Andy Murray jokes about Novak Djokovic’s return to form under a ‘proper coach’
Andy Murray broke the ice when he met up with Novak Djokovic at the French Open by saying: “Now that you have a proper coach, you’re winning tournaments!”
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Last man playing Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone
PARIS :Shortly before the time came to step onto court Philippe Chatrier with tennis veterans Roger Federer and Andy Murray to pay tribute to the recently retired Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic felt he owed much of his success to his former rivals.
Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz off to strong start in French Open title defences
Iga Swiatek, who has struggled lately, and Carlos Alcaraz, who has not, got off to good starts in their French Open title defences Monday, recording straight-set victories to reach the second round in Paris.
Free Rafael Nadal tribute T-shirts spark $500 resale frenzy - ESPN
PARIS — A day after the French Open honored Rafael Nadal on court, dozens of spectators began selling the clay-colored «Merci Rafa» T-shirts handed out at Sunday's tribute — with some listings reaching up to $540.
French Open 'Merci Rafa' T-shirts resurface online at sky-high prices
PARIS :French Open organisers handed out 10,000 brick-red T-shirts for Sunday's tribute to 14-times Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal on Monday and while most people took the souvenir home, several tried to sell them online for up to 500 euros.
Rafael Nadal 'Doesn't Miss Tennis' After Retirement
Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he "doesn't miss tennis much" after retiring from the sport last year as a 22-time Grand Slam champion. Roland Garros held an emotional tribute to the 14-time French Open winner's career on the opening day of the tournament, six months after Nadal played his final match. "I don't miss tennis much, because I feel that I gave it all that I had," Nadal told reporters. "I arrived today with the peace that I can't be on court. My body don't allow me to be on court. So that's all. I am in peace.
‘Fab four’ reunited at Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal is honoured
Rafael Nadal was joined by old rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as he returned to the French Open for a ceremony in his honour.
Fans, rivals celebrate Rafael Nadal with French Open ceremony - ESPN
PARIS — Rafael Nadal said he's at peace with his decision to retire and hasn't touched a tennis racket in seven months as he bid farewell to Roland Garros during an emotional ceremony at the French Open on Sunday.