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2024 French Open Day 4: Swiatek v Osaka, Sinner v Gasquet; Gauff, Alcaraz Also On Court

Posted by Staff on May 28th, 2024 @ 5:59 pm

Two tantalizing matches will be on back-to-back on Chatrier Wednesday for the start of the second round at the French Open.

Iga Swiatek takes on Naomi Osaka in match-up of the two women with the most Grand Slam titles in the draw. The two have split two prior meetings both on …

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Djokovic Victorious At French Open; Ruud, Rune, Fritz Winners On Wet Tuesday

Posted by Staff on May 28th, 2024 @ 5:33 pm

Novak Djokovic was the last match of the first round on Chatrier and the Serb didn’t disappoint knocking out Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-4.

It wasn’t vintage Djokovic but it didn’t need to be against the 142nd-ranked Herbert who is better known for his doubles prowess. Djokovic did slog through the second …

Sabalenka, Rybakina Cruise Into French Open 2R; Stephens Crushed, Cornet Retires

Posted by Staff on May 28th, 2024 @ 5:08 pm

Bottom half favorites Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both rolled into the second round at Roland Garros on Tuesday as first round play wrapped up.

With all the early rains, Sabalenka was under the roof against elder Andreeva sister, Erika, but had not issues dispatching the 19-year-old Erika Andreeva 6-1, 6-2. …

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2024 French Open Day 3: Djokovic Returns With Ruud, Sabalenka, Rybakina Tuesday

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 5:26 pm

The first round wraps up with another blockbuster day at the French Open. A total of 40 matches are on court led by Novak Djokovic who returns to action in the evening to take on veteran Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Djokovic enters the French Open without a title on the season. And with his lackluster results — by Djokovic standards …

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Djokovic, Alcaraz, Swiatek Were Among Those In Chatrier To Watch Nadal v Zverev At French Open

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 4:31 pm

While Rafael Nadal won’t confirm that Monday’s loss to Alexander Zverev was his final match at the French Open, the fact that some of the best in the game came out to watch the King of Clay is a good indication that it likely way.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both showed up, sitting just a few rows from each other. And following her earlier easy first round win, 3-time winner …

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Rafael Nadal v Alexander Zverev Highlights, Was That Rafa’s Last French Open Match? [Video]

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 4:17 pm

Things didn’t go Rafael Nadal’s way Monday afternoon under the Chatrier roof as the 14-time champion was rolled by Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3.

Nadal still managed to flash some moments of brilliance. He ended 34 winners to 38 unforced with three love games. Twenty-four of those winner off that vaunted forehand.

Nadal, who hadn’t played a best-of-5 …

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Rafael Nadal: If That Was My Last French Open Match, I’m At Peace With Myself

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 4:09 pm

We don’t know for sure if that was Rafael Nadal’s last match at the French Open as the 14-time champion won’t confirm it, but if it was the all-time great is ok with it.

Nadal fell in straight sets to an in-form Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3.

“If it’s the last time …

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Rafael Nadal: Playing Wimbledon Is Going To Be Difficult

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 3:52 pm

Might Rafael Nadal have already played his last grass match? It seems so.

Following a loss today at the French Open to Alexander Zverev, Nadal said that playing one last Wimbledon is probably not in his future.

“Looks difficult, honestly,” Nadal said. “For me now I can’t confirm what’s going on, …

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Osaka, Ostapenko, Garcia First Round Winners At French Open

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 12:48 am

Naomi Osaka won her first match as a mother Sunday at the French Open holding off Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 in the opening Chatrier match of the 2024 French Open.

Osaka led 4-0 in the third when the Italian Bronzetti made a feverish comeback winning five straight games. But Osaka …

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Alcaraz Rolls In Opener At French Open, Wawrinka Ousts Murray, Jarry Upset

Posted by Staff on May 27th, 2024 @ 12:33 am

Carlos Alcaraz showed zero signs of a forearm issue that has plagued his clay season. Sunday at the French Open, Alcaraz played like the tournament favorite hammering American JJ Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 to improve to 13-0 in Slam first round matches.

Alcaraz was broken right off the bat but then …

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2024 French Open Day 2: Nadal Takes On Zverev Plus Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner

Posted by Staff on May 26th, 2024 @ 11:36 pm

What an afternoon if you have a Chatrier ticket Monday at the French Open.

Fourteen-time champion Rafael Nadal might play what could be his final French Open match as he goes against the favored Alexander Zverev.

Nadal, who turns 38 next week, will have his work cut out for him to beat …

2024 French Open Day 1: Alcaraz, Osaka, Murray v Wawrinka Headline

Posted by Staff on May 25th, 2024 @ 11:11 pm

The French Open begins Sunday and begins a bang.

Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka and the night showdown between former multi-Slam winners Andy Murray and 2015 French champion Stan Wawrinka.

Murray and Wawrinka will meet for a third straight time at the French Open. In fact, Murray’s last three matches in …

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Rafael Nadal Says He’s Improving Ahead Of Zverev Showdown, Will It Be Enough?

Posted by Staff on May 25th, 2024 @ 10:39 pm

Rafael Nadal is not at full strength and might never be again, but the King of Clay says he’s in a better place than he was a month ago on the eve of the French Open.

“I am improving in different ways. I have less limitations than …

Jannik Sinner: I’m Not Where I Want To Be Physically, But The Hip Is Good And I’m Happy

Posted by Staff on May 24th, 2024 @ 10:44 pm

After suffering a left hip injury during the Madrid Masters which forced him out of his home Rome Masters event, Jannik Sinner is thrilled to be back on court Monday at the French Open.

“The hip feels good,” Sinner said Friday at Roland Garros. …

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Carlos Alcaraz is Sort Of Healthy, Still Scared To Hit Forehand At 100%

Posted by Staff on May 24th, 2024 @ 10:26 pm

For the second straight French Open, Carlos Alcaraz enters as the tournament favorite. But this clay season, the Spanish sensation has been troubled by a right forearm injury, an issue he’s not able to make full sense of.

“I’m feeling better,” Alcaraz said Friday at Roland Garros.

“I think you’re not going …

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