Tennis-Djokovic expected to defend French Open title as Roland Garros anticipates return to normality
By Julien Pretot
County Wells Sport News
Djokovic expected to defend French Open title as Roland Garros anticipates return to normality
PARIS :French Open organisers said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic is allowed to defend his title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any COVID-19 related restrictions since the pandemic broke two years ago.
Daniil Medvedev: Why is he losing No.1 ranking to Novak Djokovic after Indian Wells and how can he get it back in Miami?
Daniil Medvedev’s first reign as world No.1 will be short-lived. Medvedev replaced Novak Djokovic at the top of the ATP world rankings on Monday, February 28 and was playing his first tournament as No.1 this week at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Ad/> But his third-round defeat to world No.28 Gael Monfils means that Djokovic will reclaim top spot next week, even though he is not playing Indian Wells or the Miami Open due to being unvaccinated and unable to travel to the United States.
Nick Kyrgios beats Casper Ruud in Indian Wells grudge match, Daria Saville advances to last 16
Nick Kyrgios has issued a parting shot at his opponent Casper Ruud after defeating the world number eight to reach the last 16 in Indian Wells.
Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Osaka exit
INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Naomi Osaka of Japan speaks with WTA supervisor Clare Wood after play was disrupted by a shout from the crowd during her straight sets defeat against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in their second round match on Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2022 in Indian Wells, California. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Bones Hyland, with firefighters who saved his life in stands, keys Denver Nuggets' win
PHILADELPHIA — Almost four years ago today, Bones Hyland was told his basketball career might have ended before it started after he was forced to leap out the second-story window of his Wilmington, Delaware, home as it became engulfed in flames, injuring his right knee.
Shapovalov eliminated in third round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal is still perfect in 2022.
Andy Murray backs Rafael Nadal for French Open – 'But I wouldn’t count Novak Djokovic out at Roland Garros'
Andy Murray believes a “relaxed” Rafael Nadal is in a strong position to end the clay-court season with a 14th French Open title. The Spaniard has started the season 16-0, with his Australian Open triumph in January pulling him one clear in the men’s Grand Slam singles race with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.