Justine Henin: 'Serena Williams could make you feel so small' - Legends' Voice

16.05.2023 - 09:47 eurosport.com

Twenty years ago, Justine Henin won in Paris her first-ever Grand Slam title just days after her 21st birthday. In Legends' Voice, the Eurosport expert reflects on that incredible achievement at Roland-Garros. — — - Ad If I start to remember Roland-Garros 2003, the first thing that comes to my mind is how I felt when I arrived in Paris that year, because something had really clicked a few weeks before.

I had started working with Pat Etcheberry [famous Floridian fitness trainer] in November of the previous year. Physically I was on the right track and I was making progress.

But I had suffered a real setback in Antwerp in February losing to Kim Clijsters. I was still being pulled back far behind the baseline by an imaginary elastic band.

We had to have a big discussion with Carlos Rodriguez, my coach. I had lost badly. I couldn't play my game. WTA MiamiRybakina emulates notable Williams feat, Pegula edges thriller in Miami29/03/2023 AT 08:16 When we arrived in Dubai, we had a long talk with Carlos.

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World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China. Rybakina had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before. I didn't sleep last night," said the 23-year-old Wimbledon champion. "I had fever and a headache and it's difficult to breathe. I tried to play in the warm-up but I feel it's the right decision to withdraw." Rybakina had swept into the last 32 without dropping a set.

"Will Make You Feel Like A King": Virat Kohli's Statement In New India Jersey Commercial Is Gold

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams got new jerseys on Thursday, which have been designed by BCCI's new kit sponsors Adidas. This time around, India will have distinctively separate designs of jerseys for ODIs and T20Is. The men's Indian cricket team will wear the newly designed jerseys starting from the World Test Championship final against Australia, that begins at The Oval from June 7. Ahead of their first assignment, the BCCI have shared an advertisement, where both men and women's team players donned the new jersey.

Tennis: Rybakina still adjusting to clay as French Open title bid continues

Elena Rybakina has cemented her status as one of the front-runners for French Open title after continuing her fine run on clay in Paris but the world number four is still finding her feet on the surface as she looks to dethrone Iga Swiatek.

Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens

Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future. Altmaier saved two match points and then held his nerve on a fifth match point of his own to knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (9/7), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 after five hours and 26 minutes of breathless action on Court Suzanne Lenglen. "I just love the game of tennis," said Altmaier, ranked 79 in the world and who broke down in tears at the end of the marathon.

Daniel Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens

PARIS: Germany’s Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalizing glimpse into the sport’s future.

Elena Rybakina harnesses power to continue title challenge at French Open

Deep into the second set of Elena Rybakina’s French Open second round match against Linda Noskova, a routine day on-court nearly became complicated. Having faced minimal problems throughout, Rybakina threw in a series of unforced errors on her serve while leading a set and 3-3. She quickly found herself down double break point.