Mathieu Canac

Mathieu Canac

Like Carlos Alcaraz, Mathieu was born on May 5, but in 1987. After starting to write for football magazines, Mathieu Canac started his foray into tennis by launching the blog Prize Marteau (which has since become a Facebook page and a Twitter account). What started as a hobby has since led him to contribute to We Are Tennis, Eurosport.fr, and the Courts magazine.

Latest articles

Novak Djokovic
October 21, 2024

Djokovic withdraws from Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 (and may not play again in 2024)

The Serb has no more official tournaments scheduled for 2024
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Richard Gasquet, Paris Masters, 2016
October 15, 2024

Nadal’s retirement overshadowed Gasquet’s – but the Frenchman never wanted the limelight

Richard Gasquet saw the announcement of his retirement overshadowed by that of Rafael...
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Grigor Dimitrov
October 7, 2024

Dimitrov: “Whatever comes my way right now, it’s a pure bonus”

In the midst of his second youth, 33-year-old Bulgarian is enjoying one of...
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Zheng Qinwen, US Open, 2024
October 4, 2024

“I was only at 20% or 30% of my level” – Zheng on her victory over Andreeva

Although not satisfied with her own game, Zheng Qinwen won 5-7, 6-0, 6-4...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
October 3, 2024

Alcaraz: “I’ve rediscovered my joy and energy thanks to the team events”

Alcaraz, who was exhausted during the North American tour and won the title...
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Borg Laver Cup
September 21, 2024

Borg, on Tsitsipas: “He’s a guy who should win Grand Slam titles”

After Stefanos Tsitsipas' victory against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Laver Cup on Friday,...
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Novak Djokovic, Davis Cup, 2023
September 15, 2024

Djokovic wins doubles to secure Serbia’s place in World Group I

In the Davis Cup play-offs, Novak Djokovic's Serbia won 3-0 against Greece, who...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
September 14, 2024

“One of my best games of the year” – Alcaraz rediscovers best form against Humbert

After a disappointing North American swing, the world No 3 was satisfied with...
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Rafael Nadal
July 29, 2024

Nadal on retirement: “When the Olympic Games are over, I’ll decide”

After his second-round defeat to Novak Djokovic in Paris, Rafael Nadal said he...
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Arthur Fils, Alexander Zverev, Hamburg 2024
July 23, 2024

“He was annoyed by my serve” – Fils on Zverev controversy

In the final of the Hamburg Open, won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1) by...
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Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024
July 23, 2024

Physically reassured, Nadal was “not satisfied with (his) tennis” in Bastad

After his defeat against Nuno Borges in the final on Sunday, Rafael Nadal,...
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Mpetshi Perricard
July 5, 2024

Mpetshi Perricard: “I’m just doing my job, sending bombs in every direction”

Impressive on serve, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard can also rely on his ability to...
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Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2024
June 16, 2024

Nadal, on his future: “We will see what decisions I make after the Olympics”

Questioned by L’Équipe, Rafael Nadal once again answered questions about his retirement.
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Alcaraz and Sinner, Indian Wells, 2024
June 7, 2024

“He pushes me to wake up every morning with the ambition to improve so that I can beat him” – Alcaraz on Sinner

After his victory against Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz spoke about his upcoming gala match...
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Arthur Rinderknech, Roland-Garros 2024
May 31, 2024

“What an idiot” – Rinderknech reflects on his retirement after injuring himself

In an interview with L'Equipe, Rinderknech spoke about the "idiotic" injury which forced...
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Rafael Nadal
May 25, 2024

Nadal: “If, in my heart of hearts, I didn’t have any hope of creating something beautiful, I wouldn’t be here”

At a press conference on Saturday before the start of the main draw...
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Nadal and Federer at the 2022 Laver Cup
May 23, 2024

Federer: “I hope that, in fact, Nadal will play much longer than we think”

On Wednesday at La Courneuve during the inauguration of a tennis court under...
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the end of the 2019 Rome Masters 1000 final.
May 8, 2024

“Facing Nadal at Roland-Garros is a paramount challenge” – Djokovic

During his media day in Rome ahead of the Italian Open, Novak Djokovic...
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Caroline Garcia
March 25, 2024

Garcia: “We know that the tennis is still there and that I’m playing well”

The Frenchwoman was in high spirits after beating Naomi Osaka at the Miami...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Fabian Marozsan, Rome 2023
March 11, 2024

“I really wanted to play against him again” – Alcaraz set for rematch against Marozsán

Surprisingly beaten by Fábián Marozsán in Rome last year, Carlos Alcaraz will meet...
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Gilles Simon, Rolex Paris Masters 2018
February 25, 2024

Simon on working with Medvedev: “In Australia, I sent all the tactics”

This week, Daniil Mevdedev announced that Gilles Simon had joined his staff. This...
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