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Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and the path to a generational French Open clash

After a series of near-misses, Djokovic and Alcaraz have been placed on a collision course at Roland Garros. Will tennis get a second chapter of its next great rivalry?

The Independent UK

A younger lot: On the 2023 French Open

Without Nadal, there is no clear favourite at Roland-Garros

The Hindu

Holger Rune: great Dane in the making?

Holger Rune is rated highly by Novak Djokovic, who sees a lot of himself in the former junior World No. 1 from Denmark. Djokovic has also bracketed Rune with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, calling them the leaders of a generational shift in men’s tennis. After a strong run in…

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Carlos Alcaraz ready to head into grand slam as top seed for the first time

Alcaraz goes into the tournament as the top seed after overtaking Novak Djokovic.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz hopeful Rafael Nadal will return fully fit for French Open swansong in 2024

The 14-time winner will be absent at Roland Garros as he continues to battle a hip injury

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic Isn’t a Shoo-In to Win It All at the French Open. Here’s Why.

The French Open will seem odd without Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer taking its iconic stage, but their absences bring opportunities for a new crop of clay-court specialists.

Sports Illustrated

French Open 2023: Rafael Nadal absence could ‘spark’ Novak Djokovic in Grand Slam battle

Roland Garros starts on a subdued note due to so many absent stars - who will step up?

Evening Standard

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Absence of clay king Nadal casts shadow over French Open draw

French Open chiefs on Thursday put on a brave face during a lavish multi-media ceremony for the draw to anoint a successor to the absent king Rafael Nadal.

Radio France Internationale

FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been placed in the same half of the French Open field in the draw and could face each other in the semifinals

The Independent UK

French Open draw LIVE: Latest updates as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz learn fate

Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu have all withdrawn due to injury

The Independent UK

Ten stars to watch at Roland Garros including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more

The likely contenders at the French Open with serial winner Rafael Nadal not taking part

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic fitness worry, Iga Swiatek targets hattrick and the key French Open talking points

The king of clay will be absent in Paris due to injury.

The Independent UK

Stars hoping to shine in absence of clay king Nadal – 10 to watch at French Open

The likely contenders at Roland Garros.

The Independent UK

Opportunity knocks as Rafael Nadal misses French Open for first time since 2005

Roland Garros will take place without 14-time men’s singles champion Nadal.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Can Carlos Alcaraz take Rafael Nadal’s crown? – French Open talking points

The king of clay will be absent in Paris due to injury.

The Hindu

Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Medvedev No. 2; Swiatek leads WTA

Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open, and Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament.

The Hindu

Can Nadal battle the pain and retire on his terms?

Rafael Nadal, 14-time French Open champion, will miss this year's edition at Roland-Garros and could retire from the sport at the end of 2024.

The Independent UK

Norrie up and down as Murray and Raducanu sit out – British tennis picture

The key questions answered ahead of the year’s second grand slam.

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Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this year's French Open

Nadal, who has won 14 French Opens, injured his hip in January during the Australian Open. He has pulled out of other matches earlier in the year, but has not said if he will retire.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: late-night pokies warning, deadly Italy floods, Queen’s funeral bill revealed

Two-thirds playing NSW pokies into the morning are problem gamblers or at risk; worst flooding in Italy in 100 years; Queen Elizabeth’s funeral cost $300m

The New Daily

Rafael Nadal announces bombshell career decision after major struggle

Rafael Nadal says he is staring at the end of his tennis career after announcing he will miss the French Open and most of the season.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal sights set on 2024 farewell tour after pulling out of French Open

The 22-time grand slam champion has been sidelined since January with a hip injury.

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Makes Shocking Career Prediction Ahead of French Open

The King of Clay made the announcement in a press conference Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Nadal Withdraws From French Open

The Spanish star’s hip injury will keep him out of the event.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal withdraws from French Open and outlines farewell tour for 2024

The 2023 French Open lost one of its biggest draws on Thursday when the 14-time men's singles champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament in Paris due to injury and also outlined his plan for a year-long grand farewell to a circuit that has brought him fame, fortune and…

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