Sinner not worried about hip ahead of French Open
PARIS : Italian Jannik Sinner says his hip injury has recovered in time for the French Open but his preparation has not been ideal.
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Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal
PARIS : Germany's Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he informed him he was playing 14-time champion Rafa Nadal in the opening round of the French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz Admits 'Little Bit Scared' Over Injury Return At French Open
Carlos Alcaraz admitted Friday that he was "a little bit scared" over how his sledgehammer forehand will bear up at the French Open after overcoming a worrying arm injury. The charismatic world number three was forced to sit out the recent Rome Open to nurse a problem with his right forearm. "I'm not feeling any pain in the practices when I step on the court. But I'm still thinking about it when I'm hitting forehands," said the 21-year-old Wimbledon champion.
Zverev thought news of drawing Nadal for French Open was a joke - ESPN
PARIS — Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he was told he would be facing 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open.
Tomas Machac upsets Novak Djokovic in Geneva Open semifinals - ESPN
GENEVA — Novak Djokovic will defend his French Open title in Paris still without a trophy this season after losing in the Geneva Open semifinals Friday.
Iga Swiatek 'Roots For Rafa' But Says Right Nadal Not Seeded At French Open
World number one Iga Swiatek said she'll be "rooting" for Rafael Nadal at the French Open but insisted it was fair the 14-time champion had not been seeded. Nadal, ranked a lowly 276 in the world after injury restricted him to just four tournaments since January last year, will face world number four Alexander Zverev in the first round of his farewell appearance. With an astonishing record of just three losses in 115 matches at Roland Garros since his 2005 debut, there were suggestions that officials should have the discretion to seed former champions.
Alcaraz pain-free heading into French Open but still concerned
Carlos Alcaraz is no longer feeling pain in his forearm after an injury cut short his claycourt swing but the twice Grand Slam champion said on Friday that he is still apprehensive about hitting balls with full intensity at the French Open.
Weighted seeding at Grand Slams would create chaos, says Swiatek
:The return of a seeding formula at Grand Slams would create a huge mess in the draw, world number one Iga Swiatek said after record 14-times French Open champion Rafa Nadal was handed a tough first-round draw in the tournament.