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French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed the ‘party atmosphere’ of his opening French Open match more than anyone else, according to Eurosport expert Tim Henman, who applauded a ‘faultless’ win over Flavio Cobolli. The top seed from Spain brushed aside his unfancied opponent with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 victory that saw some outrageous shot-making from Alcaraz and served up a thrilling final set. Ad Alcaraz came flying out of the blocks by winning the first eight games in a row against the bewildered Italian, and former British No.

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz pleased with 'great level' after getting off to flyer with big Flavio Cobolli win

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised through his French Open first round clash with Italian Flavio Cobolli, demolishing the qualifier 6-0 6-2 7-5. With seven matches ahead of him if he is to reach the final, Alcaraz appeared to be in no mood to wait to progress, but Cobolli would ultimately offer some battling resistance late on. Ad «It’s great to play here,» Alcaraz said.

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wows crowd with 'out of this world' shot from 'outrageous angle'

Carlos Alcaraz produced a shot that was so unbelievably good it had his opponent Flavio Cobolli throwing his arms up in disbelief at the 2023 French Open. The precocious talent electrified Court Suzanne-Lenglen with his dominant play in storming through the opening set with a bagel and then pulling away comfortably to only concede two games in the second as he established a commanding lead. Ad Cobolli, to his immense credit, responded superbly at the start of the third set to challenge his opponent and force him to work extremely hard for every point, but then the Spaniard found another gear when it mattered to pull away once more.

French Open 2023: Day 3 order of play and schedule - When are Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and Gael Monfils playing?

It was an enthralling second day of action at the 2023 French Open and Day 3 has just as much in store. Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and home favourite Gael Monfils are among those taking to the red dirt on Tuesday, with hopes of making a deep run at the second Grand Slam of the year. Ad Medvedev faces Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild on Court Philippe Chatrier, while Monfils is last on court up against Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Cobolli in French Open first round

PARIS : World number one Carlos Alcaraz issued an early warning to his rivals as the Spaniard began his quest for a second Grand Slam title by easing past Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli 6-0 6-2 7-5 in the French Open first round on Monday.

Mauricio Pochettino handed task of rebuilding Chelsea

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino is back in the Premier League with the tough task of putting the pieces back together after Chelsea's disastrous first season under their new ownership. The Argentine will take charge of a club that finished 12th in the Premier League despite an eye-watering outlay of more than £550 million ($678 million) on new players under Todd Boehly's consortium. Pochettino made his name in management by making the most of meagre resources at Espanyol, Southampton and particularly during a five-year stint at Tottenham.

A French Open without Rafael Nadal still has plenty of drama - ESPN

The 2023 French Open is upon us and — spoiler alert — the event is going to have a markedly different vibe this year. Some familiar faces will be missing with the gigantic absence of Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004, as well as former champions Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza, along with the recent retirements of Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Notable names like Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray, Venus Williams, Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu and Matteo Berrettini are also missing from the slate, so Roland Garros will be lacking some of its traditional star power.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz 'once in a lifetime' - Robson likens star to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic

Eurosport expert Laura Robson has likened not only the talent but the «natural charisma» and pulling power of Carlos Alcaraz to the 'big three' of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The world No.

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French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz pleased with 'great level' after getting off to flyer with big Flavio Cobolli win

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wows crowd with 'out of this world' shot from 'outrageous angle'

French Open 2023: Day 3 order of play and schedule - When are Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and Gael Monfils playing?

Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Cobolli in French Open first round

Mauricio Pochettino handed task of rebuilding Chelsea

A French Open without Rafael Nadal still has plenty of drama - ESPN

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz 'once in a lifetime' - Robson likens star to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic