Naomi Osaka admits to fears over French Open return after pulling out last year
Naomi Osaka admitted she was “very worried” about returning to Roland Garros after last year’s furore that led to her withdrawal.
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Naomi Osaka takes part in French Open news conference, admits to nerves year after media holdout, mental health break
PARIS — Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. She smiled after some reporters' questions. She paused to contemplate, as is her wont, before offering answers.
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.
Osaka at Roland-Garros news conference: 'I think I'm OK'
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. She smiled after some reporters’ questions. She paused to contemplate, as is her wont, before offering answers.
'Nothing to recover': Nadal dismisses doubts over foot injury
Rafael Nadal has played down concerns over the chronic foot issue that resurfaced in Rome last week as he prepares to launch his bid for a 14th French Open title. The Spaniard limped to a third-round loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open, but practised in front of thousands of fans at Roland Garros on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort. "There is nothing to recover," Nadal told reporters Friday.
Rafael Nadal hoping to win 14th French Open title despite chronic foot problem
Rafael Nadal is hoping his chronic foot problem will ease sufficiently to allow him to challenge for a 14th French Open title.
Jabeur brimming with confidence ahead of French Open
PARIS : Tunisian Ons Jabeur has been marked as one of the big threats to world number one Iga Swiatek at the French Open this year and the 27-year-old is certainly not lacking in belief.
Tim Henman backing Iga Swiatek for French Open success and 'not concerned' about Emma Raducanu coaching changes
Tim Henman says he is «loving» the way Iga Swiatek is playing and thinks she has all the elements in her game to continue her stunning form at the French Open. World No. 1 Swiatek has won her last 28 matches in a row and is a strong favourite to lift a second Grand Slam title in Paris.