Unusual French Open Conditions Will Help Simona Halep, Says Martina Navratilova
4 years, 2 months ago

Unusual French Open Conditions Will Help Simona Halep, Says Martina Navratilova

News 18  

PARIS: The French Open’s rescheduled dates will work in favour of top-seeded Romanian Simona Halep, who is fresh and confident going into the claycourt Grand Slam in Paris, tennis great Martina Navratilova said on Saturday. “On cold and heavy days in Paris, it’s going to be very difficult for anyone to get the ball past Halep, who moves so well on clay,” 18-times Grand Slam champion Navratilova wrote in a column for the WTA website. It looked as though she was telling herself: ‘You got this’.” World number two Halep lost two finals at Roland Garros before finally winning her maiden Grand Slam trophy in Paris in 2018. “Even in the fall, Williams is still a force to be reckoned with on the Parisian clay,” Navratilova said of the 39-year-old, who lost in the semi-finals of her home Grand Slam this month.

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US Open 2024: Even the players aren’t sure who will be at their best on New York’s hard courts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Even the players aren’t sure who will be at their best on New York’s hard courts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tennis fans unable to decide who has the best shot at doing well at the U.S. Open have company as the year’s last Grand Slam tournament is set to begin Monday. You can be ready ‘better’ than the rest of the group,” said Sabalenka, a two-time champion at the Australian Open and runner-up to Gauff at last …

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said. But the 23-year-old, known for her pinpoint serving, speedy defence and perfectionist approach to the …

Tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Players to watch, schedule, and draws
5 months ago

Tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Players to watch, schedule, and draws

New York Times  

Olympic tennis is bringing the best players in the world back to Roland Garros in Paris after a Wimbledon interlude. Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will lead Team USA’s bid to maintain its impressive Olympic tennis record, while Rafael Nadal will partner Alcaraz in the headline men’s doubles pairing and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova will team up with fellow doubles …

Paris 2024: Alex de Minaur, Ajla Tomljanovic to lead Australia’s tennis team at Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Alex de Minaur, Ajla Tomljanovic to lead Australia’s tennis team at Olympics

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris three years after being forced out of the Tokyo Games because of COVID-19. Ninth-ranked de Minaur was among the nine tennis players chosen on Wednesday for Australia’s Olympic team. “Obviously last time round I got a little bit unlucky to not be able to play in Tokyo, but …

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Reigning Australian Open champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka faces unseeded teenager Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Wednesday. In men’s singles, fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev, a three-time semifinalist, will be up against 11th-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur. Here’s the full list of quarterfinal fixtures for day 11 of French Open 2024: …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

French Open: No one loves it when matches go past 3 am, but no one can agree on a solution
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: No one loves it when matches go past 3 am, but no one can agree on a solution

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Iga Swiatek provided a simple explanation for why she requested that the French Open not put her on the schedule during one of its night sessions, which often turn into way-past-midnight sessions. "It's a complicated thing," U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff said Sunday. Then again, as Swiatek noted: "I don't know if the fans are watching these matches if …

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. In women’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka plays against 22nd-seeded American Emma Navarro while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on 15th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Here’s the full list …

No one at the French Open loves it when matches go past 3 a.m. And no one can agree on a solution
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No one at the French Open loves it when matches go past 3 a.m. And no one can agree on a solution

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek provided a simple explanation for why she requested that the French Open not put her on the schedule during one of its night sessions, which often turn into way-past-midnight sessions. 1-ranked player explained, “to sleep normally.” Catching the right amount of z’s is no easy task in Grand Slam tennis these days, for the athletes or …

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek faces Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In men’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner plays against local favourite while third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Elena Rybakina beats Elise Mertens in straight sets to enter Round 4

India Today  

Elena Rybakina continued her decent run on clay as she made her way through to the fourth round of the French Open 2024 women’s singles. On Saturday, June 1, the Kazakh star defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-2 in straight sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Rybakina hasn’t dropped a set at Roland Garros this season as she defeated Greet Minnen, and Arantxa …

Rain, rain, go away: French Open players deal with the stress of schedule-changing showers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain, rain, go away: French Open players deal with the stress of schedule-changing showers

Associated Press  

PARIS — For 2021 U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, the biggest question at this rainy-as-can-be French Open was: Should I eat a full lunch or just have a tiny snack? It has been delaying and postponing matches — including on Friday — jumbling the schedule, prompting court changes and, all in all, creating stress and uncertainty for the world’s best …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic takes on Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Thursday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka plays against Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on Dutch woman Arantxa Rus. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for …

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 …

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic begins his title defence with a first-round clash against local wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert on the third day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Tuesday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka will take on Erika Andreeva while fourth seed Elena Rybakina will play against Belgium’s Greet Minnen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action

The Hindu  

Fourteen-time champion Rafael Nadal takes on fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev in a marquee first-round clash on the second day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. Reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces USA’s Christopher Eubanks on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day two of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s not just Rafael Nadal who has folks wondering how many more tennis matches remain in his career. “It’s not your ‘forever’ career,” said Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open. “There’s nobody playing until you’re 50.” The list goes on, too: Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a …

Why an Aussie tennis great believes Alex de Minaur can go deep at the French Open - 'his mindset is as good as anybody'
7 months ago

Why an Aussie tennis great believes Alex de Minaur can go deep at the French Open - 'his mindset is as good as anybody'

Daily Mail  

Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes Alex de Minaur can make his way deep into the second week of the French Open, which starts in Paris on Sunday night AEST. Seeded 11th, de Minaur, 25, has never progressed beyond the second round at Roland Garros - but will fancy his chances against American teenager Alex Michelsen in the first round. …

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half
7 months ago

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek could run into four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the second round of the 2024 French Open tournament which begins from May 26 onwards at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Swiatek is seeded to face former French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova, who starts against Viktorija Golubic, in the fourth round, while Danielle Collins or …

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros
7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros

Associated Press  

PARIS — A glance at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Red clay Site Roland Garros Schedule Play begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. 1 in the women’s bracket, with Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka next, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff at No. 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Iga Swiatek, Poland 2023 Men’s Singles …

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami
9 months ago

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami

China Daily  

Simona Halep from Romania serves against Paula Badosa of Spain on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, USA March 19, 2024. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep returned to professional tennis after getting her doping suspension reduced on appeal, playing her first match in about 1 1/2 years …

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami
9 months ago

Halep returns from overturned doping ban with loss in Miami

China Daily  

Simona Halep from Romania serves against Paula Badosa of Spain on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, USA March 19, 2024. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep returned to professional tennis after getting her doping suspension reduced on appeal, playing her first match in about 1 1/2 years …

Simona Halep dropped from US Open entry list due to provisional doping suspension
1 year, 4 months ago

Simona Halep dropped from US Open entry list due to provisional doping suspension

India TV News  

Romanian Tennis star Simona Halep on Monday got dropped from the entry list for US Open 2023 due to a provisional doping suspension. The US Tennis Association confirmed that the former World No.1 Halep 'was automatically withdrawn' when the qualifying draw was held. "With the Qualifying draw having been released and no update to her situation, Simona Halep has been …

French Open 2023, June 8 schedule: Swiatek vs Haddad Maia, Sabalenka vs Muchova semifinals; H2H records, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 8 schedule: Swiatek vs Haddad Maia, Sabalenka vs Muchova semifinals; H2H records, streaming info

The Hindu  

Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek will take on Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the women’s singles semifinals at Roland-Garros, Paris on Thursday. 1 Swiatek aims to become the first woman to reach consecutive finals at the French Open since Simona Halep, Haddad Maia aims to be the first-ever Brazilian woman to reach the French Open final. FRENCH OPEN WOMEN’S …

French Open 2023, June 6 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in action in quarterfinals; H2H records, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 6 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in action in quarterfinals; H2H records, streaming info

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will look to set up a blockbuster French Open semifinal clash by winning their respective quarterfinals at Roland-Garros, Paris on Tuesday. FRENCH OPEN 2023 DAY 10 LIVE UPDATES In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka will face Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina while Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova will be up against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals Here’s …

French Open 2023, June 5 schedule: Swiatek, Jabeur eye quarterfinal spots
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 5 schedule: Swiatek, Jabeur eye quarterfinal spots

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek faces Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in fourth round of French Open on Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros, Paris on Monday. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for day nine of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Ons Jabeur vs Bernarda Pera - 3:15PM IST Men’s Singles - Casper Ruud vs Nicolas Jarry Women’s Singles …

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina
1 year, 6 months ago

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina

The Hindu  

A charged-up Elina Svitolina powered into the French Open quarterfinals for the fourth time with a 6-4 7-6 victory over Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina on Sunday as she kept alive hopes of winning a maiden Grand Slam title. I hope I can push even further, I’m really motivated for the next few matches.” In the quarterfinals, Svitolina will take …

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens

News 18  

Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov reached the French Open quarter-finals for the second time on Sunday with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego of Italy, setting up a potential clash with Novak Djokovic. It was just like the last match and I won that anyway.” Two-time champion and 22-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic was facing Juan Pablo Varillas of …

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, didn’t appear at a news conference Friday after reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over …

French Open 2023, June 2 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka play in third round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 2 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka play in third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be amongst the players in action as third round of the French Open begins at Roland-Garros, Paris on Wednesday. While Djokovic takes on Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alcaraz faces Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. Here’s the full list of third-round fixtures for day six of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - …

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros

News 18  

When the French Open introduced night sessions a year ago, just one of the 10 matches scheduled for under the lights in the main stadium featured women. “If the tournament is not going to change it, then there’s nothing we can do,” 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist Sloane Stephens said. Play begins at 11 a.m. local …

French Open 2023, June 1 schedule: Swiatek, Rybakina play in second round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 1 schedule: Swiatek, Rybakina play in second round

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek resumes her title defense as she takes on USA’s Claire Liu in second round on Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros, Paris on Thursday. Title contender Elena Rybakina will also be in action as she faces Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day five of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Men’s Singles - …

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic set for Round 2

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Aryna Sabalenka, Caroline Garcia and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the top seeds that will be in action in Round 2 on Day 4 of the French Open 2023. Like the Spaniard, World No.3 Novak Djokovic also had to fight hard in his third set of his first-round match before defeating USA’s Aleksander Kovacevic 6-3, …

French Open 2023, May 31 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, May 31 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in second-round action

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be amongst the players in action as second round of the French Open begins at Roland-Garros, Paris on Wednesday. While Djokovic takes on Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, Alcaraz faces Japan’s Taro Daniel. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day four of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Jessica …

French Open: Gauff shrugs off slow start to reach second round in Paris
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Gauff shrugs off slow start to reach second round in Paris

The Hindu  

American sixth seed Coco Gauff recovered from an error-strewn start to begin her French Open quest with a 3-6 6-1 6-2 victory over Spain’s Rebeka Masarova on Tuesday. World number 71 Masarova, a former French Open junior champion, took full advantage to dominate the opening set and looked on course for a shock victory. But 19-year-old Gauff settled down on …

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Stephens defeats Pliskova on ‘favourite court in the world’

The Hindu  

Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0, 6-4 first-round victory over former world number one Katerina Pliskova on Monday to put down an early marker at the French Open. The 30-year-old, runner-up in Paris five years ago, gave erratic Pliskova no chance on the main Philippe-Chatrier …

French Open 2023, May 29 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz in first-round action
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, May 29 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz in first-round action

The Hindu  

Title favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic begin their campaign at French Open on Monday. While two-time champion Djokovic faces USA’s Aleksandar Kovacevic, top seed Alcaraz takes on Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens - 2:30PM IST …

French Open day 1: British singles contingent down to two after Dan Evans loses
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open day 1: British singles contingent down to two after Dan Evans loses

The Independent  

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WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from May 28 to June 11 at Roland-Garros in Paris. STORYLINES TO FOLLOW Nadal to miss French Open Do you remember how the world was like at the time of 2004 French Open? Opportunity for Djokovic and Alcaraz Nadal’s absence in …

French Open 2023: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the French Open, second Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from May 28 to June 11 at Roland-Garros in Paris. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES The women’s singles champion receives the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the six-time French Open champion. Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands and partner Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador celebrate …

FRENCH OPEN 2023: Nadal’s absence changes complexion of Roland Garros
1 year, 7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2023: Nadal’s absence changes complexion of Roland Garros

Associated Press  

There’s a reason a statue of Rafael Nadal stands outside Court Philippe Chatrier on the southwest outskirts of Paris. No player ever lorded over any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way Nadal has ruled the French Open, winning it year after year after year for a read-it-again-to-make-sure total of 14 times. “Him and Roland Garros is something special,” said Coco …

Final WTA Rankings before 2023 French Open: Swiatek stays on top, Rybakina climbs to fourth
1 year, 7 months ago

Final WTA Rankings before 2023 French Open: Swiatek stays on top, Rybakina climbs to fourth

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on May 22, 2023. Elena Rybakina reached a new career-high ranking of four in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. The victory helped Rybakina jump two spots while Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia and USA’s Coco Gauff dropped one place each. Women's Top 10 Iga Swiatek - 8940 …

Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport
1 year, 7 months ago

Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport

The Hindu  

Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a “brutal” blow for tennis if the 14-time Roland Garros champion is absent this year. “It would be brutal, it would be tough for tennis if Rafa isn’t going to be there,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer told Sky Sports …

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses
1 year, 8 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

Firstpost  

Bianca Andreescu was wheelchaired off court after suffering a left ankle injury and retiring against Ekaterina Alexandrova at Miami Open. Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens on Monday while world number two Aryna Sabalenka powered past Barbora Krejcíkova …

French Open 2023: Dates and defending champions
1 year, 10 months ago

French Open 2023: Dates and defending champions

The Hindu  

The 2023 French Open, second Major of the year, will be held at Roland Garros in Paris from May 28 to June 11. Nadal beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in last year’s men’s final to lift the winner’s trophy, La Coupe des Mousquetaires, at the Philippe-Chatrier Court for a record-extending 14th time. 1 Swiatek defeated USA’s Coco Gauff …

2022 Tennis in the Land: Sofia Kenin Finding Form Ahead of U.S. Open With Win in Cleveland
2 years, 4 months ago

2022 Tennis in the Land: Sofia Kenin Finding Form Ahead of U.S. Open With Win in Cleveland

News 18  

A solid Sofia Kenin knocked fifth-seeded Irina-Camelia Begu out of the Tennis in the Land tournament on Tuesday as the American looks to find her form and add a second Grand Slam trophy to her case when the U.S. Open kicks off next week. The 2020 Australian Open champion has suffered back-to-back first-round exits at her last two U.S. Open …

Simona Halep Pulls Out of WTA Semis with Neck Issue ahead of Wimbledon
2 years, 6 months ago

Simona Halep Pulls Out of WTA Semis with Neck Issue ahead of Wimbledon

News 18  

Former world number one Simona Halep pulled out of her semi-final match at the Bad Homburg Open in Germany on Friday due to a neck issue, days before the start of Wimbledon. Halep, the 2019 Wimbledon champion, was forced out of the grass-court tournament in Germany on the eve of Wimbledon, which starts Monday. With Romania’s Halep sidelined, her Canadian …

French Open: More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open: More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

The Hindu  

French pair Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday and lift the French Open women's doubles title for the second time. For Gauff, it was a second final defeat in less than 24 hours, after the 18-year-old lost in straight sets by top seed …

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