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'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,"…
Swiatek continues title defence on birthday
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Thursday, 30 May 2024 13:15
British pair Andy Murray and Dan Evans are scheduled to begin their men's doubles campaign at the French Open on Friday - if the weather permits.Wildcards Murray and Evans, who both lost their first round singles matches at Roland Garros, are due to face Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild and Argentine Sebastian Baez in the fourth and final match on court…
'Rain delays are mind-numbing - this is how I get through them'
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Thursday, 30 May 2024 08:01
American player Danielle Collins is enjoying one of the finest seasons of her life, having moved back into the WTA top 10 and lifting the biggest title of her career in Miami. In her second BBC Sport column at a wet French Open, Collins explains how she gets through rain-disrupted days.Rain has disrupted the past few days of the French…
French Open brings in alcohol ban to stop unruly fans
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Thursday, 30 May 2024 05:39
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour, says tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.It comes after Belgium's David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.On Wednesday, women's defending champion Iga Swiatek pleaded with fans to keep quiet during points and not to shout…
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