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French Open: Rafael Nadal cruises to straight-set win over Jordan Thompson
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Monday, 23 May 2022 09:46
Rafael Nadal began his quest for a record-extending 14th French Open men's title with a commanding straight-set victory over Australia's Jordan Thompson. The Spaniard, aiming to reclaim his crown after Novak Djokovic's triumph in 2021, cruised to a 6-2 6-2 6-2 win. It is a 106th French Open victory for the 35-year-old fifth seed.He will face Corentin Moutet in the…
French Open: Emma Raducanu wins thriller in Roland Garros first round
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Monday, 23 May 2022 12:35
Emma Raducanu showed fight and spirit to come back from a set down and win her senior debut at the French Open against Czech teenager Linda Noskova.British number one Raducanu, 19, twice trailed by a set and a break, but dug deep to eventually win 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 6-1 on the Roland Garros clay."It was an absolute battle. I'm proud…
French Open: Harriet Dart beaten on her main draw debut at Roland Garros
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Monday, 23 May 2022 04:06
Britain's Harriet Dart was beaten in straight sets on her French Open main-draw debut by former quarter-finalist Martina Trevisan.Dart, 25, lost 6-0 6-2 to the in-form Italian, who won her first WTA tour title in Rabat last week.Dart battled hard but Trevisan, 28, was too clinical in the key moments.The four other Britons in the main singles draws play later…
French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko as Naomi Osaka loses
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Monday, 23 May 2022 06:56
World number one Iga Swiatek underlined why she is the overwhelming favourite for the French Open with a rapid first-round win over Lesia Tsurenko.Poland's Swiatek showed all her quality in a 6-2 6-0 victory that took just 54 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.The 20-year-old, who won Roland Garros in 2020, extended her winning streak to 29 matches by beating the…
Naomi Osaka unsure on Wimbledon after ranking points decision
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Monday, 23 May 2022 07:03
Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka is not sure she will play Wimbledon, saying that without ranking points it is "more like an exhibition".The ATP and WTA stripped the points after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players over Russian's invasion of Ukraine. Osaka did not criticise the move but said earning points was a motivation."The intention of this measure was good,…
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Thursday, 19 May 2022 12:12
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