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French Open - 'It's a big lie' - Casper Ruud slams Holger Rune over shout claim as explosive row grows

Casper Ruud has accused Holger Rune of lying in a Eurosport Norway interview as their French Open war of words intensified following a testy Roland-Garros quarter-final on Wednesday. Rune claimed that Ruud shouted in his face after claiming a 6-1 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 win at the quarter-final stage of the French Open. However, the Norwegian — set to take on Marin Cilic in the semi-finals on Friday — has disputed that, saying it was a lie.

French Open 2022: 'He is inspiring me in basically every aspect' - Iga Swiatek lavishes praise on Rafael Nadal

Iga Swiatek has said Rafael Nadal is her role model in tennis, with the women’s world No. 1 in awe of how the Spaniard carries himself.

Coco Gauff into French Open final, youngest major finalist in 18 years

Coco Gauff will go from celebrating her high school graduation in front of the Eiffel Tower to playing for the French Open title.

Red Bull: Naïve not to look at what Ferrari is doing

Torquing Point: A bump in the road for Mercedes' recovery - Monaco GP Conclusion

Amelie Mauresmo apologises after scheduling row and says comments were taken ‘out of context’

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has apologised after comments she made surrounding scheduling at Roland-Garros. Mauresmo is overseeing her first French Open following her appointment last year, but her comments have sparked plenty of reaction.

'She's screaming' - Coco Gauff complains about Martina Trevisan's grunting in tense French Open clash

The second semi-final of the French Open between Coco Gauff and Martina Trevisan quickly became tense in the opening set with the American complaining about her opponent's grunting. Gauff, as polite as ever, approached the umpire, Marijana Veljovic, in just the second game of the last-four encounter on Court Philippe-Chatrier to express her discomfort with the loud noises on shots coming from the other side of the net.

'Iga Swiatek is just a machine right now' - Mats Wilander impressed as Pole storms into French Open final

Mats Wilander has described Iga Swiatek as a «machine» and feels the French Open is hers for the taking, while Chris Evert has never seen the Pole so focused. Swiatek wrapped up her 34th win on the spin to beat Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-1 to secure her place in the final of the French Open. Ad/> Big-game nerves are unlikely to be a major issue for Swiatek, as she already has a French Open title to her name.

‘I can return’ – Rafael Nadal rows back on retirement hint ahead of Alexander Zverev French Open semi-final

Rafael Nadal has rowed back on suggestions that this could be his last year competing at the French Open. The 13-time French Open winner said in the wake of his epic quarter-final win against Novak Djokovic that his tennis future was “super difficult” owing to a chronic foot injury. Ad/> This led to suggestions that the 21-time Grand Slam winner could be competing at Roland-Garros for a final time.

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French Open - 'It's a big lie' - Casper Ruud slams Holger Rune over shout claim as explosive row grows

French Open 2022: 'He is inspiring me in basically every aspect' - Iga Swiatek lavishes praise on Rafael Nadal

Coco Gauff into French Open final, youngest major finalist in 18 years

Red Bull: Naïve not to look at what Ferrari is doing

Amelie Mauresmo apologises after scheduling row and says comments were taken ‘out of context’

'She's screaming' - Coco Gauff complains about Martina Trevisan's grunting in tense French Open clash

'Iga Swiatek is just a machine right now' - Mats Wilander impressed as Pole storms into French Open final

‘I can return’ – Rafael Nadal rows back on retirement hint ahead of Alexander Zverev French Open semi-final