Djokovic and Alcaraz placed in same half of French Open 2023 draw
Novak Djokovic could face world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the French Open after both players were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday.
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Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander
Novak Djokovic will be “the most disappointed” player with Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Nadal — a 14-time Roland-Garros champion — pulled out of the tournament last week due to a lack of fitness.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic feats 'incredible', Carlos Alcaraz 'has long way to go' - Barbara Schett
Eurosport expert Barbara Schett has recalled the «incredible» rivalry between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic while looking ahead to what Carlos Alcaraz can continue to achieve ahead of the French Open. With Federer having retired at a highly emotional Laver Cup edition in London and Nadal having withdrawn ahead of Roland-Garros due to persistent injuries, Djokovic is the only member of the legendary 'Big Three' to be present at the second Grand Slam of the season. Ad While many are keen to immediately throw their focus forward to the next generation of rising stars coming through in men's tennis, Schett paused in her French Open preview conversation with Eurosport to pay tribute to what the iconic trio have achieved.
Roger Federer Reveals Incident When Fan Mistook Him For Rafael Nadal
Tennis great Roger Federer revealed a hilarious incident when a fan recently confused the legendary Swiss player for the 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Federer sent tennis fans around the world into a frenzy when he answered questions on Twitter. Some fans asked about his rivalry with Rafael Nadal. The two of the greatest players were each other's biggest rivals for around 15 years but managed to keep a friendly bond throughout their outstanding careers.
French Open enters new era: Three talking points in men's singles
The 2023 French Open gets underway at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday without defending champion Rafael Nadal and with two-time winner Novak Djokovic struggling with form and fitness.
Roger Federer 'will miss seeing' Rafael Nadal play at French Open, says he 'has no plans to commentate this year'
Roger Federer says he will “miss” seeing Rafael Nadal play at the French Open and that his record there is “one of the most incredible in the history of all sports”. Nadal, 36, has not recovered from injury in time to defend his title in Paris. Ad He is a 14-time champion at the Grand Slam and since making his first appearance there in 2005 has a remarkable 112-3 win-loss record.
What happened the last time Rafael Nadal missed the French Open at Roland-Garros? And what can we learn from it?
Rarely has a player missing a Grand Slam felt like it will leave such a hole in the tournament as it will when Rafael Nadal is absent from the upcoming French Open. Nadal first played the French Open in 2005, winning on his debut as a 19-year-old. He has played the tournament every year since, winning every time except three.
'Another League': Rafael Nadal's First French Open Opponent Recalls 18 Years On
When Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that injury would prevent him taking part in this year's French Open for the first time in 19 years, it triggered bitter sweet memories for Lars Burgsmuller, his first ever opponent at Roland Garros. Back in 2005, when Nadal's remarkable 14 titles on the Parisian clay were still in the future, the German faced the Mallorca native in the first round. Burgsmuller, then aged 29 and the world number 96, lost 6-1, 7-6, 6-1, but pushed 18-year-old Nadal to a tiebreak in the second set.