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‘Nice for the crowd, tougher for players’: Alex Corretja explains how night matches will shake up French Open

Two-time French Open runner-up Alex Corretja says night matches at the French Open will throw up a level of unpredictability as they return for 2022 — but in front of crowds for the first time. The scheduling change was introduced for the first time last year but the matches were played behind closed doors due to Covid curfews, meaning some of the best encounters were missed by paying spectators.

Carlos Alcaraz 'has more variety' than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer 'a different animal' - Wilander on stars

Mats Wilander has highlighted some of the differences between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the 2022 French Open while mentioning Roger Federer. Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world with some of his electric play already so far this year and the rising star has been made the tournament favourite by many bookmakers ahead of Roland-Garros. Ad/> But despite being a slight injury doubt, Nadal remains on the entry list and cannot be underestimated as he attempts to follow up his remarkable Australian Open triumph earlier in the year with a record-extending 14th title in Paris.

'Favourite' Iga Swiatek still beatable over three unpredictable sets at 2022 French Open - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek’s stunning winning run could be ended at the French Open by the unpredictability of three-set tennis, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The world No.1 goes into the second Grand Slam of the year on the back of 28 straight victories, making her the overwhelming favourite for the title at Roland-Garros — having won the trophy for the first time in 2020.

Rafael Nadal the favourite to win French Open, but Patrick McEnroe is ‘leaning towards’ Novak Djokovic

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

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. World number one Djokovic captured a second Roland Garros title in 2021 followed by a sixth Wimbledon to move to 20 majors alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. However, his unseemly exit from Melbourne following his refusal to be vaccinated opened the door for Nadal to claim a second Australian Open and 21st Grand Slam crown.

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‘Nice for the crowd, tougher for players’: Alex Corretja explains how night matches will shake up French Open

Carlos Alcaraz 'has more variety' than Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer 'a different animal' - Wilander on stars

'Favourite' Iga Swiatek still beatable over three unpredictable sets at 2022 French Open - Mats Wilander

Rafael Nadal the favourite to win French Open, but Patrick McEnroe is ‘leaning towards’ Novak Djokovic

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

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

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