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Lorenzo Sonego Comeback Shocks Andrey Rublev At French Open

Italian Lorenzo Sonego battled back from two sets down to knock seventh seed Andrey Rublev out of the French Open on Friday and reach the last 16 for the second time. The world number 48 was two points from defeat during a fourth-set tie-break but prevailed 5-7, 0-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 after three hours and 42 minutes on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Sonego will face Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov for a possible quarter-final meeting with 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. "Incredible comeback today," he said. "I played more aggressive than in the first and second sets because when he's aggressive it's tough to compete against him.

Lorenzo Sonego left stunned by his stirring French Open comeback against Andrey Rublev - ‘It’s a miracle’

Lorenzo Sonego described his shock French Open win over seventh seed Andrey Rublev as a “miracle” after coming back from two sets down to win a third-round epic. The Italian looked down and out after he was bageled in set two, but he mounted an extraordinary fightback to win 5-7 0-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in three hours and 42 minutes. Ad “It’s a miracle,” Sonego said on court.

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

Taylor Fritz drew the ire of the French Open crowd after ‘shushing’ the boisterous night-time crowd following his victory over home favourite Arthur Rinderknech 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-4. The American allowed his emotions to get the better of him at the conclusion of the match by placing his finger to his lips to the crowd. Ad “Well, you’ve got to be brave to do that and the French might not forget that,” said Eurosport commentator Barry Cowan.

Verstappen's rivals hope upgrades to cars can start to reel Red Bull in at Spanish GP

Rivals Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso will be united in at least one ambition at Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.

French Open: Holger Rune says he 'would do anything to win' French Open after overcoming steely Christopher Eubanks

Holger Rune said he would “do anything to win Roland-Garros” after overcoming a steely Christopher Eubanks 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) 6-2 to advance to the second round of the French Open. Rune had to dig deep in the opening three sets but the fourth was a much more straightforward affair as the Dane wrapped up the victory in two hours and 50 minutes. Ad The sixth seed will meet Gael Monfils or Sebastian Baez in the second round, hoping to land his first major title in Paris.

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Lorenzo Sonego Comeback Shocks Andrey Rublev At French Open

Lorenzo Sonego left stunned by his stirring French Open comeback against Andrey Rublev - ‘It’s a miracle’

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

Verstappen's rivals hope upgrades to cars can start to reel Red Bull in at Spanish GP

French Open: Holger Rune says he 'would do anything to win' French Open after overcoming steely Christopher Eubanks

Rune passes Eubanks test to make French Open second round

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