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Djokovic and Nadal Bid to Derail Alcaraz Hype at French Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 41 Grand Slam titles between them, will attempt to derail the growing hype surrounding teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open from Sunday. All three have been placed in the top-half of the draw, meaning only one will make the Roland Garros final,…

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Wimbledon left pointless as tour chiefs fight back over Russia, Belarus ban

Paris (AFP) - Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious tennis tournament, was stripped of ranking points on Friday by the sport's main tours in a move which threatens to reduce the Grand Slam to the status of a high-profile exhibition event.

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Wimbledon chiefs express 'deep disappointment' at ranking points being stripped

Wimbledon have been punished by the ATP and WTA Tours for banning Russian and Belarusian stars from the tournament this summer, with the All England Club having their ranking points stripped

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ATP Strips Ranking Points for 2022 Wimbledon

Now, Russian and Belarusian players impacted by the ban will not be punished for missing out on the Grand Slam tournament.

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French Open 2022: When does it start, odds, draw and preview with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek top seeds

The second tennis Grand Slam of the season is upon us as attention turns to the clay courts of Roland Garros.

Evening Standard

Will Novak Djokovic play in the French Open after antivax controversy in Australia

Djokovic could become the joint most-decorated Grand Slam winner in all of tennis if he triumphs in Paris, after a change in Covid vaccination rules by the French authorities

Daily Mirror

Relieved Djokovic Resumes Quest to Boost Grand Slam Tally at French Open

Novak Djokovic was ready to skip Grand Slams rather than take a COVID-19 vaccine following the Australian Open fiasco, but the world number one has been building up steam in a stop-start season to peak in time for his French Open title defense. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable…

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How Alcaraz's early rise compares to the 'big three'

Paris (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz will bid to become only the eighth teenager to win a men's Grand Slam title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

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Teen machines: Alcaraz looks to join elite Grand Slam club at French Open

Paris (AFP) - At just 19, Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to become only the eighth teenager to win a Grand Slam men's singles title at the French Open which gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday.

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Dustin Johnson looking to get back on track at PGA

Jordan Spieth is going for the final leg of the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship

The Independent UK

Golf Career Grand Slam Winners - Which Players Have Achieved The Feat?

Just one player has won a Grand Slam, while five have won a career Grand Slam - here are the details

Golf Monthly

Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title

Paris (AFP) - Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favourite for a second French Open title in three years.

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Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open

Paris (AFP) - Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open.

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Medvedev Says he's No French Open Favorite

World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation. The US Open champion, who underwent surgery last month, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) by French veteran Richard Gasquet in the…

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The Independent UK

French Open ‘crossing their fingers’ Rafael Nadal can play 2022 tournament

Nadal is dealing with an ongoing foot injury ahead of the Grand Slam where he has had the most success

Wales Online

Nine players definitely leaving Scarlets as Wales Grand Slam winner in shock exit

The west Walians have released details of those who are departing at the end of the season

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Tennis: Djokovic Into Rome Semis

Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open semi-finals on Friday with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/1) win over Felix Auger-Aliassime which guaranteed that he would remain world number one for a 370th week. Top seed Djokovic is chasing a sixth title in Rome ahead of Roland Garros later this…

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Shaun Edwards: My son's election made me more nervous than any Grand Slam game

Exclusive: Cross-code legend lifts lid on his sleepless nights before James Small-Edwards helped Labour Party achieve historic win

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Osaka launching own sports agency: report

Los Angeles (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is departing IMG and launching her own sports agency with agent Stuart Duguid, Sportico reported Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Naomi Osaka Makes History by Starting Own Sports Agency

The four-time Grand Slam champion continues to make waves in the business world with her latest move.

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Veteran Players Tsonga, Simon Receive French Open Wild Cards

Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organizers said Tuesday. A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court Grand Slam event. Play begins at Roland…

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Nadal Says His ‘Old Machine’ Takes Time to Fire Up

Rafa Nadal's return to action after more than a month out due to injury saw him lose to teenager Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid quarter-finals but the 21-times Grand Slam champion always knew it would take some time for his "old machine" to fire up. The Spaniard, sidelined by a…

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Ons Jabeur sharpens quest to inspire more Arab women to take up tennis

Paris (AFP) - Ons Jabeur's long-stated goal is that her historic exploits on court lead to more Arab women taking up tennis -- becoming the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam in next month's French Open final would do wonders to achieve that.

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal backs Carlos Alcaraz to beat Novak Djokovic but has warning for teenager

Carlos Alcaraz put in a remarkable performance to defeat fellow Spaniard Nadal at the Madrid Open, and now the 21-time Grand Slam winner believes the teenager can see off Novak Djokovic in the semi-final

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic Discusses Mental Toll Following Australian Open Incident

The World No. 1 tennis player said he’s moved on from what happened at this year’s first Grand Slam tournament.

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