed confidence, the Frenchman racked up a string of fine victories before losing to his friend and compatriot, Arthur Fils, in the final (5-...

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Humbert confesses: "I didn't achieve what I set out to do".

01/10/2024 10:21 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert's Tokyo tournament was of a very high standard. Having qualified for the final, where he will face his compatriot Arthur Fils, the French number 1 agreed to answer questions from L'Équipe...

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Humbert reaches Tokyo final!

30/09/2024 13:30 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert's wonderful week continues. Taking advantage of a very favorable draw, the French No.1 held his ground on Monday, defeating the promising Tomas Machac in 3 sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-2). Having a...

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Rune bends, but doesn't break!

29/09/2024 12:57 - Elio Valotto

Holger Rune was very, very scared. After two slightly reassuring opening matches, he took to the court on Sunday as a huge favorite. Opposed to the returning Kei Nishikori, the duel promised to be a ...

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Son knocks down Shelton in Tokyo

29/09/2024 17:49 - Elio Valotto

A small French festival is currently taking place in Tokyo. Following Ugo Humbert's qualification for the semi-finals, Arthur Fils has now booked his place in the final four. Having previously enjoy...

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Humbert takes advantage of Draper's withdrawal to reach the semi-finals in Tokyo!

29/09/2024 12:37 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert puts in a top-class performance. After two very easy opening matches, the Frenchman faced his first real test of the week. Facing Jack Draper, ranked 20th in the world and Hurkacz's winn...

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Humbert takes advantage of Draper's withdrawal to reach the semi-finals in Tokyo!

Nishikori: "I surprised myself".

28/09/2024 19:21 - Elio Valotto

Kei Nishikori is a player never to be underestimated. Although his body has been in a delicate state for a number of years, the Japanese is nonetheless a top-class player when he's confident and ready...

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Rune reassures himself and reaches the quarter-finals

28/09/2024 13:42 - Elio Valotto

Holger Rune seems to be gradually returning to quality tennis in Tokyo. After a very difficult first round against a rather impressive Alejandro Tabilo (6-2, 5-7, 6-4), he clearly stepped up a notch ...

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Rune reassures himself and reaches the quarter-finals

Humbert gives Nakashima a tennis lesson!

27/09/2024 17:52 - Elio Valotto

Ugo Humbert is in the zone. Already the easy winner of the modest Mochizuki in the first round (6-1, 6-2), the left-hander totally crushed an in-form Brandon Nakashima (6-3, 6-2). Highly aggressive,...

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Humbert gives Nakashima a tennis lesson!

Berrettini on Sinner: "We're feeling the competition, but in a healthy way".

26/09/2024 16:55 - Elio Valotto

Matteo Berrettini made a successful debut in Tokyo. An authoritative winner over Bottic Van de Zandschulp (6-3, 6-4), he will face Arthur Fils for a place in the quarter-finals. Interviewed in the pr...

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Tsitsipas disappoints again in Tokyo!

26/09/2024 10:53 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas just can't do it anymore. In Tokyo, the world number 12 and number 4 seed bowed out in the first round. Facing Alex Michelsen, 49th in the world and a qualifier, the Greek champio...

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