Rafael Nadal withdraws from Rome Masters due to hip injury: 'I will not be able to be in Rome'
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Exclusive: Rafael Nadal can be ready in time for Roland Garros but fresh injury problems a concern - Alex Corretja
Alex Corretja believes Rafael Nadal still has time to regain fitness for Roland Garros but has concerns about how the champion’s body would cope with the rigours of a Grand Slam. Nadal hasn’t featured since the Australian Open at the start of the year due to injury and his comeback was further delayed when he announced on Friday that he was withdrawing from the Rome Masters. Ad The 36-year-old is the defending champion in Paris but he has missed the entire clay court season, including events in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid, as he recovers from a hip problem.
Madrid Open 2023: Spain counts down to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek finals - 'Air of anticipation'
Carlos Alcaraz was treated to more adulation in his homeland as the 20-year-old made it a birthday to remember by moving to within one win of retaining his Madrid title. The World No.2 will meet a major underdog in Sunday's final, but that's not the case in the WTA draw as the top two seeds lock horns in a battle that could be an early chapter in a burgeoning high-profile rivalry. Ad Paul Hassall was at the Caja Magica to witness the action and look ahead to Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka: Part Eight.
Pavon still on top at Italian Open, Irish trio miss the cut
France's Matthieu Pavon maintained his two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the DS Automobiles Italian Open, as Irish interest in the competition ended with Gary Hurley, John Murphy and Tom McKibben all missing the cut.
Erling Haaland inspiring Norwegian compatriot and Olympic champion as Man City chase historic Treble
Erling Haaland's 'monster' exploits are inspiring compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt's pursuit of ticking off more triathlon goals in Ibiza.
Exclusive: Bjorn Borg backs flawless Carlos Alcaraz to be No.1 for 'many years', hopes to see Rafa Nadal at French Open
Flawless Carlos Alcaraz will be world No. 1 for “many years”, according to Bjorn Borg, who is crossing his fingers that Rafael Nadal can recover from injury in time to feature at the French Open. Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by progressing to the Madrid Open final with a straight-sets win over Borna Coric on Friday.
Birthday boy Alcaraz beats Coric to reach Madrid final
MADRID :Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by storming into the Madrid Open final with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Borna Coric on Friday to stay on track for his fourth title of the season.
Madrid Open 2023: Birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz battles past Borna Coric to reach final and continue title defence
Carlos Alcaraz’s barnstorming Madrid Open title defence continued as he dispatched Borna Coric 6-4 6-3 to celebrate his 20th birthday by returning to the final. The Spaniard found the only break midway through an intense opening set where both players showcased dazzling speed and execution in a series of entertaining rallies.