ATP, France > Jules Marie: “I had a lightbulb moment. For 25 years, the DNA of my game has been based on consistency, a blocker-defender style. That’s what allowed me to be ranked 203rd in the world and play Grand Slam tournaments. But today, it’s also what’s holding me back from going further.”

Back down to 287^e world ranking after being 203^e worldwide at the beginning of the year and still 231^e In the heart of summer, Jules Marie has been feeling a bit down in recent weeks.

As a result, in order to put all the chances on his side in his quest for the world top 200, the 33-year-old Frenchman has decided to opt for a new style of play that is more offensive and more driven from the front.

At least that’s what he said on his account. Linkedin.

“I had a lightbulb moment. For 25 years, the DNA of my game has been based on consistency, a blocker-defender style. That’s what allowed me to be 203^e world and to play Grand Slam tournaments. But today, it’s also what’s holding me back from going further. I realized that to reach a new milestone, I was going to have to take more risks. I have to develop my game towards more aggressiveness, which will inevitably lead to more mistakes – and that’s probably the hardest thing for me. In any case, I can’t afford to run as much against younger players. In Cassis, I managed to do it: by tiring myself less, by making more winning shots, and above all by having a lot of fun on the court. In Rennes, in the first round, that’s what allowed me to win, despite a match where I was behind and where I had to defend several break points. Today, I’m returning to France after a bad tour in the USA. I lacked sensations and I made far too many mistakes. Obviously disappointed, but I know that I will need time to adapt. This is the direction we will be working in over the next few weeks.”

Published on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:58 p.m.