Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal as 'greatest rival' following potential final French Open appearance
Novak Djokovic has paid homage to his "greatest rival" Rafael Nadal following what might have been the Spaniard's last French Open performance.
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Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka look in ominous form at French Open
Reigning championNovak Djokovic looked in ominously good touch at the French Open as he swept to a straight-sets victory over Roberto Carballes Baena after winning 14 of the final 17 games on Thursday.
Zverev sees off Belgium's Goffin
PARIS : World number four Alexander Zverev reached the French Open third round with a 7-6 (4) 6-2 6-2 victory over experienced Belgian David Goffin on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic Shrugs Off Troubles In Winning Start At French Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off his recent troubles to sweep to his 93rd career win at the French Open on Tuesday, extending his run of first round Roland Garros victories to a perfect 20. Djokovic, chasing a fourth title in Paris and record 25th Grand Slam triumph, came through against 142nd-ranked French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. The 37-year-old, who saw career-long rival and 14-time champion Rafael Nadal exit the tournament on Monday, had arrived under a cloud. For the first time since 2018, he is without a title and has yet to reach a final this season. He has also endured recent misfortunes being accidentally hit on the head by a metal water bottle in Rome and then suffering stomach problems in Geneva.
Novak Djokovic Looks To Overcome 'Bumps In Road' At French Open
Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Djokovic, 37, has not won a title in 2024 and has yet to make a final with semi-final spots at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo Masters remaining his best performances.
Rafael Nadal says playing at Wimbledon unlikely as he targets Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal has admitted that it is unlikely that he will risk playing at this year's Wimbledon after an injury-ravaged 18 months as he looks to regain full fitness in time for the Paris Olympics.
Alize Cornet ends tennis career with emotional first-round loss at French Open
Roland Garros had to wave a third emotional farewell in three days after Alize Cornet lost her first-round match at the French Open.
Rafael Nadal To Retire After French Open Exit? 14-Time Winner Says "I Am Not..."
Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to world number four Zverev, suffering only his fourth loss in 116 matches at Roland Garros since his 2005 title-winning debut. It was the first time he had been defeated in Paris in the opening round and will again lead to questions over his long-term future in the sport.