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Constant Lestienne: Tennis Star and Mentalist Defies Odds

5/23/2025

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French tennis player Constant Lestienne captivates both on and off the court, using his talents as a mentalist and magician to elevate his game. Overcoming a suspension for betting and battling a genetic illness, he soared to the ATP top 50 in 2023. Lestienne voices his frustration with the French Tennis Federation's neglect and sheds light on the harassment players endure from online bettors.

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Story summary

French tennis player Constant Lestienne captivates both on and off the court, using his talents as a mentalist and magician to elevate his game. Overcoming a suspension for betting and battling a genetic illness, he soared to the ATP top 50 in 2023. Lestienne voices his frustration with the French Tennis Federation's neglect and sheds light on the harassment players endure from online bettors.