Ljubicic, after the French failure at Wimbledon: "There is no surprise, this is our level"

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French  tennis once again fell far from the top positions at Wimbledon, a situation that Ivan Ljubicic considers consistent with the current level of their players. The director of high performance at the French Tennis Federation (FFT) stated that "there is no surprise" after witnessing the elimination of the French representatives and emphasized that he was not "in a state of shock" by the outcome of the tournament.

In statements published by the French newspaper L'Équipe, Ljubicic made it clear that "the result is not good, but neither unexpected." The former world number three stated that "we have to accept where we are" and pointed out that currently, they do not have several players who can regularly aim for the final rounds of a Grand Slam. In that sense, he insisted that expecting something completely different would not be realistic.

The head of high performance acknowledged that the Federation aspires to much more, although he argued that the analysis must be done objectively. "We want better results, of course," he explained, but added that "we cannot build expectations detached from reality." According to Ljubicic, "the current level is what it is, and we must work to raise it," instead of seeking hasty explanations after each tournament.

The Croatian also wanted to focus on the future of French tennis. "We still believe in our project," he stated, convinced that the work done with the new generations will eventually bear fruit. Furthermore, he stated that "player development takes time" and that "there are no shortcuts to creating champions."

Ljubicic had words of confidence for the young talents leading the generational shift. Regarding Arthur Fils, he highlighted that "he has enormous potential" and reminded that "he is a player whom the top players will have to respect more and more." However, he also conveyed a message of caution, stating that "talent alone does not guarantee results" and that "consistency is what makes the difference on the circuit."

A message of realism for the future

Far from dramatizing the Wimbledon outcome, Ljubicic stressed that "panicking is useless." As he explained, "the goal remains to build players capable of competing for major titles," though he acknowledged that "this process requires patience." The official concluded that "only daily work will allow France to once again play a leading role in the Grand Slams," making it clear that the reconstruction of French tennis will be a long-distance race and not an immediate solution.

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