Rybakina to clash with Ukraine’s Kalinina in Rome final
ROME: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina fought from 4-1 down in the second set to overhaul Jelena Ostapenko on Friday to reach the final of the Italian Open.
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Rafael Nadal withdrawal from French Open 2023 has 'massive impact' for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz - Alex Corretja
Rafael Nadal will not be able to compete at the 2023 French Open as his injury struggles continue, and Alex Corretja has given his reaction to Eurosport with a view to how it will affect leading contenders such as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal, who had been hoping to clinch a record-extending 15th crown at Roland-Garros and pull away from his great rival Djokovic with a 23rd Grand Slam singles title in the process, will now be confined to watching the event on TV. Ad Instead, it will be Djokovic aiming for that number of majors in the ongoing GOAT tally as the Serb targets a hat-trick of titles in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz leads tributes to Rafael Nadal following French Open withdrawal - 'Very painful and sad'
Carlos Alcaraz has led the reaction to the news that Rafael Nadal will not defend his French Open title. Nadal has been sidelined since picking up an injury at the Australian Open at the start of 2023.
With Rafael Nadal out, who are top contenders for French Open as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz bid for title?
Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will not be defending his French Open title. The 36-year-old has won 14 of the last 17 editions of the Grand Slam, but has said it is «impossible» for him to return from injury in time to play this year. Ad His absence looks to have set up one of the most open men's draws at the French Open in recent memory.
Djokovic says new generation has arrived after Rome quarter-final exit
ROME : Novak Djokovic said the long awaited "shift of generations" has finally come to men's tennis after the world number one lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open
ROME: Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.
Novak Djokovic still likes his 'chances against anybody' at French Open despite Holger Rune loss
Novak Djokovic says he still likes his “chances against anybody at a Grand Slam” after his French Open preparations took a hit with defeat to Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Djokovic didn't produce his best tennis as he was beaten in three sets by world No. 7 Rune.
Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns
BARCELONA, Spain: Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish reports that he will withdraw. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has battled to recover from a hip injury he sustained in January at the Australian Open, not playing since then.