Iga Swiatek eases to glory as focus turns to Rafael Nadal again – day 14 at the French Open
World No 1 Iga Swiatek swept to a second Roland Garros title with a commanding win over American teenager Coco Gauff.
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French Open finalist 10 times richer than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen combined
Jessica Pegula has reached the French Open women's doubles final alongside teenage sensation Coco Gauff. The duo defeated fellow Americans Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend on Friday to advance to the final.
Rafael Nadal hailed the 'Real Madrid of tennis' as size of task is not lost on Casper Rudd
Rafael Nadal has been hailed as the Real Madrid of tennis before he bids to beat his "student" and win his 14th French Open title on Sunday. Norway's Casper Ruud, who trains at Nadal's Mallorca academy, reckons facing the Spaniard in the final here is probably "the greatest challenge" in sport.
'It's Roland Garros, it's Rafa!': Coach Carlos Moya shrugs off Rafael Nadal fears
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya said Saturday he has no worries over the Spaniard's physical condition ahead of his 14th French Open final by emphasising: "It's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!" Nadal takes on Casper Ruud on Sunday with a 14th Paris title in sight and a 22nd Grand Slam crown. Should he win, the 36-year-old will become the oldest ever men's champion at Roland Garros. "We rely on the experience factor, on Rafa's game. Here, it's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!" said Moya.
French Open Final: Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud is overlord vs underdog
Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday. Own the evening or be overwhelmed by it. The 23-year-old goes up against his idol - the 13-time champion Rafael Nadal - in what'll be the pair's first tango. Ruud, who is in his first major final, has watched, not surprisingly, all 13 of the Spaniard's stunning triumphs at Roland Garros. He even revealed the opponents the Spaniard overcame, stopping just short of reciting scorelines. The Norwegian, who has stacked up a number of firsts for his country this week, trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where the duo have stood across the net from each other several times to play practice sets.
Rockin' Rafael Nadal Fan Iga Swiatek On Top Of The World After French Open Win
From bashful Rafael Nadal fan to the hard rock of Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses to the undisputed queen of women's tennis, Iga Swiatek has come a long way. Having captured a first major at the pandemic-hit and delayed French Open in October 2020, Swiatek added a second at Roland Garros on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal Aims To Be French Open's Oldest Champion Against Pupil Casper Ruud
Rafael Nadal will become the oldest man to win the French Open title if he defeats Casper Ruud, the Norwegian whose clay court talents he has personally helped foster. Nadal will be playing in his 14th Roland Garros final on Sunday and 30th overall at the Grand Slams. Victory will deliver a record-extending 22nd major and 14th French Open, 17 years after his title winning debut in Paris. The 36-year-od Nadal is, however, as surprised as anyone to have got this far. A chronic left foot injury which has plagued him throughout his career flared up again in Rome last month, putting a serious question mark over him even making it to the French capital.
Emma Raducanu discovers who she will face as star name is added to Nottingham entry list
US Open Champion Emma Raducanu will only be the No.2 see in the LTA’s Rothesay Open Nottingham next week, after world No.3 Maria Sakkari confirmed she will play.