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Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence

Paris (AFP) - Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at a French Open without his old rival Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004, while Iga Swiatek attempts to become the first woman to defend the title in 16 years.

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FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been placed in the same half of the French Open field in the draw and could face each other in the semifinals

The Independent UK

French Open 2023: No British women in singles draw after qualifiers all crash out

It’s the first time since the 2009 US Open that no British female players will feature in the main singles draw at a Grand Slam tournament

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French Open adopts AI to protect tennis players from online abuse

Tennis players at this year’s French Open will have access to an artificial intelligence-driven tool to help filter out abuse directed at them on social media – the first time a Grand Slam is offering all players technology to fight online harassment.

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Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Medvedev No. 2; Swiatek leads WTA

Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open, and Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament.

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Rome winner Rybakina sets sights on Roland Garros

Rome (AFP) - Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the pursuit of a second career Grand Slam title.

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Belfast Giants make popular announcement on Adam Keefe and coaching team

The Giants excelled in 2022/23, claiming an historic Grand Slam

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Rafael Nadal in quotes

Paris (AFP) - Tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open and revealed that 2024 is likely to be his final season after a career that has yielded 22 Grand Slam titles including a record 14 French Open crowns.

AFP

Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic - five great matches

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Thursday pulled out of the French Open and revealed that 2024 is likely to be his last season in tennis after a career which has brought him 22 Grand Slam titles and an epic rivalry with Novak Djokovic.

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Rafael Nadal: Grand Slam warrior and people's champion

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca, known for its sandy beaches, but the tennis star will be forever associated with another surface -- as the undisputed "King of Clay".

AFP

Rafael Nadal set to RETIRE after French Open withdrawal as Spanish tennis legend announces 2024 ‘farewell tour’

Nadal has won 22 Grand Slams including two in 2022 but has struggled this season due to fitness.

Daily Record

Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Thursday said he would miss the French Open after failing to recover from a hip injury.

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Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last year of tennis career

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January

The Independent UK

Watch as Rafael Nadal holds press conference to reveal if he will defend French Open title

Watch as Rafael Nadal holds a press conference at his tennis academy on the Spanish island of Mallorca, with the 22-time Grand Slam champion announcing whether he’ll play at this year’s French Open.

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Spieth will chase career Slam at PGA Championship

Rochester (United States) (AFP) - Jordan Spieth, chasing a career Grand Slam, confirmed Wednesday that he will play in the PGA Championship after two days of practice at Oak Hill testing his injured left wrist.

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open

Twenty-year-old Danish player Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.

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Jordan Spieth Arrives At Oak Hill For Grand Slam Attempt After Injury Worry

The 29-year-old needs just the PGA Championship title to compete a career Grand Slam

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No.1 Rahm eyes major wins more than career Slam chase

Rochester (United States) (AFP) - World number one Jon Rahm isn't worried about chasing a career Grand Slam after winning the Masters, hoping his hunger to win majors might take care of that goal anyway.

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Novak Djokovic rips into Cam Norrie after British number one SMASHED the ball at him

Cameron Norrie lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open, with the 22-time Grand Slam champion hitting out at his antics in the post-match press conference

The Hindu

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, who won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, dies at 79

Owen Davidson won 11 major titles in mixed doubles and two in men’s doubles. Davidson teamed with Billie Jean King to win eight of his Grand Slam trophies in a career that spanned from the early 1960s to mid-1970s

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Laver, King pay tribute after Australian doubles star Davidson dies

Sydney (AFP) - Tennis legends Rod Laver and Billie Jean King led tributes Sunday to Australian player Owen Davidson, a 13-time doubles Grand Slam winner who has died aged 79.

The Independent UK

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, who won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, dies at 79

Australian tennis player Owen Davidson, who won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, has died

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Naomi Osaka Claps Back at Critics Doubting Her Tennis Future After Pregnancy

The four-time Grand Slam champion weighed in on the criticism regarding the future of her career.

The Hindu

French Open announces prize money increase for 2023

The prize money for this year’s French Open will total €49.6 million ($54.6 million), up 12.3% on 2022, organisers of the claycourt Grand Slam announced on May 12.

Wales Online

Byron Hayward walks away from Wales job and is replaced by Grand Slam-winning star

There has been a big change in the Wales U20s coaching team

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