French Open: Jabeur relief after difficult win and Alcaraz through despite sudden slump
Ons Jabeur recovered from a second-set collapse to defeat Camila Osorio in a rollercoaster second-round match at the French Open on Wednesday.
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Rafael Nadal says playing at Wimbledon unlikely as he targets Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal has admitted that it is unlikely that he will risk playing at this year's Wimbledon after an injury-ravaged 18 months as he looks to regain full fitness in time for the Paris Olympics.
Despite first-round loss, Nadal's legacy at the French Open is unparalleled - ESPN
PARIS — THE CHEERS and shouts of «Vamos Rafa!» started even before the first glimpse of Rafael Nadal on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Just like in previous years, the crowd roared ever louder as their hero warmed up, against the backdrop of stadium announcer Marc Maury reading out his incredible list of French Open triumphs.
Rafael Nadal loses in first round of French Open for first time - ESPN
PARIS, France — Rafael Nadal's potential final run at the men's singles French Open title ended in the first round as he fell to Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Monday afternoon.
Rafael Nadal has tough opener with Alexander Zverev in what could be his last French Open
In what could be his last French Open, 14-times champion Rafa Nadal faces a tough task to avoid it all ending in a first-round exit when he plays Alexander Zverev this afternoon.
Nadal has tough opener with Zverev in what could be his last French Open
In what could be his last French Open, 14-times champion Rafa Nadal faces a tough task to avoid it all ending in a first-round exit when he plays Alexander Zverev on Monday.
Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz In Winning French Open Starts As Andy Murray Bids Adieu
Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. However, Andy Murray's French Open career was ruthlessly ended in straight sets by fellow three-time major winner and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. The 39-year-old Swiss hailed his beaten rival as a "great champion" as the former world number one bid adieu to the tournament ahead of his expected retirement later in the summer.
Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz Off To Winning Starts At French Open
Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, needed three sets to defeat Italy's 48th-ranked Lucia Bronzetti on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. The 26-year-old fired 31 winners, including six aces, and 45 unforced errors in a match where she gave up a 4-0 lead in the decider before finding herself 5-4 down.