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

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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Mathieu Canac
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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Mathieu Canac
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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Mathieu Canac
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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Mathieu Canac
Rafael Nadal, Bastad 2024
July 23, 2024

Physically reassured, Nadal was “not satisfied with (his) tennis” in Bastad

After his defeat against Nuno Borges in the final on Sunday, Rafael Nadal,...
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Mathieu Canac
Mpetshi Perricard
July 5, 2024

Mpetshi Perricard: “I’m just doing my job, sending bombs in every direction”

Impressive on serve, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard can also rely on his ability to...
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Mathieu Canac
Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2024
June 16, 2024

Nadal, on his future: “We will see what decisions I make after the Olympics”

Questioned by L’Équipe, Rafael Nadal once again answered questions about his retirement.
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Mathieu Canac
Alcaraz and Sinner, Indian Wells, 2024
June 7, 2024

“He pushes me to wake up every morning with the ambition to improve so that I can beat him” – Alcaraz on Sinner

After his victory against Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz spoke about his upcoming gala match...
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Mathieu Canac
Arthur Rinderknech, Roland-Garros 2024
May 31, 2024

“What an idiot” – Rinderknech reflects on his retirement after injuring himself

In an interview with L'Equipe, Rinderknech spoke about the "idiotic" injury which forced...
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Mathieu Canac
Rafael Nadal
May 25, 2024

Nadal: “If, in my heart of hearts, I didn’t have any hope of creating something beautiful, I wouldn’t be here”

At a press conference on Saturday before the start of the main draw...
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Mathieu Canac
Nadal and Federer at the 2022 Laver Cup
May 23, 2024

Federer: “I hope that, in fact, Nadal will play much longer than we think”

On Wednesday at La Courneuve during the inauguration of a tennis court under...
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Mathieu Canac
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the end of the 2019 Rome Masters 1000 final.
May 8, 2024

“Facing Nadal at Roland-Garros is a paramount challenge” – Djokovic

During his media day in Rome ahead of the Italian Open, Novak Djokovic...
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Mathieu Canac
Caroline Garcia
March 25, 2024

Garcia: “We know that the tennis is still there and that I’m playing well”

The Frenchwoman was in high spirits after beating Naomi Osaka at the Miami...
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Mathieu Canac
Carlos Alcaraz and Fabian Marozsan, Rome 2023
March 11, 2024

“I really wanted to play against him again” – Alcaraz set for rematch against Marozsán

Surprisingly beaten by Fábián Marozsán in Rome last year, Carlos Alcaraz will meet...
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Mathieu Canac
Gilles Simon, Rolex Paris Masters 2018
February 25, 2024

Simon on working with Medvedev: “In Australia, I sent all the tactics”

This week, Daniil Mevdedev announced that Gilles Simon had joined his staff. This...
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Mathieu Canac
Tsitsipas, US Open 2023,
January 21, 2024

“Take it as something that will shake me and feed my ego” – Tsitsipas on Fritz defeat

Beaten by Taylor Fritz in the round of 16 of the Australian Open,...
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Mathieu Canac
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December 30, 2023

Rune extends his collaboration with the Mouratoglou Academy

Holger Rune will keep working with the Mouratoglou Academy. Staff from the academy...
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Mathieu Canac
Novak Djokovic at the 2023 Davis Cup FinalsNovak Djokovic at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain Image Credit: Zuma / Panoramic
December 29, 2023

Djokovic: “Mentally I wasn’t well, I had even considered quitting tennis”

During an interview published in L'Equipe, Djokovic, elected "Champion of Champions 2023" by...
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Mathieu Canac
Stefanos Tsitsipas at 2023 Nitto ATP Finals
December 28, 2023

Tsitsipas: “I want to bring an Olympic medal back to my country and win a Grand Slam”

In an interview with The National, the Greek revealed his main goals for...
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Mathieu Canac
Daniil Medvedev
December 23, 2023

World Tennis League: Medvedev’s Eagles beat Swiatek’s Hawks in super tiebreak

Thanks to Sofia Kenin and Daniil Medvedev's singles victories over Caroline Garcia and...
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Mathieu Canac
Djokovic and Nadal
December 12, 2023

How Nadal’s pre-match habits riled Djokovic at Roland-Garros

In a wide-ranging TV interview, Djokovic spoke about his rivalry with Rafael Nadal
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Carrie Dunn