France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win in Paris
French wildcard Leolia Jeanjean caused a major upset at the French Open when she destroyed former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-2 6-2 in the second round on Thursday.
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French Open: 'You don't see it with Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer' - Wilander on younger stars
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has made some fascinating observations about the younger generation of players in comparison with the 'big three' of men's tennis. Wilander, who has already said he believes Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic “would not be at this level” without Roger Federer and hopes the Swiss gets the farewell he deserves when he retires, has given further thoughts on the legendary trio. Ad/> Nadal and Djokovic started their careers later but have joined Federer in dominating tennis over the last 20 years, winning 61 Grand Slam titles between them.
Iga Świątek reveals she gets advice from "supportive" Ashleigh Barty
World number one Iga Świątek has revealed she seeks advice from retired tennis star Ashleigh Barty.
'These people should stop and think' - Iga Swiatek calls on online trolls to stop abusing athletes
Iga Swiatek has urged online trolls to stop and think before aiming abuse at athletes. The Pole has arrived at Roland-Garros as the overwhelming favourite for the French Open after a stunning run of form that has brought her a string of titles so far in 2022. Ad/> While currently riding the crest of a wave, Swiatek knows form can turn and feels followers of sport should rein in criticism.
'Most hated', Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic exchange barbs on social media
tennis players battle for Grand Slam glory in Paris, Australians Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been slugging it out on social media. One-time prodigy Tomic appears to have triggered the row by giving his thoughts on why world number 76 Kyrgios tended to get rankled by comparisons between the two. "The only logical explanation is that I'm his idol," Tomic, now ranked 418th in the world, said on Instagram on Wednesday.
French Open - 'Look at me when I'm giving you an answer' - Alexander Zverev snaps at reporter over phone
Alexander Zverev was not impressed with a reporter during his post-match press conference at the French Open following his second-round victory. The German third seed faced a match point and recovered in gutsy fashion to come back from two-sets down to beat Sebastian Baez 2-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 7-5 and reach the third round at Roland-Garros. Ad/> It was a brutal encounter for Zverev so early in the tournament, but he showed impressive resilience and resolve to stage the five-set comeback and set up a match against Brandon Nakashima of the USA in the next round.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu opens up about adapting to life on the WTA Tour
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has revealed the struggles of adapting to life on the WTA Tour.
Emma Raducanu 'has no idea where everything is' on WTA Tour
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has revealed the struggles of adapting to life on the WTA Tour.