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Adrian Mannarino

Mannarino, a tennis player on the verge of extinction with a repertoire full of eccentricities. Photo: Gettyimages

Mannarino, a tennis player on the verge of extinction with a repertoire full of eccentricities

The Frenchman, who defeated Mensik in his Queen’s debut, is one of the most peculiar ATP players: he strings his rackets at 9 kilos, doesn't know his opponent until he steps on court, and has no sponsor. 

Mannarino and a historic debacle on clay: Will he find a solution someday?

The Adrian Mannarino paradox

The Frenchman, one of the most peculiar players on the circuit, has gone seven years without winning a match in a major clay court tournament... and he remains, at 37 years old, in the top 50 of the ranking.

Mannarino, faced with a challenge he could never fulfill in his career. Source: Getty

Mannarino faces a challenge he was never able to fulfill in his career

The French tennis player, one of the most veteran profiles on the circuit, will play a new final in his career tomorrow. It will be the first one he competes in his country.