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Cameron Norrie holds off Alex Molcan to win first clay-court title ahead of French Open at Roland-Garros
Cameron Norrie beat Alex Molcan 6-3 6-7 (3) 6-1 in the final of the Lyon Open to win a first clay-court title of his career. The world No. 11 dominated the opening set, securing three breaks of serve, but passed up two match points in set two – in the 10th game – before Molcan sent the final to a deciding set after dominating the tie-break.
‘I’m a different person’ - Carlos Alcaraz looks forward to his chances at the French Open
Ahead of the 2022 French Open, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has insisted he is a “different person” and a “different player” compared to when he competed at last year’s tournament. The Spaniard most recently thrashed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets in the Madrid Open final, following victories over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic earlier in the tournament, to claim his fourth title of the year.
Auger-Aliassime looks to translate clay-court form into elusive Roland Garros success
PARIS — Top-ranked Canadian player Félix Auger-Aliassime isn’t exactly cursed at the French Open.
Tim Henman tips Rafael Nadal as 'slight favourite' for French Open ahead of Novak Djokovic if foot is fine
Tim Henman believes Rafael Nadal is a slight favourite over Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to win the French Open if he is fully healthy. The second major of the year gets underway on Sunday, and it is shaping up to be a thrilling affair with so many subplots. Ad/> One of the key narratives concerns Nadal, who made a blistering start to the season and bagged his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Ready for the French Open? Here's what you need to know ahead of Roland Garros
It's that time of the year when the clay-court specialists assemble on the red dirt of Roland Garros. The French Open is upon us, so who will prevail? Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejcikova, Rafael Nadal and Britain's Emma Raducanu will all be hoping to stake their claim.
French Open chief refuses to budge on Rafael Nadal question after being taught a 'lesson'
French Open tournament director and retired former world No 1 Amelia Mauresmo has refused to comment on Rafael Nadal's chances at the tournament amid his injury woes. The two-time Grand Slam champion said she had learned her "lesson" after doubting his hopes in 2020, when he won his then-record equalling 20th Major title.
Never write off Rafael Nadal but Novak Djokovic is no1 as he prepares to defend French Open title
The French Open is the first grand slam in two years that will be free of Covid restrictions. That is cause for celebration, especially if you are the Serbian with 20 major wins who is defending his title at Roland Garros.