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Medvedev eases through at French Open as Rune strikes teen blow

PARIS: World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday as Denmark’s Holger Rune reminded Roland Garros that Carlos Alcaraz is not the only teenager dreaming of the title. Medvedev, who came into Paris with just one match on clay this year following hernia surgery, routed Argentina’s 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 on the back of 35 winners and eight breaks of serve. “I love Roland Garros, especially since last year,” said Medvedev, who had lost in the opening round on his first four trips to Paris before reaching the quarter-finals in 2021.

French Open: Second Seed Daniil Medvedev Eases Into 2nd Round

World number two Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. The second seed hit 35 winners and broke eight times against Bagnis, who suffered a nasty slip while serving in the second set and sported a heavily strapped right calf. "I love Roland Garros, especially since last year," said Medvedev, who had lost in the opening round on his first four trips to Paris before reaching the quarter-finals in 2021. "I hope this year I can go further."

Second seed Daniil Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener

Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round on Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. The second seed hit 35 winners and broke eight times against Bagnis, who suffered a nasty slip while serving in the second set and sported a heavily strapped right calf.

French Open order of play: Day 2 schedule starring Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

Day 2 at the French Open sees a host of British players in action, including Emma Raducanu.

'You're just doing everything you can to survive': How a quadriplegic former rugby player conquered a Himalayan mountain

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French Open Day 3: order of play, schedule, how to watch - Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Paula Badosa in action

Day three at the 2022 French Open will see Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Paula Badosa in action. Court Philippe-Chatrier will conclude with Tsitsipas, the No. 4 seed in the men's singles, taking on Lorenzo Musetti in the evening match.

Rafael Nadal opens quest for French Open title No. 14 with routine win over Jordan Thompson in first round

Rafael Nadal kick-started his bid for a 14th French Open title with a comprehensive 6-2 6-2 6-2 victory over Australian Jordan Thompson. The 13-time champion was looking to make an early statement at Roland-Garros after failing to pick up a single warm-up title on clay, with a recurring foot problem hampering his preparations.

Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic backs 'incredible' Rafael Nadal to win French Open 2022

Goran Ivanisevic has surprisingly backed the «incredible» Rafael Nadal as the French Open favourite over his charge Novak Djokovic. World No. 1 Djokovic could be set to face his great rival in the quarter-finals in what is a very lopsided men's draw at Roland-Garros with rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz also in that half of the bracket and a potential opponent in the semi-finals.

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Medvedev eases through at French Open as Rune strikes teen blow

French Open: Second Seed Daniil Medvedev Eases Into 2nd Round

Second seed Daniil Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener

French Open order of play: Day 2 schedule starring Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

'You're just doing everything you can to survive': How a quadriplegic former rugby player conquered a Himalayan mountain

French Open Day 3: order of play, schedule, how to watch - Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Paula Badosa in action

Rafael Nadal opens quest for French Open title No. 14 with routine win over Jordan Thompson in first round

Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic backs 'incredible' Rafael Nadal to win French Open 2022