Millman Thiem - Cincinnati 2016

The term Fan Week is increasingly popular in sports. Aimed at energizing tennis and making it attractive in everyone’s eyes, this event—now indispensable at certain major tournaments—is enjoying growing success.

When qualifying becomes a show: the transformation of Opening Week in Melbourne and Paris

Clément Gehl 28/12/2025 à 11h59

Long regarded as a simple appetizer before the main show, qualifying week has now established itself as an event in its own right. Between raw emotions, spectacular innovations, and record attendance, Opening Week is shaking up the codes of world tennis.

From a fight for equality to a media spectacle: the history of the “Battle of the Sexes”

Jules Hypolite 27/12/2025 à 17h01

In 1973, Billie Jean King did far more than beat Bobby Riggs: she toppled a symbol. Five decades later, the “Battle of the Sexes” is reborn between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, but this time, the battle seems to have lost its soul.

The digital era of tennis: stakes and influence of social networks on players

Arthur Millot 27/12/2025 à 11h26

Social networks have opened an unprecedented era for tennis: one in which notoriety is built as much on the court as on Instagram. But how far can this quest for visibility go without shaking the players’ balance?

Massú praises young Fonseca: Does Brazil finally have its new Kuerten?

Arthur Millot 30/12/2025 à 13h12

Nicolás Massú, former professional player and coach of Dominic Thiem, has nothing but praise for João Fonseca.

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.

Stakhovsky discusses the new generation: "Their results are much lower than those of the generation that preceded them"

Adrien Guyot 03/12/2025 à 07h45

Former world number 31, Serhiy Stakhovsky reacted to the comments of his compatriot Alexandr Dolgopolov, who had claimed that the current top 15 is weaker than about ten years ago.

Struggles with injuries and lack of money: the double punishment for tennis players far from the Top 100 stars

Clément Gehl 30/11/2025 à 12h25

A tennis player's income depends solely on his sporting results. In the event of injury, the daily life of those far from the Top 100 can become extremely complicated.