Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina join Iga Swiatek in French Open third round
Iga Swiatek’s main rivals for the French Open title eased into the third round a day after the Pole’s epic tussle with Naomi Osaka.
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Sabalenka and Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
PARIS :Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather.
Swiatek survives almighty scare to pip Osaka in French Open thriller
PARIS :Defending champion Iga Swiatek was pushed to the brink by fellow four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka but secured a 7-6(1) 1-6 7-5 victory after saving a match point in a high-voltage second-round match at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
Swiatek back from the brink as French Open fans come under fire
PARIS : Defending champion Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to down Naomi Osaka in a French Open second-round blockbuster, saving a match point as she just avoided her earliest exit at Roland Garros, where the wild crowd came under fire on Wednesday.
French Open: Novak Djokovic finds bright spot on rain-hit day
Rain put a dampener on the third day of the French Open but defending champion Novak Djokovic avoided getting bogged down as his quest for a professional era record-extending 25th Grand Slam title got off to a solid enough start on Tuesday.
Djokovic and Sabalenka ease through on rain-hit day at French Open
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Nadal would have beat most players with level against Zverev, says Wilander
PARIS : Rafa Nadal's level of tennis during his French Open defeat by Alexander Zverev on Monday would have earned him victory against the vast majority of players in the draw, according to former Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander.
Rafael Nadal not ready to 'close the door' on tennis career despite emotional send-off in French Open defeat
Rafael Nadal, the revered 'King of Clay', did not wish for a French Open farewell party, yet he received an impromptu one as he was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the first round at Roland Garros.