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Rafael Nadal Strolls Into French Open Second Round As Naomi Osaka, Barbora Krejcikova Crash Out
Rafael Nadal kicked off his quest for a 14th French Open title with a straight-sets win over Jordan Thompson, but former world number one Naomi Osaka and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova tumbled out in the first round Monday. Nadal, on a quarter-final collision course with Novak Djokovic, brushed Australia's Thompson aside 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to improve his Roland Garros record to 106 wins and just three losses since his 2005 title-winning debut. "I'm very happy with the victory today. I'm happy to get through in three sets," said Nadal, seeded fifth.
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Krejcikova left in tears after French Open defence ends in opening loss
PARIS: A tearful Barbora Krejcikova said she hit a wall physically midway through her match against Diane Parry with the defeat ending the Czech second seed's French Open title defence in the opening round.
Tennis rule slammed as defending French Open champion booed in first-round shock exit
Defending French Open women's singles champion Barbora Krejcikova crashed out in the opening round to French teenager Diane Parry 1-6 6-2 6-3 in what was a match tainted by some controversy. Eurosport pundit Mark Petchey hit out at an "absolutely ludicrous" rule before last year's winner was booed following a lengthy toilet break.
Naomi Osaka exits French Open in first round, may skip Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka lost in the French Open first round, then said she may skip Wimbledon after the WTA and ATP tours announced last week they will not award ranking points because Wimbledon is barring Russia and Belarus players.
Swiatek powers through at French Open while defending champion Krejcikova is out
World No 1 Iga Swiatek extended her win-streak to 29 matches after thrashing Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 at the French Open on Monday.