Archives des MasterUBNPP - Master'U BNP Paribas https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/tag/masterubnpp-en/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:56:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/04/logo_master_u.jpg Archives des MasterUBNPP - Master'U BNP Paribas https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/tag/masterubnpp-en/ 32 32 Historic qualification for Ireland ! https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/historic-qualification-for-ireland/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:56:27 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=3025 Continued]]> For the first time since Ireland participates in the tournament, Jamie Pilkington’s team will compete in the semi-finals!

They did it ! Finally, Ireland will see the semifinals of Master’U BNP Paribas. Started at 10 am on the courts of the center of Ligue Auvergne Rhône-Alpes tennis in Seyssins, the Irish epic ended at 20:30 after a successful mixed doubles composed of Dan Maloney and Julie Byrne 6/1 6/1. Facing China, the Irish won all the points even if the boys did not deserve. But it was necessary to wait for the double decisive to finally explode with joy. Tomorrow, on the road to the final, will rise the American ogre.

The coach’s reaction “It’s amazing. We are so happy with this qualification in the semifinal. We will do everything to worry the USA “

]]> 3025 Master’U BNP Paribas 2018 : Complete program https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/masteru-bnp-paribas-2018-complete-program/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:43:31 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2985 Continued]]> Official program Master’U BNP Paribas 2018 Grenoble.

  • Thursday 29th of november – 7 p.m : Opening cérémonie and draw at the Grenoble City Hall
  • Friday 30 of november  – From 9 a.m : Quarter Final in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tennis League Center (Seyssins)
  • Saturday 1st of december – From 9 a.m : Semi-Finals and ranking matches in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tennis League Center (Seyssins)
  • Sunday 2nd of december – From 9 a.m : FINAL and ranking matches in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tennis League Center (Seyssins)

 

]]> 2985 Julien Benneteau, godfather of the 13th Master’U BNP Paribas https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/julien-benneteau-godfather-of-the-13th-masteru-bnp-paribas/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:22:11 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2977 Continued]]> Davis Cup winner with France in 2017, the new France FedCup captain, the freshly retired of professionnal tennis is the godfather of the 13th edition of the Master’U BNP Paribas. 

Watch Julien Benneteau speaks (in french) about the Master’U BNP Paribas. Production : Ligue Auvergne Rhône-Alpes de tennis

A winner godfather ! Julien Benneteau, Davis Cup winner last year sponsor the world event of university tennis 2018. Born in Bourg-en-Bresse, in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, like Grenoble city host of the Master’U BNP Paribas, Benneteau stopped his pro carreer only last month after 20 years on courts. Henceforth, he will be the France FedCup captain and for few days, our godfather !

 

]]> 2977 Italy : a first team and many questions https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/italy-a-first-team-and-many-questions/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:53:26 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2970 Continued]]> For his first participation in the Master’U BNP Paribas, Italy will not be able to come with the expected players. The level of the team will be a surprise in 15 days in Grenoble.

What will be the level of Italy for its first participation in the Master’U BNP Paribas from November 30 to December 2 in Grenoble? Doubts linger around the transalpine selection that will go to Isère for the 13th edition of the world event of university tennis.

Initially, Italy had to come with four players who competed in the Summer Universiade but many forfeits thwarted the plans of Pompeo Leone, the head of delegation. Anyway, there will be six students on the courts of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tennis League, whose names are:

Aurora and Alice Papino, Flavia Fida, Francesco Morelli, Simone Blando and Federico Bellifemine.

]]> 2970 Ireland : Integrate Top4 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/ireland-integrate-top4/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:08:27 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2961 Continued]]> Each year, Ireland is stopped in last 8 and play an honour place. It could be different for this 13th Master’U BNP Paribas.

Ireland in the last 4 ? Only the truth of the courts is to be taken into account, but Ireland arrive in Grenoble with ambition ! “In previous years we have travelled with strong teams but never with so much depth. I would also say our experience as 5 of the 6 players have previously played the event and know  what to expect. Our motivation is simple, as a minimum we want a top 4 finish” said Jamie Pilkington one of the two coaches with Garry Cahill. Answer the 2 of december in the Capital of the Alps.

Ireland Team 2018 

Amy Bowtell, Julie Byrne, Sinead Lohan, Simon Carr, Pete Bothwell and Dan Moloney.

 

 

 

]]> 2961 Germany : looking for the final https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/germany-looking-for-the-final/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:23:25 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2954 Continued]]> Third last year, Germany will target a better place at the end of the month in Grenoble.

Year after year, Team Germany is closer to the big final. With two third place in the last three years (2015 and 2017), the students coached by Christopher Aumüller want to reach the final after three losses in a row in the last 4. For the 13th Master’U BNP Paribas, Germany will have a lot of experience with Julia Kimmelmann (many good results in doubles this year), Christoph Negritu (512 ATP) and Demian Raab who already know the requirements of the world event of university tennis. In Grenoble, their teammates will be Vivian Heisen (n558 WTA, best 328 in october 2017), Lena Ruppert and Nikolas Walterscheid-Tukic.

]]> 2954 A very local French Team https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/a-very-local-french-team/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:50:43 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2948 Continued]]> With 3 student from Grenoble on 6 players the French Team will play more than usual at home this year for the 13th Master’U BNP Paribas. 

50% is the number of the France 2018 team! 50% of the players called for the Master’U BNP Paribas 2018 were in Lille last year, and 50% are students in Grenoble. If we add Emmanuelle Salas native of Haute-Savoie, and coach Nicolas Tourte, player and coach in Grenoble, this team from France has a real local color. An asset that could be a big chance in key moments.

Come and support “Les Bleus” and other nations from November 30 to December 2 at the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tennis League Center in Seyssins. Invitations and ticketing HERE

French Team 2018

Clémence Fayol – University of Rennes 2

Emmanuelle Salas – Florida State University (USA)

Margaux Orange – University Grenoble Alpes

Julien Eon – University Grenoble Alpes

Paul Cayre – Grenoble School of Management

Robin Cocouvi – University Paris Diderot

Staff

Coachs : Nicolas Tourte et Cyrille Monet

Manager : Christophe Millard

Physio : Julien Ferando

 

]]> 2948 China : confirm progress https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/china-confirm-progress/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:11:55 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2935 Continued]]> Stuck in the lower part of the main draw since his arrival on the Master’U BNP Paribas, China clinched a beautiful 4th place last year in Lille. A place that the Chinese will want to confirm and perhaps to improve this year in Grenoble.

In 2017, for the first time, China slipped into the last 4 of the Master’U BNP Paribas after a success against Russia. The team of Ren and Lu, Chinese coaches, is on the good way to show the qualifity of university tennis in China. In Grenoble, “the Middle Kingdom” will present itself with the following team: Zhaotai LI, Fajing SUN, ranked 646 at ATP after being 402 in July 2017, Xiaojun DONG men’s side, and Yuheng MA, Yifei YANG and Xiaorong DONG side women.

 

 

 

 

]]> 2935 A team to retain her crown ? https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/a-team-to-retain-her-crawn/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2914 Continued]]> After Team USA yesterday, the 6 players of the Great-Britain team had been announced this morning by the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS). 

An historic win in 2017. And now, a big ambition for the 13th Master’U BNP Paribas to keep home their prestigious trophy. Today, BUCS announced the team to succeed in the “back-to-back” mission. With 3 gold medalists, Maia Lumsden, Jack Findel-Hawkins and Scott Duncan, and 3 newcomers Isaac Stoute, Manisha Foster and Laura Sainsbury, the staff composed by Alistair Higham (Team Manager), Barry Solo (Team Coach), and Julie Blackwood (Team Psychologist) will manage a very strong team.

More informations on BUCS website 

 

 

 

]]> 2914 Team USA revealed ! https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.net/en/team-usa-revealed/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.master-u-bnpparibas.com/?p=2904 Continued]]> The long-awaited list of six players who will represent the United States to win back the Master’U BNP Paribas has been revealed by the USTA. And it is very strong !

 

Ready and mobilized to reconnect with victory. Winner of the Master’U BNP Paribas from 2011 to 2016, Team USA will look great in Grenoble for the 13th edition (November 30-December 2).

Last year finalists Ashley Lahey and Brandon Holt, son of former world number 1 Tracy Austin, will live their second consecutive Master’U BNP Paribas. They will play with Jada Hart, Maria Mateas ranked in the Top 300 WTA, Oliver Crawford and Emil Reinberg. The iconic Greg Patton will be leading the USA squad with his son Garrett and Amanda Augustus.

 

TEAM USA 2018

Ashley Lahey (picture) : Pepperdine, n°4 NCCA, n°617 WTA

Jada Hart : UCLA, N°15 NCAA

Maria Mateas : Duke, n°1 rookie NCAA, n°299 WTA

Brandon Holt : USC, n°4 NCAA, n°733 ATP

Oliver Crawford : Florida, n°20 NCAA, n°742 ATP

Emil Reinberg : Georgia, n°38 NCAA, n°1058 ATP

 

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