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Mailbag: Global Affairs and Upsets Have Infiltrated the French Open

The complex question of whether politics have a place in tennis is on full display at Roland Garros this week.

Sports Illustrated

Why a French Open triumph could make Carlos Alcaraz the new king of Roland Garros

The world’s top-ranked male tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is inspiring fans and competitors with his talent and winning smile. Could the young Spaniard become the new king of Roland Garros?

ABC News

Does Novak Djokovic’s off-court controversy overshadow his tennis genius?

Djokovic could finish his career with the most grand slam titles of any male player in history but he remains a polarising figure

The Independent UK

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Forty years after Noah’s triumph, French tennis seeks path to Grand Slam glory

With no Frenchmen seeded in singles at Roland Garros this year, the home country is unlikely to see its first male champion since Yannick Noah’s win back in 1983. But as one generation of hopefuls bows out, there are signs a new one is readying to take up the challenge.

France 24

French Open: I have the game to beat the top players everytime I play them, asserts Holger Rune

Holger Rune's 7-2 record against top-five opposition is not statistics. It's a mentality. The 20-year-old started the 2022 season ranked outside the top 100 and came into Roland Garros at No. 40. A year later, the world No. 6 - whose play is a mix of the fast and furious…

The Times of India

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

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.

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Last of the 'Big Three' standing, Novak Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record

As Novak Djokovic enters the French Open, he faces a string of indifferent clay-court performances. However, despite his recent form, few would be surprised if the Serbian legend lifts the Musketeers' Trophy for the third time.

The Times of India

Home is where the hurt is at French Open

Paris (AFP) - It's been 40 years since a French player last won the men's singles title at Roland Garros and Yannick Noah's 1983 achievement is unlikely to be matched this year when the second major of the season starts on Sunday.

AFP

'I'm not Nadal!' Roger Federer recalls a fan's comical misunderstanding

NEW DELHI: Tennis icon Roger Federer recently shared a hilarious incident that occurred when a fan mistook him for his long-time rival, Rafael Nadal. The Swiss maestro caused a stir among tennis fans worldwide when he took to Twitter to engage with his followers.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal in quotes

Paris (AFP) - Tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open and revealed that 2024 is likely to be his final season after a career that has yielded 22 Grand Slam titles including a record 14 French Open crowns.

AFP

A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears and hand-holding in an emotional London farewell.

AFP

Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer - five great matches

Paris (AFP) - Five great matches between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after the Spanish great announced Thursday that 2024 will likely be his final season before retirement:

AFP

Nadal v Djokovic -- the most contested rivalry

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic has featured more matches and been more closely fought.

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Rafael Nadal: Grand Slam warrior and people's champion

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal was born on the Spanish island of Mallorca, known for its sandy beaches, but the tennis star will be forever associated with another surface -- as the undisputed "King of Clay".

AFP

Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Thursday said he would miss the French Open after failing to recover from a hip injury.

AFP

The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at French Open

Paris (AFP) - When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge.

The Hindu

A brand new theme began with Thiem. Or did it?

Two years and eight months since that victorious September Sunday, Dominic Thiem is a shadow of his former self. He hasn’t added a single Tour-level trophy to his collection, has struggled with injuries, lost form and motivation, and plummeted in the rankings.

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The Hindu

Djokovic says new generation has arrived after Rome quarterfinal exit

Novak Djokovic said the long awaited “shift of generations” has finally come to men’s tennis after the world number one lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals.

Daily Mirror

Ralf Schumacher "brutally pushed" by F1 security as Jenson Button also collared

Sir Jackie Stewart was manhandled by security on live TV, while Ralf Schumacher says he and Sky colleague Jenson Button were also mistreated on the Miami Grand Prix grid

Daily Mirror

Martin Brundle slams "weird" F1 rules after almost getting Sir Jackie Stewart kicked out

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart showed his class to help Sky Sports interviewer and friend Martin Brundle ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix

Autosport

How Brundle triggered Stewart Miami GP grid moment

Brundle was coming to the end of his usual pre-race grid walk when he reached a roped-off section at the front of the starting grid which was only open to selected VIPs.

Daily Record

Sir Jackie Stewart delivers perfect response after being manhandled by grand prix security

The Scottish F1 legend joked about "sneaking past" security at the Miami International Autodrome to get into the VIP area to speak to Roger Federer.

Evening Standard

From ball girls to birthday cake — tennis sure has form when it comes to sexism

As the Madrid Open faces criticism for a tournament riddled with incidents of gender inequality, Martha Alexander takes a closer look at the the sexism problem plaguing elite tennis

Daily Mirror

Martin Brundle backs Sir Jackie Stewart amid perfect response to Miami GP security run-in

Sir Jackie Stewart had a run-in with a security guard on the Miami Grand Prix grid after the F1 legend wandered into a VIP to grab Roger Federer for a chat with Martin Brundle

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