FRENCH OPEN
Djokovic to play Wimbledon despite injury worry
Novak Djokovic, a world-class tennis player, faces Wimbledon after overcoming a knee injury. With 24 Grand Slam wins, he eyes Olympic gold at the Paris Games, starting July 26, emphasizing peak performance and title contention.
Rafael Nadal says he will not play Wimbledon and instead will prepare for the Olympics in Sweden
Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon to focus on preparing for the Paris Olympics by participating in a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, after 19 years. The decision is based on his preference to stay on clay to protect his body, given his history of injuries, including hip and abdominal issues. Nadal's recent loss at the French Open has influenced his choice to prioritize the Olympics, where he will compete in both singles and doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Alexander Zverev to win maiden French Open title
TENNIS-Tennis-Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to win maiden French Open title
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will meet in the French Open men's final
Alcaraz heads into the match Sunday on the red clay with two Grand Slam trophies already. He won the U.S. Open on hard courts in 2022 and Wimbledon on grass last year.
French Open men's final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday's final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched a lot of matches involving Rafael Nadal, of course, as his countryman was accumulating a record 14 titles at Roland Garros. “I wanted to put my name on that list of the Spanish players who won this tournament. Not only Rafa,” said Alcaraz, who then rattled off champions such as Juan Carlos Ferrero (who happens to be his coach), Carlos Moya and Albert Costa, calling them “legends from our sport that won this tournament.”
Iga Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win third straight French Open title
Iga Swiatek won her fifth French Open title, a crushing 6-2 6-1 victory over 12th seed Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek's 21st consecutive victory at Roland Garros puts her fourth in the list of longest winning streaks in the Open era. She extended her run of victories on clay to a career-best 19 matches and celebrated her fourth French Open title in five years. Paolini, the third Italian woman to reach the Roland Garros final since 1968, cracked in the sixth game
Carlos Alcaraz downs Jannik Sinner to reach first-ever French Open final
In a dramatic comeback, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz overcame a shaky start to defeat Jannik Sinner and secure a spot in his first French Open final after a thrilling match that swung back and forth. Alcaraz capitalised on Sinner's cramps to claim victory and advance to face either Alexander Zverev or Casper Ruud in the championship match on Sunday.
Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower
Paris Olympics organizers unveiled the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower, marking 50 days until the Summer Games. The rings, made of recycled French steel, overlook the Seine River. Each 9-meter ring will be part of the iconic venues at the Games.
Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women''s final
The French Open finalists, Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini, have starkly different backgrounds and trajectories, with Swiatek dominating with multiple Grand Slam titles while Paolini has recently found success after years of struggle. Swiatek's impressive winning streak and record at Roland Garros make her the favorite, but Paolini's newfound self-belief and diverse roots add an intriguing dimension to their upcoming match.
Bopanna-Ebden pair exits in French Open semifinals
India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the French Open semifinals. The second seeded duo lost 5-7, 6-2, 2-6 in the match.
Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after withdrawing from French Open
Novak Djokovic underwent knee surgery after withdrawing from the French Open due to an injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances. The injury, sustained in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, ended the Serb's quest to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing his top ranking to Italian Jannik Sinner.
Mirra Andreeva shocks ailing Aryna Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis
Andreeva, aged just 17 and 29 days, fought back from a set down against Australian Open champion Sabalenka, who appeared to be hampered by illness, to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The Russian is the youngest woman to reach the last four at a Slam event since Martina Hingis at the 1997 US Open, and the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis, also that year.
Djokovic pulls out with knee injury, Sinner to be new no. 1
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open quarter-final due to a knee injury, paving the way for a new champion.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with an injured right knee
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to an injured right knee, ending his title defense and relinquishing the No. 1 ranking. The torn medial meniscus in his knee was discovered after a fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic's withdrawal means he will be replaced by current No. 2 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.
Medvedev knocked out of French Open by De Minaur
The Russian fifth seed, a former US Open champion and six-time Grand Slam finalist, started strongly but slipped to a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 defeat.
No marathon this time as Swiatek sprints into French Open quarterfinals
Swiatek's match started at around 11 a.m, just eight hours after men's defending champion Novak Djokovic finished his five-set, 4 1/2-hour marathon against Lorenzo Musetti at just after 3 a.m. in the latest finish in tournament history. Swiatek remains on course for her third consecutive French Open title and fourth overall.
Tennis: Ons Jabeur overcomes Camila Osorio scare to move into French Open third round
Jabeur hardly put a foot wrong in the opening set but she allowed Osorio to get back into the match with a poor second-set performance before raising her intensity in the third to secure the win. "Obviously tough conditions for me. I don't like when the ball gets too heavy. I didn't know how to manage much in the second set but I'm glad I turned it back in the third one," Jabeur told reporters.
Osaka sets up possible Swiatek clash at French Open
Naomi Osaka advanced to the French Open second round after a tough win over Lucia Bronzetti, potentially facing world number one Iga Swiatek next. Osaka, who took a 16-month hiatus from tennis in September 2022 to start a family, was inconsistent in the first match on Court Philippe Chatrier of the tournament but secured a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win.
It's not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
As the French Open approaches, several notable tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Danielle Collins, and Alize Cornet, are contemplating retirement. Nadal and Murray have hinted at potential retirements soon, with Nadal likely ending his career this season and Murray possibly concluding his at Wimbledon. Collins and Cornet have made definitive statements, with Collins citing health reasons and Cornet planning to retire after the French Open.
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