Cédric Rouquette

Cédric Rouquette

Passionate about tennis since he discovered the grace of Stefan Edberg's serve-and-volley game in the late 1980s, French and Toulousian Cédric Rouquette quickly understood that his pen had a much better chance of allowing him to be part of the tennis world than his forehand would. Reporter at L'Equipe (2000-2010), editor-in-chief of Eurosport online (2010-2014), he has been the director of the Tennis Majors project since 2020. It is, in a way, a homecoming after having spent six years in the service of the editorial projects of others, at CFJ Paris, at the W School, at the Creafeed agency and in the production company Scrine. He's also known as a great indie pop lover and specialist.

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Alex de Minaur - UTS Grand Final London 2024 © UTS
December 10, 2024

“‘Who’s this player? Do I like him? Why do I like him?’, that’s what UTS is about” – Mouratoglou after 2024 Grand Final

The UTS founder speaks about the UTS after the success of the Grand...
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Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024
November 17, 2024

Ruud taking inspiration from Nadal’s career to become a better hard court player

The Norwegian says the way Nadal adapted his game from clay to faster...
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Taylor Fritz, ATP Finals 2024
November 17, 2024

Sinner-Fritz round-robin at ATP Finals was nothing like one-sided US Open final, says Fritz

Taylor Fritz believes in his chances at the 2024 ATP Finals final, against...
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Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2024
November 17, 2024

How the old Zverev weighed down the new Zverev in the Masters semi-finals

Alexander Zverev has not yet finished his transformation to a No 1 threat,...
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Casper Ruud and Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2024
November 16, 2024

“It comes to a point where you wonder if tennis can be played any better” – Ruud on Sinner’s stratospheric performance

Jannik Sinner thrashed Ruud both at practice and in the semi-finals of the...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Rolex Paris Masters 2024
November 15, 2024

Alcaraz, the all-terrain wonder still has an Achilles heel: indoor tennis

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player in history to win Grand Slam tournaments...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Rolex Paris Masters 2024
October 29, 2024

Alcaraz at the Rolex Paris Masters: “I’m motivated to win this tournament, I’m much better than last year”

One year after a surprising loss in the first round at the Rolex...
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Rafael Nadal of Spain disappointed during men’s singles tennis match Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal at the XXXIII Olympic Games, Paris 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris, France || 294271_0015 JO2024 jeux olympiques paris 2024 Paris 2024 Paris2024 JO 2024 Jeux Olympiques 2024 Tennis
October 26, 2024

“Nadal will not jeopardize the team’s result” and may only play doubles in Davis Cup: Paris Masters director

Cedric Pioline, director of the Paris Masters, contacted Rafael Nadal's team to offer...
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Richard Gasquet (FRA) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) || 283211_0043 2024 aus open australian open tennis
October 26, 2024

Gasquet: “Alcaraz will be a new Federer and Nadal, I have no doubts”

On the eve of his final Paris Masters campaign, Richard Gasquet backed Carlos...
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Patrick Mouratoglou UTS Frankfurt
October 22, 2024

“The players start to master much better UTS and the format” – Patrick Mouratoglou reflects on UTS Frankfurt

UTS Founder and Chairman Patrick Mouratoglou delivers his takeaways after UTS Frankfurt 2024,...
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Dominic Thiem, interview 2024 (1)
October 18, 2024

Dominic Thiem, the retirement interview (part 2): “I thought winning a Grand Slam would change my life forever. It didn’t”

In the second part of our exclusive interview made in Vienna with Dominic...
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Dominic Thiem, interview 2024 (4)
October 18, 2024

Dominic Thiem, the retirement interview (part 1): Life after tennis, and how UTS kickstarted US Open run

In an exclusive interview, the Austrian tells Tennis Majors what life will look...
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Patrick Mouratoglou and Gaël Monfils, UTS New York 2024
August 24, 2024

“All the fans will remember UTS for sure” – Patrick Mouratoglou on UTS New York, Monfils’ triumph, Kyrgios’ comeback and more

Patrick Mouratoglou shares views after Gael Monfils' magnificent success at UTS New York,...
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Novak Djokovic, the man behind the enigma
August 4, 2024

“How will this help my tennis?”: Chat about Novak Djokovic with biographer Mark Hodgkinson

Tennis Majors sat down with Mark Hodgkinson, author of the recently released book,...
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Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou
July 29, 2024

Rune and Mouratoglou part ways (again)

Patrick Mouratoglou said on Instagram that Holger Rune and he have parted ways...
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Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Serena Williams during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024 in Paris | © LUDVIG THUNMAN/BILDBYRÅN/Shutterstock
July 27, 2024

Paris 2024: Nadal, Serena, Gauff and Mauresmo contribute to make history at Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Four tennis stars had a prominent place in the incredible opening ceremony of...
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Alex de Minaur
July 8, 2024

De Minaur makes maiden Wimbledon quarter-final, erasing 2022 memory

Alex De Minaur won against Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Monday...
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Mark Lajal Wimbledon 2024 3
July 1, 2024

“I have to get here again” – Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal after Alcaraz match at Wimbledon

Lajal is pleased with his overall performance against Alcaraz and leaves Centre Court...
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Mark Lajal, Wimbledon qualifying, 2024
June 30, 2024

Meet Mark Lajal, the qualifier taking on Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon

The 21-year-old Estonian has qualified for the main draw of a Grand Slam...
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Nick Kyrgios, London, July 2024
June 30, 2024

Kyrgios: “I’ll probably start my comeback with doubles then move to singles”

Ten months after his wrist surgery, Nick Kyrgios has returned to practice and...
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Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon, 2024
June 29, 2024

With Roland-Garros issues behind him, Sinner has no physical concerns at Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner feeling 100% physically ahead of Wimbledon, after almost withdrawing from Roland-Garros...
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