Tsonga says tearful farewell after French Open defeat
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, bid an emotional goodbye to tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday after losing in the first round to Casper Ruud.
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Daniil Medvedev Cruises At French Open, Holger Rune Shocks 14th seed Denis Shapovalov
World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday but he could not escape the shadow of Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tournament where he has been declared persona non grata.
'Out of this world' player has reached an agreement with Liverpool; decision within 72 hours
Rumoured Liverpool transfer target Aurelien Tchouameni is believed to have ‘reached an agreement’ with the Reds and will decide between Merseyside and Madrid in the next 72 hours, according to an update from France.
British tennis legend praises Emma Raducanu’s "fighting spirit"
Tim Henman has praised British tennis star Emma Raducanu for her “fighting spirit”.
Toulouse Olympique set to sign State of Origin hooker to aid Super League relegation battle
Toulouse Olympique are set to further strengthen their squad with the addition of former State of Origin hooker Nathan Peats. Rugby League Live understands the 31-year-old is in advanced talks to sign a deal with the club that will see him link up with the squad until the end of the season.
Medvedev allays injury fears to progress in Paris
Daniil Medvedev allayed fears over his fitness as he enjoyed a comfortable passage into the second round of the French Open.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga close to tears as injury threatens final match of career at French Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was left close to tears as his back injury came back to haunt him in what was the final match of his career. The former world No 5 is retiring at the French Open and was serving for the fourth set against eighth seed Casper Ruud when he appeared unable to serve and was forced to call the trainer ahead of the fourth set tiebreak. He tried to finish his last ever match but was forced to bring down the curtain on a glittering 18-year career in sad fashion as his opponent won 6-7(8) 7-6(4) 6-2 7-6(0).
Paire implodes at French Open with 24 double faults
Benoit Paire was the architect of his own downfall Tuesday in the first round of the French Open as he served 24 double faults in a 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 loss to Ilya Ivashka. Frenchman Paire fell at the first hurdle in Paris for the second year running after blowing three set points in the fourth set against the world number 50.