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Defending champions retain Monaco pétanque title

by: Kayla Sauceda
28/10/2026

Dawson Herlemann, Marcel Herlemann, and Joseph Gimenez retained the Challenge Prince Héréditaire Jacques title with a 13-0 victory in the final of Monaco’s international pétanque tournament.

Held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, the triplette competition was organised by the Fédération Monégasque de Boules and Club Bouliste Monégasque.

The defending champions defeated Italy’s Franck Sciortino, Saverio Amormino, and Frederick Sciortino in a shutout final, rounding out a dominant run through the closing rounds of the tournament.

CONVINCING TITLE RUN

Herlemann, Herlemann, and Gimenez overcame Frédéric Lacanety, Ludovic Tarditi and Sony Delys 13-8 in the last 16 before beating Simon Dubois, Amir Khader and Anthony Michel 13-5 in the quarterfinals.

In the semifinals, the trio raised the bar as they conceded only one point against Lucas Attali, Anthony Cafiero, and Jordan Casanova to earn their place in the final.

Across the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, the champions scored 39 points while only allowing their opponents six.

ITALIAN TRIO CLAIM SECOND

Sciortino, Amormino, and Sciortino earned their place in the final after a much tighter semifinal against Sébastien Batista, Stéphane Pagni and Jérémy Fernandez of La Boule Aixoise, with a narrow 13-11 victory.

Their quarterfinal performance had been more comfortable, with a 13-2 win over Jordan Clodic, Jean-Pierre Subrenat and Nicolas Roure.

However, the Italians were unable to respond to the defending champions in the title match, as Herlemann, Herlemann, and Gimenez secured another Monaco win.

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Photo source: Pétanque Boulistenaute

Four champions crowned at Tennis Europe Junior Masters in Monaco

by: Kayla Sauceda
27/10/2026

The Tennis Europe Junior Masters concluded at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Saturday 24th October, with four champions crowned and Monaco’s Christine Graf finishing sixth in the girls’ 16 & Under competition.

The tournament brought together 32 of Europe’s leading junior players from 21st to 24th October, competing across boys’ and girls’ 14 & Under and 16 & Under categories.

Each draw featured eight players divided into two groups of four, with the group winners advancing to Saturday’s finals and the remaining competitors contesting placement matches.

HISTORY IN THE OLDER CATEGORIES

Poland’s Blazej Krzysko claimed the boys’ 16 & Under title with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Hungary’s Mark Jony. With this win, he became the first Polish player to win a Junior Masters title, ending the tournament without losing a single set.

Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou also won all four of her matches in straight sets, defeating Serbia’s Zana Peric 6-2, 6-3 in the girls’ final. The victory made her the event’s first Greek female champion and secured the year-end No. 1 ranking.

PAPOIAN AND KOCHERZHENKO TAKE YOUNGER TITLES

Rafael Papoian defeated Bulgaria’s Bruno Dzhenev 6-2, 6-4 to claim the boys’ 14 & Under trophy, extending his Junior Tour winning streak to 15 matches.

Ukraine’s Mariia Kocherzhenko overcame Italy’s Olivia Conticello 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the girls’ final, becoming the first Ukrainian winner of that category.

GRAF FINISHES SIXTH

Monaco’s Christine Graf began with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Bulgaria’s Raya Markova before losses to Serbia’s Zana Peric and Portugal’s Madalena Fernandes ended her hopes of reaching the final.

She finished sixth after retiring following the opening set of her placement match against Cyprus’s Danai Margariti.

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Photo credit: Kayla Sauceda / Monaco Life

Porsche Club Monaco and Monaco Liver Disorder unite for Riviera outing

by: Kayla Sauceda
13/10/2026

Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) and the Porsche Club Monaco brought together nearly 60 people for a special journey across Monaco and the French Riviera, giving families supported by the association an opportunity to experience a range of Porsche models.

Held on Sunday 4th October, the event welcomed 20 children and teenagers with their families, with around 20 vehicles taking part in a route from the streets of Monaco to the heights of Èze.

The journey started with two laps around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit before heading towards the Tête de Chien and the Grande Corniche in Èze. Participating cars ranged from classic collector models to newer sports cars, including a Porsche GT3. Throughout the experience, families were able to switch between vehicles and meet members of the Porsche Club Monaco.

AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CARS

The event also gave the teenage participants the opportunity to speak with Porsche owners about their life experiences. According to MLD, the discussions highlighted the importance of work, perseverance, and pursuing personal goals.

The outing concluded with a lunch at Stars of Monaco, bringing together all participants. “This day was a real success and a wonderful discovery for all our families. Seeing the children’s and teenagers’ eyes light up throughout the journey was the greatest reward for us,” MLD said.

The association also expressed its gratitude to the Porsche Club Monaco for its “warm welcome, generosity, and commitment” to the families supported by MLD.

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Monaco opens rarely seen spaces for European Heritage Days

by: Kayla Sauceda
07/10/2026

Nearly 2,900 guests visited Monaco’s municipal cultural sites during the European Heritage Days over the weekend, with Monaco’s Exotic Garden attracting over half of the weekend’s total attendees.

The 31st edition of the event took place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October under the theme ‘Heritage at Risk: Revive – Resist – Reinvent’, opening several typically restricted areas to the public and introducing new experiences.

Throughout the weekend, a total of 2,878 visitors were recorded at participating sites, including 1,592 at the Exotic Garden and 873 at Monaco City Hall. At City Hall, visitors were given access to the Wedding Hall, Council Chamber, and Mayor’s Office, along with musical performances by the Rainier III Academy and the U Cantin d’A Roca choir. QR codes were also introduced during this edition, giving access to a virtual guide. A treasure hunt for families also took place.

Visitors take part in activities during Monaco’s European Heritage Days. Photo source: Mairie de Monaco

The Rainier III Academy opened behind-the-scenes areas and its instrument-making department while hosting concerts throughout the weekend. Pavillon Bosio presented its Garden Club #6 – What if the sun were blue, would we see it? exhibition, exploring recycling, repurposing, and assemblage.

Visitors also had rare access to the heritage collection archives of the Caroline Media Library, where guided tours and demonstrations of document restoration highlighted the work that goes into preserving cultural heritage.

The weekend concluded with free access to the Exotic Garden throughout Sunday, while the Botanical Centre offered guided tours of its cacti and succulent collections.

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Vacherot’s Japan Open run ends as focus turns to Shanghai title defence

by: Kayla Sauceda
05/10/2026

Valentin Vacherot’s impressive run at the Japan Open came to a close on Monday as he fell to Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in the semifinals in Tokyo.

After consecutive victories, including wins over former world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas and world No. 9 Arthur Fils, Vacherot was unable to deliver another comeback as Lehecka secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory.

The two remained evenly matched through the opening stages before Lehecka found an opportunity to break Vacherot at 2-2. Although Vacherot had an opportunity to respond, he was unable to convert, allowing the Czech to protect his lead and finish the set 6-4.

Lehecka’s momentum carried into the second set as he took control early with a 3-0 advantage. Vacherot recovered one of the breaks; however, he was unable to complete the comeback before Lehecka reclaimed control to end the match with a 6-2 set.

This defeat marks the end of a strong performance in Tokyo for Vacherot as he overcame Alexander Blockx, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Arthur Fils to earn his place in the semifinals. Despite falling short of the final, Vacherot leaves Tokyo having reached a new career high of world No. 14.

Eyes will now be on Vacherot as he returns to the Shanghai Masters as defending champion, following his historic 2025 title run. The main draw begins on 7 October, with Vacherot receiving a first-round bye. With a career-high ranking and an impressive Tokyo performance, the Monaco player will look to continue the momentum in a place that has brought special moments before.

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Photo credit: Rolex Shanghai Masters

Vacherot reaches Japan Open semifinals after three-set Fils victory

by: Kayla Sauceda
04/10/2026

Valentin Vacherot maintained his impressive run at the Japan Open on Sunday with a victory over world No. 9 Arthur Fils in a three-set battle, securing his place in the semifinals.

Monaco’s tennis player found himself facing challenging positions throughout this quarterfinal, ultimately overcoming Fils 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in Tokyo.

Fils took control of the match early, breaking Vacherot and earning opportunities to seal the opening set at 5-3. However, Vacherot refused to let the set fall out of reach as he saved both set points before shifting the momentum in his favour. Vacherot broke as Fils served for the set, winning four consecutive games and turning the set around to finish 7-5.

The top-10 player responded in the second set, finding the break before serving for the set at 5-4. Although Vacherot continued applying pressure, Fils held onto his lead to end the set 6-4 and force a decisive third set.

The final set found Vacherot chasing the match once again as Fils took a 4-2 lead, leaving little room for error. Vacherot responded by recovering the break, then taking control towards the match’s end, winning four consecutive games for the second time in the quarterfinal. With Fils serving to stay alive in the competition at 4-5, Vacherot earned match point and completed the victory to secure his position in the final four.

This was the second career match between Vacherot and Fils, marking Vacherot’s first win over the top-10 player. This victory marks a significant milestone for Vacherot as he has now reached his first ATP 500 semifinal, having previously reached the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters in 2025 and the Monte-Carlo Masters this year.

Vacherot will now face Czech world No. 23 Jiri Lehecka for a place in the Japan Open final on Monday. The two met in 2025, when Vacherot won 6-1, 6-3 in Paris. A win would send Vacherot into his first ATP 500 final ahead of his return to Shanghai to defend his title.

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Photo credit: Groupe Michel Pastor