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Andy Murray 'would still like to play' at French Open despite first round Italian Open exit to Fabio Fognini

Andy Murray says he «would still like to play» at the French Open after losing to Fabio Fognini in the opening round of the Italian Open, but will decide in the next few days. The 35-year-old lost 4-6 6-4 4-6 to the home favourite in a gruelling contest that lasted almost three hours. Ad It marked a third consecutive ATP 1000 first-round defeat for Murray on clay, after suffering the same fate in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Murray exits Rome after 'patchy' display against Fognini

ROME : Andy Murray's chances of being seeded for the French Open were dented on Wednesday when the former world number one lost to Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Italian Open.

Why Italian Open and French Open could be key for Andy Murray's hopes of Wimbledon seeding spot

Of the 46 titles he has won in his career to date, the second-tier ATP Challenger event won in Aix-en-Provence last weekend is unlikely to rank near the top for Andy Murray in terms of prestige. But in terms of how the remainder of his 2023 season pans out, it could be an absolutely vital one. Ad Murray appeared to be in a tough spot before playing the tournament, unsure whether to continue to commit to playing on clay following first-round losses in Monte Carlo and Madrid, and seemingly growing more frustrated in every match at not producing the same level he did during an encouraging start to the year.

Medvedev to focus on more spin, improved sliding on clay

World number three Daniil Medvedev said he wants to focus on playing more spin and sharpen his slide to develop his game on clay as he gears up for Italian Open this week.

Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport - Federer

Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a "brutal" blow for tennis if the 14-time Roland Garros champion is absent this year.

Roger Federer hopeful Rafael Nadal will make French Open after withdrawing from Rome - ‘It will be brutal’

Roger Federer is hopeful that Rafael Nadal will be fit for the French Open after the Spaniard pulled out of the Rome Masters. Nadal’s rehabilitation from a hip flexor injury has taken longer than expected and heightened fears that he may miss out on the second Grand Slam of the year. Ad Speaking at the Miami Grand Prix to Sky Sports, Federer said: “It will be brutal yes.

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

MADRID :World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to defend last year's title and win his fourth ATP Tour trophy of the year and his tenth overall.

Lucky loser Struff hopes Madrid run marks a turning point in his career

MADRID : Jan-Lennard Struff is hoping his run to the Madrid Open final against world number two Carlos Alcaraz will mark a turning point in his career.

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Andy Murray 'would still like to play' at French Open despite first round Italian Open exit to Fabio Fognini

Murray exits Rome after 'patchy' display against Fognini

Why Italian Open and French Open could be key for Andy Murray's hopes of Wimbledon seeding spot

Medvedev to focus on more spin, improved sliding on clay

Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport - Federer

Roger Federer hopeful Rafael Nadal will make French Open after withdrawing from Rome - ‘It will be brutal’

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Lucky loser Struff hopes Madrid run marks a turning point in his career