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French Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas eases into third round with straight sets win over Roberto Carballes Baena

Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the third round at Roland-Garros thanks to a 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena. Tsitsipas was made to work during his first-round victory over Jiri Vesely but he went on the attack early on against Carballes Baena, securing a break in the third game before finding another to take the opening set. Ad There were multiple breaks for both players in the second as some inconsistencies started to creep in.

Draymond Green eviscerates Celtics fans, hopes they 'suffer' after Game 7 loss to Heat

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French Open 2023: Laura Robson hails Lucas Pouille resurgence after depression and alcohol issues

Laura Robson has hailed Lucas Pouille’s incredible progress to the French Open second round after his battle with depression and alcohol issues. Pouille, a former top-10 star who has slipped to world No. 675, delighted the home crowd after beating Jurij Rodionov in straight sets on Sunday, leading an impromptu rendition of the French national anthem afterwards.

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic: 'As Kobe used to say, nobody hates the good ones, they hate the great ones'

Novak Djokovic has quoted basketball icon Kobe Bryant in speaking to the Serbian media at the 2023 French Open about receiving negative comments on social media ahead of his second-round match. The No. 3 seed at Roland-Garros, who is taking on Marton Fucsovics on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday afternoon, was reportedly asked about research conducted by World Sports Network on the men’s tour that demonstrated that he received the most negative tweets.

French Open 2023: 'Anything can happen' – Holger Rune says Roland-Garros is wide open with no Rafael Nadal

Holger Rune believes Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open has completely opened up the Grand Slam. The 14-time winner at Roland-Garros pulled out with a hip injury and the Dane highlighted a number of big names that are waiting to claim victory in Paris. Ad He said: “I think for sure it's more open as Rafa is not here, but again, we still have Novak [Djokovic], we have [Carlos] Alcaraz.

Kosovo Olympic Committee seeks IOC disciplinary proceedings against Djokovic

PARIS: Kosovo Olympic authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Novak Djokovic, accusing the Serbian of stirring up political tension by saying "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" at the French Open.

French sports minister condemns Djokovic message on Kosovo: 'Very activist, very political'

France's sports minister condemned Novak Djokovic on Wednesday after he wrote a message saying Kosovo was at the "heart of Serbia" following his victory in the opening round of Roland Garros.

Medvedev shocked by Seyboth Wild, Djokovic accused of fanning political flames

PARIS: Daniil Medvedev became the highest-ranked player to exit the French Open after a five-sets first-round defeat by Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild on Tuesday (May 30) while Novak Djokovic was accused of fuelling tensions with his political stance.

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French Open 2023: Stefanos Tsitsipas eases into third round with straight sets win over Roberto Carballes Baena

Draymond Green eviscerates Celtics fans, hopes they 'suffer' after Game 7 loss to Heat

French Open 2023: Laura Robson hails Lucas Pouille resurgence after depression and alcohol issues

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic: 'As Kobe used to say, nobody hates the good ones, they hate the great ones'

French Open 2023: 'Anything can happen' – Holger Rune says Roland-Garros is wide open with no Rafael Nadal

Kosovo Olympic Committee seeks IOC disciplinary proceedings against Djokovic

French sports minister condemns Djokovic message on Kosovo: 'Very activist, very political'

Medvedev shocked by Seyboth Wild, Djokovic accused of fanning political flames