Martin Kafelnikov - US Open 1999

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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.

As a laboratory for tomorrow’s tennis, does the Next Gen Masters have a future?

Jules Hypolite 13/12/2025 à 17h01

Conceived as a bold bet to prepare for the post–Big 3 era, the Next Gen Masters has shaken up the codes of modern tennis. A pioneering, visionary tournament, but now in search of an identity.

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.

Kafelnikov on Polina Kudermetova's nationality change: "I do not consider her departure as a loss for our tennis"

Adrien Guyot 17/12/2025 à 10h16

After Rakhimova and Timofeeva, it is Polina Kudermetova's turn to turn her back on Russia for Uzbekistan. A choice that Yevgeny Kafelnikov deems inconsequential for Russian tennis.

Kafelnikov on Zvonareva: "We can only be delighted for her"

Adrien Guyot 07/12/2025 à 10h17

In Dubai, Vera Zvonareva's triumphant return intrigues Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who humorously questions the secret of her eternal youth.

Kafelnikov on Potapova's nationality change: 'Good riddance'

Clément Gehl 04/12/2025 à 13h33

Anastasia Potapova's move to Austria did not fail to provoke reactions in Russia. Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a tennis legend and vice-president of the Federation, did not mince his words in commenting on this decision.