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"Going To Be Tough But...": Sania Mirza To NDTV On Injured Rafael Nadal's Return

14-time champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the upcoming French Open earlier this month, citing that his hip injury has not healed and also said he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. India tennis legend Sania Mirza feels that while coming back from an injury can be challenging, it's hard to bet against Nadal making a return next year and win more titles. Nadal has had a history of injuries during his illustrious playing career, but the Spaniard has often overcome hurdles in his path, and Sania is confident that the 36-year-old can surely do it again.

Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence

Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at a French Open without his old rival Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004, while Iga Swiatek attempts to become the first woman to defend the title in 16 years.

Carlos Alcaraz hopes for 'dream' Rafa Nadal pairing at Paris 2024 Olympics, laments his absence at 2023 French Open

Carlos Alcaraz has said it would be “a dream” to play doubles tennis alongside Rafa Nadal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The current world No. 1 appears to be the natural successor to the former best-in-the-world Nadal as the older player edges towards retirement.

Djokovic eyes French Open history as Swiatek launches title defence

Serbian veteran Djokovic will not be the favourite for the title, though, after struggling with an elbow injury and failing to get past the quarter-finals in any of his three clay-court events so far this season.

Five top contenders for the French Open men's crown

Five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

In Nadal's absence, new generation set to challenge at wide open Roland Garros

Rafa Nadal's decision to skip the French Open due to injury has set up one of the most uncertain men's tournaments in Paris in almost 20 years but a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz stands ready to grab a rare opportunity.

Could Taylor Fritz, Jan-Lennard Struff, Jelena Ostapenko or Qinwen Zheng surprise with deep French Open run?

Rafael Nadal might be missing, but the pool of players expected to challenge for victory at the 2023 French Open still doesn't look that big. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are the favourites on the men’s side, with former runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italian Open finalists Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune also in the mix. Ad Defending champion Iga Swiatek leads the women’s field ahead of world No.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz 'most exciting player ever to walk on a tennis court', says Wilander

Clay-court titles in Barcelona and Madrid have put Carlos Alcaraz in good stead for a shot at the Roland-Garros crown, Mats Wilander believes. The 20-year-old’s preparation has been “perfect” according to the three-time French Open champion, despite falling short at the Italian Open in Rome. Ad Wilander has insisted that Alcaraz is in the ideal shape, physically and mentally, to take aim at the vacant French Open trophy thanks to Rafael Nadal’s absence.

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"Going To Be Tough But...": Sania Mirza To NDTV On Injured Rafael Nadal's Return

Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence

Carlos Alcaraz hopes for 'dream' Rafa Nadal pairing at Paris 2024 Olympics, laments his absence at 2023 French Open

Djokovic eyes French Open history as Swiatek launches title defence

Five top contenders for the French Open men's crown

In Nadal's absence, new generation set to challenge at wide open Roland Garros

Could Taylor Fritz, Jan-Lennard Struff, Jelena Ostapenko or Qinwen Zheng surprise with deep French Open run?

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz 'most exciting player ever to walk on a tennis court', says Wilander