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French Open 2022: 'He drove me crazy' - Stefanos Tsitsipas given stern examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar

Stefanos Tsitsipas was given a serious examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) (3)6-7 7-6(7) to reach the third round of the French Open. Kolar played effectively from the back of the court and also tested the Greek with a blend of slices, drop shots and lobs — but Tsitsipas’ superior power and experience ultimately won out. Ad/> Tsitsipas was full of praise for Kolar, who on this evidence has a big future in the game.

Defeat for three Irish boxers at European Championships

There was disappointment for the Irish boxers in action at the European Championships in Armenia, with all three failing to advance from the last 16.

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

Sreeshankar won the gold medal at the 12th International Jumping Meeting in Kallithea, Greece with an effort of 8.31m. The Tokyo Olympian is the current national record holder with a jump of 8.36m, which he had achieved last month. Sreeshankar was followed by Swede Thobias Montler, who claimed silver with an 8.27m jump, and Jules Pommery of France, who bagged bronze with an 8.17m effort in the 10-man field. Only the top three jumpers crossed the 8m-mark. Jeswin Aldrin, meanwhile, finished fifth after he hit the 7.69m mark at the 17th Iberoamerican Meeting in Huelva, Spain.

French Open day four: Alexander Zverev changes holiday plans, Sloane Stephens’ hot streak

Wimbledon ranking points removed

Emma Raducanu bows out as Novak Djokovic eases through – French Open day four

Emma Raducanu’s hopes of a deep run at Roland Garros were ended by the world number 47 Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

French Open: Alexander Zverev Survives Scare While Novak Djokovic Wins, Maria Sakkari Out

World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic eased into the French Open third round on Wednesday by defeating the new pupil of his former long-time coach. Top seed Djokovic saw off Slovakia's Alex Molcan, who is coached by Marian Vajda, the man who inspired most of his 20 Slam titles, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). Djokovic fired 10 aces and 40 winners past his 38th-ranked opponent and will next face Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene for a place in the last 16.

Draw opens up for Swiatek as Sakkari loses in Paris

PARIS :Another obstacle in top seed Iga Swiatek's path to a second French Open title was removed on Wednesday as fourth seed Maria Sakkari was knocked out 7-6(5) 7-6(4) by Czech Karolina Muchova in the second round at Roland Garros.

French Open - Karolina Muchova returns to form to down fourth seed Maria Sakkari in second round

Karolina Muchova returned to the form she showed in the first half of last year by knocking fourth seed Maria Sakkari out in the second round of the French Open. A tight match was settled by two tie-breaks, with the Czech coming through 7-6 7-6 in 2 hours and 27 minutes. Ad/> Sakkari has become the second highest seed to exit the women's draw, after the shock defeat of reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova.

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French Open 2022: 'He drove me crazy' - Stefanos Tsitsipas given stern examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar

Defeat for three Irish boxers at European Championships

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

French Open day four: Alexander Zverev changes holiday plans, Sloane Stephens’ hot streak

Emma Raducanu bows out as Novak Djokovic eases through – French Open day four

French Open: Alexander Zverev Survives Scare While Novak Djokovic Wins, Maria Sakkari Out

Draw opens up for Swiatek as Sakkari loses in Paris

French Open - Karolina Muchova returns to form to down fourth seed Maria Sakkari in second round