Why an Aussie tennis great believes Alex de Minaur can go deep at the French Open - 'his mindset is as good as anybody'
10 months, 1 week 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. Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes Alex de Minaur can make his way deep into the second week at Roland Garros The Aussie is seeded 11th at the French Open - but has never previously reached the third round 'Never in men's tennis over the last 15 or 20 years has this tournament been so wide open, Woodbridge told The Age. Elsewhere, Alexei Popyrin takes on fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis, while Daria Saville and wildcard recipient Ajla Tomljanovic will fly the flag in the women's singles.

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Alex de Minaur breezes into last 16 at Indian Wells with win over Hubert Hurkacz
3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur breezes into last 16 at Indian Wells with win over Hubert Hurkacz

ABC  

Australia's top-ranked tennis player, Alex de Minaur, has cruised into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. After a first-round bye and straight-sets victory over Belgian veteran David Goffin, de Minaur broke for the first time in the seventh game of the opening set, before taking it with his only set point. The nine-time tour winner …

Alex de Minaur shock defeat to Marin Cilic ruins hopes of all-Aussie showdown with Alexei Popyrin in Dubai
1 month ago

Alex de Minaur shock defeat to Marin Cilic ruins hopes of all-Aussie showdown with Alexei Popyrin in Dubai

ABC  

The intriguing prospect of a prime-time duel in the desert between Australia's top two tennis players has been dashed after Alex de Minaur lost to Marin Cilic in a Dubai Open boilover. The Aussie number one lost the first three games en route to dropping the first set, and though he drew back to level with a much better second …

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic loses in Qatar Open return from injury, Alex de Minaur wins through to second round

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a belated birthday present by battling into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over stubborn Russian Roman Safiullin. While de Minaur laughed about his "first win as a 26-year-old", there was a major first-round shock as 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, on his return to action after injury derailed his Australian Open …

Alex de Minaur to face Carlos Alcaraz in Rotterdam Open final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur to face Carlos Alcaraz in Rotterdam Open final

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has advanced to the Rotterdam Open final for the second straight year, booking a meeting with top seed Carlos Alcaraz. World number eight de Minaur, who lost to Jannik Sinner in last year's final, completed a 6-1, 6-2 victory against Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci in just 67 minutes in the last four. De Minaur has only dropped …

Alex de Minaur faces a harsh reality after another Jannik Sinner beatdown at the Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur faces a harsh reality after another Jannik Sinner beatdown at the Australian Open

ABC  

It was a night that promised to be so different for Alex de Minaur and thousands of Australian fans packed into Rod Laver Arena. De Minaur's exit sours best-ever Australian Open campaign Photo shows Alex de Minaur looks confused on court at the Australian Open. Alex de Minaur's promising Australian Open campaign was cut short at the quarterfinal stage by …

Alex de Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarterfinal with some of his career best tennis
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarterfinal with some of his career best tennis

ABC  

Alex de Minaur could not help but feel the weight of the moment as he took in the 15,000-strong crowd all on their feet cheering his first home grand slam quarterfinal berth. In defeating rising American star Alex Michelsen in straight sets 6-0, 7-6, 6-3, de Minaur has become the first Australian male to make the quarterfinals of the Australian …

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur downs Michelsen to keep home hopes alive
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur downs Michelsen to keep home hopes alive

The Hindu  

Alex De Minaur kept the home flag flying at the Australian Open as he beat rising American Alex Michelsen 6-0, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time on Monday. Eighth seed De Minaur threatened to run away with the night match on Rod Laver Arena after winning the opening eight games but was then made to scrap …

Australian Open: Alex De Minaur through to quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic 'acknowledges' Tony Jones apology
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Alex De Minaur through to quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic 'acknowledges' Tony Jones apology

ABC  

Emotions ran high in the stands at Rod Laver Arena as Alex de Minaur progressed to his first quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Key Events Demon does it: Wins in three sets to make the quarterfinals Mon 20 Jan Australian duo Olivia Gadecki and John Peers win Mon 20 Jan Emma Navarro moves in to quarterfinals Mon 20 Jan Show …

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

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Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerúndolo to reach Australian Open fourth round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerúndolo to reach Australian Open fourth round

ABC  

It was a frank admission, but one that perfectly sums up Alex de Minaur's fighting spirit. "I'd rather win ugly any day over losing pretty," the Australian Open eighth seed reflected following his four-set victory over Francisco Cerúndolo in the third round. "I reckon this is probably the first match that I've played here in Australia where I've felt, like …

Alex de Minaur already reaping the rewards from intense off-season program after perfect start to Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur already reaping the rewards from intense off-season program after perfect start to Australian Open

ABC  

Twelve months after being bagelled in the final set of his Australian Open campaign, you could have forgiven Alex de Minaur for having some jitters. However, up against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Rod Laver Arena to kick off this year's campaign, de Minaur looked every bit the player who is ready to do some serious winning. De Minaur …

Australian Open 2025: Ailing Frances Tiafoe picks up tough opening round win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Ailing Frances Tiafoe picks up tough opening round win

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe threw up during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday along the way to a five-set victory and said afterward he might have quit if this had been just a run-of-the-mill tournament. The 17th-seeded Tiafoe, who turns 27 in a week, managed to win the topsy-turvy match against Arthur Rinderknech of France 7-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7, …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur focuses on ‘tunnel vision’ amid high hopes for home glory

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur has generated much excitement among Australian fans after winning two titles, qualifying for the ATP Finals and breaking into the top 10 last year but he is determined to ignore the hype as he heads into his home Grand Slam. Australia’s number one, dubbed the ‘Demon’, defended his ATP 500 crown at the Mexico Open in Acapulco …

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match. Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 …

Alex de Minaur faces difficult Australian Open draw, Emerson Jones to face former Wimbledon champ
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur faces difficult Australian Open draw, Emerson Jones to face former Wimbledon champ

ABC  

Alex de Minaur is embracing the pressure and expectations after copping a devilish draw for the Australian Open in Melbourne. De Minaur will launch his Open campaign against big-hitting Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, with former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas lurking as potentially the great home hope's first big threat. De Minaur's first projected seeded opponent is Argentina's world number 31 …

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight

ABC  

Alex de Minaur's bid to win the Paris Masters is over, his hopes shattered in another physically gruelling battle with tough young Dane Holger Rune. Just as his hopes up the road at Roland Garros in the French Open had been ended at the quarterfinal stage earlier in the year, de Minaur again bowed out in the last eight in …

Alex de Minaur returns from injury to win first match of European Open
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur returns from injury to win first match of European Open

ABC  

Australian men's tennis number one Alex de Minaur could make a late push for a maiden appearance at next month's ATP Finals after a victory at the European Open in Antwerp. Playing in his first match since the US Open quarterfinals, de Minaur showed his trademark fight to rally to a 2-6 6-4 6-2 win over Roberto Carballes Baena to …

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals

Daily Mail  

Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur may have left fans wanting after crashing out in the quarter finals of the US Open, but he has now revealed how close he came to pulling out of the tournament before it even started. Injury once again cruelly curtailed de Minaur's grand slam dreams in a 6-3 7-5 6-2 quarter-final loss to inspired …

Alex de Minaur reveals injury status ahead of US Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur reveals injury status ahead of US Open

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

Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of 2024 Olympic tennis
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of 2024 Olympic tennis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet in the second round of the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics — which might end up being the last event of Nadal’s career. French Open champion Alcaraz takes on Lebanese player Hady Habib in the first round of singles on Saturday, before teaming up with Nadal later on Day 1. …

Australia names Olympics tennis team, with Alex de Minaur making his Games debut in singles and doubles
9 months ago

Australia names Olympics tennis team, with Alex de Minaur making his Games debut in singles and doubles

ABC  

The Roland Garros clay will hold no fears for Alex de Minaur when he makes a swift Paris return as Australia's Olympic tennis spearhead. Paris Olympics Australian tennis team Alex de Minaur* Matthew Ebden* John Peers Ellen Perez Alexei Popyrin* Daria Saville Rinky Hijikata* Chris O'Connell* Ajla Tomljanovic Players with asterisks making Olympic debuts A French Open quarterfinalist this month, …

Alex de Minaur suffers pre-Wimbledon shock with first-round loss at Queen's
9 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur suffers pre-Wimbledon shock with first-round loss at Queen's

ABC  

In short: Alex de Minaur has suffered a shock loss in his first round match at Queen's. Alex de Minaur has suffered a shock loss in his first round match at Queen's. Less than 48 hours after celebrating an impressive tournament win in the Netherlands, Alex de Minaur has had to rewrite his plans for Wimbledon after suffering an upset …

Alex De Minaur's French Open dream is over after crushing loss - but Aussie gave the tournament one of its most heartwarming moments
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex De Minaur's French Open dream is over after crushing loss - but Aussie gave the tournament one of its most heartwarming moments

Daily Mail  

Alex De Minaur was proud of leaving his heart out on Court Philippe Chatrier but his hopes of reaching the French Open semi-final have been ground into the Roland Garros clay-court dust by relentless Olympic champion Alexander Zverev. The first Australian man into the quarter-finals since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago, de Minaur's improbable adventure came to a halt as …

French Open quarterfinal: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Zverev updates and blog from Roland Garros
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open quarterfinal: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Zverev updates and blog from Roland Garros

ABC  

The Paris dream is over for Alex de Minaur, his hopes of reaching the French Open semi-final ground into the Roland Garros clay-court dust by the relentless Olympic champion Alexander Zverev. The first Australian man into the quarter-finals since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago, de Minaur's improbable adventure came to a halt in his first prime-time night slot on Court …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves …

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals
9 months, 3 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: …

French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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Stricken Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Stricken Djokovic stages French Open escape act, Medvedev out

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds a press conference after winning men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024. PARIS - An injured Novak Djokovic sealed a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final with a thrilling comeback victory over Argentinian Francisco …

French Open: Novak Djokovic beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach quarterfinal; de Minaur sends Medvedev packing
9 months, 4 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. …

De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals
9 months, 4 weeks ago

De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — The terrible weather at the French Open produced a surprisingly positive outcome for Alex de Minaur. De Minaur reached the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time on Monday after beating former U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. “Looks like I’ve converted myself into a clay specialist,” de Minaur said, laughing. De Minaur reached the …

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action
9 months, 4 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
9 months, 4 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
9 months, 4 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: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
10 months 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: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
10 months 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 …

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round
10 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes a shaky forehand and a qualifier to reach the French Open's third round

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz's forehand was giving him a hard time at the French Open. After ceding the third set and trailing by a break in the fourth, Alcaraz needed to get in gear — and he did, taking the last five games to beat Jesper de Jong 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 Wednesday in the second round. “I prefer to not spend …

The last lap: On the French Open
10 months 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
10 months 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 …

Novak Djokovic Looks to Overcome 'Bumps in Road' at French Open
10 months ago

Novak Djokovic Looks to Overcome 'Bumps in Road' at French Open

News 18  

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Elsewhere on Tuesday, two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka gets her bid to reach a first …

Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka LIVE: French Open first round latest scores and updates
10 months ago

Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka LIVE: French Open first round latest scores and updates

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Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with ‘low expectations and high hopes’
10 months ago

Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with ‘low expectations and high hopes’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic has yet to win a title this season. Well, this is Novak Djokovic we’re talking about — the owner of 24 Grand Slam titles, including his third in Paris a year ago, and more time at No. 1 seed, and he has 24 Slams under his belt, so if there’s anyone who knows when to find …

French Open 2024, May 26 order of play: Alcaraz, Osaka in action, Wawrinka vs Murray clash in night session
10 months ago

French Open 2024, May 26 order of play: Alcaraz, Osaka in action, Wawrinka vs Murray clash in night session

The Hindu  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces lucky loser J.J. Wolf in first round of men’s singles on the opening day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In women’s singles, former World No. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Naomi Osaka vs Lucia Bronzetti - …

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'
10 months ago

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'

Daily Mail  

It was never going to be easy for Rafael Nadal to bid goodbye to the place where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles, and the Spaniard yesterday refused to rule out a return to the French Open in 2025. Rafael Nadal has heavily suggested that this would be his final season on the ATP Tour But when he was …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
10 months, 1 week 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 …

French Open 2024: Nagal drawn against world No. 18 Khachanov in first round
10 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Nagal drawn against world No. 18 Khachanov in first round

The Hindu  

India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal was handed a tough opening round at the French Open as he is set to face world number 18 Karen Khachanov of Russia here on Sunday. He became the first Indian male player to qualify for the French Open main draw since Prajnesh Gunneswaran in 2019. READ | French Open 2024, men’s singles draw: …

French Open 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
10 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know

The Independent  

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French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open
10 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal was handed a tough start to what is expected to be his farewell to the French Open as the record 14-times champion was drawn against fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. Two-times Grand Slam champion and last year's losing semi-finalist Carlos Alcaraz begins against a qualifier, while newly-crowned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces American Christopher …

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