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“This is part of the job” : Players react to Naomi Osaka’s media boycott at Roland-Garros

One day after Osaka's announcement, the topic remained front and centre of Media Day at Roland-Garros

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Haresh Ramchandani
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Unprecedented and intriguing: Naomi Osaka’s latest campaign for players’ rights and mental wellbeing

It was another announcement that shocked the tennis world, courtesy of the world No 2 - but why does Naomi Osaka feel the need to boycott the media?

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Carrie Dunn
Ash Barty vs Iga Swiatek at Madrid in 2021

Osaka dealt a friendly hand, Barty vs. Swiatek a potential quarter-final: Everything you need to know about the French Open women’s draw

Ashleigh Barty and Iga Swiatek, the last two women’s singles champions at Roland-Garros, could face each other in the quarter-finals. On paper, Naomi Osaka has a favorable path on which to finally reach the last eight in Paris.

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Cédric Rouquette
Rafael Nadal reacts during his final match against Novak Djokovic

Djokovic vs. Nadal in the semi-finals and everything else you need to know about the Roland-Garros men’s draw

The possible semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is the big story of the 2021 Roland-Garros men’s singles draw. Roger Federer also finds himself in the top half, but will he advance far enough for that to become a factor?

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Cédric Rouquette

Fissette interview: Naomi Osaka must find tactical balance to win on clay

The US Open and Australian Open champion will be hoping to improve on her poor record at Roland-Garros but as her coach Wim Fissette tells Simon Cambers, she needs time to find her feet on clay

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Simon Cambers
Corentin Moutet at UTS4 in 2021
5 years ago

Brilliant Moutet downs Fritz to win UTS4 title

Corentin Moutet, The Tornado, crowned a stunning two days on the French Riviera...
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Simon Cambers
Corentin Moutet, UTS4 2021
5 years ago

Moutet rips through Garin to reach UTS4 final

Corentin Moutet - The Tornado - maintained his unbeaten streak with another brilliant...
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Simon Cambers
Taylor Fritz at UTS in 2021
5 years ago

Brilliant Fritz downs favourite Schwartzman to reach UTS4 final

The Hotshot lived up to his nickname as he blitzed Diego Schwartzman to...
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Simon Cambers
Taylor Fritz
5 years ago

Taylor Fritz beats Daniil Medvedev as the Russian’s clay-court woes continue

The Hotshot booked his place in the Final Four after finishing second in...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Diego Schwartzman at UTS in 2021
5 years ago

Schwartzman edges Garin in sudden death to set up Fritz semi-final at UTS4

Diego Schwartzman edged out Cristian Garin 12-14, 16-6, 12-16, 14-11, 2-1 in sudden...
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Simon Cambers
Corentin Moutet, UTS4 2021
5 years ago

“Tornado” Corentin Moutet defeats “Fogna” Fognini in sudden death for third win in UTS4

The Frenchman has won all three matches in Group B and will play...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Alexander Bublik at UTS in 2021
5 years ago

Bublik Enemy crushes Mahut to earn consolation UTS4 win

Alexander Bublik picked up a consolation win at UTS4 on Tuesday with a...
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Simon Cambers
Cristian Garin UTS4
5 years ago

Garin outmuscles Bublik enemy to earn second win of day one at UTS4

UTS debutant Cristian Garin saw off his doubles partner Alexander Bublik 3-0 to...
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Simon Cambers
Taylor Fritz
5 years ago

Aggression from Fritz outwits floundering Fognini

The Hotshot ended Monday in fine style at UTS4 - but it's been...
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Carrie Dunn
5 years ago

Tornado blows through Medvedev as Moutet earns second straight UTS4 win

Frenchman Corentin Moutet tops Group B with two wins out of two after...
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Simon Cambers
Diego Schwartzman
5 years ago

Second win for Schwartzman, Dimitrov’s hopes dangling

Worrying times for Grigor - but a sensational second win of the day...
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Carrie Dunn
Diego Schwartzman at UTS in 2021
5 years ago

Schwartzman overcomes Bublik in straight quarters

Argentinian grabs confident win to take top spot in Group A on his...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev
5 years ago

Medvedev off to magnificent start with Fognini trouncing

No gifts on court for the birthday boy, given a very tough time...
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Carrie Dunn
Cristian Garin
5 years ago

Garin surges past struggling Dimitrov

Garin enjoyed a comfortable win over Grigor Dimitrov in his first match at...
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Carrie Dunn
Corentin Moutet at UTS4 in 2021
5 years ago

Moutet overcomes Fritz to get off to a winning start at UTS4

The Frenchman is the first winner at UTS4 and will next meet Daniil...
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Haresh Ramchandani