Jabeur brimming with confidence ahead of French Open
PARIS : Tunisian Ons Jabeur has been marked as one of the big threats to world number one Iga Swiatek at the French Open this year and the 27-year-old is certainly not lacking in belief.
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Tim Henman backing Iga Swiatek for French Open success and 'not concerned' about Emma Raducanu coaching changes
Tim Henman says he is «loving» the way Iga Swiatek is playing and thinks she has all the elements in her game to continue her stunning form at the French Open. World No. 1 Swiatek has won her last 28 matches in a row and is a strong favourite to lift a second Grand Slam title in Paris.
Zverev says Nadal plays '30% better' at Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal plays "30% better" at Roland Garros as he backed either the 13-time winner or defending champion Novak Djokovic to triumph at the French Open. German world number three Zverev, who is seeded to meet Djokovic in the semi-finals, said Nadal seems to have shrugged off the recurrence of a foot injury which saw him limp to an early defeat in Rome last week. "I just watched Rafa practise and it's funny because all of a sudden his forehand is just 20 miles an hour faster.
George Russell: Mercedes set to learn which development path to go down after Spanish GP
George Russell has said that Mercedes will have a good idea of which development path to head down come the end of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Emma Raducanu fit for French Open after back problem
Emma Raducanu declared herself fit for the French Open after concerns over a back problem.
Unconcerned about back problem, Raducanu excited for French debut
PARIS : U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she has prepared normally for her French Open debut in the last few days after recovering from a back injury that forced her to retire from a first round match in Rome this month.
French Open players to watch: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep
Will Novak Djokovic win a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam title at the French Open? Will Iga Swiatek deliver as the huge pre-tournament favourite? How far will Carlos Alcaraz go? Will Emma Raducanu make an impact on her debut? The 2022 French Open starts on May 22 with exclusive coverage live on Eurosport, eurosport.co.uk, the Eurosport app and on-demand on discovery+. Ad/> We look at some of the top storylines and players to keep an eye on in Paris… /> ATP GenevaHighlights: Ruud beats Kokkinakis in straight sets to reach Geneva Open semis12 HOURS AGO Djokovic's powers will be tested What do Rafael Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten have in common? Aside from both being at home on clay, they are the only two players to win back-to-back titles at the French Open this century (Kuerten in 2000 and 2001, Nadal numerous times).
Relieved Novak Djokovic resumes quest to boost Grand Slam tally at French Open
Novak Djokovic was ready to skip Grand Slams rather than take a COVID-19 vaccine following the Australian Open fiasco, but the world number one has been building up steam in a stop-start season to peak in time for his French Open title defence. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the country, having initially been admitted to the tournament despite not taking the vaccine.