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Stefanos Tsitsipas Says 'Strength Of Navy SEAL' Needed To Win French Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he'll need to have the mental and physical strength of an elite, battle-hardened special forces commando to break through to a maiden Grand Slam title. The Greek world number five came agonisingly close to winning the French Open in 2021 when he surrendered a two-sets lead to lose in five to Novak Djokovic. It's a memory which still haunts him, especially after losing to the Serbian superstar again in January in the final of the Australian Open.

Nkunku, Dembele return to France squad for Euro qualifiers

Attackers Christopher Nkunku and Ousmane Dembele have been recalled to the France national team for next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece.

Fifth seed Tsitsipas powers past Carballes Baena into third round

PARIS : World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas found little resistance as he disposed of claycourt specialist Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 on Wednesday to advance to the French Open third round.

Championship play-off finalists Coventry release Sean Maguire

Republic of Ireland international Sean Maguire has been released by Coventry City just three days after the Sky Blues' Premier League dream ended with penalty heartache in the Championship play-off final.

Horror as Brit, 26, killed by lightning while paddleboarding on holiday in Greece

A British tourist from the North West who was killed by a lightning strike in Greece has been named. Tributes have now been paid to 26-year-old Scott Seddon who died after reportedly being struck on the island of Rhodes.

Feeling 'invincible', Alcaraz resumes hunt for maiden French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz will resume his quest for a first French Open title with an air of invincibility after a dominant opening display, while Novak Djokovic will look to avoid a political distraction in his hunt for a record 23rd major following his message about Kosovo.

French Open order of play on Wednesday

Order of play on the main showcourts on the fourth day of the French Open on Wednesday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless specified, prefix number denotes seeding):

Paris Olympics torch relay ahead of 2024 Games will involve 10,000 runners

After the flame is lit in the traditional ceremony in Olympia, Greece, it will arrive by sea in Marseille aboard the three-master Belem on May 8.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Says 'Strength Of Navy SEAL' Needed To Win French Open

Nkunku, Dembele return to France squad for Euro qualifiers

Fifth seed Tsitsipas powers past Carballes Baena into third round

Championship play-off finalists Coventry release Sean Maguire

Horror as Brit, 26, killed by lightning while paddleboarding on holiday in Greece

Feeling 'invincible', Alcaraz resumes hunt for maiden French Open title

French Open order of play on Wednesday

Paris Olympics torch relay ahead of 2024 Games will involve 10,000 runners