So far so good
Great Britain is the first country to qualify for the 2017 BNP Paribas Master’U final, a good performance that confirms the good health of British tennis. On all floors. Fourteen hours. Maybe a little more. At the end of … Continued
Jonny O’Mara, the team at heart
Finalist with Great Britain in this 2017 edition of the Master’U BNP Paribas, Jonathon (aka Jonny) O’Mara shows unfailing support to his family. A culture that can be explained by his attachment to team play. The picture is fun. … Continued
Emma Janssen: Diploma advantage
Replacing Mathilde Devits in the Belgian team, Emma Janssen studies economics at VUD University in Brussels. At 22, she brilliantly combines her two passions and perfectly embodies the university tennis player. A racket in one hand. One book in … Continued
Bothwell, a Northern Irishman in the Greens.
Born in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, Peter Bothwell represents Ireland at Master’U BNP Paribas. A choice that he assumes, until he wants to develop tennis in the country. Ulster rugby lover, George Best’s Manchester United football fan, Peter Bothwell is … Continued
Pascal Maria, five shots in the rearview mirror
The tournament umpire, who retired internationally in November, looks back on five tennis memorabilia. Wimbledon 2008: It’s a pretty unforgettable moment when the King Roger loses on Rafa Nadal with a rather edifying score (score), the night, a mythical … Continued
The balance sheet of the second day
Daily point : In the second match between Great Britain and China, the second set begins. Hawkins slams a stolen service. Xu returns the ball in a little academic way, surprised. His ball hits the net, destabilizing Hawkins. Hawkins then … Continued
The United States overtakes Germany
They were favorites. They assumed. The United States eliminated Germany in the semifinals for the third year in a row. It is still thanks to the doubles that they were able to get rid of their opponents. They will face … Continued
Tennis, this collective sport
Eliminated by the United States in the first round, the France team is aiming for the fifth place of the Master U ‘BNP Paribas. To revive, young tricolor rely on the cohesion of a group that is recently known. With … Continued
France outperforms Belgium
“Two years ago, Belgium lost to the United Kingdom in the Davis Cup final and we beat them at the Master U. We hope to reiterate against the French. “. The wish of Joeri Gijsels, the Belgian coach, did not … Continued
The yellow ball on the fly
They are between 12 and 14 years old. They are volunteers. And make life easier for players on the tennis courts. Léo, Simon and Cléa are among the twenty or so bullets pickers at Master’U BNP Paribas. Meet. “You … Continued