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Novak Djokovic backed for Roland-Garros triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at French Open by Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic’s triumph in Rome makes him the favourite, ahead of Carlos Alcaraz, to win the men's singles at the 2922 French Open, according to Eurosport tennis expert Mats Wilander. Having beaten Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on his way to winning the Madrid Open final against Alexander Zverev in the Spanish capital, Alcaraz sat out in Italy because of an ankle injury. Ad/> It has been a breakthrough year for the 19-year-old who also took the Miami Open title, beating Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final.

Carlos Alcaraz says it 'hurts him' to see Rafael Nadal suffering with injury ahead of the French Open

Carlos Alcaraz says he feels «hurt» to see Rafael Nadal suffering with the pain of a long-term foot condition. Nadal lost in the round of 16 at the recent Italian Open — the last Masters 1000 event before the French Open — and spoke afterwards of the crippling pain that is affecting not just his tennis career but also his life.

Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open

Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open.

Rahm tells Spanish teen tennis star to embrace routine

TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Reigning US Open golf champion Jon Rahm of Spain has some advice for teen tennis star compatriot Carlos Alcaraz — embrace the routine and put in the work.

Carlos Alcaraz ‘not afraid to say I’m ready to win a Grand Slam’ ahead of bid for French Open glory at Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz has said he is “not afraid” to admit he is ready to win a Grand Slam as he goes for glory at the French Open this month. The second major of the year starts on May 22, and the Spanish 19-year-old is the second favourite to win the men’s singles title – narrowly behind defending champion Novak Djokovic but ahead of compatriot Rafael Nadal. Ad/> Alcaraz has emerged as a contender after winning the Madrid Open last month, beating Nadal, Djokovic and then Alexander Zverev in the final of the ATP 1000 event.

Novak Djokovic Makes It 370 Weeks At Number One, Rafael Nadal Slips To 5th

Novak Djokovic extended his record at the top of the ATP rankings to 370 weeks on Monday while Rafael Nadal drops down a place to number five. The Spaniard was knocked out of the Italian Open in the last 16 and is leapfrogged by the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas who made it all the way to the final where he was turned over in straight sets by an inspired Djokovic.

Djokovic makes it 370 weeks at world No 1

Novak Djokovic extended his record at the top of the ATP rankings to 370 weeks on Monday while Rafael Nadal drops down a place to number five.

Novak Djokovic makes it 370 weeks at number one

Novak Djokovic extended his record at the top of the ATP rankings to 370 weeks on Monday while Rafael Nadal drops down a place to number five. The Spaniard was knocked out of the Italian Open in the last 16 and is leapfrogged by the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas who made it all the way to the final where he was turned over in straight sets by an inspired Djokovic. The Serb, who claimed his sixth Italian Open title, has now spent 60 weeks more at number one than the next man on the list Roger Federer (310).

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Novak Djokovic backed for Roland-Garros triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at French Open by Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz says it 'hurts him' to see Rafael Nadal suffering with injury ahead of the French Open

Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open

Rahm tells Spanish teen tennis star to embrace routine

Carlos Alcaraz ‘not afraid to say I’m ready to win a Grand Slam’ ahead of bid for French Open glory at Roland-Garros

Novak Djokovic Makes It 370 Weeks At Number One, Rafael Nadal Slips To 5th

Djokovic makes it 370 weeks at world No 1

Novak Djokovic makes it 370 weeks at number one