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The machine’s second spark: Adrian Mannarino and the art of fueling confidence
After a grueling nearly five-month drought that saw him tumble down the rankings, 37-year-old Adrian Mannarino has rediscovered his "velvet touch" in Montpellier, anchored by a uniquely detached and resilient mindset.
Mannarino defies odds to reach stunning Montpellier final
French veteran Adrian Mannarino capped an improbable resurgence on Saturday, ending an eight-match losing streak earlier this week to reach his first-ever ATP final on home soil with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Martin Damm.
February 7, 1997: The day MaliVai Washington fought through career-ending knee injury in Davis Cup
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 7, 1997, MaliVai Washington battled through the injury that would end his career to win a Davis Cup match for USA
Arthur Fils: The long road back through the salad bowl after a straight-sets reality check in Montpellier
We talked to Arthur Fils after his loss against Felix Auger-Aliassime in Montpelier. The French rising star reflected on the physical sacrifices and the steep learning curve required to rejoin the world's elite.
Top seed Auger-Aliassime cruises past frustrated Fils into Montpellier semifinals
Felix Auger-Aliassime won against Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-2 on Friday evening and will play the winner of the match between Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, the No 4 seed, and Frenchman Titouan Droguet in the next round
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“Like he had never left”: Arthur Fils makes a statement in Montpellier return
February 4, 2001: The day Roger Federer won his first ATP Tour title
Arthur Fils battles through three-set thriller in emotional Montpellier return
Auger-Aliassime: “In Montpellier, I’m truly launching my year”
Feb 3, 2021: The day US legend Tony Trabert passed away, aged 90
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“An honor to put my name on the history books” : Carlos Alcaraz, legend in the making, still hungry by the way
The mysterious physical dip in the final Novak Djokovic refuses to explain
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The battle of tennis geniuses: Alcaraz topples the king of Melbourne to become the youngest career Grand Slam achiever