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Alexander Zverev frappe un revers à deux mains pendant les qualifications de l'US Open 2015

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    Chwalinska wins Wuhan for her first WTA title with a five-game finish

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    From 2–4 to five straight points: Alcaraz turns Tokyo’s final against Lehecka

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    From 2–4 to five straight points: Alcaraz turns Tokyo’s final against Lehecka

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    After losing four games from 5–3, Alcaraz’s Tokyo recovery went through four deuces

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    After losing four games from 5–3, Alcaraz’s Tokyo recovery went through four deuces

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    Andreescu overturns a 2-5 first-set deficit to win Rovereto

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    Andreescu overturns a 2-5 first-set deficit to win Rovereto

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    Andreescu overturns a 2-5 first-set deficit to win Rovereto

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    204 minutes in Rovereto: Andreescu needs a third match point

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    Nine match points saved, then Ann Li finds the tenth against Sabalenka

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    Nine match points saved, then Ann Li finds the tenth against Sabalenka

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    Six break points saved out of six: Ann Li reaches her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal

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    After a 5-2 lead slipped away, Auger-Aliassime rebuilt his Shanghai opener

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    After a 5-2 lead slipped away, Auger-Aliassime rebuilt his Shanghai opener

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    Seven years after his debut, Auger Aliassime wins his first home Davis Cup match

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    Seven years after his debut, Auger Aliassime wins his first home Davis Cup match

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    Four straight aces and a late break send Canada to the Final 8

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    Four straight aces and a late break send Canada to the Final 8

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    67 minutes and a 6–0 set: Bartunkova takes time away from Muchova

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    67 minutes and a 6–0 set: Bartunkova takes time away from Muchova

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Elena Rybakina prépare son service, balle en l’air, à Brisbane en 2024
Joueurs et circuit

27 % de premières balles, aucune balle de break : le set de Rybakina qu’un chiffre ne suffit pas à expliquer

En début de finale de l’US Open 2026, Rybakina a gagné 22 points sur 30 au service avec seulement 27 % de premières balles. Pour comprendre, il faut retrouver la façon dont les points deviennent des jeux.

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Elena Rybakina sourit, raquette en main, à l’Open de Washington 2025
Joueurs et circuit

Rybakina et Sabalenka ont gagné 92 points chacune. L’indice au service se cache dans cette égalité

Rybakina a dirigé 63 % de ses premières vers le coin revers de Sabalenka en finale de l’Open d’Australie 2026. Pourquoi ce chiffre doit être lu avec les fautes, la seconde balle et l’ensemble du point.

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Alexander Zverev frappe un revers à deux mains pendant les qualifications de l'US Open 2015
Joueurs et circuit

Zverev a gagné 39 points sur 42 derrière sa première balle. Ce n'est pas un total d'aces

La domination initiale de Zverev au service face à Shelton en finale de l'US Open 2026 montre pourquoi premières balles réussies, aces et points gagnés racontent des choses différentes.

8 min de lecture
Ernests Gulbis se prépare à frapper un service au Pacific Life Open 2008
Tactique de match

Vous pouvez renoncer au lancer. Pourquoi servez-vous quand même dessus ?

Rattraper un lancer abandonné n’est pas la même chose que tenter de frapper et manquer la balle. Connaissez la règle, gardez le rythme du match et travaillez cette décision avant qu’une double faute ne la rende coûteuse.

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Carlos Alcaraz en smoking aux Laureus World Sports Awards de 2024
Joueurs et circuit

Alcaraz a remis 76,5 % des premières de Djokovic. Le chiffre suivant compte autant

Comment Alcaraz a réduit le rendement du premier service de Djokovic : remettre la balle en jeu, puis rester compétitif dans l’échange sont deux performances différentes.

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