Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz in same half of French Open draw
Defending champion Novak Djokovic, 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and new teenage star Carlos Alcaraz were drawn in the same half of the French Open on Thursday.
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Wimbledon's Russia ban prompts tours to cut ranking points
The women's and men's professional tennis tours will not award ranking points for Wimbledon this year because of the All England Club's ban on players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, an unprecedented move that stands as a significant rebuke of the sport's oldest Grand Slam tournament.
Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by ATP over Russia, Belarus ban
:Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped by the ATP Tour on Friday over its decision to exclude players from Russia and Belarus at the 2022 Championships due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, while the WTA Tour has yet to announce a decision.
Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence
World number one Novak Djokovic said his Italian Open victory was the perfect time to find form as he looks to retain his French Open crown after mixed results earlier in the claycourt swing.
French Open 'goosebumps' serve as Djokovic motivator
Novak Djokovic says memories of last year's French Open triumph give him "goosebumps" and will spur him on in his pursuit of a third title at Roland Garros and record-equalling 21st major. Djokovic makes his return to Grand Slam action after his high-profile deportation from Australia, heading to Paris after winning a first title of the year at the Italian Open. "I feel I am always in that contention to fight for any Grand Slam trophy," Djokovic said on Friday.
Zverev says Nadal plays '30% better' at Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal plays "30% better" at Roland Garros as he backed either the 13-time winner or defending champion Novak Djokovic to triumph at the French Open. German world number three Zverev, who is seeded to meet Djokovic in the semi-finals, said Nadal seems to have shrugged off the recurrence of a foot injury which saw him limp to an early defeat in Rome last week. "I just watched Rafa practise and it's funny because all of a sudden his forehand is just 20 miles an hour faster.
How Carlos Alcaraz's early rise compares to the 'big 3'
Carlos Alcaraz will bid to become only the eighth teenager to win a men's Grand Slam title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz In Same Half Of French Open Draw
Defending champion Novak Djokovic, 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and new teenage star Carlos Alcaraz were drawn in the same half of the French Open on Thursday. World number one Djokovic and Nadal, ranked five, are seeded to meet as early as the quarter-finals. Alcaraz, 19, is bidding to become just the eighth teenager to win a Grand Slam men's title. He could face either Djokovic or Nadal, who holds a record 21 majors, in the semi-finals in a top-heavy draw for the second Grand Slam of the season.