Tennis star Iga Swiatek says Taylor Swift helped her learn English, work through life: 'I didn't feel alone'
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French Open 2023 - ‘It’s ridiculous’ - Mats Wilander on lack of women’s night matches at Roland-Garros
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has branded the decision not to stage any women’s matches in the night sessions of the French Open so far as “ridiculous”. Four days into the competition, all late matches on Court Philippe-Chatrier have been reserved for the men, a decision that has sparked debate with World No.1 Iga Swiatek, Wilander and Tim Henman weighing in with opinion. Ad It was an issue raised last year by Barbara Schett, who believed the WTA would speak to Roland-Garros organisers about what she felt was a disparity in the schedule, but alas, it remains a talking point in 2023.
French Open: Andreeva sets lofty slam target after second-round win
Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva said she dreams of winning 25 grand slam titles after reaching the third round of the French Open.
Ruud, Swiatek gain momentum at French Open as Sinner exits
PARIS :Fourth seed Casper Ruud and holder Iga Swiatek stayed on course to reach consecutive finals at the French Open while a couple of unheralded names in the women's draw continued to show their immense potential on a sunny Thursday at Roland Garros.
Gauff passes Grabher test to reach French Open third round
PARIS : American sixth seed Coco Gauff suffered a mid-match wobble but subdued Julia Grabher 6-2 6-3 in a tricky second-round encounter at the French Open on Thursday to continue her charge towards a first Grand Slam crown.
French Open 2023 - Iga Swiatek shows off her Taylor Swift bona fides - ESPN
PARIS — Iga Swiatek revealed Taylor Swift helped her navigate the blank space of life when younger, and listening to her songs helped her learn English.
French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek's forehand compared to men's star - 'Wow, that is a surprise'
Iga Swiatek’s use of the forehand has been compared to that of Casper Ruud after the two stars averaged the same speed for the shot at the 2023 French Open on Thursday. In analysing Swiatek’s 6-4 6-0 second-round victory over Claire Liu on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Eurosport’s Barbara Schett made the observation in The Cube that Swiatek’s average speed with the forehand was 129km an hour in the first set, matching Ruud in his win over Giulio Zeppieri. Ad “Wow, that is absolutely a surprise to me,” remarked former Roland-Garros winner Mats Wilander.
Iga Swiatek Powers Into French Open Third Round, Jannik Sinner Out
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek maintained her bid to become the first woman to successfully defend the French Open title in 16 years by cruising into the third round on Thursday. The world number one crushed American Claire Liu 6-4, 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier. Swiatek, who turned 22 on Wednesday, will face China's Wang Xinyu on Saturday for a place in the second week.