French Open 2022 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set thriller after Emma Raducanu knocked out
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Carlos Alcaraz triumphs in five-set epic over Albert Ramos-Vinolas to reach round three
Carlos Alcaraz needed all five sets to avoid a second-round upset against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas at Roland-Garros with a 6-1 6-7(7-9) 5-7 7-6(7-2) 6-4 win. The teenage Spaniard was one of the pre-tournament favourites after his breakthrough 2021 season helped launch him into contention as serious contender in the men’s game.
Alcaraz survives match point to beat Ramos-Vinolas in marathon match
PARIS : Sixth seed Carlos Alcaraz clawed back from the brink of a shock second-round defeat at the French Open on Wednesday to outlast fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in a five-set marathon that fully tested his title credentials.
'This is insane' - Rafael Nadal 'so incredible' but French Open chances 'all about health' says John McEnroe
Eurosport expert John McEnroe has given his views on Rafael Nadal and said his chances of winning the French Open again are «all about his health». 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 in the first round. Ad/> 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.
French Open live stream: How to watch Roland Garros 2022 online and on TV
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Old Friend Awaits Novak Djokovic As Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz Star At French Open
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic will come up against his long-time former coach when he plays Slovakia's Alex Molcan in the second round Wednesday at Roland Garros, while Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz look to keep their French Open title ambitions on course. World number one Djokovic split from Marian Vajda after last year's ATP Finals having worked with the Slovakian coach since he was a teenager in 2006. They took a break from each in other in 2017 but reunited the next year.