The last American man to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick a staggering 20 years ago. Frances Tiafoe hopes he can end the drought. In fact, he knows he can. The 26-year-old American hotshot sent Flushing Meadows into a frenzy last September and his star rose. It’s not enough. He wants more. ‘My goal …
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Rafael Nadal’s decision to withdraw from the 2023 French Open due to injury has created a sense of unpredictability in the men’s singles event, setting up one of the most uncertain editions in nearly two decades. However, a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz is ready to seize this rare opportunity. Spain’s …
HUMANS HAVE long enjoyed hitting things back and forth. A predecessor to badminton was supposedly played in Asia more than two millennia ago. In the 12th century members of the French royal family entertained themselves by playing “jeu de paume”. The “palm game”, which involved slapping a ball over a net, evolved into modern-day tennis. …
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Daniil Medvedev may be in the clay-court form of his life, but he is taking nothing for granted at Roland Garros. The World No. 2 arrived in Paris for the second Grand Slam of the season fresh from lifting his maiden tour-level title on clay in Rome. Medvedev’s charge to his sixth ATP Masters 1000 …
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8 hours ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Egypt’s Mayar Sherif reached the last eight of the Madrid Open earlier this month Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Dates: 28 May-11 June Coverage: Live text and radio commentaries of selected matches across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and app Mayar Sherif says …
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When Alexander Zverev left the French Open last year, it was in a wheelchair. He was in tears. After tearing ligaments in his right ankle while running for a ball, Zverev was forced to retire in the semifinals to the eventual champion, Rafael Nadal. Zverev had hopes of winning his first major title after twice …
The ATP Tour’s finest head to Paris for the second Grand Slam of the season at Roland Garros, where the main-draw action takes place from 28 May-11 June. Carlos Alcaraz arrives in the French capital as World No. 1, but Novak Djokovic (chasing a record 23rd major title), Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas could both …
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Here are some body parts that Rafael Nadal has torn: his hamstrings, and his quadriceps. His left patellar tendon, abdomen, and left costal arch. His abdomen again. He’s dealt with tendinitis, arthritis, and repeated issues with both wrists. He has hip problems. Last year, at Indian Wells, he broke a rib midway through his semifinal match. …
Talk about a “break” point. In the shadow of the upcoming French Open, former world No. 1 Simona Halep is having a public meltdown over her ongoing doping suspension — through a series of social media posts lamenting her “nightmare” and what she describes as “harassment” from tennis authorities. Halep, the 31-year-old two-time major champion …
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Carlos Alcaraz opens as the 2023 French Open favorite when first-round play begins on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris. Alcaraz, the top-ranked player in the world, is looking for his second Grand Slam victory after winning the 2022 U.S. Open. The field, however, includes a number of other top-notch players. Among those expected to …
