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'It would be amazing' - Tim Henman urges 'icons' Roger Federer and Serena Williams to go out 'on big stage'

Eurosport expert Tim Henman has urged «icons of our sport» Roger Federer and Serena Williams to go out «on a big, big stage». Neither Federer nor Serena were able to make it into the main draw at Roland-Garros this year due to injuries and both appear likely to bow out from the sport in the next few years. Ad/> Henman has expressed his hope that the pair can have fitting farewells from the sport when they do decide to eventually retire and that they will come on stages deserving of their illustrious careers.

John McEnroe 'goes after' Tim Henman in lively row over Wimbledon ban - 'It's a mistake'

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'Why would they boo?' – John McEnroe fumes as Novak Djokovic jeered over wild celebrations at French Open

John McEnroe slammed the crowd for booing Novak Djokovic during his opening match at the 2022 French Open, with the supporters appearing to take issue with him over-celebrating. Leading by a set and a break against Yoshihito Nishioka, Djokovic unleashed a booming roar after surviving a pressure point on his own serve. Ad/> “Look at this guy, first round!” joked McEnroe on Eurosport commentary.

‘It was a mistake!’ – John McEnroe challenges Tim Henman over Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players

John McEnroe and Tim Henman were involved in a lively debate over the decision by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players, and the subsequent move by the ATP and WTA tours to strip the tournament of ranking points. Wimbledon banned players from Russia and Belarus due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying they had «no viable alternative within the framework of the government's position».

Mats Wilander, Tim Henman back Naomi Osaka to return to top of tennis again after French Open loss

Mats Wilander and Tim Henman are backing Naomi Osaka to return to the top despite her first-round defeat to Amanda Anisimova at the French Open. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka was beaten 7-5 6-4 by former French Open semi-finalist Anisimova. Ad/> Osaka withdrew from the tournament last year to protect her mental health and has since had several breaks from the sport.

Carlos Alcaraz 'one of favourites' for French Open glory as young Spaniard has pundits purring in Paris

Praise has kept pouring in for the new hot prospect on the block, as Carlos Alcaraz has yet again found himself lauded by those in high places. Mats Wilander, Tim Henman and Alex Corretja were all quick to applaud the young Spaniard's meteoric rise, culminating in an «incredible» victory in Madrid according to Wilander, and a sixth seeding at Roland-Garros with Henman noting that the 19-year old could well be «one of the favourites». Ad/> Corretja was in buoyant mood in the Eurosport commentary box, joking: «I’m so pleased we’re bringing another Spanish guy through so I can keep on commentating! /> Roland-Garros'Sheer brutality' — Alcaraz dominates incredible point at French OpenAN HOUR AGO »It’s exciting, not just because he’s Spanish, but because of the way he is playing, the way he is behaving on the court; the way he is hitting the ball, the variation he’s got.

'Big step for her' - Mats Wilander and Tim Henman rave about Maria Sakkari after French Open victory

Mats Wilander and Tim Henman praised Maria Sakkari, who defeated Frenchwoman Clara Buel in straight sets in the first round of the French Open. Both Eurosport experts were in agreement at how well the Greek had played, and they displayed their excitement to see how the fourth seed will grow and develop as the tournament progresses. Ad/> "[Sakkari] looked really good," Wilander told Eurosport.

Tim Henman backing Iga Swiatek for French Open success and 'not concerned' about Emma Raducanu coaching changes

Tim Henman says he is «loving» the way Iga Swiatek is playing and thinks she has all the elements in her game to continue her stunning form at the French Open. World No. 1 Swiatek has won her last 28 matches in a row and is a strong favourite to lift a second Grand Slam title in Paris.

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'It would be amazing' - Tim Henman urges 'icons' Roger Federer and Serena Williams to go out 'on big stage'

John McEnroe 'goes after' Tim Henman in lively row over Wimbledon ban - 'It's a mistake'

'Why would they boo?' – John McEnroe fumes as Novak Djokovic jeered over wild celebrations at French Open

‘It was a mistake!’ – John McEnroe challenges Tim Henman over Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players

Mats Wilander, Tim Henman back Naomi Osaka to return to top of tennis again after French Open loss

Carlos Alcaraz 'one of favourites' for French Open glory as young Spaniard has pundits purring in Paris

'Big step for her' - Mats Wilander and Tim Henman rave about Maria Sakkari after French Open victory

Tim Henman backing Iga Swiatek for French Open success and 'not concerned' about Emma Raducanu coaching changes