Tennis
No 'perfect ending' but Murray proud of French Open legacy
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Sunday, 26 May 2024 16:35
Murray's tenacity has been illustrated by his achievements at the French Open.Clay courts have not "always been easy" for him, as he admitted again after losing 6-4 6-4 6-2 to fellow veteran and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka on Sunday.Yet, he has reached the final at Roland Garros - the pinnacle of the surface and its ultimate test - when he…
Nadal sets aside retirement talk to face Zverev - day two preview
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Sunday, 26 May 2024 11:03
History suggests that Norrie should get through his opening match.He has reached the third round at Roland Garros for the past two years but is yet to go further.Seeded 32nd, Norrie could face Andy Murray in the second round, providing they both progress through their first-round matches.British number two Dart begins against Czech 27th seed Noskova, looking to win a…
Draper shocked by qualifier De Jong at French Open
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Sunday, 26 May 2024 12:30
Draper is a fine talent with ambitions of reaching the world's top 10, but this defeat was another example of the work he still has to do.The left-hander recently brought South African former world number nine Wayne Ferreira into his coaching team to help achieve his goal, saying before he faced De Jong that his game - particularly his serve…
I dont want to open Pandoras box - Djokovic on recent struggles
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Sunday, 26 May 2024 08:47
Novak Djokovic says he does not want to "open Pandoras box" by revealing the reasons behind his below-par form this year.The 37-year-old returns to the French Open - which he won for a third time last year - without having reached a final in 2024.It has been a turbulent season for the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who also parted ways…
Rublev beats Daniel to reach French Open second round
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Sunday, 26 May 2024 05:53
Sixth seed Andrey Rublev came through a tough test against Taro Daniel to reach the second round of the French Open.Russia's Rublev did not have it all his own way on Court Simonne-Mathieu but worked his way to a 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 7-5 win over Japan's Daniel.The 26-year-old is looking to go beyond the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam…
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