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French Open: Alexander Zverev makes semi-finals again after beating Tomas Etcheverry in four sets | tennis news
Alexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago after being forced to retire during a compelling last-four clash with Rafael Nadal. Zverev had struggled since returning to the tour in January but has…
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French Open: Novak Djokovic comes through testing quarter-final to set up potential Carlos Alcaraz clash | tennis news
Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set blip to beat Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 6-4 and reach the French Open semi-finals. The victory sets up a potential showdown with world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who takes on fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas later on Tuesday. Djokovic, twice champion before at Roland Garros, remains on course for…
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French Open: Iga Swiatek sets up a meeting with Coco Gauff in rematch of last year’s final | tennis news
World No 1 Iga Swiatek set up a quarter-final meeting with Coco Gauff in a rematch of last year’s French Open final after opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired trailing 5-1 in the first set. The Ukrainian called the doctor and trainer after five games and was apparently feeling unwell, having her blood pressure checked during a…
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Andy Murray: Two-time Wimbledon champion opens grass season with win at Surbiton Trophy | tennis news
Andy Murray’s bid to be seeded for the men’s singles draw at Wimbledon began with a convincing victory over Chung Hyeon in the first round of the Surbiton Trophy. Less than seven miles separate the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club and the courts of the All England Club but Murray’s journey has started with a…
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French Open: Novak Djokovic through to quarter-finals where Karen Khachanov awaits | tennis news
Novak Djokovic had an easy day at the office as he cruised past Juan Pablo Varillas and into a record-breaking 17th French Open quarter-final – against Karen Khachanov. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was pushed extremely hard by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his previous match and struggled physically but there were no such concerns in…
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Tennis: Djokovic, Alcaraz on track for French Open showdown, Sabalenka snubs press again
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in action during his fourth round match against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. (REUTERS) PARIS – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz inched closer to a blockbuster French Open semi-final showdown with imperious wins on Sunday as Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka skipped another press conference due to being asked to comment on the war in Ukraine…
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French Open doubles pair disqualified after ball girl struck between points | tennis news
Japan’s Miyu Kato and Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi were disqualified from the French Open after Kato struck a ball down the court between points and hit a ball girl. The incident happened during their women’s doubles third-round match at Roland Garros on Sunday. Kato and her Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi, the 16th seeds, were leading Marie…
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Tennis: Djokovic, Alcaraz reach French Open last 16 as Pegula, Rublev exit
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during their men’s singles match on day six of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 2, 2023. (AFP) PARIS – Novak Djokovic battled into the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday…
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French Open: Cameron Norrie knocked out by Lorenzo Musetti while Novak Djokovic battles through | tennis news
Cameron Norrie’s French Open campaign ended in disappointing fashion with a straight-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. It is the third year in a row the British No 1 has fallen in the last 32, and he only managed to mount any real challenge in the third set before going down 6-1…
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French Open: Cameron Norrie aiming for spot in fourth round when he takes on Lorenzo Musetti | tennis news
British No 1 Cameron Norrie will try to break new ground at the French Open on Friday when he takes on talented young Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. Norrie is through to this stage for the third year in a row but has never been further, and to do so he must reverse…
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