Nadal, Djokovic could await Canada's Auger-Aliassime at Roland-Garros
PARIS — Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime could be on a collision course with clay-court legend Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
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Raducanu confident of long-term potential on clay
Emma Raducanu believes she has the game to excel on clay courts ahead of her debut appearance at the French Open at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old US Open champion only made her first professional appearance on clay this season and recently was forced withdraw from the Rome Masters with a back injury. Ad/> But she has recovered from that to take her place in the draw in Paris and is set to take on a qualifier in the first round.
'I am very confident in what I am doing' - Emma Raducanu shrugs off concerns over lack of coach going into French Open
Emma Raducanu has no concerns about going into the French Open without a coach. Raducanu burst to prominence when going all the way to win the US Open last year, with her performances suggesting she could take the game by the scruff of the neck and become a multiple major winner. Ad/> Things have not gone as planned in 2022, as she has suffered a series of setbacks — both on and off the court.
Transfer Rumors: How PSG plan to team up Liverpool's forward with Messi and Neymar – but it's not Salah
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane has been a standout player in 2022, scoring crucial goals in their victories in the 2021-22 Carabao Cup and the 2021-22 FA Cup. He has netted 12 goals, which is more than any player in the Reds' squad, including teammate Mohamed Salah.
Pep Guardiola: Winning Premier League is more difficult than Champions League
Pep Guardiola maintains that winning the Premier League is tougher than achieving Champions League success.
French Open draw sets Novak Djokovic against the world on grand slam return
As if Novak Djokovic needed any more motivation ahead of the French Open. The talk of tennis right now is on the future and the seemingly indomitable pair of Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, but there is also a grizzled and grittier tale to contest it. Djokovic’s return to the grand slam arena was never going to be a subtle one and Thursday’s draw has thrown up a line of targets directly in his path. The prospect of facing his great rival Rafael Nadal and then Alcaraz, the heir apparent, in order to reach the final ensures that once again, Djokovic should find himself centre stage once this all kicks off.
Nadal plays down chances of 14th French Open crown
PARIS: Rafael Nadal has played down his chances of winning a record-extending 14th French Open title but said he would not be in Paris if he thought it was not possible.
Pep Guardiola says 'Premier League is most difficult trophy' as Manchester City and Liverpool battle for title
Pep Guardiola believes the Premier league title is the most difficult trophy to win, but admitted he would love to be in the Champions League final next week with Manchester City. Guardiola's side will win the Premier League with victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, or if they better or match Liverpool's result against Wolves. Ad/> They are heavy favourites to claim a fourth league title in five years under Guardiola, but suffered more Champions League disappointment after losing to Real Madrid in the semi-finals.