Heat rout Celtics to book NBA Finals showdown with Denver
BOSTON:The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing Boston 103-84 and denying the Celtics a historic comeback from down 3-0 in the series.
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Carlos Alcaraz Says He Felt 'Invincible' In French Open Win
Novak Djokovic courted controversy Monday when he wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera at the French Open after clashes flared in northern Kosovo amid ethnic tensions. The Belgrade-born tennis superstar wrote the message in Serbian after his opening round victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic on the showpiece Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros. "Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country... There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera," 36-year-old Djokovic told Serb media at the tournament.
Alcaraz, Djokovic face brief trouble late in straight-set victories at French Open
PARIS: Pretty much everyone expects to see, and likely wants to see, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the French Open semifinals. There’s work to be done first, of course, and both began their journeys at Roland Garros with straight-set victories Monday against opponents making Grand Slam debuts.
Mauricio Pochettino: Five key issues the new Chelsea manager needs to address
Chelsea's search for their next permanent manager concluded with the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino on a two-year deal, which will start on July 1. There is an option to extend for a further year.
'Treasure moments on the court' - Elina Svitolina reveals home life helps her return to tennis at 2023 French Open
Elina Svitolina told Eurosport that a settled family life is the basis of what she needs in her career where she can «treasure moments on the court.» The Ukrainian defeated Martina Trevisan 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday, and speaking to Mats Wilander for Eurosport, she discussed her return to the sport. Ad She said: «Yes, feeling good, slowly getting there, back into it, back into a good rhythm, back to a good level.
'Never easy' - Jannik Sinner happy with start after 2023 French Open victory over Alexandre Muller
Jannik Sinner was pleased to get through the first round of the French Open, where it is «never easy». The 21-year-old Italian is one of the contenders to take over from tennis’ Big Three given the absence of competition specialist Rafael Nadal leaves just Novak Djokovic in contention. Ad Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are the top two seeds, but Sinner is another player who could find his way into the final.
Caroline Garcia pleased with 'incredible atmosphere' at French Open after first-round victory over Wang Xiyu
Caroline Garcia celebrated her 7-6(7-4) 4-6 6-4 victory over Wang Xiyu which she earned in her home country. Garcia, the French women’s No. 1 player, secured a passage to the second round, in a battle against the Chinese player that took more than two and a half hours on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
French Open day two
PARIS : Highlights of the second day at the French Open on Monday (times GMT):