Pain, protests and Casper’s in Ruud health – day 13 at the French Open
Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final after opponent Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury.
Roland Garros Sport News
Resumen y resultado del Nadal - Zverev | Roland Garros
Wilander revela el duro intento de volver de Zverev
French Open: Can Coco Gauff get third time lucky?
American teen, more mature now, up against favourite Swiatek in the finalPARIS: Coco Gauff's laughter is halting, that's until it touches her eye and lights up her face. It sparks composure and conviction, signalling she's exactly where she wants to be. Who Gauff is, and what she does, her passion which is her profession, have merged in a seamless force that has pivoted her to superstardom at just 18. She's a person first and then a tennis player. Gauff, the pro, will take on the rampaging world no.1 Iga Swiatek for the Coupe Suanne Lenglen on Saturday, and the person, who speaks with the same determination as she swings her racket, brings balance to the composition. It's a whole page.
French Open: Alexander Zverev expresses concerns that ankle injury is 'very serious'
Alexander Zverev backed Rafael Nadal to go on and win a 14th French Open title after revealing concerns that the ankle injury which forced him to withdraw from Friday's semi-final against the Spaniard is "very serious". Zverev had to be pushed off the Philippe Chatrier court on a wheelchair after twisting his ankle late in the second set as he trailed 7-6(8), 6-6 in his meeting with the 21-time Grand Slam champion. "Very difficult moment for me today on the court, obviously a fantastic match until what happened," Zverev said in a video posted on the French Open's Twitter account.
Casper Ruud beats Marin Cilic to set up Roland Garros final clash with 'idol' Rafael Nadal
"To play him in the Grand Slam final will be a special moment for me, and hopefully for him - he's going to be playing a student from his academy. It's going to be a fun one."
French Open: Rafael Nadal Would Prefer To Lose Final And Get New Foot
Rafael Nadal said he would "prefer to lose Sunday's final" in exchange for a new left foot after making his 14th French Open championship match on Friday. Nadal reached the final after Alexander Zverev was forced to retire from their last-four clash with an ankle injury. Nadal, the 13-time champion, will be chasing a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday but has insisted throughout this Roland Garros that a chronic left foot injury means any match could be the last of his standout career.
Howe stays tight-lipped on future of Dubravka as Newcastle goalkeeper
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe is refusing to be drawn on whether there will be a changing of the guard in the Newcastle United goalkeepers’ union this summer.
French Open: Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud Into Final On Day Of Injury And Protest Drama
Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their last-four clash after suffering a sickening right ankle injury on a day of drama at Roland Garros. On Sunday, Nadal will play in his 30th Grand Slam final when he tackles Casper Ruud, the first Norwegian man to make a championship match at the majors.