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Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine but female players feel overshadowed in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz defended his title while a classic women’s final came amid accusations that the WTA event was sidelined

The Guardian - UK

Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff

Madrid (AFP) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to "a bull" in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.

AFP

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Italian Open as injury problems persist ahead of Roland Garros defence

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Italian Open as he continues to battle injury problems ahead of the French Open later this month.

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Injured Nadal out of Rome as doubts over future increase

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Friday withdrew from next week's Rome tournament, casting serious doubts over his fitness for the French Open as well as potential questions over the rest of his career.

AFP

Carlos Alcaraz breezes into Madrid final as Nadal doubts grow over Paris

Carlos Alcaraz continued his path to the top of his sport with a comfortable 6-4, 6-3 win over Borna Coric to return to the Madrid Open final

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Nadal still not fully fit as he pulls out of Italian Open

The Spaniard has not played a match since suffering a hip injury at the Australian Open in January.

The Independent UK

Nadal to miss Rome Masters as French Open fears grow

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Friday withdrew from the Rome Masters tournament as he continues his recovery from injury, casting serious doubts over his fitness for the French Open.

AFP

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Rafael Nadal still doubtful for French Open after providing latest injury update

The Spaniard has been contending with a hip and psoas injury, ruling him out of the Italian Open and threatening his Roland Garros preparation

The Independent UK

Djokovic gets US Open boost after immigration chiefs relax anti-Covid jab rules

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the 2023 US Open in New York after American border control bosses announced on Monday that a vaccination against Covid-19 is no longer required to enter the country.

Radio France Internationale

Andy Murray makes brave Wimbledon claim after equalling worst ever run

Andy Murray crashed out of the Madrid Open first round to Andrea Vavassori earlier this week but he is still adamant he can win his third Wimbledon title this summer

Daily Mirror

Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafael Nadal’s French Open participation

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.

The Hindu

Madrid title defence a little easier without Djokovic, Nadal: Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz admitted the injury absences of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic make it easier for him to defend his Madrid Open title, but said Tuesday he did not feel favourite to win.

The Hindu

Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafa's French Open participation

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.

AFP

Fernando Alonso F1 retirement timeframe given as Roger Federer comparison made

Alonso turns 42 later this season but is enjoying a remarkable career renaissance with the high-flying Aston Martin team, and the Spaniard is showing few signs of slowing down

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AFP

'I'm not Nadal's replacement,' says Alcaraz as French Open hopes boosted

Barcelona (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz insisted Sunday that he is not Rafael Nadal's "replacement" as the teenager comfortably defended his Barcelona title, bolstering his bid to succeed his compatriot as French Open champion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alcaraz Follows Nadal as Repeat Barcelona Open Champion

In control and looking as dominant as ever, Carlos Alcaraz nodded his head from side to side to the tune of the music being played on the Rafa Nadal center court. The 19-year-old Spaniard couldn't be more relaxed while sitting on the bench during a late changeover, watching the home…

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz emulates Rafael Nadal record with Barcelona Open victory

The Spanish teenager was virtually flawless as he dispatched Stefanos Tsitsipas in a 6-3 6-4 victory

AFP

Alcaraz claims back-to-back Barcelona titles

Barcelona (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Sunday to claim a second successive Barcelona title and hammer home his status as likely successor to Rafael Nadal as French Open champion.

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The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz makes statement with Barcelona Open victory

The Spanish teenager was virtually flawless in a 6-3 6-4 victory.

Radio France Internationale

French Open supremo Mauresmo talks about changes and challenges

Talk about eking out the suspense. Or Maybe it was a way to highlight the adornments for the 2023 French Open. In either scenario, the prize money for the men's and women's singles champions was not revealed during a late-morning bash at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

AFP

Djokovic joins Nadal in missing Madrid Masters as French Open looms

Madrid (Spain) (AFP) - World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday, joining Rafael Nadal in missing the tournament with the French Open just five weeks away.

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic follows Rafael Nadal as tennis star pulls out of Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic has become the latest star to pull out of competing at the Madrid Open due to an elbow injury, sparking fears he might not fit for the French Open

AFP

'Don't know when I'll be back': Nadal out of Madrid in new French Open blow

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal admitted Thursday he doesn't know when he'll be back after announcing he will miss next week's Madrid Masters as he continues to struggle to recover from a hip injury which threatens to destroy his French Open hopes.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal's withdrawal from Madrid Masters casts doubt over French Open propsects

Rafael Nadal's attempt to win a record-extending 15th French Open title was plunged into doubt on Thursday when the veteran Spaniard announced that he will miss the Madrid Masters tournament later this month.

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