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Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?

The 2023 French Open is just three weeks away and there remains uncertainty over whether some of the biggest names in tennis will be playing the Grand Slam. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is the big question mark in the men’s draw given he hasn’t played since the Australian Open. Ad Novak Djokovic has also battled an injury over the last month while Nick Kyrgios hasn’t played this year after undergoing surgery.

Andy Murray hailed by Boris Becker for being 'an absolute role model' to younger generation

Andy Murray has been hailed as a “role model for the younger generation” by tennis legend Boris Becker after the former world No. 1 claimed his first title since 2019 in Aix-en-Provence. The 35-year-old dropped down a level to play the Challenger tournament in France in the wake of a poor start to the clay-court season where he suffered back-to-back first-round exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Rome Masters: British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home favourite Jannik Sinner storm into last 16 with confident wins

British No. 1 Cameron Norrie is safely through to the last 16 of the Rome Masters after the 13th seed beat qualifier Alexandre Muller in straight sets, while home favourite Jannik Sinner also progressed. Norrie has struggled on clay so far this season, winning just two matches in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid combined.

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals cut-throat mentality of snooker – 'It's all about ruining your opponent's life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has confessed the cut-throat nature of professional snooker at the top level comes with the merciless mindset of «ruining your opponent's life». In a no-holds barred account more akin to boxing, the seven-time world champion has laid bare the bloodthirsty aspect of the green baize by acknowledging the key to success comes down to «f****** them up». Ad Despite battling with his mental health throughout his tumultuous and turbulent 31-year career, O'Sullivan has become a master of such mind games as the undisputed snooker GOAT by winning a record 39 ranking titles, including seven world titles and seven Masters crowns since 1995.

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is 'the player to beat' on clay ahead of Italian Open in Rome

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is «the player to beat» on clay ahead of his return to competitive action at the Italian Open. The 35-year-old is making his comeback to the ATP Tour after struggling with an elbow injury during the clay court season. Ad He did not compete at the Madrid Open last week after struggling physically at the Monte Carlo Masters and Banja Luka.

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Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?

Andy Murray hailed by Boris Becker for being 'an absolute role model' to younger generation

Rome Masters: British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home favourite Jannik Sinner storm into last 16 with confident wins

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals cut-throat mentality of snooker – 'It's all about ruining your opponent's life'

Novak Djokovic says Carlos Alcaraz is 'the player to beat' on clay ahead of Italian Open in Rome

Carlos Alcaraz has 'more punch' than Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and is ‘rewriting tennis history’ - Boris Becker

Djokovic ‘feels good’ after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Alcaraz the man to beat on clay, says Djokovic