Mathieu Canac

Mathieu Canac

Like Carlos Alcaraz, Mathieu was born on May 5, but in 1987. After starting to write for football magazines, Mathieu Canac started his foray into tennis by launching the blog Prize Marteau (which has since become a Facebook page and a Twitter account). What started as a hobby has since led him to contribute to We Are Tennis, Eurosport.fr, and the Courts magazine.

Latest articles

Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros, 2025
June 2, 2025

“I would have felt guilty if I hadn’t said anything” – Alcaraz on out-of-racquet shot against Shelton

The Spaniard forfeited a shot deemed to be legal by both his opponent...
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Richard Gasquet
April 28, 2025

Gasquet withdraws from Aix-en-Provence

With just a few weeks to go before the end of his career,...
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Alexander Zverev, Madrid Open, 2025
April 27, 2025

“There was a problem with the machine, the ball was several centimetres out” – Zverev warned for taking picture of ball mark

During his third-round win against Davidovich Fokina, Zverev photographed a mark he deemed...
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Arthur Fils, Madrid Open, 2025
April 26, 2025

“On clay, we have to go back to the linesmen” – Fils

The Frenchman felt that electronic refereeing was totally wrong at one point when...
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Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils at the 2019 US Open
April 2, 2025

“Without Elina, I would have stopped tennis” – Monfils

Responding to a question from Gilles Simon, the Frenchman opened up on the...
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Indian Wells, 2025
March 6, 2025

Faster for some, slower for others – the new courts of Indian Wells are already the subject of debate

After 25 years with an identical surface, the Indian Wells tournament has decided...
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Rafael Nadal
February 4, 2025

Health, life without tennis, rivalry with Federer and Djokovic: Nadal discusses retirement

The Spaniard made his views known on Monday evening, when he was awarded...
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Gasquet 2025
January 31, 2025

Gasquet, after his last match in Montpellier: “It was a great party”

Before retiring at the next Roland-Garros, Richard Gasquet was honoured in his native...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
January 31, 2025

Mouratoglou: “I don’t think Sinner is above Alcaraz”

The Italian has established himself as the most consistent player in the world...
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Naomi Osaka Cincinnati qualifiers 2024
December 30, 2024

“If I don’t go beyond a certain ranking, I don’t see myself continuing for long” – Osaka

The Japanese had returned to competition at the beginning of 2024, saying she...
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Djokovic and Kyrgios
December 30, 2024

Djokovic and Kyrgios entertain in season-opening doubles victory in Brisbane

The Serb and the Australian made it through to the second round of...
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Novak Djokovic
October 21, 2024

Djokovic withdraws from Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 (and may not play again in 2024)

The Serb has no more official tournaments scheduled for 2024
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Richard Gasquet, Paris Masters, 2016
October 15, 2024

Nadal’s retirement overshadowed Gasquet’s – but the Frenchman never wanted the limelight

Richard Gasquet saw the announcement of his retirement overshadowed by that of Rafael...
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Grigor Dimitrov
October 7, 2024

Dimitrov: “Whatever comes my way right now, it’s a pure bonus”

In the midst of his second youth, 33-year-old Bulgarian is enjoying one of...
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Zheng Qinwen, US Open, 2024
October 4, 2024

“I was only at 20% or 30% of my level” – Zheng on her victory over Andreeva

Although not satisfied with her own game, Zheng Qinwen won 5-7, 6-0, 6-4...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
October 3, 2024

Alcaraz: “I’ve rediscovered my joy and energy thanks to the team events”

Alcaraz, who was exhausted during the North American tour and won the title...
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Borg Laver Cup
September 21, 2024

Borg, on Tsitsipas: “He’s a guy who should win Grand Slam titles”

After Stefanos Tsitsipas' victory against Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Laver Cup on Friday,...
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Novak Djokovic, Davis Cup, 2023
September 15, 2024

Djokovic wins doubles to secure Serbia’s place in World Group I

In the Davis Cup play-offs, Novak Djokovic's Serbia won 3-0 against Greece, who...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Davis Cup, 2024
September 14, 2024

“One of my best games of the year” – Alcaraz rediscovers best form against Humbert

After a disappointing North American swing, the world No 3 was satisfied with...
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Rafael Nadal
July 29, 2024

Nadal on retirement: “When the Olympic Games are over, I’ll decide”

After his second-round defeat to Novak Djokovic in Paris, Rafael Nadal said he...
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Arthur Fils, Alexander Zverev, Hamburg 2024
July 23, 2024

“He was annoyed by my serve” – Fils on Zverev controversy

In the final of the Hamburg Open, won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1) by...
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