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Could it be that the fresh, new era of young superstars taking over the spotlight in men’s tennis is finally upon us, right here, right now as the 2023 European clay-court swing enters its grand finale? It feels tantalisingly close after the near-two decade Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic monopoly of the Italian Open came to an end on Campo Centrale on Wednesday — but the true test of such a statement remains at the Grand Slams. Ad Over the past 10 years, many a starlet has been tipped to bring forward a changing of the guard and we’ve had a few false starts along the way, with the almost ageless trio of Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic continually defying both them and Father Time by hogging the major trophies, and embarrassing know-all pundits in their very own GOAT race.

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Novak Djokovic fails to defend Italian Open title after being upset by Holger Rune in quarterfinal match

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Denmark's Holger Rune, 20, beats Djokovic again to reach Italian Open semis

Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.

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Tao Geoghegan Hart says he is 'devastated' after crashing out of the Giro d'Italia on Stage 11

Tao Geoghegan Hart has admitted to being “devastated” after crashing out of the Giro d’Italia. He left Stage 11 in an ambulance following a collision which saw numerous riders fall, including his Ineos Grenadiers team-mate Geraint Thomas in the leader’s pink jersey, and Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma). Ad With 68km remaining, the front three racers in the general classification slid off the road on a corner.

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Xabi Alonso says he’s staying at Bayer Leverkusen, dismisses speculation

LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Coach Xabi Alonso is concentrating on Bayer Leverkusen and has dismissed speculation linking him with some of Europe’s biggest clubs.The 41-year-old Alonso has enjoyed a successful start to his first senior coaching job after turning Leverkusen’s fortunes around and he said Wednesday he’s not finished yet.“I’m very happy with the team and the club. I’m not thinking at all about my future,” Alonso said before Thursday’s Europa League semifinal match against Roma.

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Novak Djokovic still likes his 'chances against anybody' at French Open despite Holger Rune loss

Novak Djokovic says he still likes his “chances against anybody at a Grand Slam” after his French Open preparations took a hit with defeat to Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Djokovic didn't produce his best tennis as he was beaten in three sets by world No. 7 Rune.

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Andy Murray humbled by Stan Wawrinka in opening match at Bordeaux Challenger ahead of French Open

Andy Murray was swept aside in straight sets by Stan Wawrinka in his opening match at the Bordeaux Challenger. Murray was looking to build momentum at the ATP second-tier event ahead of the upcoming French Open. Ad But he went down 6-3 6-0 against fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka.

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Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns

BARCELONA, Spain: Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish reports that he will withdraw. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has battled to recover from a hip injury he sustained in January at the Australian Open, not playing since then.

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