Ivan Ljubicic: 2025 vs. 2026 Roland-Garros Reviews

Ivan Ljubicic has some ideas that never change, but the fast progress of young players changed his plans between 2025 and 2026.

1. Things that are the SAME in 2025 and 2026

• The Bad Results: In both years, Ivan says French results are not good because the players’ world rankings are too low.

• Arthur Fils’s Injury: In 2025, Ivan was worried about Arthur’s back. In 2026, Arthur is injured again and cannot play. Ivan says modern players have bad serve techniques that hurt their backs.

• Patience with Ksenia Efremova: In both years, Ivan says we must be patient with this 17-year-old girl. We must not put too much pressure on her.

• Parents are Important: He believes the federation cannot do everything. Parents and private coaches are the real secrets to making top players.

2. Things that are DIFFERENT between 2025 and 2026

• The Moïse Kouamé Surprise: * In 2025: Moïse was just a junior player. Ivan explained why they chose a Belgian coach to help him grow.

  • In 2026: Moïse is now a big star in the adult tournament. He told the media he wants to win the tournament, and Ivan loves this big ambition.

• Boisson vs. Parry:

  • In 2025: Loïse Boisson was the star of French women’s tennis after a great tournament.

  • In 2026: Loïse is injured and far away in the rankings. Now, Diane Parry is the star because she reached the 4th round.

• The Wild Card Rules: In 2025, Ivan spent a lot of time explaining why he stopped the “Wild Card Race” points system. In 2026, that debate is finished.

• The Future is Faster: In 2025, Ivan said he did not expect big results before the year 2030. In 2026, he says the young 2009 generation is growing so fast that the future is coming early.

Video Links:

• 2025 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkcwxjWFx8

• 2026 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbLokH2mvEw