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French Open 2023: Casper Ruud eases into second round with straight-sets win over plucky Elias Ymer

Casper Ruud is into the second round of the 2023 French Open after a 6-4 6-3 6-2 victory over young Swede Elias Ymer in the first round. Whilst never truly stretched, 2022 finalist Ruud had to be on his toes against a dangerous opponent in the first set, but eventually found the break he needed to take the opener. Ad He broke Ymer in the first game of the second and when a further break shortly followed to move 4-1 up it certainly looked like the match might become a formality.

Adam Peaty: Three-time Olympic champion says gold medals will not solve his problems with Paris 2024 on horizon

Great Britain's three-time Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty says gold medals will not solve his problems. The five-time Olympic medallist picked up two golds and a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as well as a gold and silver at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Ad Peaty defended his 100m breaststroke title in Tokyo and has also set a record for the 20 fastest times in history over the distance.

Bud Light, Target, haven't the Dodgers learned anything? As a sports team owner, I know better

The LA Dodgers decision to invite, disinvite and then re-invite the LGBT activist group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence shows they choose advocacy over the altar.

Zhang Gives China First Men's Singles Win At French Open In 86 Years

Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open. The world number 71 was leading Dusan Lajovic 6-1, 4-1 when his Serbian opponent retired with an injury. It was a first main draw win at the majors for Zhang who had been an opening round loser in his three previous appearances at the Slams. The 26-year-old is getting used to making breakthroughs for China.

Swiatek begins French Open defence with sights on successive titles

Iga Swiatek has her sights set on back-to-back French Open crowns despite a recent thigh injury and the world number one remains optimistic of being fully fit for her opening round match on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic eases past Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 7-6 (1) victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic.

Ailing Auger-Aliassime to focus on health after early French Open exit

PARIS : Felix Auger-Aliassime said he needed to prioritise his health after the ailing world number 10 crashed out of the French Open on Monday following a 6-4 6-4 6-3 defeat by Italian veteran Fabio Fognini in the opening round.

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman

Aggressive Novak Djokovic showed he wants to play “on his terms” at the French Open, says Eurosport analyst Tim Henman, while Alex Corretja believes the Serbian is returning to top form after his first-round win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. Djokovic cruised through his Roland-Garros opener with a 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) victory over the unseeded American and he will face Marton Fucsovics next in Paris. Ad Talking in The Cube as part of Eurosport’s exclusive French Open coverage, Barbara Schett pointed out an increased aggression in the Serbian’s game that saw him lose just seven points on serve in the first two sets combined.

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French Open 2023: Casper Ruud eases into second round with straight-sets win over plucky Elias Ymer

Adam Peaty: Three-time Olympic champion says gold medals will not solve his problems with Paris 2024 on horizon

Bud Light, Target, haven't the Dodgers learned anything? As a sports team owner, I know better

Zhang Gives China First Men's Singles Win At French Open In 86 Years

Swiatek begins French Open defence with sights on successive titles

Novak Djokovic eases past Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros

Ailing Auger-Aliassime to focus on health after early French Open exit

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman