'Stay strong Ukraine': French Open champion Swiatek in emotional peace plea
Iga Swiatek received a standing ovation at Roland Garros on Saturday with an emotional "stay strong Ukraine" peace plea after winning her second French Open title.
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Iga Swiatek gets standing ovation for Ukraine message, saying ‘stay strong’ during Roland Garros speech
Iga Swiatek received an ovation for thanking her family, her team and praising Coco Gauff after winning the 2022 French Open, but the biggest cheer during her victory speech came when she sent a message of support to Ukraine.
French Open 2022: Alexander Zverev Says He Likely Has "Several" Torn Ankle Ligaments
Alexander Zverev said on Saturday that he has "several torn lateral ligaments" in his right ankle after suffering the injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal. The German world number three turned his ankle while trailing Nadal 7-6 (10/8), 6-6 on Friday, screaming in pain before retiring from the match minutes later. "Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot," Zverev wrote in an Instagram post.
Emma Raducanu snubbed with 'best of the young group' Coco Gauff 'doing everything right'
Emma Raducanu has been told that Coco Gauff is the "leader" of her generation in women's tennis after the 18-year-old's run to the French Open final. The American lost her maiden Grand Slam final to Iga Swiatek on Saturday but the tennis legend thought Gauff was still ahead of Raducanu despite the Brit winning a Major title at the US Open.
Alexander Zverev says torn ligaments in foot ended his French Open campaign
Alexander Zverev said he suffered torn ligaments after rolling on his ankle and being forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on Friday. "I am now on my way back home. Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot," the German, who was seeded third at Roland Garros, wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek Equals Massive Venus Williams Record With French Open Final Win
Iga Swiatek cruised past teen star Coco Gauff with a 6-1, 6-3 win in the French Open 2022 women's singles final to claim her second Roland Garros title on Saturday. The Pole now has 35 wins on the trot, matching Venus Williams' record for the longest winning streak by a women's player in the 21st century. Venus Williams won five WTA titles and the Olympic gold medal during her unbeaten run at the start of the century, which no one has improved on since.
Zverev says torn ligaments in foot ended his French Open campaign
PARIS : Alexander Zverev said he suffered torn ligaments after rolling on his ankle and being forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on Friday.
Nadal's bid for more Roland Garros history meets Ruud resistance
PARIS : Rafa Nadal has never lost a French Open final. A win on Sunday against first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud would deliver a record-extending 14th crown to the Spaniard and widen his lead in the men's race for the most major titles.