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Swiatek and Osaka set for intriguing meeting - day four preview
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 11:12
Defending champion Iga Swiatek returns to French Open action on Wednesday but faces a potentially tricky tie against former number one Naomi Osaka in the second round.The pair, who have both won four Grand Slams, are scheduled to play the third match on Court Phillipe Chatrier.Current world number one Swiatek is aiming to become the first woman since Justine Henin…
Ruud moves into French Open second round
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:25
Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud moved into the second round of the 2024 tournament with a routine 6-3 6-4 6-3 win over Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves.Norwegian Ruud, 25, lost to Rafael Nadal in the 2022 final at Roland Garros and Novak Djokovic in the 2023 showpiece.The match took place under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier on a day…
Rybakina overcomes slow start to beat Minnen
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Tuesday, 28 May 2024 03:54
Elena Rybakina overcame a slow start to defeat Belgium's Greet Minnen and reach the French Open second round.The world number four was broken to love in her opening service game.But from 2-0 down in the opening set the 24-year-old rallied to win 10 consecutive games and take control on her way to a 6-2 6-3 victory.The 2022 Wimbledon champion will…
Playing Wimbledon 'not a good idea' as Nadal eyes Olympics
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Monday, 27 May 2024 13:24
Since suffering a hip injury at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal has only played five tournaments, but has been encouraged by the way his body has stood up to the physicality of the clay-court swing.A tough draw at the French Open, where he was unseeded for the first time, led to a straight-set defeat by German fourth seed Alexander Zverev…
Norrie beaten by Kotov in French Open first round
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Monday, 27 May 2024 11:37
British number one Cameron Norrie was knocked out in the first round of the French Open with a five-set defeat by Russian Pavel Kotov.World number 57 Kotov dominated Norrie in the deciding set to win 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-2, and record just his second victory in a Grand Slam.It is the first time Norrie has lost in the…
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