Becker tips Djokovic for record title at French Open
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Novak Djokovic overcomes slow start to progress at Italian Open and set up clash with Grigor Dimitrov
Novak Djokovic had to battle through a sluggish opening set via a tie-break, but he then accelerated away from Tomas Martin Etcheverry to progress through to the third round at the Italian Open on Friday evening. The world No.
Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?
The 2023 French Open is just three weeks away and there remains uncertainty over whether some of the biggest names in tennis will be playing the Grand Slam. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is the big question mark in the men’s draw given he hasn’t played since the Australian Open. Ad Novak Djokovic has also battled an injury over the last month while Nick Kyrgios hasn’t played this year after undergoing surgery.
Carlos Alcaraz has 'more punch' than Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and is ‘rewriting tennis history’ - Boris Becker
Boris Becker has heaped praise on Carlos Alcaraz in the latest episode of the Das Gelbe vom Ball podcast, saying that the 20-year-old is «rewriting tennis history». Alcaraz is set to return to world No. 1 on May 22.
Boris Becker ‘worried’ about Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros chances amid French Open champion’s injury problems
Rafael Nadal is fighting against the clock to be fit to defend his French Open crown, and Boris Becker is “worried” about the Spaniard’s chances. Nadal is yet to return to the court following a hip injury he sustained at the Australian Open in January and he most recently pulled out of the Italian Open in as he had not fully recovered. Ad In an exclusive interview with Eurosport, Becker admitted something “really bad” must have happened for Nadal to miss tournaments on his favourite clay surface in preparation for Roland-Garros.
French Open 2023: Exclusive: Boris Becker concerned about Alexander Zverev and highlights 'problem'
Eurosport's Boris Becker has shared his concerns for his compatriot Alexander Zverev, who he believes is «being a bit overtaken by the younger players» such as Carlos Alcaraz. The tennis legend has cited the likes of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Alcaraz as being players who have a lot more going for them at present than his fellow German, who is still recovering his form and fitness after he suffered a nasty ankle injury at Roland-Garros last year. Ad Zverev, who at the time was challenging Rafael Nadal in a very real way in the semi-finals of the French Open, has had a torrid time trying to get back to the player he was after his injury.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Lionel Messi win Laureus Awards
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi took the top honors at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic backed for resurgence at French Open by Chris Evert - ‘Can’t underestimate Rafa’
Chris Evert is backing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to come through their recent injury woes and make a strong challenge for the French Open title. Nadal has endured a torrid first half of 2023 and was most recently forced to pull out of the Rome Masters with a hip injury. Ad Djokovic meanwhile will be able to defend his title in the Italian capital after recovering from a sore elbow.