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Fourth Seed Elena Rybakina Withdraws From French Open Due To Illness

World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China. Rybakina had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before. I didn't sleep last night," said the 23-year-old Wimbledon champion. "I had fever and a headache and it's difficult to breathe. I tried to play in the warm-up but I feel it's the right decision to withdraw." Rybakina had swept into the last 32 without dropping a set.

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.

French Open 2023 - Ranking the tournament's top players - ESPN

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.

2023 French Open TV, live stream schedule

The French Open airs live on NBC Sports, Peacock and Tennis Channel through championship points at Roland Garros in Paris.

Justine Henin: 'A first major win changes everything and it changes nothing' - Legends' Voice

We pick up from the first part of this story, which left Henin after her semi-final victory over Serena Williams. In this second part, she looks back at the final victory over her compatriot Kim Clijsters after an almost one-sided match (6-0 6-4) and at what this first major coronation changed (or not) for her. Roland-Garros 2003 is first and foremost the story of a little girl's dream and the fulfilled ambition of a never-satisfied competitor.

Justine Henin: 'Serena Williams could make you feel so small' - Legends' Voice

Twenty years ago, Justine Henin won in Paris her first-ever Grand Slam title just days after her 21st birthday. In Legends' Voice, the Eurosport expert reflects on that incredible achievement at Roland-Garros. — — - Ad If I start to remember Roland-Garros 2003, the first thing that comes to my mind is how I felt when I arrived in Paris that year, because something had really clicked a few weeks before.

'Getting spicy' - Justine Henin hopes Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev can put spat behind them

Justine Henin is relishing the dispute between Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, but hopes the pair can «talk together” to put their spat behind them. The pair played out a fierce last-16 match at the Monte Carlo Masters earlier in the week, and while Medevdev was the winner, he was accused of gamesmanship by his opponent. Ad The disagreement continued after Medvedev was knocked out by Holger Rune, and the argument threatens to rumble on into future match-ups.

Rafael Nadal will be giving 'the best he can' to be match ready at the French Open, says Justine Henin

Justine Henin believes Rafael Nadal will be giving «the best he can» to get back to full fitness for the French Open in May. Nadal revealed on Friday that he will not be participating in Barcelona as he is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left leg picked up at the Australian Open in January. Ad Nadal had already withdrawn from Indian Wells, the Miami Open and the Monte Carlo Masters as he focuses on returning to full fitness.

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Fourth Seed Elena Rybakina Withdraws From French Open Due To Illness

Iga Swiatek Powers Into French Open Third Round, Jannik Sinner Out

French Open 2023 - Ranking the tournament's top players - ESPN

2023 French Open TV, live stream schedule

Justine Henin: 'A first major win changes everything and it changes nothing' - Legends' Voice

Justine Henin: 'Serena Williams could make you feel so small' - Legends' Voice

'Getting spicy' - Justine Henin hopes Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev can put spat behind them

Rafael Nadal will be giving 'the best he can' to be match ready at the French Open, says Justine Henin