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Jannik Sinner
June 2, 2023

Is Jannik Sinner’s early loss at Roland-Garros a blip, or indicative of something more important?

The Italian suffered his fourth five-set defeat in his past four Grand Slam...
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Roger Federer and Nicolas Mahut
May 29, 2023

How it took a phone call from a president to calm Nicolas Mahut’s nerves before facing Roger Federer

In an extract from The Roger Federer Effect, Nicolas Mahut explains why mere...
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Carlos Alcaraz RG
May 26, 2023

Alcaraz: “I’m the same tennis player than last year, but mentally I’m more mature”

The world No 1 goes into a Grand Slam event as the top...
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Daniil Medvedev (Russia) during a training session of Roland-Garros 2023
May 26, 2023

In-form Medvedev trying to avoid overconfidence

The Russian said he needs to take confidence from his win in Rome,...
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Elena Rybakina Rome 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
May 26, 2023

In form Rybakina happy on clay: “Whatever the surface, I think I can beat anyone”

The Wimbledon champion says she feels as comfortable on clay as she does...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Roland-Garros 2023
May 26, 2023

Sabalenka determined not to be distracted by possibility of No 1 ranking

The Australian Open champion will overtake Iga Swiatek if the Pole does not...
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Iga Swiatek RG
May 26, 2023

Swiatek says she’ll be fit for French Open defence after thigh injury

The world No 1 says the extra time she's had to prepare could...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) during a training session of Roland-Garros 2022
May 26, 2023

Tsitsipas explains Philippoussis split: “I’m at a stage in my career where I need one coach”

The Greek will be accompanied by his father as he tries to simplify...
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Caroline Garcia of France during a training session of Roland-Garros 2023
May 26, 2023

Handling pressure still a “work in progress” for France’s big hope Caroline Garcia

The No 5 seed won the WTA Finals last year but has yet...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
May 25, 2023

Alcaraz, Djokovic could meet in semi-finals at French Open; Tsitsipas, Rublev also in same half: Everything you need to know about the men’s draw

Alcaraz and Djokovic are seeded to meet in the semi-finals but there are...
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May 25, 2023

Alert: Alcaraz, Djokovic in same half as men’s draw is made for French Open

The two men are projected to meet in the semi-finals, after the draw...
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May 25, 2023

Alert: Swiatek, Rybakina in same half as French Open women’s draw is made

Iga Swiatek was placed in the same half as rival Elena Rybakina as...
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Roger Federer at the Swiss Sport Awards
May 23, 2023

Roger Federer’s Twitter Q&A: Nadal, commentating, exhibition matches and being a “Dad coach”

The Swiss said he is enjoying his retirement and has no plans to...
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Nick Kyrgios UTS
May 23, 2023

Kyrgios, Tiafoe to headline round-robin groups at UTS event in Los Angeles

The eight-man event will take place in Los Angeles for the first time,...
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Gaël Monfils UTS Los Angeles
May 23, 2023

Frenchman Monfils completes line-up for return of UTS in Los Angeles

Monfils joins a stellar field which also includes Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe...
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Hugo Gaston
May 22, 2023

Frenchman Hugo Gaston fined 72,000 euros for fourth piece of unsportsmanlike conduct in 2023

The fine was halved, on appeal, from its original level of 144,000 euros
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Roland-Garros upsets draw open
May 22, 2023

Rune ready for French Open: “I’ve had the matches I needed to be as well-prepared as possible”

The Dane has reached three finals in four clay-court events this year
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May 22, 2023

Rome champion Medvedev hails new strings as he heads to Roland-Garros in rare clay form

The Russian will be the No 2 seed at Roland-Garros, thanks to his...
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Iga Swiatek reading
May 19, 2023

Swiatek confident of being fit for Roland-Garros despite Rome withdrawal

The Pole says the thigh injury that forced her to retire against Elena...
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Rafael Nadal, 2023
May 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal determined to go out on his own terms: “I didn’t deserve to finish like that”

The Spaniard has opened the door to retirement for the first time but...
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Roland-Garros
May 12, 2023

Roland-Garros raises prize money, focusing on first-round losers, qualifying

The winners of the singles events will also receive 2.3 million euros each,...
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