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Ronnie O'Sullivan on why World Championship is snooker's major test as he eyes more glory – 'Stands alone for intensity'

The modern metric of snooker greatness has been valued by a player's success in the self-styled 'Triple Crown' in recent years, but Ronnie O'Sullivan is in no doubt about what remains the ultimate test in the sport. O'Sullivan has won a record seven UK and Masters trophies over the past 30 years, but feels the most arduous challenge above all else on the green baize comes every April when the World Championship is staged by the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Sloane Stephens says racist abuse of athletes has 'only gotten worse' - ESPN

Racist behavior directed at athletes is getting worse, and even software designed to protect them from it has little impact, tennis player Sloane Stephens said Monday.

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman

Aggressive Novak Djokovic showed he wants to play “on his terms” at the French Open, says Eurosport analyst Tim Henman, while Alex Corretja believes the Serbian is returning to top form after his first-round win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. Djokovic cruised through his Roland-Garros opener with a 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) victory over the unseeded American and he will face Marton Fucsovics next in Paris. Ad Talking in The Cube as part of Eurosport’s exclusive French Open coverage, Barbara Schett pointed out an increased aggression in the Serbian’s game that saw him lose just seven points on serve in the first two sets combined.

Novak Djokovic made to fight for opening win at French Open

Novak Djokovic began his bid for a 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday.

Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament. Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic held off a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) victory. He has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open. "I'm very motivated to stay in this tournament for a long time, it's just the start now," said Djokovic after kicking off his 19th consecutive French Open campaign.

Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes

PARIS : Former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrated her return to Roland Garros with a dominant win over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday and said she had feared for her career a year ago due to a knee problem.

On 'favorite court,' Sloane Stephens eases into second round - ESPN

Back on her «favorite court in the world,» Sloane Stephens looked sharp in her opening match at the French Open with a 6-0, 6-4 win over two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova.

A French Open without Rafael Nadal still has plenty of drama - ESPN

The 2023 French Open is upon us and — spoiler alert — the event is going to have a markedly different vibe this year. Some familiar faces will be missing with the gigantic absence of Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004, as well as former champions Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza, along with the recent retirements of Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Notable names like Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray, Venus Williams, Nick Kyrgios, Emma Raducanu and Matteo Berrettini are also missing from the slate, so Roland Garros will be lacking some of its traditional star power.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan on why World Championship is snooker's major test as he eyes more glory – 'Stands alone for intensity'

Sloane Stephens says racist abuse of athletes has 'only gotten worse' - ESPN

French Open 2023: Aggressive Novak Djokovic playing tennis 'on his terms' at Roland-Garros says Tim Henman

Novak Djokovic made to fight for opening win at French Open

Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits

Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes

On 'favorite court,' Sloane Stephens eases into second round - ESPN

A French Open without Rafael Nadal still has plenty of drama - ESPN