French Open 2023: No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka on course for final showdown
PARIS: If Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka for the French Open championship, more than the trophy would be at stake. The No. 1 ranking would be, too.
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French Open: Holger Rune 'needs a bit of that Kyrgios’, says Mats Wilander after slow start against Casper Ruud
Holger Rune “needs mayhem” to produce his best tennis, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The 20-year-old Dane crashed out of the French Open to Casper Ruud at the quarter-final stage – just like he did last year – after producing a timid display against his Scandinavian rival.
Zverev, Swiatek reach French Open semis, heartbreak for Jabeur
PARIS : Alexander Zverev returned to the semi-finals of the French Open on Wednesday a year after leaving the tournament in a wheelchair, while Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years.
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz in for a 'big battle' against Novak Djokovic and will "suffer" - Alex Corretja
Carlos Alcaraz is in for a «big battle» against Novak Djokovic in their French Open semi-final and will «suffer» at times during the match, reckons Eurosport's Alex Corretja. Corretja has witnessed Alcaraz's momentous 2023 Roland-Garros campaign up close, watching him from courtside and regularly talking to the young Spaniard after his matches. Ad But now comes Alcaraz's biggest test with a last-four clash against Novak Djokovic, in a match that many were hoping for when the draw was made.
Alcaraz has self-belief to achieve greatness, says coach Ferrero
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz is primed to push for tennis greatness and his self-belief will be an important tool in achieving it, his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said on Wednesday as the top seed prepares for his French Open semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic.
French Open: 'Superhuman' Carlos Alcaraz can use his speed to beat 'genius' Novak Djokovic – Mats Wilander
The speed of «superhuman» Carlos Alcaraz may be «just too much» for even Novak Djokovic in their French Open semi-final, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Alcaraz, 20, produced a sensational performance to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) on Tuesday – a display he described as “one of the best” in his career – to set up a mouth-watering clash with Djokovic with a place in the final of Roland-Garros at stake. Ad At times it felt like an exhibition as Alcaraz underlined his credentials with a showing that could be compared with some of tennis’ greatest players.
French Open 2023: 'The toughest question' – Casper Ruud asked to pick between tennis and golf stardom
Casper Ruud was forced to pick between his two sporting dreams on Eurosport’s new series Voice Notes, after fielding a question from golf star Viktor Hovland. As well as being one of the best tennis players on the circuit, Ruud is also a keen golfer and has a separate Instagram account dedicated to his hobby – appropriately handled @casper_golfer. Ad So naturally, he was stumped when Hovland asked him: “If you could choose to be the world No.
Stefanos Tsitsipas to cut out naps and melatonin after flat display in Carlos Alcaraz loss at French Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he plans to cut out pre-match naps and melatonin pills following his chastening French Open quarter-final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. World No. 5 Tsitsipas was outplayed by Alcaraz as he slumped to a 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) defeat.