Novak Djokovic news: Serbian 'felt unwell' before Monte-Carlo Masters defeat, says coach
Djokovic played just his fourth match of the year when he lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and looked well short of both fitness and sharpness throughout.
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Carlos Alcaraz urged ‘not to believe his own hype’ just yet as he is also told to ‘take a break’
Carlos Alcaraz has advised against playing in all the big clay-court tournaments this year with Boris Becker warning that the red dirt season is exhausting and could take a toll on him on.
WTCR races set for Italy and Alsace following calendar updates
The WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup is returning to Italy and embarking on a race of discovery in Alsace after the updated 2022 schedule was ratified by an electronic vote of FIA World Motor Sport Council members. Following WTCR Race of Portugal on the streets of Vila Real (July 2-3), the all-action series heads to Vallelunga for the second running of WTCR Race of Italy, but the first time the venue close to Rome has hosted FIA World Touring Car racing.
Newcastle United transfer rumours: Christian Eriksen linked, Lazio stopper 'torn' over move
Your Newcastle United transfer round-up for Thursday, April 14.
Carlos Alcaraz 'has to take a break' before the French Open to avoid a potential injury, says Boris Becker
Boris Becker believes Carlos Alcaraz must not play in every clay court tournament before the French Open to avoid risking injury. The 18-year-old has flown up the ATP rankings in 2022 after boasting title wins at the Rio Open in February and the Miami Open — his maiden Masters title — in March. Ad/> But Alcaraz's preparations for the French Open in May have been dealt a blow after he fell to a three-set defeat to Sebastian Korda in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Newcastle plotting bid for "explosive" £34k-p/w ace, he "has everything" Howe needs - opinion
Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Lazio’s Thomas Strakosha.
Rafael Nadal skips Barcelona Open, return date still uncertain
Rafael Nadal is still uncertain when he can return to competitive tennis after withdrawing from this month's ATP event in Barcelona as he recovers from a rib injury, his team told Reuters on Tuesday. The Spaniard, who has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, was ruled out last month for up to six weeks with a stress fracture in his rib.
Novak Djokovic to get two chances for Rafael Nadal revenge before next month's French Open
Novak Djokovic will have an opportunity to get revenge over Rafael Nadal at the Rome Masters after losing to the Spaniard in last year's final. Both players have been named on the entry list for the final big tournament before the French Open and are also listed to compete at the Madrid Masters, giving the world No 1 two chances to try and get a win over his rival ahead of the French Open.