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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz is Stefanos Tsitsipas' 'toughest opponent' on clay right now, says Alex Corretja

Alex Corretja thinks it is going to be «very difficult» for Stefanos Tsitsipas to produce a quarter-final victory against Carlos Alcaraz at this year's French Open. Tsitsipas has lost all four matches he has played against Alcaraz, including the Barcelona Open final in April which the Spaniard won 6-3 6-4. Ad But Tsitsipas has enjoyed a strong Roland-Garros campaign this year, dropping just one set in his four matches and reached the quarter-finals after a convincing 7-5 6-3 6-0 win over Austrian Sebastian Ofner.

French Open 2023: 'That's a real statement' - Novak Djokovic is 'on a mission' says Tim Henman

Novak Djokovic made a “real statement” with his comments in his exclusive post-match interview with Eurosport after a straight-sets victory over Juan Pablo Varillas, claims Tim Henman. Djokovic appeared fit and full of confidence as he made light work of Varillas to clinch his place in the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win. Ad He is now three victories from a historic 23rd Grand Slam title, and when the Serb is in this mood, few would write him off.

Carlos Alcaraz adulation at the French Open is now 'part of his life' but he is 'enjoying his moment' - Alex Corretja

Carlos Alcaraz's adulation at the French Open and beyond is now «part of his life» but he is «enjoying his moment», says Eurosport's Alex Corretja. Alcaraz shone as he swatted aside Denis Shapovalov in Friday's night match at Roland-Garros, but it was the sight of the Spanish youngster signing autographs long after the match had ended that caught the eye of Barbara Schett, in The Cube for Eurosport. Ad «That's nice to see, that he's taking time for his fans,» Schett said, who was addressing Alex Corretja courtside.

French Open 2023: 'He choked!' - John McEnroe says Jannik Sinner 'blew it' in shock loss to Daniel Altmaier

Eurosport expert John McEnroe has accused Jannik Sinner of “blowing” the chance of beating Daniel Altmaier to advance to the French Open third round, sensationally saying the Italian “choked”. Altmaier came back from the brink to secure a 6-7(0) 7-6(7) 1-6 7-6(4) 7-5 victory in a match lasting five hours and 26 minutes – the fifth longest match in Roland-Garros history. Ad Remarkably, the German saved two match points on Sinner’s serve at 4-5 in the fourth set and then held his nerve to emerge victorious in the decider.

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman

Aggressive Novak Djokovic showed he wants to play “on his terms” at the French Open, says Eurosport analyst Tim Henman, while Alex Corretja believes the Serbian is returning to top form after his first-round win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. Djokovic cruised through his Roland-Garros opener with a 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) victory over the unseeded American and he will face Marton Fucsovics next in Paris. Ad Talking in The Cube as part of Eurosport’s exclusive French Open coverage, Barbara Schett pointed out an increased aggression in the Serbian’s game that saw him lose just seven points on serve in the first two sets combined.

All eyes on top seed Alcaraz in quest for Roland Garros glory

Carlos Alcaraz heads into a Grand Slam as the top seed for the first time at the French Open, with the absence of holder Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic's fitness struggles offering him the chance to win a second major and cement his number one status.

French Open: Experience key for 'machine' Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz will be 'totally ready' - Alex Corretja

Novak Djokovic’s «champion» mentality and experience can drive him to contend for a third French Open title, reckons Alex Corretja. Djokovic has won Roland-Garros twice and is one of the leading contenders to lift the trophy following the withdrawal of 14-time champion Rafael Nadal. Ad Djokovic has not had the best clay preparation, losing early in Monte Carlo and Bosnia-Herzegovina before withdrawing from Madrid and then making the quarter-finals in Rome.

French Open 2023: Alex Corretja expects 'genius' Daniil Medvedev and 'machine' Holger Rune to impress

Alex Corretja has described Daniil Medvedev as a “genius” and Holger Rune as a «machine» — and thinks both will be tough to beat at the French Open. Medvedev won the first clay title of his career in impressive fashion as he beat Rune in the Italian Open final at the weekend. Ad The result means that Medvedev, who once said he hated clay, will be the second seed for the French Open behind world No.

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz is Stefanos Tsitsipas' 'toughest opponent' on clay right now, says Alex Corretja

French Open 2023: 'That's a real statement' - Novak Djokovic is 'on a mission' says Tim Henman

Carlos Alcaraz adulation at the French Open is now 'part of his life' but he is 'enjoying his moment' - Alex Corretja

French Open 2023: 'He choked!' - John McEnroe says Jannik Sinner 'blew it' in shock loss to Daniel Altmaier

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman

All eyes on top seed Alcaraz in quest for Roland Garros glory

French Open: Experience key for 'machine' Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz will be 'totally ready' - Alex Corretja

French Open 2023: Alex Corretja expects 'genius' Daniil Medvedev and 'machine' Holger Rune to impress