Tennis world nervously awaits Nadal's French Open decision
The tennis world nervously awaits Rafael Nadal's decision on Thursday on whether to defend his French Open title, as fears mount that the end is drawing near for the king of clay.
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Novak Djokovic still likes his 'chances against anybody' at French Open despite Holger Rune loss
Novak Djokovic says he still likes his “chances against anybody at a Grand Slam” after his French Open preparations took a hit with defeat to Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Djokovic didn't produce his best tennis as he was beaten in three sets by world No. 7 Rune.
Novak Djokovic falls to surprise defeat against Holger Hune at Rome Masters
Top seed Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Rome Masters by Holger Hune on Wednesday as the defending champion lost in three sets at Foro Italico.
Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic to reach Italian Open semis - ESPN
ROME — Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.
Novak Djokovic Sees Off Norrie To Reach Italian Open Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash. While Djokovic dispatched Norrie 6-3, 6-4, Monte Carlo Masters winner Andrey Rublev and home hope Jannik Sinner both crashed out in Rome. Djokovic has reached the last eight in each of his previous 16 appearances in the Italian capital and he did it again, getting past Norrie on centre court to set up a clash with Holger Rune in a tournament which is a key warmup for the French Open.
Djokovic sees off Norrie to reach Italian Open quarter-finals
ROME: Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie although there was tension with the Briton after the top seed was hit by a smash. While Djokovic dispatched Norrie 6-3, 6-4, Monte Carlo Masters winner Andrey Rublev and home hope Jannik Sinner both crashed out in Rome, a key warmup for the French Open. Djokovic has reached the last eight in each of his previous 16 appearances in the Italian capital and he did it again, getting past Norrie on center court to set up a clash with Holger Rune.
Rafael Nadal declines clay-court wildcard as French Open questions loom - ESPN
PARIS — Rafael Nadal has turned down a wildcard offer for next week's Challenger tournament in Bordeaux, the clay-court event director said Sunday, as the 22-time Grand Slam champion's participation in the French Open hangs in the balance.
Nadal turns down claycourt event wildcard as French Open looms
PARIS : Rafa Nadal has turned down a wildcard offer for next week's Challenger tournament in Bordeaux as the Spaniard's participation in the French Open hangs in the balance, the claycourt event director said on Sunday.