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French Open Champion Iga Swiatek Extends Lead On Top Of WTA Rankings

Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings released on Monday after her French Open triumph in Paris over American Coco Gauff, who moves closer to the Top 10. The 21-year-old Polish star took the world number one ranking after Australian Ashleigh Barty retired early in April. And after claiming her 35th successive victory in Roland Garros, she now has over 4,300 points advance on new world number two Anett Kontaveit of Estonia. Kontaveit climbed three spots despite her first round exit in Paris, benefiting from French Open title-holder Barbora Krejcikova's early upset.

Murray awed by Rafael Nadal's 'incredible' French Open record

Andy Murray on Monday did the maths on Rafael Nadal's latest feat on clay. The 36-year-old Spaniard on Sunday routed Norway's Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the final at Roland Garros to extend two records. It was not only his 22nd Grand Slam title but also his 14th French Open.

Raducanu reflects on 'surreal' year as she prepares for Nottingham return

US Open champion Emma Raducanu admits her life has been "surreal" over the past 12 months as she returns to the scene of her first WTA Tour appearance this week. The teenager, fresh from completing her end-of-school exams, made her senior debut in the first round of last year's Nottingham Open, where she was beaten in straight sets by fellow Briton Harriet Dart. After catching the eye during a run to the fourth round at Wimbledon, she became a global star by winning the US Open in September.

Rafael Nadal outstrips rivals in Paris but injury makes for uncertain future

In the buildup to Rafael Nadal’s French Open quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic last Tuesday, some doubt surrounded Nadal ahead of his greatest challenge. He was not in particularly good form, barely surviving Félix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round. He was playing catch up after his recent rib stress fracture and competing after his chronic foot ailment flared up. The match was scheduled at night where his heavy topspin could be neutered in cold, slow conditions.

Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit for breakthrough year, Maria Sakkari insists

World No 5 Maria Sakkari believes Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit as she tries to make her way on the WTA Tour.

Boris Becker reached out to Alexander Zverev from prison after scary French Open injury

Alexander Zverev's brother, Mischa Zverev, has revealed that Boris Becker sent the world No 3 a private message from prison in the UK following the German's injury against Rafael Nadal at the French Open. The crowd inside Court Philippe-Chatrier were stunned to silence when Zverev rolled his ankle and collapsed to the floor in agony.

'I always consider myself a very normal guy. If I did it, maybe somebody else can,' Rafael Nadal says of his French Open record

By George Ramsay, Christiane Amanpour and Alicia Lloyd, CNN

Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit – world number five Maria Sakkari

World number five Maria Sakkari believes Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit as she tries to make her way on the WTA Tour.

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French Open Champion Iga Swiatek Extends Lead On Top Of WTA Rankings

Murray awed by Rafael Nadal's 'incredible' French Open record

Raducanu reflects on 'surreal' year as she prepares for Nottingham return

Rafael Nadal outstrips rivals in Paris but injury makes for uncertain future

Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit for breakthrough year, Maria Sakkari insists

Boris Becker reached out to Alexander Zverev from prison after scary French Open injury

'I always consider myself a very normal guy. If I did it, maybe somebody else can,' Rafael Nadal says of his French Open record

Emma Raducanu does not get enough credit – world number five Maria Sakkari