Interview

Gilles Cervara

Gilles Cervara on the ATP’s authorisation of coaching: “I support the new rule, but it is not because the coach speaks that the player is better”

The coach of world No 1 Daniil Medvedev tells Tennis Majors that he is in favour of the ATP's decision to authorise off-court coaching, for the sake of consistency

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Cédric Rouquette
Richard Krajicek and Tim van Rijthoven

Exclusive: ‘Mentality is the most important thing’ – Richard Krajicek on surprise champion Tim van Rijthoven and more

In an exclusive chat, the former Wimbledon champion casts his eye over the field for the grass-court Slam

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Carrie Dunn
Mauresmo, Roland Garros

Mauresmo steering Roland Garros beyond past press controversy with Naomi Osaka

The first-year tournament director faces the challenge of addressing mental health concerns spurred by Naomi Osaka's complaints about press coverage at last year's Roland Garros.

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Ethan McAndrews
Goran Ivanisevic, Monte-Carlo 2022

“Novak is a genius, because it takes so little for him to be back on his highest level” – Exclusive interview with Goran Ivanisevic

In an interview with Tennis Majors, Ivanisevic speaks about Djokovic regaining his form in a matter of weeks, the mental toll Australia had taken on the Serb, his reaction to the occasional Djokovic’s outbursts during matches, Nadal and Alcaraz among other things

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Sasa Ozmo
Johan Örtegren

Coach Örtegren: “Miomir (Kecmanovic) can be Top 10, of course”

As Miomir Kecmanovic has risen to career-high number 31 in the rankings, his coach Johan Örtegren shared with Tennis Majors some of the secrets to improvements in his game and his way of thinking, and he is certain that Kecmanovic is a future top 10 player

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Sasa Ozmo
Holger Rune
2 years ago

Newest ATP title-holder Holger Rune – ‘I won’t be satisfied until I’m world No 1’

With a first ATP Tour title under his belt, the Danish teenager is...
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Sasa Ozmo
Andrey Rublev
2 years ago

Andrey Rublev interview: “Sometimes I watch videos and think: ‘what am I doing?’

In an exclusive interview with Tennis Majors, Andrey Rublev shares his feelings on...
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Sasa Ozmo
Simona Halep
2 years ago

Simona Halep: ‘Taking the ball earlier and make my game stronger – that’s our vision’

The Romanian has chosen Patrick Mouratoglou as her new coach to get her...
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Cédric Rouquette
Patrick Mouratoglou, 2021
2 years ago

Exclusive : Mouratoglou : “Simona is a champion, the goal is to do at least as well as before”

Simona Halep’s new coach speaks exclusively to Tennis Majors after he revealed his...
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Cédric Rouquette
Daria Abramowicz
2 years ago

“I want Iga to know herself better”: our interview with Daria Abramowicz, the sports psychologist connected to Swiatek’s mind – updated after rise to world No 1

Sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz spoke to Tennis Majors in 2021 about her work...
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Sasa Ozmo
Borna Coric
2 years ago

‘I didn’t touch a racquet for seven months’ – Borna Coric exclusive on injury, rehab and return at Indian Wells

Before finally returning to the Tour, the Croatian talked to Tennis Majors about...
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Sasa Ozmo
Marian Vajda coaching Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2020
2 years ago

Marian Vajda’s messages to the world about Novak Djokovic, the ultimate professional

No one has been closer to Novak Djokovic than his former coach Marian...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic, Dubai, 2022
2 years ago

Djokovic talks “understanding, if not support from his peers”, Nadal, Medvedev and his first-round win in Dubai

After winning his first-round match in Dubai, top-ranked Djokovic said he has tons...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Marion Bartoli and Jelena Ostapenko
2 years ago

‘Everyone is afraid to play her’ – Why coach Bartoli says Ostapenko is one to watch this year

It's been a while coming, but the hard work is paying off for...
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Carrie Dunn
Pat Rafter
2 years ago

Pat Rafter on net play: “It is all about pressure: 4-4, 30-30, can you pass me?”

Australian legend Pat Rafter tells Tennis Majors why being a good net player...
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Simon Cambers
Dmitry Tursunov, 2022
2 years ago

Dmitry Tursunov, the frank interview with the outspoken coach who helped Kontaveit to become a winning machine

Dmitry Tursunov, former Top 20 player and winner of the Davis Cup in...
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Carole Bouchard
Stefanos Tsitsipas, ATP Cup 2022
2 years ago

Tsitsipas : “The Australian Open ? I’m not really sure…”

Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes he will have time to recover between the ATP Cup...
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Tennis Majors
Holger Rune, US Open 2021
2 years ago

Holger Rune exclusive: “I’m an ambitious guy, my goal is to reach the top 25 next year”

Holger Rune won 371 places in the ATP rankings by 2021. During a...
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Cédric Rouquette
Paul Jubb
2 years ago

‘Andy is a legend – Cam is a machine’ – Rising star Paul Jubb on an amazing year for British tennis

Working with Andy Murray and watching other British stars claim trophies galore this...
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Carrie Dunn
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his match against Austria's Dennis Novak
2 years ago

The legends who advise Novak Djokovic: “I speak with Tom Brady about training and recovery”

The world No 1 says he turns to a number of great sportsmen...
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Sasa Ozmo