Tennis

Corentin Moutet

“I don’t have any other option” – Moutet explains switch to one-handed backhand against Cazaux

Corentin Moutet was forced to adapt in his first-round victory over Arthur Cazaux, successfully switching to a one-handed backhand

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Bren Gray
Arthur Fils hard-court 2023

Arthur Fils ready for popcorn match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

After winning his first Tour level title in Lyon last week, teenager Arthur Fils heads to Paris for his Roland-Garros debut, in what will be an explosive match-up against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

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Bren Gray
Stefanos Tsitsipas US Open 2023

“I want to apply that more into my game”: Tsitsipas seeking to emulate Alcaraz at Roland-Garros

A patchy Stefanos Tsitsipas has moved through to the second round of Roland-Garros, and revealed that he's drawing inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz in his 2023 season

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Bren Gray
Social media abuse in tennis, a Tennis Majors feature

‘The stands are quiet – the noise is online’ – the dark side of social media for women’s tennis

At Roland-Garros in 2023, France's Leolie Jeanjean has spoken about the "abuse and violence" players can face on social media. This feature - originally published in 2022 - explores how it became an occupational hazard, particularly for female tennis stars

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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic, 2023

“The desire is still there, but things can change quickly – I am 36, guys”: Djokovic doesn’t avoid the age factor anymore

For the first time in a tennis reporter's memory, Novak Djokovic talks openly about his slower recovery compared to ten years ago and admits that age is a factor. But he's even clearer on another fact: records continue to motivate him and he still enjoys the game

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Sasa Ozmo
Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2023 Italian Open
1 year ago

“My capacity is big and grand, and I can feel it” – Tsitsipas feeling confident heading into Roland-Garros

The Greek reached the finals in Paris two years ago and was also...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Patrick Mouratoglou
1 year ago

Patrick Mouratoglou launches M factor – his sportswear collection

French pro Jeremy Chardy will be the first brand ambassador for the collection
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Haresh Ramchandani
Holger Rune Netflix
1 year ago

Netflix drops trailer for next installment of Break Point episodes

The next set of episodes of Break Point Season 1 will be released...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev, Rome 2023
2 years ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune to win maiden Italian Open title

The Russian wins his first clay-court title, reversing his defeat against Rune at...
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Jamie Malachy
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates with the Italian Open trophy
2 years ago

WTA Rankings – Rybakina surges into the top 5 as Kalinina reaches new career high

Swiatek and Sabalenka continue to set the pace, but Rybakina is rapidly closing...
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Jamie Malachy
2 years ago

“The rule should maybe be discussed” – Casper Ruud on medical timeouts, following Italian Open defeat to Rune

Casper Ruud says that players taking medical timeouts before their opponent's serve happens...
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Jamie Malachy
Nick Kyrgios US Open withdrawal
2 years ago

Nick Kyrgios to miss Roland-Garros after injuring foot during a car theft at his house

Kyrgios has endured a difficult year, with injury and bereavement keeping the Australian...
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Jamie Malachy
Roger Federer at the Swiss Sports 2022 Sports Awards ceremony in Zurich, Swizerland
2 years ago

Federer visits Lesotho in South Africa with his Foundation

The Roger Federer Foundation has been working to enable parents and local communities...
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Haresh Ramchandani
2 years ago

Djokovic ‘always looking for the right rhythm’ after a slow start to clay-court season

Djokovic is still feeling his way into form on clay after only five...
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Jamie Malachy
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek with their trophies at the 2023 Italian Open
2 years ago

Italian Open organisers commit to equal pay for men and women by 2025 – but why not now?

In the face of growing criticism from fans and WTA players, Italian Open...
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Jamie Malachy
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2 years ago

How learning a second language can improve your tennis game

Some hints and tips on how learning a new language can improve your...
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Carrie Dunn
Ashleigh Barty at the 2022 Australian Open
2 years ago

“That’s what I loved the most, the tactical side of the game” – Ash Barty misses the thrill of the fight the most

The Australian also hopes that Simona Halep's case gets a hearing soon
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Haresh Ramchandani
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2 years ago

Tennis and language learning: a winning combination

Why learning a language and playing tennis can be such a successful combination
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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic Rome QF 2022
2 years ago

Djokovic returns, Alcaraz and Rune ready to debut – a look at the men’s draw in Rome

The draw is set for this week's Masters 1000 in Rome. See what...
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Chris Oddo
Jan-Lennard Struff and Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid 2023
2 years ago

Jan-Lennard Struff finally makes his mark in simply superb Madrid Open run

At the age of 33, Struff unleashed his full potential in Spain’s capital,...
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Jamie Malachy