French Tennis Federation Launches Support Program for Ukraine
French tennis Rallies Behind Ukraine with Multi-Faceted Support Program In a powerful display of solidarity, the French Tennis federation (FFT) has unveiled “French Tennis for ukraine and Peace,” a long-term initiative designed to aid Ukrainian tennis players and the nation as a whole. Spearheading this effort is renowned French tennis player Nicolas Mahut, who has […]
Davis Cup: France to Show Solidarity with Ukraine Against Ecuador
French Tennis Team Shows Solidarity with Ukraine Amidst Davis Cup The French Davis Cup team, set to face Ecuador in Pau this friday, will demonstrate their support for Ukraine in the wake of the recent Russian invasion. while the specific form of this gesture is still being finalized in consultation with the ITF, the team’s […]
Herbert Relieved by Suspension of Vaccination Pass in France
French Tennis Player Herbert Welcomes End of Vaccination Pass French tennis player Pierre-Hugues Herbert expressed his relief at the recent suspension of France’s vaccination pass,a move announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday afternoon. Herbert,who is among a small group of unvaccinated players on the professional circuit,alongside notable figures like Novak Djokovic, has been […]
Stan Wawrinka Reflects on Career and New Film
Sporting his signature tartan jacket and a sleepy grin, Stan Wawrinka arrived promptly by taxi on a chilly February morning. The purpose of his Parisian visit? A preview screening of Retirement home,his debut foray into film co-production,held at the iconic Grand rex cinema. Before the event, Wawrinka sat down for an extended breakfast wiht L’Équipe […]
Gael Monfils dominates Cristian Garin and advances to Australian Open Round of 16
We’ll call it realism à la Gaël Monfils. Without adding to it, the Frenchman qualified for the round of 16 of the Australian Open by beating the Chilean Cristian Garin (7-6 [4], 6-1, 6-3), this Friday. Monfils hasn’t lost a run in three laps, which is still a good indicator of his form. He only […]
Gaël Monfils, in blaster mode against Alexander Bublik, goes to the 3rd round of the Australian Open
Gael Monfils did not drag. Already putting on a show, with three aces to start the first game of the match, then a tweener on a lob (plus a paying run on the drop shot that followed) and a smash jump after rebound in passing to conclude ten minutes on foot at floor. The Frenchman […]
Interview with Maxime Cressy, the American of French origin adept at serve and volley: “Getting inside the opponent’s head”
A strange Franco-American phenomenon is taking hold on the tennis world. Finalist against Rafael Nadal (7-6, 6-3) for the ATP 250 tournament in Melbourne, Maxime Cressy eliminated John Isner on Tuesday during a 4:10 marathon (7-6, 7-5, 6- 7, 6-7, 6-4) dotted with 70 aces in total. The score is a first indication of the […]
Richard Gasquet eliminates Ugo Humbert
Should we congratulate ourselves for Richard Gasquet, 35, almost stainless for 3:18 despite a week spent in isolation in Australia (the fault of the Covid) greatly disrupting his preparation? Or worry about Ugo Humbert, 23, who definitely can’t do it in Grand Slam tournaments? The Messin, going on the hats of wheels against his compatriot, […]
Morgan Menahem (tournament organizer in Asia) on Novak Djokovic: “If you want to be a leader, you have to be exemplary”
« What inspires you about this case?I cannot conceive that Novak Djokovic is considered a martyr because he was prevented from playing tennis, whereas in this story there are many doubts that make me say about these past and future actions: ‘Is he’s telling the truth?’ Doubt didn’t benefit Novak today… I can’t help but […]
Laslo Djere (Serbian player and compatriot of Djokovic): “Novak will come back stronger than ever”
“I have avoided reading the media too much in recent days, said Lajovic after his victory, around questions that essentially revolved only around his illustrious compatriot. What I know from talking about it with the guys in the dressing room is that there was a lot of support for Novak. Maybe not as much as […]