Medvedev knocked out of French Open in surprise loss to 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild
As far as the mercurial Russian is concerned, he was just happy to turn his back on another roller-coaster clay court season.
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French Open: Defending champion Iga Swiatek kicks off 2023 campaign with win over Cristina Bucsa
Iga Swiatek’s quest to defend her French Open title began with a 6-4 6-0 win over Cristina Bucsa. The Polish star started slowly but eventually kicked into gear to beat her opponent in straight sets, booking her place in round two after one hour and 22 minutes.
Daniil Medvedev's French Open exit to Thiago Seyboth Wild an 'incredible upset', says Tim Henman
Daniil Medvedev's French Open exit to Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild is an «incredible upset», says Tim Henman. Seyboth Wild, the world No. 172, lost in the first round of qualifying in the last three years at Roland-Garros, but turned in a stellar performance to down a beleaguered Medvedev in five sets, having been two sets to one down.
Top seed Swiatek enjoys winning start to French Open title defence
PARIS : World number one Iga Swiatek launched her French Open title defence on Tuesday by easing past Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-4 6-0 to move into the second round.
Second Seed Daniil Medvedev Knocked Out Of French Open By 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild
World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil. Seyboth Wild, who came through the qualifiers and had never previously won a Grand Slam match, triumphed 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Uncapped quartet, including Munster URC winner, called up for Ireland World Cup training squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named four uncapped players Tuesday in a 42-man training squad ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
Novak Djokovic 'never apologised' for being late in Rome, says Cameron Norrie as spat continues
Novak Djokovic «never apologised» for being late to his fiery match with Cameron Norrie in Rome, says the Brit as their war of words spilled over into the French Open. Djokovic won the pair's round of 16 Italian Open meeting in straight sets, but there was a high degree of needle during the encounter with Norrie hitting the Serbian on the leg with a smash, whilst also seeming to celebrate vocally in the 22-time major champion's direction. Ad The two then exchanged a frosty handshake at the culmination of the encounter.
Europa League kings Sevilla target seventh title against Mourinho's Roma
BUDAPEST : Sevilla will target a record-extending seventh Europa League title in Wednesday's final against an AS Roma side under Jose Mourinho, who has himself won five major European trophies including last year's Conference League with the Italians.