TAG: France
Jan/22
21
The AO Transformation of Adrian Mannarino
5 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles
By Scoop Malinowski One of the biggest, best surprises of this AO has been the court demeanor transformation of Adrian Mannarino from stoic, joyless, introvert into a more animated, fun-loving, showman. It seems to have unlocked something inside Mannarino and he’s notching some of the best wins of his career. Mannarino surived a five setter […] Continue to read full article...
Adrian Mannarino · AO · France · Rafael Nadal
It has not been a season to celebrate for the flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils. The 34 year old winner of ten ATP singles titles and the former world no. 6 has floundered badly in 2021. This week in Majorca, as the top seed after a bye, he lost to a lucky loser by the name […] Continue to read full article...
Asics · France · Gael Monfils · La Monf
Gilles Simon won the first four matches he played vs his French countryman Jeremy Chardy from 2011 to 2015, but the tables have been turned. Evidently, Chardy has figured out how to offset Simon’s steady baseline prowess, as evidenced by his winning the last four matches between the pair. Chardy won again yesterday in Melbourne, […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · France · Gilles Simon · Jeremy Chardy
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP No. 20. Winner of four career ATP singles titles (4-0 in finals). Top ranked French player right now. First Tennis Memory: When I started to play at five with my older sister Lea. And when I watch the TV. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 162 DOB: June 26, 1998 In: Metz, France Tennis Hero: It was Federer. Tennis Inspiration: Federer. First Famous […] Continue to read full article...
Feb/18
5
Corentin Moutet wins first ATP match in Quito
25 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski Corentin Moutet won his first ATP main tour match today by defeating veteran Adrian Menendez Maceiras 64 67 63 at the Quito Open. The 18-year-old French wildcard, ranked 150 in the world, dazzled with his unique style of play which features a booming forehand, variety on the backhand, frequent serve and […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Corentin Moutet · France · Nike · Quito Open · Wilson
David Goffin might be the greatest player in tennis history, pound for pound, inch for inch. Somehow this five-foot, eleven inch, 150 pounder, who could pass for a ballboy or an ITF 16s junior at Hollywood casting, is really a gargantuan tennis terror in disguise. A week ago Goffin swept through the ATP World Tour Finals all the way to the finals in London where he lost by a nose to Grigor Dimitrov 64 in the third. Continue to read full article...
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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: ATP # 51. Highest ranking was 27 in July 2015. Has career wins over Wawrinka, Simon, Del Potro, Lopez, Coric.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 145
DOB: June 28, 1988 In: Soizy, France
First Tennis Memory: “I remember driving with my family to the court. My father was a teacher. My older brother played. I went with them.”
Tennis Inspirations: “I think a lot of lefty players – Rios, Ivanisevic. From the French side – Henri Leconte.” Continue to read full article...
Adrian Mannarino · ATP · Babolat · France · Sofia · Wimbledon
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Status: ATP #41. Won one career ATP singles title at 2015 Swedish Open.
Age: 27.
First Tennis Memory: "I don't have a lot of memories because I wasn't watching a lot of tennis but I'm gonna say...what can I say...maybe when I went to the Open 12 in France in Marseilles. I saw (Arnaud) Clement play, for me he was a big star. He gave me a towel and for me that was a big moment [smiles]."
Tennis Inspirations: "For me, Marat Safin. He's a very good player, very interesting to watch, a very good backhand, good serve, I return a bit like him. He was better, but [smiles]." Continue to read full article...
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Status: Current ATP rank is #7. Winner of six ATP singles titles.
DOB: September 1, 1986 In: Paris, France
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 180
Tennis Inspiration: "Arthur Ashe."
Childhood Heroes: "My hero was maybe Michael Jordan."
Nickname: "Lamonf. Sliderman" Continue to read full article...
Artengo · France · Gael Monfils · La Monf · Monfils · Roland Garros · Wilson tennis
By Scoop Malinowski I did this Biofile with Richard in 2008 in the U.S. Open locker room. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 165 pounds. DOB: June 18, 1986 In: Beziers, France. Childhood Hero: “Zidane from France, football, you know?” Tennis Inspiration: “The pleasure of playing, to hit the ball. There is pleasure and joy hitting the beautiful […] Continue to read full article...
France · Head tennis · Le Coq Sportif · Richard Gasquet · Roland Garros · Wimbledon
