“I don’t have the words to describe what happens to me”

Térence Atmane no longer ceases to impress on the courts of Ohio. However, The 23 -year -old tennis player “i don’t have words describe offered himself. In addition, Thursday, August 14 (on the night of Friday in mainland France) another member of the world top 10 at the Master 1000 in Cincinnati – the most raised tournament category after those of the Grand Chelem -, the Danish Holger Rune (9^e), after having already beaten the previous round, the American Taylor Fritz (4^e).

This success. Nevertheless, on a final score (6-2, 6-3), opens the doors to a prestigious semi-final: the 136^e In the ATP ranking, from qualifications and hitherto accustomed to the secondary circuit will be measured at the world number 1, the Italian Jannik Sinner. Since Richard Gasquet, in 2019, no French (men) had reached this stadium in Cinnecinati.

“I don’t have the words to describe what happens to me. It’s insaneexplained the native of Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) at the microphone of the organizers. It’s also a lot of money [en “i don’t have words describe gains cumulés. 332 160 dollars, soit près de 284 920 euros au moins]it will help me a lot for my career. It is very important. »» Thanks to its epic in the Midwest. Térence Atmane will also jump in the world ranking – around 70^e place au minimum.

The Frenchman dominated on all the points Holger Rune who. for their first meeting, discovered the power of the lifted forehand of his opponent left. The challenge will undoubtedly be more taken up against Jannik Sinner. holding the title in Ohio, crowned at Wimbledon in July, with 25 success in a row, and crushed Thursday the Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime in quarters (6-0, 6-2).

“I have nothing to lose, it’s my strengthlaunched Térence Atmane. The courts are fine with me. it will give me a lot of confidence for the rest of the year and the rest of my career in general. »» And the interested party to summarize: “I will see what the very, very high level. I’m eager to. »»

Among the ladies. one of his compatriots also shines in Cincinnati: Varvara Gracheva qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament by overcoming the German Ella Seidel (2-6, 6-1, 6-1). The 103^e World player, aged 25, had never ever reached this stadium in Masters 1000. In the next round, Friday August 15, she will face the Russian Veronika Kudermeto (28 years old, 36^e).