Haddad Maia hoping to inspire next generation of Brazilian tennis players
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia said she was hoping to inspire the soccer-mad country's youth into taking up tennis after breaking into the top 20 of the women's world rankings.
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Haddad Maia first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach Grand Slam quarters
Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam when she beat Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 at the French Open on Monday.
Daniil Medvedev falls to shock French Open first-round defeat against Thiago Seyboth Wild
World No 2 Daniil Medvedev has fallen at the first hurdle in the French Open after losing to Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
Daniil Medvedev suffers Thiago Seyboth Wild shock at French Open
Second seed Daniil Medvedev was the first big casualty of the French Open after losing in five sets to Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild in the opening round.
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Clay courts can be unpredictable. From 1995 to 2004, before Rafael Nadal claimed Roland Garros as his own personal domain, the French Open gave five men — Thomas Muster, Carlos Moya, Albert Costa, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Gaston Gaudio — their first and only Slam titles. It also gave Gustavo Kuerten all three of his.
What happened the last time Rafael Nadal missed the French Open at Roland-Garros? And what can we learn from it?
Rarely has a player missing a Grand Slam felt like it will leave such a hole in the tournament as it will when Rafael Nadal is absent from the upcoming French Open. Nadal first played the French Open in 2005, winning on his debut as a 19-year-old. He has played the tournament every year since, winning every time except three.
Novak Djokovic returns to world No. 1 but could be set for clay battle with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of French Open
Novak Djokovic is world No. 1 again — but how long will he stay at the top of the rankings this time? Djokovic has returned to the ATP summit for an eighth spell after Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Miami Open. Ad But Djokovic's lead over Alcaraz is slender – just 380 points – which suggests there could be plenty of twists and turns in the battle for No.
French Open players to watch: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep
Will Novak Djokovic win a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam title at the French Open? Will Iga Swiatek deliver as the huge pre-tournament favourite? How far will Carlos Alcaraz go? Will Emma Raducanu make an impact on her debut? The 2022 French Open starts on May 22 with exclusive coverage live on Eurosport, eurosport.co.uk, the Eurosport app and on-demand on discovery+. Ad/> We look at some of the top storylines and players to keep an eye on in Paris… /> ATP GenevaHighlights: Ruud beats Kokkinakis in straight sets to reach Geneva Open semis12 HOURS AGO Djokovic's powers will be tested What do Rafael Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten have in common? Aside from both being at home on clay, they are the only two players to win back-to-back titles at the French Open this century (Kuerten in 2000 and 2001, Nadal numerous times).