Rafael Nadal shrugs off injury problems to ease into French Open second round
Rafael Nadal shrugged off his ongoing battle with injury after beginning his bid for a 14th Roland Garros title with a clinical straight-sets victory.
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French Open 2022: Clinical Alexander Zverev eases into second round at Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev was happy with the start to his French Open campaign on Sunday, hoping he could build on his strong claycourt form after producing a clinical performance in a 6-2 6-4 6-4 win against Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner. The 25-year-old Zverev, who reached the semi-finals last year at Roland Garros, came to Paris after reaching the final in Madrid and making semi-final runs at Monte-Carlo and Rome. "I had a very stable clay-court season," Zverev said on court.
Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence
World number one Novak Djokovic said his Italian Open victory was the perfect time to find form as he looks to retain his French Open crown after mixed results earlier in the claycourt swing.
French Open 'goosebumps' serve as Djokovic motivator
Novak Djokovic says memories of last year's French Open triumph give him "goosebumps" and will spur him on in his pursuit of a third title at Roland Garros and record-equalling 21st major. Djokovic makes his return to Grand Slam action after his high-profile deportation from Australia, heading to Paris after winning a first title of the year at the Italian Open. "I feel I am always in that contention to fight for any Grand Slam trophy," Djokovic said on Friday.
How Carlos Alcaraz's early rise compares to the 'big 3'
Carlos Alcaraz will bid to become only the eighth teenager to win a men's Grand Slam title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.
Relieved Novak Djokovic resumes quest to boost Grand Slam tally at French Open
Novak Djokovic was ready to skip Grand Slams rather than take a COVID-19 vaccine following the Australian Open fiasco, but the world number one has been building up steam in a stop-start season to peak in time for his French Open title defence. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the country, having initially been admitted to the tournament despite not taking the vaccine.
Relieved Djokovic resumes quest to boost Grand Slam tally at French Open
Novak Djokovic was ready to skip Grand Slams rather than take a COVID-19 vaccine following the Australian Open fiasco, but the world number one has been building up steam in a stop-start season to peak in time for his French Open title defence.
A closer look at the five British singles contenders at the 2022 French Open
Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie lead British hopes at the French Open this year.