Novak Djokovic, Russian players expected to compete at French Open
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Djokovic, Russian players expected to compete at French Open
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at the French Open even if he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 as long as the coronavirus situation in France remains stable, organizers said Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic and Russians given the green light to play at French Open, confirms tournament director Amelie Mauresmo
Novak Djokovic is free to play at the French Open, confirms tournament director Amelie Mauresmo. Djokovic has not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and was banned from playing at the Australian Open in January. Ad/> In May, the 20-time Grand Slam winner will be able to play at Roland-Garros.
Victoria Azarenka deletes her social media accounts after breaking down into tears at Indian Wells
Victoria Azarenka has deleted her social media accounts after she broke down in tears during her third round match against Elina Rybakina at Indian Wells. The Belarusian, who was playing under a neutral flag due to sanctions against Russia and Belarus, lost the first set 6-3 before she squatted down and burst into tears while she was serving at 2-2 in the second set. She said to the chair umpire: «I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.» Ad/> Rybakina walked to the net to check if her opponent was OK at the same time the chair umpire approached her.
Tennis Grand Slams to all trial final-set tie-breaks
Tennis' Grand Slam tournaments will all trial using a first-to-10 tie-break in final sets this year, the four competitions announced on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic clear to play at French Open under current restrictions
Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his French Open title in May as things stand, according to tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.
All Grand Slams To Use 10 Point Tie-Break If Final Set Is Six Games All
A 10 point tie-break will be played if the score reaches six games all in the final set in Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open from now on, announced the Grand Slam Board in a joint statement on Wednesday. The changes will come into affect from this year's Roland-Garros. "On behalf of the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open, the Grand Slam Board are pleased to announce the joint decision to play a 10-point tie-break at all Grand Slams, to be played when the score reaches six games all in the final set," the statement read.