ATP roundup: Dominic Thiem ekes out win in Croatia
Austria's Dominic Thiem defeated qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag on Monday.
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Alcaraz wins on Hopman Cup debut but Spain fall to Belgium
:World number one Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action following his Wimbledon triumph with a battling 4-6 6-4 (10-8) win over David Goffin in their Hopman Cup clash on Friday but could not prevent Spain from losing 2-1 to Belgium.
Alcaraz overcomes Belgian veteran Goffin on Hopman Cup debut
World number one Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action following his Wimbledon triumph with a battling 4-6 6-4 (10-8) win over David Goffin in their Hopman Cup clash on Friday that helped Spain level their tie with Belgium at 1-1.
Forty years after Noah’s triumph, French tennis seeks path to Grand Slam glory
It’s been 40 years since a Frenchman last won a singles Grand Slam title – and marking the anniversary of Noah’s famous win has become a nostalgic ritual for a nation starved of success.
Leave the country or join long list of losers, Noah tells French hopes
PARIS : No French man has won a singles Grand Slam title for 40 years and 1983 French Open champion Yannick Noah has a piece of advice for the local youngsters - pack your bags and leave the country.
Lyon Open: Mikael Ymer disqualified after smashing tennis racquet in furious first set outburst towards umpire
Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open for furiously smashing his racquet on the umpire’s chair. The Swedish player was playing against Arthur Fils in the round of 16 when he got into a heated altercation with umpire Rogerio Santos over a line call at 5-5 in the opening set. Ad Ymer was adamant Fils’ shot was wide of the sideline before he casually returned long beyond the baseline, and was in disbelief when the Frenchman was awarded the point.
Rafael Nadal and the seven wonders of Grand Slam finals
Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open and announced that 2024 will likely be his last season in tennis after a career which has brought him 22 Grand Slam titles.
Andy Murray handed difficult Bordeaux Challenger draw as Rafael Nadal turns down wild card ahead of French Open
Andy Murray has been handed a difficult draw as he continues his French Open preparations by playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. Murray, who celebrated his 36th birthday on May 15, ended his four-year wait for a title by winning a Challenger event in Aix-en-Provence earlier this month. Ad But he didn’t carry the momentum through to the Italian Open as he was beaten in his first match by Fabio Fognini.