French Open: Djokovic, Nadal and Alcaraz drawn in the same half
World number one Djokovic and Nadal, ranked five, are seeded to meet as early as the quarter-finals.
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French Open draw: Djokovic and Nadal set to collide with Alcaraz semi-final clash on cards
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'She plays different' - Casper Ruud impressed by Ons Jabeur, 'always enjoys' watching Simona Halep
Men’s world No.8 Casper Ruud say while playing in Rome, he was excited to watch some of the women’s tournament, with one player’s performances particularly pleasing him. “It’s impressive to see Ons (Jabeur). She plays different from many other women," Ruud said on the latest episode of Eurosport's Ruud Talk podcast.
Novak Djokovic 'is hungry' for more success at the French Open according to Mischa Zverev
Mischa Zverev says Novak Djokovic is “from another world” as his hunger for success drives him to continually better himself. The world No.1 arrives at the French Open on the back of victory at the Italian Open, having endured a frustrating period prior to his triumph in Rome. Ad/> Defeats in the semi-final of the Madrid Open and final of the Serbia Open were preceded by a nightmare time at the Monte Carlo Masters, where the 34-year-old crashed out in the last-32 at the hands of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Novak Djokovic backed for Roland-Garros triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at French Open by Mats Wilander
Novak Djokovic’s triumph in Rome makes him the favourite, ahead of Carlos Alcaraz, to win the men's singles at the 2922 French Open, according to Eurosport tennis expert Mats Wilander. Having beaten Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on his way to winning the Madrid Open final against Alexander Zverev in the Spanish capital, Alcaraz sat out in Italy because of an ankle injury. Ad/> It has been a breakthrough year for the 19-year-old who also took the Miami Open title, beating Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final.
Watch: Rafael Nadal Tests Injury In Front Of Packed French Open Stands
Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, delighted fans who packed two sides of the 15,000-capacity Court Philippe Chatrier in the baking Paris sun. Welcomed by the watching Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world number four who was runner-up at the tournament in 2021, Nadal hit with Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar. It was the 35-year-old Nadal's first public appearance since suffering a recurrence of a chronic foot injury in his Italian Open third round loss to Denis Shapovalov last week.
Tsitsipas plays down French Open title chances, picks Djokovic and Alcaraz as favourites
Stefanos Tsitsipas is expected to be one of the leading contenders at this month's French Open but the Greek believes Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the favourites for the title.
Nadal tests injury in front of packed French Open stands
Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort.