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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.

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas expresses admiration for 'breath of fresh air' Carlos Alcaraz

Stefanos Tsitsipas has called world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz a «breath of fresh air» on the tour and someone he has come to admire. After the 24-year-old's first round match at the 2023 French Open, he spoke to reporters about an earlier training session with Alcaraz and how he has drawn inspiration from the youngster.

Novak Djokovic 'can play until he's 40' and is French Open favourite over Carlos Alcaraz – Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic is the French Open favourite «in my eyes», reckons Mats Wilander, who also think the Serbian «can play until he's 40». That was the three-time French Open champion's view as he assessed Djokovic's prospects at the 2023 French Open in conversation with Tim Henman and Barbara Schett on Eurosport's 'The Cube'.

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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

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas expresses admiration for 'breath of fresh air' Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic 'can play until he's 40' and is French Open favourite over Carlos Alcaraz – Mats Wilander