Exclusive – Former British No 1 insists Novak Djokovic deserves more respect
Emma Raducanu targets success
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Ruud retains Geneva title with victory over battling Sousa
Casper Ruud survived a spirited challenge from Joao Sousa to retain his Geneva Open title in a closely-fought contest on Saturday, a day before the French Open begins. The Norwegian world number eight won 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1) in a duel that lasted just over three hours in scorching temperatures at the Parc des Eaux-Vives.
Alcaraz all set to give tough fight to Djokovic and Nadal at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz in Madrid. A thunderbolt much like his forehand. That the Spaniard closed back-to-back wins over the Czars of the sport en route to his second ATP Masters title two weeks ago, underscored his mettle.
Tammy Abraham transfer news: Roma star opens up on Arsenal links after breaking Serie A record
Arsenal-linked striker Tammy Abraham has spoken about his future after setting a new record for the most goals scored by an English player in a Serie A season following his brace in Roma’s 3-0 victory over Torino on Friday night.
Pep Guardiola reminds Man City to appreciate what they have - not focus on what they don't
Every year when the final weeks of the season roll around, players and managers still involved in title battles and the latter stages of competitions are asked the same thing: would you rather win the league title or the Champions League?
“This year I feel much more calm” - Iga Swiatek looks ahead to Roland Garros as tournament favourite
Iga Swiatek is relishing the opportunity to compete at the French Open as the favourite, and has admitted she feels “much more calm” at the prospect of challenging for the tournament she won in 2020. The 20-year-old is unbeaten since February — a run that has stretched to 28 matches — tasted victory in the WTA 1000 tournament on clay courts in Rome earlier this month, her fifth consecutive success following wins at the same rank events in Doha, Indian Wells and Miami, and at the WTA 500 in Stuttgart. Ad/> Ahead of the upcoming Roland Garros — where she was knocked out at the quarter-final stage last year by Maria Sakkari — Swiatek has revealed she “feels special” at the courts in Paris.
Tim Henman tips Rafael Nadal as 'slight favourite' for French Open ahead of Novak Djokovic if foot is fine
Tim Henman believes Rafael Nadal is a slight favourite over Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to win the French Open if he is fully healthy. The second major of the year gets underway on Sunday, and it is shaping up to be a thrilling affair with so many subplots. Ad/> One of the key narratives concerns Nadal, who made a blistering start to the season and bagged his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Ready for the French Open? Here's what you need to know ahead of Roland Garros
It's that time of the year when the clay-court specialists assemble on the red dirt of Roland Garros. The French Open is upon us, so who will prevail? Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejcikova, Rafael Nadal and Britain's Emma Raducanu will all be hoping to stake their claim.