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'Treasure moments on the court' - Elina Svitolina reveals home life helps her return to tennis at 2023 French Open

Elina Svitolina told Eurosport that a settled family life is the basis of what she needs in her career where she can «treasure moments on the court.» The Ukrainian defeated Martina Trevisan 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday, and speaking to Mats Wilander for Eurosport, she discussed her return to the sport. Ad She said: «Yes, feeling good, slowly getting there, back into it, back into a good rhythm, back to a good level.

'Never easy' - Jannik Sinner happy with start after 2023 French Open victory over Alexandre Muller

Jannik Sinner was pleased to get through the first round of the French Open, where it is «never easy». The 21-year-old Italian is one of the contenders to take over from tennis’ Big Three given the absence of competition specialist Rafael Nadal leaves just Novak Djokovic in contention. Ad Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are the top two seeds, but Sinner is another player who could find his way into the final.

Caroline Garcia pleased with 'incredible atmosphere' at French Open after first-round victory over Wang Xiyu

Caroline Garcia celebrated her 7-6(7-4) 4-6 6-4 victory over Wang Xiyu which she earned in her home country. Garcia, the French women’s No. 1 player, secured a passage to the second round, in a battle against the Chinese player that took more than two and a half hours on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits Harry Maguire can leave, David de Gea not guaranteed starting role next year

Erik ten Hag has suggested that Harry Maguire could choose to leave Manchester United, but believes David de Gea will stay despite not being guaranteed a starting role. Maguire and De Gea have both come in for heavy criticism over the course of the season, which ultimately saw United finish in third place, behind Arsenal and league winners Manchester City, and certain of Champions League football next season. Ad In his first season in charge at United, Ten Hag has won the Carabao Cup, and his team play City in the FA Cup final.

French Open: Novak Djokovic welcomes matches against former fans after Aleksandar Kovacevic reunion

Novak Djokovic said that playing former fans of his on the professional circuit, such as Aleksandar Kovacevic, is a «nice feeling». Kovacevic’s parents were both professional tennis players in the early years of their lives, and his father Milan hails from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia — Djokovic’s home country.

French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed the ‘party atmosphere’ of his opening French Open match more than anyone else, according to Eurosport expert Tim Henman, who applauded a ‘faultless’ win over Flavio Cobolli. The top seed from Spain brushed aside his unfancied opponent with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 victory that saw some outrageous shot-making from Alcaraz and served up a thrilling final set. Ad Alcaraz came flying out of the blocks by winning the first eight games in a row against the bewildered Italian, and former British No.

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz pleased with 'great level' after getting off to flyer with big Flavio Cobolli win

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised through his French Open first round clash with Italian Flavio Cobolli, demolishing the qualifier 6-0 6-2 7-5. With seven matches ahead of him if he is to reach the final, Alcaraz appeared to be in no mood to wait to progress, but Cobolli would ultimately offer some battling resistance late on. Ad «It’s great to play here,» Alcaraz said.

French Open 2023: Day 3 order of play and schedule - When are Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and Gael Monfils playing?

It was an enthralling second day of action at the 2023 French Open and Day 3 has just as much in store. Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and home favourite Gael Monfils are among those taking to the red dirt on Tuesday, with hopes of making a deep run at the second Grand Slam of the year. Ad Medvedev faces Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild on Court Philippe Chatrier, while Monfils is last on court up against Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

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'Treasure moments on the court' - Elina Svitolina reveals home life helps her return to tennis at 2023 French Open

'Never easy' - Jannik Sinner happy with start after 2023 French Open victory over Alexandre Muller

Caroline Garcia pleased with 'incredible atmosphere' at French Open after first-round victory over Wang Xiyu

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits Harry Maguire can leave, David de Gea not guaranteed starting role next year

French Open: Novak Djokovic welcomes matches against former fans after Aleksandar Kovacevic reunion

French Open: Tim Henman says 'faultless' Carlos Alcaraz revelled in 'party atmosphere' against Flavio Cobolli

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz pleased with 'great level' after getting off to flyer with big Flavio Cobolli win

French Open 2023: Day 3 order of play and schedule - When are Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and Gael Monfils playing?