Comments Gilbert Poliakov

Davis Cup: between reforms, criticism and national culture

Clément Gehl 07/12/2025 à 12h38

From controversial reform to fiery statements, the Davis Cup continues to divide. Between nostalgia for the old formats and unwavering love for the jersey, players share their truths about a competition that, despite everything, still makes hearts race.

Training future champions: spotlight on the decline of the French public model facing private academies

Arthur Millot 06/12/2025 à 13h10

As federations struggle to reinvent themselves, private academies are capturing talent… but also families able to invest tens of thousands of euros a year. A system that is increasingly effective, but also increasingly unequal.

The outfit wars: how clothing contracts dominate the tennis business

Arthur Millot 29/11/2025 à 13h02

Outfits, logos, and personalized collections: brands invest millions in players, turning every match into a global advertising showcase.

What if tennis lost its soul? The case of robotized officiating, between tradition and a dehumanized modernity

Adrien Guyot 13/12/2025 à 09h00

Omnipresent cameras, line judges on the verge of extinction, mistakes that persist nonetheless: technology fascinates as much as it divides. Tennis, at a crossroads, is still searching for its balance between progress and emotion.

"Too fragile and too young": the revelation of the coach who turned down Andy Murray before his rise

Jules Hypolite 28/11/2025 à 18h06

In 2005, at 18 years old, Andy Murray was already knocking on the doors of the very top level. But when he approached a renowned coach, the answer was clear: no.

"Too unfair": why Brad Gilbert wants to change the draws… and what that would change for Sinner and Alcaraz

Arthur Millot 26/11/2025 à 13h59

Gauff's former coach shakes up the tennis world with an unprecedented idea: modify the Grand Slam draws to offer more protection to Alcaraz and Sinner.

I have no memory of a player capable of competing in three majors without a warm-up tournament," says Brad Gilbert

Arthur Millot 09/09/2025 à 13h49

I am disgusted," Vondroušová reacts to Brad Gilbert's criticism regarding her withdrawal from the US Open

Arthur Millot 06/09/2025 à 20h29