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
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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
Rafael Nadal recently made a return to Roland Garros, the iconic venue where he has triumphed 14 times in the past. The 37-year-old tennis star was spotted practicing with his coach, Carlos Moya, as he contemplated whether to compete in the upcoming French Open. Nadal’s last appearance on Court Philippe Chatrier’s red clay was two
The match between Alexander Zverev and Nicolas Jarry showcased the former’s serving prowess and dominance on the court. Zverev displayed incredible skill and precision right from the start, opening the match with three consecutive aces. Throughout the game, he managed to win an impressive 44 out of 49 service points, with an outstanding 95% of
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, two of the greatest tennis players of all time, have come together in a new collaboration with Louis Vuitton for the “Core Values” campaign. Despite years of intense competition on the court, their relationship has evolved into a deep friendship that transcends the game of tennis. In a bold move,
Alexander Zverev found himself in a tough spot as Alejandro Tabilo dominated the court with rocket-like forehands and perfectly placed drop shots. The fifth-ranked player had no answer to Tabilo’s onslaught in the first set, losing it 1-6. However, Zverev displayed patience and resilience as he made a remarkable comeback to secure a spot in
Tommy Paul made waves at the Italian Open by achieving the biggest clay-court result of his career. In the quarterfinals, he outlasted ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling match that ended 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Paul’s victory over Hurkacz came on the heels of a straight-sets win over defending champion Daniil Medvedev, showcasing his impressive form
Aryna Sabalenka showcased her resilience and skill on the court as she breezed past Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. The second-seeded Sabalenka demonstrated her full capabilities by defeating Ostapenko in just 73 minutes with a score of 6-2, 6-4. Sabalenka’s performance was nothing short of impressive, as she strategically set up
A dominant serve can be a game-changer in tennis, capable of setting the tone of the match and putting pressure on opponents. American tennis player Coco Gauff has been working on improving her serve recently, especially during the clay swing of the season. Despite accumulating 35 double faults in just three matches at the Italian
Iga Swiatek, the current top-ranked player, secured her ninth consecutive victory by defeating Angelique Kerber at the Italian Open. The Polish player struggled in the first set, needing eight set points to secure the victory. However, she dominated the second set, winning 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. During Madison Keys’ match against Sorana
Novak Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open. Djokovic’s lackluster performance can be attributed to an unfortunate incident that occurred recently when he was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle. The incident left him