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):
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Monaco menace for Perez: Mexican's back against the wall as another F1 title charge fades
Sergio Perez hopes that the Monaco Grand Prix fiasco will not impact his ambitions to challenge for the 2023 Formula 1 Drivers' championship.
Mourinho Targets 6th European Title As Sevilla Seek To Stay Perfect
Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday. Portugal's Mourinho has five major continental titles to his name -- two Champions League wins, two Europa League trophies and last year's triumph in the inaugural Europa Conference League with the Italian side. The 60-year-old announced himself on the big stage in 2003 when he led Porto to the UEFA Cup, the Europa League's precursor, and the following year he won the Champions League.
Zhang Gives China First Men's Singles Win At French Open In 86 Years
Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open. The world number 71 was leading Dusan Lajovic 6-1, 4-1 when his Serbian opponent retired with an injury. It was a first main draw win at the majors for Zhang who had been an opening round loser in his three previous appearances at the Slams. The 26-year-old is getting used to making breakthroughs for China.
Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title triumph
ROME :Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has asked to take a break from the game and won't be in charge of the newly crowned Serie A champions next season, he said on Monday.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits Harry Maguire can leave, David de Gea not guaranteed starting role next year
Erik ten Hag has suggested that Harry Maguire could choose to leave Manchester United, but believes David de Gea will stay despite not being guaranteed a starting role. Maguire and De Gea have both come in for heavy criticism over the course of the season, which ultimately saw United finish in third place, behind Arsenal and league winners Manchester City, and certain of Champions League football next season. Ad In his first season in charge at United, Ten Hag has won the Carabao Cup, and his team play City in the FA Cup final.
French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli
Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed the ‘party atmosphere’ of his opening French Open match more than anyone else, according to Eurosport expert Tim Henman, who applauded a ‘faultless’ win over Flavio Cobolli. The top seed from Spain brushed aside his unfancied opponent with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 victory that saw some outrageous shot-making from Alcaraz and served up a thrilling final set. Ad Alcaraz came flying out of the blocks by winning the first eight games in a row against the bewildered Italian, and former British No.
Swiatek begins French Open defence with sights on successive titles
Iga Swiatek has her sights set on back-to-back French Open crowns despite a recent thigh injury and the world number one remains optimistic of being fully fit for her opening round match on Tuesday.