Tennis
Murray loses alongside Evans on French Open farewell
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Friday, 31 May 2024 11:54
Andy Murray looks likely to have made his final appearance at the French Open after losing in the men's doubles alongside Dan Evans.The British pair were beaten 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) by South American duo Sebastian Baez and Thiago Seyboth Wild in the first round.Murray, 37, says he does not plan on "playing much beyond the summer" and returned to…
Swiatek celebrates birthday with third-round win
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Friday, 31 May 2024 10:23
Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday with a routine victory against Marie Bouzkova in the third round of the French Open.Swiatek was serenaded by the crowd with a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' on Court Philippe Chatrier after wrapping up a 6-4 6-2 win.The Pole, who is chasing a third straight French Open title, has now won 17 matches in a…
'I don't remember behaving worse' - Rublev throws racquet in surprise loss
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Friday, 31 May 2024 09:14
Andrey Rublev says his behaviour in his third-round French Open loss - where he slammed a racquet on court and on his knee - was the worst it has been at a Grand Slam.The sixth seed lost 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 6-4 against world number 35 Matteo Arnaldi of Italy.Rublev showed signs of agitation at the end of the first set…
'I'm feeling like myself now' - Alcaraz cruises through
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Friday, 31 May 2024 14:31
Earlier on Friday, Jannik Sinner continued his bid for a second straight Grand Slam title with a no-fuss win against Russia's Pavel Kotov.The Australian Open winner won 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the fourth round.Sinner, who has never gone beyond that stage in Paris, struggled with a hip injury in the build-up to the French Open, withdrawing in Madrid and…
'Tough' to face 'best friend' Badosa - Sabalenka
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Friday, 31 May 2024 13:03
Aryna Sabalenka says it will be "tough" to face "best friend" Paula Badosa when they go head-to-head for a place in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.Australian Open champion Sabalenka, 26, has been in imperious form so far at Roland Garros, losing just seven games across two commanding straight-set wins.The pair play second on Court Philippe Chatrier."She's my favourite,"…
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