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French tennis is going through a transition period, and nobody knows this better than Ivan Ljubicic. The head of high performance at the French Tennis Federation appeared at Roland Garros 2026 to analyze the current situation of French tennis and provided an honest yet optimistic assessment of the future.
While acknowledging that the current results are far from what a historical powerhouse like France should achieve, Ivan Ljubicic highlighted the emergence of young talents like Moise Kouamé and emphasized the need for patience with a new generation that is starting to attract attention. He also discussed the cases of Arthur Fils, Diane Parry, Ksenia Efremova, and Lois Boisson, in addition to explaining what France can learn from the current Italian model dominating the men’s circuit.
The current reality of French tennis
“My analysis is quite simple. We have two seeds in the men’s draw and none in the women’s. The results are a direct consequence of the current level we have.”
“The performances of Diane Parry and Moise Kouamé are very positive. The rest reflects exactly where we stand today. It’s neither particularly positive nor particularly negative. It is simply our reality.”
“A country like France does not deserve this situation, but it is what we currently have. We must accept it, continue working, and have faith that things will improve over time.”
“I am not worried about the future of French tennis. The new generation is already here, and I believe we have reasons to be optimistic. In the men’s draw, I see reasons to believe that better times are coming. In the women’s, the situation is more complicated, but we will continue working to improve it.”
Moise Kouamé and limitless talent
“Moise has repeatedly shown very intriguing signs. I’m not only talking about the results but also about how he approaches matches and handles important situations.”
“I know him very well, and yet he continues to surprise me. After the first round, he even said he might be ready to win the tournament. In France, such statements are sometimes interpreted as arrogance, but I think: why not? If you want to reach the top, you have to believe it’s possible.”
“For him, there are no limits. Some may think he lacks humility, but I felt very happy seeing how he approached these matches. These are very promising signs for the future.”
“However, we must not rush. He is 17 years old and still outside the top 200. We need to continue working with his team and support his development.”
“He needs to play many matches, experience positive and negative situations. He needs both. I am convinced that he will reach the top 100 relatively soon, but we are not in a hurry.”
“When I took on this role in late 2023, I thought real results would come around 2030. Perhaps what we are seeing is happening a bit earlier than expected, and that makes me very happy.”
Concern for Arthur Fils
“I don’t have much information about his situation, but of course, I am concerned.”
“After Rome, it seemed like the injury was not so severe, but he couldn’t even play Roland Garros. That’s why I preferred not to bother him too much and let him rest.”
“Perhaps this year we have forgotten about him too quickly. He is still a great player and has achieved very important results in recent months. It is a huge shame that he could not play here. Roland Garros was an important opportunity for him and for French tennis.”
Joy for Diane Parry’s growth
“I am very happy for Diane. She truly deserves it. She has worked very hard for years, and it hasn’t always been easy for her. Now, all that effort is starting to pay off, and it is wonderful to see it happen precisely at Roland Garros.”
“She now has a top-level structure and team. I hope that this second week in Paris is just the beginning of something much bigger because she has the talent and level required to achieve it.”
A message of patience for Ksenia Efremova
“I believe what happened to her is completely normal. She is 17 years old and was playing in the main draw of a Grand Slam. Just a few days later, she was the number one seed in juniors, with all the pressure in the world on her shoulders.”
“Especially in women’s tennis, managing such expectations is not easy. I saw her after her defeat, and she was very affected. But precisely these kinds of experiences are what help you grow as a player.”
“Yesterday, I spoke with her and told her something very important: don’t compare yourself to anyone. Don’t compare yourself to Moise Kouamé, don’t compare yourself to Maria Sharapova or any other player. You will have your own path, and we still don’t know how it will be.”
“All she can do is keep working at one hundred percent every day. We will try to help her in both the good and bad times.”
Unwavering confidence in Lois Boisson
“We have helped her, and we continue to help her, although I won’t go into details. What I desire most is for her to play matches and regain sensations. Even in defeats, I have seen very positive things in her tennis. Her shots are still excellent, and her quality remains.”
“She just needs to compete more. She has spent too much time without playing and needs to feel comfortable on the court again. I’m not too worried because she is still moving very well and hitting the ball very well. I am confident that she will return to the top 100 relatively soon.”
What France can learn from the Italian model
“When we look at Italy, we shouldn’t only focus on Jannik Sinner. There are many players competing at the highest level, and it’s important to understand how they got there.”
“Sinner had a path, Berrettini had a completely different one, Arnaldi had a different one, and Cobolli developed alongside his father. They all followed particular paths. The Italian Federation did positive things, but it was not the absolute protagonist of any of those projects.”
“This is something we are studying very closely. I am convinced that solid projects are always individual projects. The player, the family, the coach, and the federation must collaborate, but no one can claim all the credit.”
“We will probably increase the number of ITF tournaments of $15,000 and $25,000 in France to facilitate the development of our players.”
“It is also much easier when you have a reference like Sinner. Young players see what he has achieved and think they can do it too.”
“Perhaps Moise will come to play that role for the upcoming French generations. What I do know is that the boys born in 2009 are already watching him and thinking they can follow in his footsteps. And that is very important for any country.”
The words of Ivan Ljubicic reflect a realistic assessment of the current state of French tennis but also demonstrate a clear confidence in the future. While figures like Moise Kouamé begin to inspire hope and talents like Arthur Fils, Diane Parry, or Ksenia Efremova continue their development, the French Federation works with an eye on the coming years. The message from the Croatian is clear: results won’t come overnight, but the foundations for building a new generation are already in place.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, “Un país como Francia no merece tener una situación como la actual en el tenis”
