Italian Open: Former champions Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev through to last-eight
3 years, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Former champions Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev through to last-eight

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Nine-time champion Nadal had to save two match points against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 battle over nearly 3hr 30min. Nadal will next play last week’s Madrid Masters winner Zverev, the sixth seed, who needed nearly three hours to see off Japan’s Kei Nishikori 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Nadal lost to Zverev, 24, in the Madrid quarter-finals last week with the German, also a former Italian Open winner, having beaten Djokovic in the 2017 final. ‘Like home’ Djokovic, a five-time Rome winner, next plays Monte Carlo champion Stefano Tsitsipas who ended the run of home hope Matteo Berrettini 7-6, 6-2 in one hour and 36 minutes.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu  

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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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Rafael Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in potential final match
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Rafael Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in potential final match

CNN  

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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round
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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz given a scare by qualifier Li Tu before advancing to second round

The Hindu  

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US Open: Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role
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US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role

The Hindu  

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Cincinnati Open: Sinner overcomes Zverev challenge to reach final
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Cincinnati Open: Sinner overcomes Zverev challenge to reach final

The Hindu  

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WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener
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News 18  

Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed Aryna Sabalenka polished her opening-match record at the event by defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 while men’s second seed Alexander Zverev also advanced. I’m happy I got the win today.” …

Rafael Nadal isn’t sure whether he will play in Paris again after his Olympics end in a doubles loss
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal isn’t sure whether he will play in Paris again after his Olympics end in a doubles loss

Associated Press  

PARIS — When it was over, when Rafael Nadal’s Paris Games — and his Olympic career — ended with a doubles loss in a stadium central to his legacy because it hosts the French Open, which he’s won a record 14 times, he soaked in the applause accompanying his exit from the red clay. Was this 6-2, 6-4 defeat alongside …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal downed by dominant Djokovic

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain hug after their Paris Olympics second-round match at Roland Garros on Monday. REUTERS Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time. Nadal admitted Djokovic was the "clear favorite" ahead of their first clash …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It turned out to be a one-sided affair as Novak Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in straight sets, winning 6-1 6-4 in the men's singles second round fixture at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, on Monday. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein of France after his defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles second …

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal served Novak Djokovic a historic bagel in the final of the Italian Open to trigger a racket-smashing spree from the then world no.1 in 2019. On Monday, Nadal was at the receiving end as top seed Djokovic almost returned the favour in the Olympic 'Last Dance' of the two icons at the Paris Summer Games 2024. Rafael Nadal …

Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head match
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head match

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic, who won, and Rafael Nadal, who lost, met at the net and hugged after playing at the Paris Olympics in the 60th — and quite possibly last — installment of a record-breaking and often riveting rivalry between two tennis greats who share a mutual respect if not a close friendship. This 6-1, 6-4 victory for Djokovic …

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival

Hindustan Times  

The stage is set for Monday as Rafael Nadal takes on Novak Djokovic in the second round of Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hugs Spain's Rafael Nadal during a practice session. Djokovic began his Paris Olympics campaign with an easy 6-0, 6-1 win vs Australia's Matthew Ebden. Nadal is partnering countryman Carlos Alcaraz in the men's doubles …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain’s so-called dream team opened its Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6, 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday. Despite some injury worries, the 38-year-old Nadal looked sharp as the 14-time French Open champion sealed the opening set with a fierce backhand …

Rafael Nadal falls short against Nuno Borges at Bastad Open final; loses first tour final in two years
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal falls short against Nuno Borges at Bastad Open final; loses first tour final in two years

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. Portugal's Nuno Borges and Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrate after their men's final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden. Borges was the first to make headway in the …

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, …

Bastad Open 2024: Nadal reaches semifinals after four-hour marathon against Navone
5 months ago

Bastad Open 2024: Nadal reaches semifinals after four-hour marathon against Navone

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal fought into the semifinals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-7, 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes. Nadal dropped serve three times in a row against an opponent who became the first man in the Open era to be seeded in his maiden Grand Slam appearance at this year’s French …

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters
5 months ago

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal continued his Olympic preparations with a confident 6-4, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Bastad Open on Thursday, showing signs of the power hitting that fired him to 14 French Open titles. “Great feelings now, I’ve been a while now without playing on the Tour since Roland Garros and had the chance to compete well against a …

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering 2023 rematch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Italy's Lorenzo Musetti after winning their semi final match With Centre Court still filling …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn’t have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn’t have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics

Associated Press  

Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, he hasn’t been to in 19 years. Nadal was defeated in the first round of the French Open late last month by eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev — marking the first time in Nadal’s career he has …

Best of three
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Best of three

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open final against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AFP As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback against Alexander Zverev in Sunday's French Open final, there arrived the sort of magical shot the Spaniard is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. Indeed, this was …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle

Live Mint  

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the …

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st Roland Garros title after thriller vs Alexander Zverev

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden French Open title after beating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling 5-setter on Sunday, June 9 at Philippe-Chatrier. He became the seventh Spaniard after Rafael Nadal, Sergi Bruguera, Albert Costa, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Andreas Gimeno to win the Roland Garros title. French Open 2024 Final Highlights Alcaraz became the 1st man to win …

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2024 French Open men’s singles title on Sunday at Roland Garros with a win over Alexader Zverev in the championship clash. The 21-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — has now eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to …

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. 1 at the moment …

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. “I didn’t know what the occasion means.” This will be the first French Open men’s final without Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004. “I learned from last year’s match against Djokovic, when I was in the same position as …

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final with five-set win over Jannik Sinner
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final with five-set win over Jannik Sinner

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz reached his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, making the 21-year-old from Spain the youngest man to reach a Grand Slam title match on three surfaces. Alcaraz won the U.S. Open in 2022 on hard courts, Wimbledon in 2023 on grass and now will play for the championship …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

New York Times  

Alexander Zverev will play Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final of the French Open on Sunday in Paris. 4th seed Zverev beat a visibly unwell Casper Ruud, the 7th seed, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final at the third time of asking, on the same day that the Tiergarten Court in Berlin confirmed that he had settled a …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals

The Independent  

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French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic pulled off another astonishing escape as he beat Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set thriller to reach a 15th consecutive French Open quarterfinal on Monday, June 3, 2024. Medvedev’s best performance in the French Open remains a quarterfinal run in 2021, while he has also lost in the first round in five of his eight appearances. …

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow — or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step …

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

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Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic outlasts Musetti in latest ever finish at French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s French Open title defence — and his hold on the No. That’s why, a week ago, Djokovic assessed his mindset when arriving in Paris with a 14-6 record this year: “Low expectations and high hopes.” Those words also might have described Djokovic’s thoughts entering the fourth set against Musetti, who never has been past the fourth round at …

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Djokovic dismantles Carballes Baena to reach third round

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was very briefly made to work hard by unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena before sealing a routine 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory and motoring into the French Open third round on Thursday. “There’s always conviction and belief inside of me that I can win a Grand Slam,” Djokovic said. “I still of course sense that I have …

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban

China Daily  

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French Open day five: Novak Djokovic races to win over Roberto Carballes Baena
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open day five: Novak Djokovic races to win over Roberto Carballes Baena

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Djokovic believes Nadal could be back in 2025 French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic believes Nadal could be back in 2025 French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic believes longtime rival Rafael Nadal could be tempted to play the 2025 French Open despite experiencing the “unique moment” of what was generally accepted to be the great Spaniard’s farewell. Djokovic was in a star-studded crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday as 14-time champion Nadal was knocked out in straight sets in the first round by Alexander …

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Djokovic up and running at Roland Garros with victory over Herbert

The Hindu  

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title but …

The last lap: On the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing his first round match against Germany's Alexander Zverev. PARIS -- Rafael Nadal's glorious French Open career very likely came to an end as the 14-time champion suffered his first ever opening-round-defeat on Monday, losing to Alexander Zverev in three straight sets. Fourth-seeded Zverev handed Nadal a …

French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal crashed to his earliest exit at the French Open on Monday after a 6-3,7-6, 6-3 first-round defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev, with fans wondering if the 14-time champion will return to the Grand Slam he has ruled for two decades. We love you too Rafa, and we hope to see you again next year 🧡#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/7hX4Gw46WE — Roland-Garros …

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
6 months, 4 weeks ago

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out “ Ra-fa! The 15,000 or so on hand roared their support when Rafael Nadal stepped out into Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday, voices echoing under the closed roof of a place he called “magical for me.” When the 14-time champion at Roland Garros approached the …

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Garcia, Gasquet delight fans after Humbert crashes

The Hindu  

Seasoned campaigners Caroline Garcia and Richard Gasquet kept French hopes alive at Roland Garros with battling victories on Sunday, but it was the end of the road for talented 17th seed Ugo Humbert who fell in the first round. “It’s never easy to start a new Roland Garros, there have been difficult moments for me in this tournament, even if …

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