Philippe CHATRIER, President of the French Tennis Federation, speaks about his relative disappointment with the defeat of French players at the Roland-Garros Internationals. "A champion is not made, it is a race apart," he stresses.
Two days after the opening of the Roland-Garros tournament, there are not many Frenchmen left in the running. Reactions from Patrice DOMINGUEZ, National Technical Director, who did not expect such a disappointing result. Despite the criticism, Yannick NOAH, captain of the French team, wants to continue working.
Two days after the opening of the Roland-Garros tournament, there are not many French players left in the running. Only players save the honor of French tennis. In the alleys of the stadium, spectators express their disappointment.
Gérard SOLVES, 11th French tennis player, has just been eliminated at Roland-Garros. He analyses the defeat of French players in this tournament. He considers that there is too much pressure on the players at Roland-Garros. "The outsider plays without pressure and is able on a game to come out a great game".
Roland Garros, c'est fini pour Caroline Garcia. La Lyonnaise a été éliminée en demi-finale du tournoi juniors par la Tunisienne Ons Jabeur en trois sets 6-2, 1-6, 6-2. Interview de Caroline Garcia qui a été surprise et impressionnée par son adversaire.