The FFT supports Ukraine – L’Équipe
The French Tennis Federation, mobilized to support Ukraine and Ukrainian tennis players, is launching the “French Tennis for Ukraine and Peace”. This solidarity program, of which Nicolas Mahut will be the ambassador, will be long-term and complement the initiative which is being structured in parallel at the level of international tennis bodies. “There was no […]
Davis Cup: a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine before France – Ecuador
A gesture of solidarity with Ukraine, attacked last week by Russia, will be made on Friday during the Davis Cup meeting between France and Ecuador, in Pau, said the captain of the Blues, Sébastien Grosjean. The form of this gesture remains to be validated, in particular with the ITF. In solidarity with the authorities’ decision […]
Herbert on the vaccination pass: “A relief for everyone”
Relieved, Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The Frenchman, who is one of the few non-vaccinated players on the circuit, with Novak Djokovic among others, welcomed the announcement on Thursday of the suspension of the vaccination pass in France, announced by the Prime Minister, Jean Castex, shortly after 1 p.m. ” I just learned it. For me it’s a […]
“It will always be crazy”, Stan Wawrinka takes a look back at his career
He arrived on time and by taxi, this February morning, wearing his tartan jacket and the half-smile of those who are not quite awake yet. Came to Paris for the preview, at the Grand Rex, of Retirement homehis first co-production in the cinema, Stan Wawrinka went to have a long breakfast at “L’Équipe” to give […]
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 […]