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Unbeatable Iga Swiatek has embraced pressure, says Martina Navratilova

Iga Swiatek has embraced the pressure that comes with being world number one and will go into the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to clinch a second major title, tennis great Martina Navratilova said. After replacing Ash Barty at the top of the world rankings following the Australian's shock retirement in March, Swiatek has seemingly revelled in her status as the top women's player. The 20-year-old Pole won her maiden Grand Slam title on Roland Garros's red clay in 2020 and has arrived in Paris having won five consecutive titles, including four WTA 1000 events, and 28 straight matches.

Unbeatable Swiatek has embraced pressure, says Navratilova

Iga Swiatek has embraced the pressure that comes with being world number one and will go into the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to clinch a second major title, tennis great Martina Navratilova said.

Novak Djokovic reveals family inspiration as son fires tennis career off to winning start

Novak Djokovic lifted his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday on what was a special day for his family, as his seven-year-old son was busy winning his own tournament at home in Serbia. The world No 1 revealed after his victory that his son Stefan was playing his first club tournament and has since confirmed that he was victorious, admitting that Stefan had even inspired his own tennis and reminded him of his childlike love for the sport.

Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from US PGA Championship, saying he's not "ready to compete at golf’s highest level"

Bryson DeChambeau has pulled out of the US PGA Championship, saying he only wants to return to action when he’s “100% ready”. The world No.22 is continuing his recovery after having surgery to repair a bone in his left wrist. Ad/> The 28-year-old fractured the bone when he slipped on a marble floor while playing table tennis, but went against doctors’ advice and played at the Masters in April.

Watch: Rafael Nadal Tests Injury In Front Of Packed French Open Stands

Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, delighted fans who packed two sides of the 15,000-capacity Court Philippe Chatrier in the baking Paris sun. Welcomed by the watching Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world number four who was runner-up at the tournament in 2021, Nadal hit with Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar. It was the 35-year-old Nadal's first public appearance since suffering a recurrence of a chronic foot injury in his Italian Open third round loss to Denis Shapovalov last week.

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Unbeatable Iga Swiatek has embraced pressure, says Martina Navratilova

Unbeatable Swiatek has embraced pressure, says Navratilova

Novak Djokovic reveals family inspiration as son fires tennis career off to winning start

Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from US PGA Championship, saying he's not "ready to compete at golf’s highest level"

Watch: Rafael Nadal Tests Injury In Front Of Packed French Open Stands

Tsitsipas plays down French Open title chances, picks Djokovic and Alcaraz as favourites

Nadal tests injury in front of packed French Open stands

Naomi Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form and fitness