Novak Djokovic eases past Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 7-6 (1) victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic.
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Ailing Auger-Aliassime to focus on health after early French Open exit
PARIS : Felix Auger-Aliassime said he needed to prioritise his health after the ailing world number 10 crashed out of the French Open on Monday following a 6-4 6-4 6-3 defeat by Italian veteran Fabio Fognini in the opening round.
Shang fails to end China's 86-year wait at French Open
PARIS: Shang Juncheng missed out on becoming the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open on Monday (May 29) when he slipped to an agonising five-set defeat to Juan Pablo Varillas.
Novak Djokovic made to fight for opening win at French Open
Novak Djokovic began his bid for a 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday.
Mauricio Pochettino handed task of rebuilding Chelsea
LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino is back in the Premier League with the tough task of putting the pieces back together after Chelsea's disastrous first season under their new ownership. The Argentine will take charge of a club that finished 12th in the Premier League despite an eye-watering outlay of more than £550 million ($678 million) on new players under Todd Boehly's consortium. Pochettino made his name in management by making the most of meagre resources at Espanyol, Southampton and particularly during a five-year stint at Tottenham.
Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament. Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic held off a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) victory. He has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open. "I'm very motivated to stay in this tournament for a long time, it's just the start now," said Djokovic after kicking off his 19th consecutive French Open campaign.
French Open: Sloane Stephens takes out seed Karolina Pliskova
PARIS — Back on her “favorite court in the world,” Sloane Stephens looked sharp in her opening match at the French Open with a 6-0, 6-4 win over two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova.
Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes
PARIS : Former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrated her return to Roland Garros with a dominant win over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday and said she had feared for her career a year ago due to a knee problem.