Alcaraz strolls into French Open second round
PARIS :Carlos Alcaraz produced his usual mix of poise, pace and power to see off Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3 6-4 6-2 and reach the second round of the French Open on Monday.
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Paris silver medallists Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson set sights on Hollywood ending at next Olympics
The scene was straight out of a sports movie.
'Beginning of a new era', Alonso unveiled as Real Madrid manager
MADRID :Xabi Alonso said he was convinced he can achieve great things at Real Madrid after he was unveiled as manager of the LaLiga club on Monday.
Four-time champ Swiatek launches French Open bid with record in sight
PARIS :Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia 6-3 6-3 and into the second round of the French Open on Monday, launching her quest for a record fourth straight women's title.
Ruud launches French Open campaign with easy win over Ramos Vinolas
PARIS :Twice runner-up Casper Ruud started his latest bid to reach another French Open final with a crushing 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over seasoned Spanish qualifier Albert Ramos Vinolas in the first round on Monday.
French Open 'Merci Rafa' T-shirts resurface online at sky-high prices
PARIS :French Open organisers handed out 10,000 brick-red T-shirts for Sunday's tribute to 14-times Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal on Monday and while most people took the souvenir home, several tried to sell them online for up to 500 euros.
Dutch first choice goalkeeper Verbruggen out of World Cup qualifiers
AMSTERDAM :Uncapped goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen was included in the Netherlands squad on Monday as first choice Bart Verbruggen dropped out of World Cup qualifiers next month.
Monaco win is boost for Norris but not a game-changer
MONACO :Winning the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position gave Lando Norris a big boost in his Formula One title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and may even mark a turning point, but the Briton said it had not solved all his problems.