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Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Diallo advances to third round at Citi Open with win over Marozsan
WASHINGTON – Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the third round of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan on Tuesday. Diallo, who had a first-round bye as the 15th seed in Washington, had 10 aces and broke Marozsan twice on seven chances. Marozsan, who committed six double faults, failed to convert the only chance he had to break Diallo's serve. Gabriel Diallo of Canada reacts after winning the fourth set against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Diallo improved to 2-0 against Marozsan, with his other win coming earlier this year in a Davis Cup qualifier. He will next face the winner of an all-American match between fourth seed Ben Shelton and wild card Mackenzie McDonald. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Mike McIntyre | On Sports Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Diallo, who entered the tournament with a career-high world ranking of No. 35, is seeded 30th at the men's National Bank Open in Toronto. The Masters-level event starts with qualifying on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
LeMonde
2 days ago
- Sport
- LeMonde
France football boss backs women's coach despite 'cruel' Euro loss
French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo told Agence France-Presse on Monday he was backing women's coach Laurent Bonadei despite the "cruel disappointment" of France being knocked out at the quarter-final stage of Euro 2025. Les Bleues lost on penalties to a Germany side who played with 10 women for almost all of a gruelling encounter which finished 1-1 after extra-time. But for Diallo there's no question of sacking Bonadei. "After the Olympics, we put our faith in Laurent until the World Cup (in 2027) with the aim of helping this team make the transition from one generation to the next," said Diallo. "With 11 consecutive wins and a successful group stage (at the Euros), there are positive things to remember. But with a lot of humility, we have to get back to work, and that will be with Laurent Bonadei," he added. However, the federation president made no attempt to play down the heartbreak of failing to progress past the quarter-finals despite being a goal and a player up in normal time. Diallo described the loss to Germany as "a cruel disappointment," adding "everything had been put in place for this team to go much further in the tournament." "It's a real setback, the eighth time in the last nine major tournaments that France have been eliminated at the quarters," he added. "We're going to have to think with the coach and those in charge of women's football at the FFF about how we can work better." Bonadei did not include former captain Wendie Renard and France's highest scorer ever Eugénie Le Sommer in his squad. In the group phase, France beat reigning champions England 2-1 in their opening match before thrashing Wales 4-1 and outclassing the Netherlands 5-2.
CAF
6 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
15 days to go: Senegal not under pressure to retain CHAN title
Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo says it is important not to be overwhelmed by the pressure of being champions The tactician talks about his team's meticulous and structured preparation a few weeks before the start of the competition He also talks about the strategic importance of the CHAN for the development of domestic football Successor to Pape Thiaw, the man who led Senegal to the title of African champion at the TotalEnergies CHAN 2022 in Algeria, Souleymane Diallo now bears the responsibility of defending the continental crown. A few weeks before the kick-off of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be played in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from 1-28 February, he shares his state of mind, his team's preparations and the challenges of this new edition. With a wealth of experience on the continental stage, Diallo is aware of the expectations placed on him and his squad, which is largely made up of new faces. In this exclusive interview with he talks about the pressure of being the title holder and the strategic importance of the CHAN for domestic football. The challenge is immense, but Diallo approaches this competition with serenity and a plan, ready to write a new chapter in the history of Senegalese football. CAFOnline: What is your state of mind a few weeks before the start of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship? Souleymane Diallo: I have a very good state of mind overall. I think the boys are aware of what is at stake in this competition, but we must not put ourselves under pressure. For me, the most important thing is the first game. We will have to approach it with a very good state of mind, a very good mentality, but above all an African mentality which consists of being serene first and identifying the obstacles we need to tackle. How are your preparations going? Overall, very good. The program plan that we have drawn up is proceeding normally. We have taken the boys in a training camp. We will stay there until the start of the competition. We will also have a training camp in a country bordering the three host countries (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania). Senegal is the title holder. Does this add extra pressure? No, no pressure! I am used to saying that. Pressure is important in all things. Most importantly, the source of the pressure must first be identified. If you identify the source of the pressure and you identify the nature of the pressure, for me, right now, there's no more pressure, but there's situational awareness. It's true that Senegal is African champion, but don't forget that the African champion squad is not the same squad as we have at the moment. We only have two survivors (Serigné Koita and Aboudoulaye Dieng). So, we will have to analyse strongly. Does Senegal come with its African champions or does Senegal come with the title of African champion? We have to point out the nuanced difference between these two. But what is most important, we will come to approach this competition in the best possible way, while not hiding our coat as African champions. On the contrary, this awareness of our African champion mantle pushes us to have a much more cautious approach, a much more serene approach. Why is the CHAN an important competition in your eyes? The CHAN is a very important competition. I usually tell journalists that. Already, the CHAN reflects the level of competition of the nation itself. Today, the characteristic of the CHAN is that it takes into account players playing in their local championship. Today, I tell my colleagues that we represent the championship itself, the Senegalese championship, because the CHAN will reflect the level of the Senegalese league. That's why, for me, it's a special competition, a very important competition. You were the coach of the Senegalese team at the African Games. How has this pan-African, continental experience been useful to you and will it serve you well for the CHAN? I think that today, I have a little African experience. This pan-African experience will serve as a support for us to be able to approach this competition. I have had the opportunity to do several African and world competitions. Three Junior World Cups, three Junior African Cups, two African Games. I think we will base ourselves on these experiences, on these African competitions, to be able to approach this competition in the most serene way possible. Apart from Senegal, which teams can lift the trophy? Today, it will be very, very difficult to say about the teams. You will of course agree with me that in Africa, all the teams are improving. The teams are very, very, very rigorous, both in terms of the training approach, but also in terms of management, because sporting performance is made up of two essential parameters. There are external factors and internal factors. In Africa, people are starting to work, to take these two factors into account. Previously, we were limited to the internal factors of performance. Today, most African teams work on their environment. So it will be very difficult, bordering on suicidal, to want to predict the potential winners.
CAF
09-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Senegal turn up intensity as CHAN title defence nears
Senegal's preparations for their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) title defence have taken a serious turn, with head coach Souleymane Diallo laying down clear tactical and selection markers following a pair of hard-fought friendlies against Guinea. The defending champions concluded their two-match series with a 1-0 victory in Diamniadio on Monday, following a goalless draw in the first leg. But for Diallo, it was less about the scoreline and more about readiness—both mentally and technically—as he seeks to sculpt a final squad capable of competing for back-to-back CHAN crowns. 'This wasn't a friendly series,' Diallo said bluntly after the win. 'We treated it like CHAN itself—intense, aggressive, and with high stakes. The players had to prove themselves under real pressure.' Senegal's defensive performance over the two matches earned praise, with the team maintaining clean sheets and limiting Guinea to minimal chances. 'We stayed compact, nullified their midfield movement, and looked for quick transitions,' he said. 'The players followed instructions well, and that's exactly what we need going into the tournament.' Yet it was Diallo's approach to squad selection that grabbed attention. With a provisional list of 35 players currently trimmed down to 29 in camp, he made it clear that only those who are eligible and fully available will make the final squad. 'We're not a fitness club or stepping stone for contract hunters,' he warned. 'If a player is planning to leave for a trial abroad, he's out. The national team is for those committed to wearing the jersey during the tournament, not those using it as a platform for personal deals.' He revealed that several players had already exited the group after internal monitoring revealed they were exploring overseas options during the CHAN tournament window. 'We investigate thoroughly,' Diallo noted. 'And if there's any doubt about availability, we don't waste time.' The match series against Guinea provided exactly the kind of resistance Senegal's coaching staff was looking for. 'Guinea was no easy opponent,' Diallo admitted. 'They're quick, technically gifted, and dangerous between the lines. We leave with key insights—not just about them, but about our own readiness.' As Senegal head into the final stretch of their preparations, tactical fine-tuning and squad cohesion will dominate the agenda. With the tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2–30, the Lions of Teranga are bracing for a challenging Group C, which includes Uganda, Guinea, Niger, and South Africa. But Diallo is clear: CHAN isn't about glamour or individual brilliance. It's about grit, team identity, and tactical commitment. And only those who buy into that vision will board the plane.
NBC Sports
03-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Taylor Fritz gets through another late-night five-setter to reach 3rd round at Wimbledon
LONDON — Late-night finishes and five-set matches are becoming a habit for Taylor Fritz at this year's Wimbledon. This time, though, he managed to wrap up his win over Gabriel Diallo before the match was suspended — making sure the fifth-seeded American won't have to come back on court for a fourth straight day. Fritz overcame a bloodied elbow to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0), 4-6, 6-3 on No. 1 Court on Wednesday. That was a day after he finished off another five-set win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a match that was halted on Monday night at about 10:15 p.m. after Fritz forced a fifth set, with Wimbledon's 11 p.m. curfew looming. He completed the win over Diallo a little later than that on Wednesday. 'That's an incredibly hard match,' Fritz said. 'The fourth set that I lost, I really don't think there's much I did wrong at all.' Fritz sustained a cut to his elbow after diving to reach a ball when he had break point while trailing 3-2 in the fourth set. While he returned the ball, Diallo won the point and went on to hold serve. Now Fritz is looking forward to finally getting a day off. 'Tomorrow is going to be a very, a very light hit. I think I've played plenty of tennis,' he said. 'I'm very due a nice, relaxing day.'
