The 2024 French Open saw a shocking upset as Rafael Nadal, the undisputed king of Roland Garros, was knocked out by Alexander Zverev in the first round. Nadal, with a record 14 singles titles, has battled injuries in recent months. As he nears the end of his career, his wife Xisca Perello and son Rafael
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Lucas Feron’s journey at the French Open is nothing short of inspiring. After a brutal attack left him in a wheelchair in November 2022, Feron refused to let go of his passion for tennis. Despite the challenges he faced during his recovery, he was determined to get back on the court and continue doing what
Alexander Zverev’s impressive win against Alex de Minaur in the French Open quarterfinals marked his fourth consecutive appearance in the semifinals of the tournament. With an 11-match winning streak under his belt, Zverev showcased his prowess on clay courts, including a recent title at the Italian Open. This victory sets up a thrilling matchup against
In a surprising turn of events at the French Open, unseeded 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva from Russia defeated the No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match. Andreeva’s victory not only propelled her into the semifinals of the Grand Slam but also made her the youngest player to reach this stage since Martina Hingis
Novak Djokovic, one of the biggest names in tennis, was forced to withdraw from his French Open quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud due to a right knee injury. This unfortunate incident meant that Djokovic’s title defense came to an abrupt end, and he would also relinquish his No. 1 ranking in the process. The injury,
Alex de Minaur, the slight Sydneysider with a big heart and electric speed, achieved a remarkable feat at the French Open by defeating Daniil Medvedev and securing a spot in the quarterfinals. This victory marked his first appearance in the last eight at Roland Garros and made him the first Australian man to reach this
In a stunning turn of events, fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev managed to rally from a 4-1 deficit in the fifth set to secure a hard-fought victory against 26th-seeded Tallon Griekspoor at the French Open. This win allowed Zverev to advance to the fourth round of the tournament. Despite facing a challenging situation, Zverev displayed remarkable resilience
In a hard-fought match at the French Open, Aryna Sabalenka faced off against her friend Paula Badosa. Despite their strong bond, both players put their friendship on hold as they fought for a spot in the next round. Sabalenka managed to secure a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Badosa, improving her head-to-head record to 5-2. The
The Murray brothers, Andy and Jamie, are contemplating the idea of teaming up for the men’s doubles competition at Wimbledon. Andy Murray and Dan Evans joined forces in the French Open men’s doubles but were eliminated in the first round by Sebastian Baez and Thiago Seyboth Wild. As they aim to secure a spot on
The defending champion Novak Djokovic faced off against unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in the French Open second round, and despite a brief challenge in the first set, Djokovic sealed a routine victory with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 scoreline. The Serbian player, who has been experiencing a fluctuating season, was made to work hard by
During the recent French Open, David Goffin faced disrespectful behavior from partisan fans that went beyond just cheering for their favorite player. Goffin, a Belgian player, accused the spectators of showing “total disrespect” towards him during his first-round match against local favorite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. He mentioned being insulted for over 3 ½ hours, indicating
Australia’s campaign at Roland Garros took a dramatic turn when Max Purcell faced a crushing defeat in the first round. The Sydneysider found himself in a rollercoaster of a match, missing out on six match points before succumbing to a heartbreaking loss. The shattered Purcell, despite putting up a spirited fight and staging a remarkable
During a first-round match at the French Open, Terence Atmane found himself in a heated moment after losing a point against Sebastian Ofner. In a fit of frustration, he aggressively hit a ball over the wall into the stands behind the opposite baseline at Court 12, accidentally striking a spectator. The match was temporarily delayed
Jack Draper, the young British tennis player, faced a shocking defeat at the French Open when he lost to Dutch qualifier, Jesper de Jong, in the first round on Sunday. Draper, who was aiming to advance to the second round at Roland Garros for the first time, struggled throughout the match and ultimately fell short
Madison Keys showcased her impressive skills on clay as she defeated Danielle Collins with a score of 6-1, 6-2 in the Strasbourg International final. The fourth seed claimed her first title of the year in a convincing manner, breaking Collins’ serve three times in the opening set. Keys’ dominance continued into the second set, where
When Alexander Zverev first heard that he would be facing Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open, he thought it was a joke. Nadal, a 14-time champion at Roland Garros, has not had a successful year and is unseeded due to his low ranking. Zverev, a semifinalist in the past three years,
Rafael Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, has made the decision to compete in this year’s tournament despite uncertainties surrounding his health and form. After facing multiple seasons of injuries and missing the tournament altogether last year due to a hip injury, Nadal’s participation in Roland Garros was initially up in the air. Following a
Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi is set to take on a new role as the captain of Team World at the Laver Cup, starting with the 2025 edition of the tournament. With an impressive tennis career behind him, Agassi brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position. Agassi expressed his excitement