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French Open 2023: Emotional Gael Monfils roars back from 0-4, 30-40 in fifth set to book Holger Rune clash

Home favourite Gael Monfils roared back from 0-4, 30-40 in the deciding set to reach the second round of the French Open with a stunning late-night win over Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. Monfils, 36, was on the brink of an early exit as he stared down a break point on his own serve in the fifth set for 0-5, but saved it before mounting an epic comeback to pull level at 4-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Ad But the drama was not over.

Harry Kane will run down contract if he does not get Manchester United move - Paper Round

Kane determined to make United move The Sun reports that Harry Kane is willing to wait out his contract at Tottenham and leave on a free transfer next season if he does not get the move he wants. Ad The England international has a year left on his current deal and wants to move to Manchester United this summer. TransfersBayern ignite Rice race with £95m offer, Kane to Man Utd blocked — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 22:04 The paper writes: “HARRY KANE will stay at Spurs for a final season — if he cannot get a move to Manchester United.

French Open 2023: Day 4 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie playing?

What stories are set to be written on Day 4 of the French Open? Day 3 saw Daniil Medvedev dumped out of the tournament by world No. 172 Thiago Seyboth Wild, while Iga Swiatek avoided such drama by getting past Cristina Bucsa. Ad Holger Rune was another to seal his progression, with Eurosport's John McEnroe labelling the Dane «the real deal», and his favourite to reach the men's final.

Iga Swiatek exclusive: World No. 1 reluctant to entertain 'bagel talk' - 'Leave that to Twitter or the media'

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek says she is reluctant to engage in talk over her remarkable bagel record, preferring to «leave it to Twitter and the media». Swiatek has bagelled opponents a remarkable 33 times since the start of 2022, and recorded her latest in her French Open first-round victory over Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday.

Anthony Martial: Manchester United forward ruled out of FA Cup final with Manchester City with hamstring injury

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out of the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday with a hamstring injury. Martial sustained the injury in the 2-1 win over Fulham last Sunday and joins Marcel Sabitzer, Donny van de Beek and Lisandro Martinez on the list of sidelined players.

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid star receives 'lucrative offer' to join unnamed Saudi Arabian club - reports

Karim Benzema has received a “lucrative offer” to leave Real Madrid for an unnamed Saudi Arabian club, according to various reports. The 35-year-old – who has a year left on his contract with Los Blancos – has already made a decision on his future, reports The Athletic, but it’s not clear as to whether he has accepted or rejected it.

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune rivalry needed in tennis, says John McEnroe as pair both make round two of French Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune's rivalry is needed in tennis, says John McEnroe as the young pair both made it into round two of the French Open. The two 20-year-olds have only met once on the ATP Tour, at the Paris Masters last year, a match that saw Alcaraz retire injured. Ad Despite their lack of head-to-heads to date, they have separately emerged as the two players judged by many to be the sport's next great rivalry, in place of those created by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

French Open: Mirra Andreeva cites text from Andy Murray as inspiration for landmark Grand Slam win

Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva said a text message from Andy Murray helped her win a first Grand Slam match of her career. The 16-year-old overcame Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-2 6-1 to advance to the French Open second round in just 56 minutes. Ad Andreeva, who is the youngest player in the Roland-Garros draw, had enjoyed a breakthrough week at the Madrid Open by reaching the fourth round and later revealed that she was a big fan of Murray.

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French Open 2023: Emotional Gael Monfils roars back from 0-4, 30-40 in fifth set to book Holger Rune clash

Harry Kane will run down contract if he does not get Manchester United move - Paper Round

French Open 2023: Day 4 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie playing?

Iga Swiatek exclusive: World No. 1 reluctant to entertain 'bagel talk' - 'Leave that to Twitter or the media'

Anthony Martial: Manchester United forward ruled out of FA Cup final with Manchester City with hamstring injury

Karim Benzema: Real Madrid star receives 'lucrative offer' to join unnamed Saudi Arabian club - reports

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune rivalry needed in tennis, says John McEnroe as pair both make round two of French Open

French Open: Mirra Andreeva cites text from Andy Murray as inspiration for landmark Grand Slam win