Tsitsipas keen to build on run to Barcelona final
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Tstisipas keen to build on run to Barcelona final
World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas said his run to the final in Barcelona had served as a reminder of what it felt like to be a strong contender at a tournament again and left him full of confidence heading into this week's Madrid Open.
Bruno Fernandes might need to tweak his Manchester United approach upon injury return
When Bruno Fernandes managed 101 minutes in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend, it appeared as though the midfielder had somehow managed to overcome the knock he sustained in the first half.
Taty Castellanos enjoys 'dream night' with four goals against Real Madrid
Taty Castellanos enjoyed a "dream night" as the striker bagged all four Girona goals in a famous 4-2 win over Real Madrid to all but end the Spanish champions' hopes of retaining their La Liga crown.
Marino into Round 2 of Madrid Open, fellow Canadian Bouchard makes main draw
Canada's Rebecca Marino defeated China's Zhu Lin 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
Girona's Castellanos hits Real Madrid for four in fresh blow to title hopes
GIRONA, Spain : Girona's Valentin Castellanos became the first player to score four in a LaLiga game against Real Madrid this century as they secured a stunning 4-2 win over Carlo Ancelotti's side whose faint title hopes were dealt another blow on Tuesday.
I'm Not Nadal's Replacement,' Says Alcaraz As French Open Hopes Boosted
Carlos Alcaraz insisted Sunday that he is not Rafael Nadal's "replacement" as the teenager comfortably defended his Barcelona title, bolstering his bid to succeed his compatriot as French Open champion. The 19-year-old brushed aside Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to add the Barcelona trophy to wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells in 2023. He now has nine career titles. With 14-time French Open champion Nadal sidelined since January with a hip injury and world number one and two-time Roland Garros winner Novak Djokovic struggling with an elbow problem, Alcaraz reinforced his credentials as a major contender to add the clay-court Grand Slam title to the US Open he captured last year.
Toni Nadal Optimistic Over Rafael Nadal's French Open Participation
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances. "Rafa is recovering, I think it won't be long before he can compete again, but in the tournament here (the Madrid Open) it could not be," Toni Nadal told Spanish public broadcaster TVE. Rafa Nadal announced he would not participate in Madrid last week as he continues to recover from the hip injury he suffered in January in the Australian Open.