On 'favorite court,' Sloane Stephens eases into second round - ESPN
Back on her «favorite court in the world,» Sloane Stephens looked sharp in her opening match at the French Open with a 6-0, 6-4 win over two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova.
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Stephens puts down marker on 'favourite court in the world'
PARIS : Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0 6-4 first-round victory over former world number one Katerina Pliskova on Monday to put down an early marker at the French Open.
A French Open without Rafael Nadal still has plenty of drama - ESPN
The 2023 French Open is upon us and — spoiler alert — the event is going to have a markedly different vibe this year. Some familiar faces will be missing with the gigantic absence of Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004, as well as former champions Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza, along with the recent retirements of Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Notable names like Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray, Venus Williams, Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu and Matteo Berrettini are also missing from the slate, so Roland Garros will be lacking some of its traditional star power.
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz 'once in a lifetime' - Robson likens star to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic
Eurosport expert Laura Robson has likened not only the talent but the «natural charisma» and pulling power of Carlos Alcaraz to the 'big three' of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The world No.
Pembury rower Emily Craig teams up with Imogen Grant to retain lightweight women’s double sculls title at European Championships in Lake Bled, Slovenia
Pembury rower Emily Craig revelled in a thumping statement victory at the European Championships.
French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz ready to get started at Roland Garros
PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, two men expected to go far at the French Open, make their 2023 Roland Garros debuts on Monday against a pair of opponents who never have played a Grand Slam match.
Ukraine's Kostyuk Booed At French Open As Tsitsipas, Rublev Move On
Aryna Sabalenka won a politically-charged French Open duel against Marta Kostyuk on Sunday as jeers and boos rained down on the defeated Ukrainian who refused to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent. World number two and Australian Open champion Sabalenka swept 10 of the last 12 games to win 6-3, 6-2 as she kick-started her push to reach the second week in Paris for the first time. Kostyuk honoured her pledge not to shake hands with Sabalenka in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.
French Open: Dan Evans promises 'soul-searching' after 'shocking' loss, Robson backs Brit to 'thrive' on grass
Dan Evans says he will do some «soul-searching» after his «shocking» first-round loss at the French Open, while Laura Robson backed the Brit to «thrive» during the upcoming grass-court season. Evans has not had a vintage 2023 so far, winning just eight matches to reach June with only a 35% win percentage. Ad He was, however, well in his contest against Thanasi Kokkinakis on Sunday, but got embroiled in a row over a foot fault and ultimately succumbed in straight sets, 6-4 6-4 6-4.