Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot
Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer’s record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday.
Roland Garros Sport News
Let Nigeria revive NNPC/shell cup
I have been in hibernation for two weeks, high up in the hills of Wasimi in Ogun State buried in work. As a result, I failed to catch up with some major sports news. I missed Raphael Nadal’s loss in the first round at Roland Garros. I missed Manchester United’s surprise defeat of my favourite team in the English Premier League, Manchester City FC in the FA Cup final.
Sinner quells Moutet challenge to book French Open quarter-final spot
PARIS :Second seed Jannik Sinner shook off a sluggish start and blazed into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-1 victory over local hope Corentin Moutet that kept his world number one dreams alive.
Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
Novak Djokovic endured the latest finish in French Open history against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.
French Open day eight
PARIS : Highlights of the eighth day at the French Open on Sunday (times GMT):
Jabeur ends Tauson's run to reach French Open quarters
PARIS : Tunisia's Ons Jabeur slid into the French Open quarter-finals for the second time when she earned a hard-fought 6-4 6-4 victory over Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday, celebrating by having a singalong with her fans.
Auger-Aliassime bounced by Alcaraz in 4th round at French Open
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime saw his run at the French Open come to an end Sunday with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 loss to No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
Swiatek, Gauff not in favour of late matches after Djokovic marathon
PARIS : Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams after defending champion Novak Djokovic came through a marathon third-round clash that ended in the early hours of Sunday morning.