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Andy Murray loss in Monte Carlo 'hard to watch' for Justine Henin and Laura Robson ahead of French Open

Andy Murray's struggles in his defeat at the Monte Carlo Masters were «hard to watch» for Justine Henin and Laura Robson, who reflected on the disappointment. The 35-year-old was left very frustrated with his performance after he mustered just four games in the entire match against the 14th seed from Australia in what was a big setback for him ahead of the second Grand Slam of the season in Paris. Ad Murray lost 6-1 6-3 to De Minaur as he produced 26 unforced errors and failed to earn a single break point on his first appearance at the tournament since 2017.

Djokovic 'motivated' to hit clay running on Monte Carlo return

Novak Djokovic says he is "motivated" to make a better than usual start to the clay-court season in Monte Carlo as he tunes up for a 23rd Grand Slam bid at the French Open.

Incest in France: A mother's nightmare

Hundreds of mothers across France have told their stories to the Ciivise, an independent commission that collects testimonies on incest and sexual violence towards children. Their experiences suggest there's little incentive for children at risk to come forward.

After Ukraine, Taiwan? Pacific spike in tensions

Are Beijing and Washington really fixing for a fight? After Ukraine, can the United States stomach a second superpower showdown?

Alexander Zverev exclusive on Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer injury comebacks - ‘I don't know how they do that’

Alexander Zverev believes that Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer have a different mindset when coming back from injuries, he has exclusively told Eurosport. The German is coming back from his own injury, which he suffered in the semi-finals of last year's French Open, but he said that part of the reason that two of the greatest to ever play tennis are so good is how they return from injuries. Ad «Rafa and Roger [Federer] are different.

Novak Djokovic exclusive - World No. 1 underlines his French Open ambition: 'I want to peak in Paris'

Novak Djokovic says he is hoping to «peak in Paris» as he prepares to return to competitive action at Monte Carlo after missing the sunshine swing in the United States. The world No. 1 was unable to compete at Indian Wells or the Miami Open after being refused entry to the US due to his Covid-19 vaccination status.

FIFA predicts 2023 women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment

FIFA has predicted the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a "watershed" moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men's version.

Thiem at full power after recovering from wrist injury

MONTE CARLO : The lingering effects of a 2021 wrist injury limited Dominic Thiem's ability to generate power last year but the former world number three said he can rely on his big weapons again after making a strong start at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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Andy Murray loss in Monte Carlo 'hard to watch' for Justine Henin and Laura Robson ahead of French Open

Djokovic 'motivated' to hit clay running on Monte Carlo return

Incest in France: A mother's nightmare

After Ukraine, Taiwan? Pacific spike in tensions

Alexander Zverev exclusive on Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer injury comebacks - ‘I don't know how they do that’

Novak Djokovic exclusive - World No. 1 underlines his French Open ambition: 'I want to peak in Paris'

FIFA predicts 2023 women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment

Thiem at full power after recovering from wrist injury