Canadians could contend at the French Open
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French Open draw sets up potential Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal clash if both reach quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in the French Open men's singles quarter-finals.
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka draws rematch in return to French Open
Naomi Osaka's return to the French Open will be a tough test against the player who beat her at the Australian Open, Amanda Anisimova.
French heading towards Roland Garros fiasco
PARIS : Richard Gasquet's own expectations of shining at Roland Garros are so low that he has already lined up a job as a pundit for French TV at this year's claycourt major, where the local hopefuls are geared up for another dire collective performance.
French Open draw: Djokovic and Nadal set to collide with Alcaraz semi-final clash on cards
Raducanu wins Laureus Breakthrough of the Year award
'She plays different' - Casper Ruud impressed by Ons Jabeur, 'always enjoys' watching Simona Halep
Men’s world No.8 Casper Ruud say while playing in Rome, he was excited to watch some of the women’s tournament, with one player’s performances particularly pleasing him. “It’s impressive to see Ons (Jabeur). She plays different from many other women," Ruud said on the latest episode of Eurosport's Ruud Talk podcast.
Novak Djokovic 'is hungry' for more success at the French Open according to Mischa Zverev
Mischa Zverev says Novak Djokovic is “from another world” as his hunger for success drives him to continually better himself. The world No.1 arrives at the French Open on the back of victory at the Italian Open, having endured a frustrating period prior to his triumph in Rome. Ad/> Defeats in the semi-final of the Madrid Open and final of the Serbia Open were preceded by a nightmare time at the Monte Carlo Masters, where the 34-year-old crashed out in the last-32 at the hands of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
'Always looking to improve' - Barbara Rittner applauds Iga Swiatek's drive ahead of the 2022 French Open
Iga Swiatek’s decision to part ways with her long-time coach and instead work with Tomasz Wiktorowski shows that she is “always looking to improve and take the next step.” The world No. 1 brought on Wiktorowski late last year, having been previously with Piotr Sierzputowski, who coached her during her 2020 French Open win. Ad/> “The decision was interesting.