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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz is Stefanos Tsitsipas' 'toughest opponent' on clay right now, says Alex Corretja

Alex Corretja thinks it is going to be «very difficult» for Stefanos Tsitsipas to produce a quarter-final victory against Carlos Alcaraz at this year's French Open. Tsitsipas has lost all four matches he has played against Alcaraz, including the Barcelona Open final in April which the Spaniard won 6-3 6-4. Ad But Tsitsipas has enjoyed a strong Roland-Garros campaign this year, dropping just one set in his four matches and reached the quarter-finals after a convincing 7-5 6-3 6-0 win over Austrian Sebastian Ofner.

French Open: Holger Rune in double-bounce controversy - 'The umpire has made a huge mistake'

Rising star Holger Rune got caught up in a double-bounce controversy during his fourth-round match with Francisco Cerundolo at the 2023 French Open on Monday. Umpire Kader Nouni did not spot the fact that the ball clearly bounced twice at a very crucial moment in the fourth game of the third set of the encounter, as Cerundolo slammed a forehand into the open court with Rune well out of position at deuce. Ad What should have been a point to Cerundolo somehow turned into his opponent benefiting as Nouni did not spot the double-bounce and then penalised the Argentine for stopping before he put away the resulting smash with a ball kid having already entered the court.

Man Utd’s Harry Kane alternatives, Tottenham want James Maddison in Ange Postecoglou’s rebuild – Paper Round

Man Utd’s alternatives to Kane Manchester United are extending their search for a striker beyond Harry Kane with a deal for the Tottenham forward looking increasingly unlikely this summer, the Daily Mail reports. Spurs are adamant Kane is not for sale despite having just one year remaining on his contract, and while that stance could be tested by a substantial offer, United – like Real Madrid given Karim Benzema is departing – are also looking elsewhere given that it could take more than £100m to sway Daniel Levy and Spurs.

French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka withstands brave Sloane Stephens fightback to reach Roland-Garros quarter-finals

Arnya Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals of the French Open following a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Sloane Stephens. In the first match women were given the evening match on Philippe-Chatrier, the fans were certainly given their money’s worth in a thrilling first set. Ad Sabalenka looked to be in total control as she raced into a 5-0 lead with Stephens unable to find her rhythm.

Alfie Burden regains World Snooker Tour place after edging thriller with Iulian Boiko at Q School – 'So many emotions'

Alfie Burden put the disappointment of his World Seniors final defeat to close friend Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White behind him last month to regain his place on the World Snooker Tour on the final day of Q School in Leicester. Burden picked up from where he left off on Monday evening at Event Two of the 208-player competition after recovering a 3-0 deficit to overcome former Shoot Out winner Michael Holt 4-3 just before midnight. Ad A 4-2 win over Duane Jones in the last 16 on Tuesday morning, which included a closing 91, set the Londoner up for a quarter-final meeting with talented Ukraine teenager Iulian Boiko, who had defeated former World Seniors champion Peter Lines by the same scoreline.

Casper Ruud battles past Nicolas Jarry to reach French Open quarter-finals and potential Holger Rune clash

Casper Ruud reached the French Open quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Nicolas Jarry. Fourth seed Ruud was beaten by Jarry in Geneva just 10 days ago, but this time came out on top 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5. Ad Ruud was a break down in the second and third sets but showed his fighting quality in the face of a powerful hitting display from Jarry to advance to the last eight.

Roma 2-1 Spezia: Late drama sees Jose Mourinho's side secure Europa League qualification thanks to late penalty

Paulo Dybala’s late penalty earned Roma a 2-1 comeback win over Spezia to seal Europa League qualification for the Giallorossi and condemn the visitors to a relegation play-off. Roma, still hurting from their penalty heartbreak against Sevilla in the Europa League final in midweek, conceded an early opener to Dimitrios Nikolaou that was a huge boost to the visitors’ survival hopes.

Diego Alfonso Arias Cuervo and Adelheid Morath win UCI Marathon World Cup events in Liguria

Blazing heat and the wooded hills of Liguria were the magnificent backdrop for the second round of the UCL Marathon World Cup on Sunday afternoon. The 100 kilometre course climbed nearly 4000 meters above the village of Finalborgo, placing immense strain on the riders in the heat of the afternoon. Ad With the full field departing together, there was real suspense as to who would be the first rider to cross the line.

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz is Stefanos Tsitsipas' 'toughest opponent' on clay right now, says Alex Corretja

French Open: Holger Rune in double-bounce controversy - 'The umpire has made a huge mistake'

Man Utd’s Harry Kane alternatives, Tottenham want James Maddison in Ange Postecoglou’s rebuild – Paper Round

French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka withstands brave Sloane Stephens fightback to reach Roland-Garros quarter-finals

Alfie Burden regains World Snooker Tour place after edging thriller with Iulian Boiko at Q School – 'So many emotions'

Casper Ruud battles past Nicolas Jarry to reach French Open quarter-finals and potential Holger Rune clash

Roma 2-1 Spezia: Late drama sees Jose Mourinho's side secure Europa League qualification thanks to late penalty

Diego Alfonso Arias Cuervo and Adelheid Morath win UCI Marathon World Cup events in Liguria