French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic sees off Tennys Sandgren in straight sets; Venus Williams crashes out
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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic sees off Tennys Sandgren in straight sets; Venus Williams crashes out

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Top seed Djokovic, the champion in Paris in 2016, is attempting to become the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Slams multiple times. Paris: World No 1 Novak Djokovic on Tuesday hailed Naomi Osaka as “brave and bold” for withdrawing from the French Open after revealing her struggles with depression and anxiety. “It was strange, honestly, but I’m also honoured to be the first men’s match, night session, in the history of this tournament,” said Djokovic. Venus Williams, playing the tournament for the 24th time and a runner-up 19 years ago, saw her 89th Grand Slam end as Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova eased to a 6-3, 6-1 win.

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