Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?
The following are some of the other contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday:
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Sinner picks up where he left off as Alcaraz's main rival at French Open
PARIS :Jannik Sinner's dazzling winning streak ground to a halt ahead of the French Open but the world number one's top-notch return from a three-month doping ban suggests he will be the main challenger to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris.
French Open odds against Djokovic as time running out for record 25th Slam
BERLIN : If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
French Open odds against tennis great Novak Djokovic as time running out for record 25th Slam
BERLIN: If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. The 38-year-old Serbian’s bid for a fourth French Open crown looks more unlikely than in many years, with Djokovic struggling for form since his run to the Australian Open semifinals back in January before retiring injured. Since then Djokovic, who has 99 tour titles to his name and is in the twilight of a glorious career, has reached only one final and has not lifted a trophy this year. After two early losses in Monte Carlo and Madrid, it was clear that Djokovic’s attempt to claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam could be his hardest yet. “(It is) kind of a new reality for me, I have to say, trying to win a match or two, not really thinking about getting far in the tournament,” Djokovic said after his early Madrid exit. He was expected to jumpstart his clay campaign in Rome before returning to Paris, where he won Olympic gold last year, but he skipped the Italian Open without giving a reason. Instead he picked up a surprise wild card for the Geneva Open this week, in what looks like a last-ditch attempt to get some more matches on clay under his belt before Paris. News of the wild card came as Djokovic split with his coach Andy Murray after only a few months working together. Djokovic appointed fellow former world number one Murray ahead of this year’s Australian Open and the Serb said at the Qatar Open in February that he would continue working with the Scot for an indefinite period. That time, however, ended abruptly last week with the Djokovic-Murray partnership yielding no titles and one losing final in Miami. Their partnership is now officially over as Djokovic
Napoli On Brink Of Title Glory In Serie A Finale
Napoli are on the brink of claiming their second Serie A title in three seasons as they head into the final weekend of the campaign leading Scudetto rivals Inter Milan by a single point. Antonio Conte's team host Cagliari in front of what will be a packed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Friday night, at the same time as Inter kick off at in-form Como. Last weekend's dramatic goalless draw at Parma has left Napoli needing to match or better Inter's result at Como in order to secure a fourth league crown.
French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million
The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 per cent compared to last year.
Lindsey Vonn 'feels amazing' as she eyes Olympic comeback at 40
LOS ANGELES : Lindsey Vonn, the American skier making a bid to get back to the Olympics at age 40, said Wednesday that her body felt better than it did seven years earlier when she last competed at the Games.
Djokovic claims first clay win of the season in Geneva
Novak Djokovic secured his first claycourt victory of the 2025 season as the 24-time Grand Slam champion eased into the Geneva Open quarter-finals, defeating Hungary's Marton Fucsovics 6-2 6-3 on Wednesday.