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French Open: John McEnroe 'loved' Taylor Fritz shushing Paris crowd - 'I like to see a little confrontation'

John McEnroe says he loved watching Taylor Fritz 'shushing' a partisan Paris crowd at the French Open and praised the American for “using negative fuel to his advantage”. Fritz was booed by the home supporters during his four-set victory over Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on Thursday night and celebrated victory by putting his finger to his lips. Ad The American then repeated the gesture during his on-court interview, as jeers continued to be directed at him by a hostile Roland-Garros crowd.

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

Taylor Fritz drew the ire of the French Open crowd after ‘shushing’ the boisterous night-time crowd following his victory over home favourite Arthur Rinderknech 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-4. The American allowed his emotions to get the better of him at the conclusion of the match by placing his finger to his lips to the crowd. Ad “Well, you’ve got to be brave to do that and the French might not forget that,” said Eurosport commentator Barry Cowan.

French Open: Day 6 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka playing?

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Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens

Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future. Altmaier saved two match points and then held his nerve on a fifth match point of his own to knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (9/7), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 after five hours and 26 minutes of breathless action on Court Suzanne Lenglen. "I just love the game of tennis," said Altmaier, ranked 79 in the world and who broke down in tears at the end of the marathon.

A car ride and a Game 7 loss that activated Nikola Jokic into an MVP - ESPN

IT WAS A suggestion at first. The kind of thing a friend brings up during a long car ride when there will be plenty of time to discuss it. And in the winter of 2019, Denver Nuggets strength and conditioning coach Felipe Eichenberger had his pick of long car rides to the airport with star center Nikola Jokic to choose from.

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French Open: John McEnroe 'loved' Taylor Fritz shushing Paris crowd - 'I like to see a little confrontation'

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

French Open: Day 6 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka playing?

Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens

A car ride and a Game 7 loss that activated Nikola Jokic into an MVP - ESPN

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