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French Open: Marin Cilic hails 'fantastic achievement' as he joins 'Big Four' with Slam mark

Marin Cilic said it was a "great achievement" as he joined Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in becoming only the fifth active player to make the semi-finals at all four Slams. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win. He also crashed 88 winners in the four-hour 10-minute tie and will play either eighth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway or Danish teenager Holger Rune for a place in Sunday's final. "Absolutely fantastic achievement for me. To be mentioned among them," said 33-year-old Cilic. "I'm feeling great on the court, enjoying myself, being me, playing my own game. It's paying off, and I am enjoying the run." Rublev, playing in his fifth quarter-final at the majors, grabbed the first set but wilted under a Cilic barrage over the next two.

Rafael Nadal prompts bold claim from John McEnroe after 'extraordinary' Djokovic victory

Rafael Nadal's four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-final has prompted John McEnroe to claim that the Spaniard is playing at his best-ever level while on the brink of his 36th birthday. The world No 5 will face Alexander Zverev on Friday as he celebrates his birthday and the retired American admitted he couldn't bet against him.

Sir Alex Ferguson was right about Paul Pogba at Manchester United meeting

Paul Pogba’s departure from Manchester United marks the end of an association that promised so much, and in the end failed to deliver.

Novak Djokovic sends frank injury message to rival Rafa Nadal after French Open heartbreak

Novak Djokovic has slammed Rafael Nadal's injury comments after losing to his long-time rival in the French Open quarter-final. The 13-time champion has been suffering with a chronic foot injury that left him questioning whether he could even compete in Paris but the world No 1 issued Nadal with a frank message admitting he saw no physical issues in their match.

Erik ten Hag facing Man Utd transfer blow as plans affected by Louis van Gaal call

Mesut Ozil suspended by Fenerbahce

Nadal wins four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis

The 13-time Roland Garros champion, beaten by the world number one in the semi-finals here last year, arrived in Paris on the back of two injuries that had hampered his preparations.

France investigating Champions League final chaos: UK

France is investigating the chaos at last weekend's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Britain's top diplomat said on Wednesday, as pressure on the French interior minister grew over the police's handling. The mayhem outside the Stade de France stadium ahead of the showpiece event, which saw thousands of Liverpool supporters with tickets struggle to enter and police respond with tear gas, raised questions over the capacity of Paris to host the Olympic Games in 2024. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who has faced accusations of lying after he blamed the chaos on massive ticket scams, admitted that the organisation could "clearly" have been better. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss held a telephone call with her French counterpart Catherine Colonna and said an investigation had been launched. "I raised concerns at appalling treatment of @liverpoolfc fans in Paris last weekend. I have been assured investigation now launched," she wrote on Twitter on Wednesday evening.

Casper Ruud battles past Holger Rune in a gritty four-set match to reach his first French Open semi-final

Casper Ruud battles past Holger Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 to reach his first ever Grand Slam semi-final. Ruud, widely regarded as a clay-court specialist, was put to the test by an impressive Rune, but it was the Norwegian who came out on top in four sets to book his place in the final four. Ad/> The 23-year-old will face Marin Cilic in the next round as he looks to win his first Grand Slam title.

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French Open: Marin Cilic hails 'fantastic achievement' as he joins 'Big Four' with Slam mark

Rafael Nadal prompts bold claim from John McEnroe after 'extraordinary' Djokovic victory

Sir Alex Ferguson was right about Paul Pogba at Manchester United meeting

Novak Djokovic sends frank injury message to rival Rafa Nadal after French Open heartbreak

Erik ten Hag facing Man Utd transfer blow as plans affected by Louis van Gaal call

Nadal wins four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis

France investigating Champions League final chaos: UK

Casper Ruud battles past Holger Rune in a gritty four-set match to reach his first French Open semi-final