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Gaël Monfils, tennis’s great showman, prepares for his final bow

The Frenchman never conquered the Big Four but left a legacy just as lasting – a reminder that beauty and theatre matter as much as silverware

The Guardian - US

Jannik Sinner is the big one right now, says World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev

DUBAI: Daniil Medvedev looks at his tennis like it was a mathematical sum. A problem that his two coaches – Gilles Cervara and new hire Gilles Simon – would come up with the right quotient for.

The Times of India

Watch: Kubler wins stunning 70-shot rally against Khachanov on a net cord at Australian Open

NEW DELHI: Australian Open fans witnessed an engaging 70-shot rally which went back and forth for 90 seconds during the second round match between the local lad Jason Kubler and Russian Karen Khachanov in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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Tsitsipas defeats last of the local heroes at Paris Masters

A few hours after French veteran Gilles Simon said au revoir to the Paris Masters and the ATP circuit, Corentin Moutet, the last of the local heroes, bade farewell to the competition.

Radio France Internationale

Simon says he has no regrets as he ends career after exit at Paris Masters

French veteran Gilles Simon revelled in his good fortune after closing the curtain on his 20-year tennis career on Thursday following a straight sets defeat to eighth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Paris Masters.

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Simon grits his way past Fritz to continue fairy-tale farewell at Paris Masters

And so the farewell turn continues. Gilles Simon, who declared the Paris Masters would be the final tournament of his 20-year professional tennis career, advanced to the last-16 of the competition on Wednesday night with a three-set victory over the ninth seed Taylor Fritz.

Radio France Internationale

‘There is no perfect way to finish’: Andy Murray uncertain on retirement plans

Murray has watched a number of tennis’s biggest names, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, call it quits this year

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Paris Masters: Andy Murray stunned as Gilles Simon rallies to sensational comeback to keep career going

Gilles Simon stunned Andy Murray in the first round of the Paris Masters.

Evening Standard

Andy Murray beaten by Gilles Simon in the first round of the Paris Masters

Veteran Simon, who is set to retire after this tournament, kept his career alive for at least one more match with a 4-6 7-5 6-3 victory

The Independent UK

Simon delays his au revoir for another day after marathon victory over Murray

French veteran Gilles Simon advanced to the second round at the Paris Masters on Monday night after an enthralling three-set victory over the former world number one Andy Murray.

Radio France Internationale

Assessment of Rangers' 'worst' Champions League campaign requires context - Monday Kick-Off

Much fuss has been made about Rangers’ Champions League campaign and the prospect of them finishing with the worst record in the competition’s…

The National (Scotland)

Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 7 - Gammy legs and teary eyes

Three of the local favourites bid farewell to the tournament. Alizé Cornet had to limp off, Léolia Jeanjean couldn't cope with playing someone with the same style and Gilles Simon had nothing left in the tank.

Radio France Internationale

French Open: Medvedev powers past Kecmanovic in show of clay credentials

The Russian produced one of the best clay-court performances of his career to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2

The Guardian - UK

Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 5 - this really is impromptu

An unknown French player comes straight out of nowhere to beat the eighth seed, a Romanian's racquet turns space invader and Gilles Simon goes gushy.

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Simon Draws Inspiration from Tsonga in Grueling French Open Win

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's battling performance in the final match of his career proved to be a source of inspiration for compatriot Gilles Simon, who defeated Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in a grueling five-setter at the French Open. Former world number six Simon, playing after Tsonga's loss to Casper Ruud on…

Radio France Internationale

Can queen Iga fall at Roland Garros as old kings ward off young princes?

That groovy crew steering the good ship Roland Garros has come up with a rip-roaring idea to welcome the full complement of fans to the centre court at the 2022 French Open. Before each of the 10 night matches on Court Philippe Chatrier, a DJ will mix the sounds to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Veteran Players Tsonga, Simon Receive French Open Wild Cards

Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organizers said Tuesday. A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court Grand Slam event. Play begins at Roland…

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Facing Tsonga at Roland Garros would be a nightmare, says Monfils

France's top tennis player Gael Monfils admitted it would be the worst case scenario for him to face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open where the veteran hopes to play his last tournament before retiring.

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Tsonga hones his creaking frame for last shots in the tennis big time

On Sunday afternoon on the French riviera, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will face the international media for the first time since announcing that he will say goodbye to all the glitz and glamour of the tennis circuit.

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French tennis star Tsonga sets out for retirement on his own terms

French veteran Jo-Wilfried Tsonga targeted a return to an acceptable level of tennis before stepping back from the circuit he has graced for the best part of two decades.

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