Djokovic and Sabalenka ease through on rain-hit day at French Open
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Djokovic up and running with victory over Herbert in Paris
PARIS : Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6(3) 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the French Open first round on Tuesday.
FIA to ramp up use of AI against online abuse
Motorsport's world governing body, the Paris-based FIA, is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) as it works with a global coalition of sports and governments to combat online abuse.
Sabalenka mows down teenager Andreeva in French Open first round
PARIS : Second seed Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for a maiden French Open title and second Grand Slam crown of the year with a breezy 6-1 6-2 first-round win over Russian teenager Erika Andreeva on Tuesday that will serve as a warning to her main rivals.
Aryna Sabalenka Eases At Rain-swept French Open, Alize Cornet's Career Ends
Aryna Sabalenka eased into the French Open second round at a rainswept Roland Garros on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to begin his title defence, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help turn around his lacklustre season. Australian Open champion Sabalenka, a semi-finalist in Paris in 2023, over-powered Russian teenager Erika Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in just 68 minutes under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Novak Djokovic Looks To Overcome 'Bumps In Road' At French Open
Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Djokovic, 37, has not won a title in 2024 and has yet to make a final with semi-final spots at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo Masters remaining his best performances.
Mike Prendergast hints at Munster deal for Lyon wing Thaakir Abrahams
Munster appear to be close to agreeing a deal for South African winger Thaakir Abrahams.
Jacques Nienaber: Leinster haven't been neglecting attack
Jacques Nienaber says Leinster are not focusing on defence at the expense of their attack since his arrival at the province in December.