Aryna Sabalenka, trying for her first French Open title, won in straight sets Tuesday to reach the semifinals for the second time.
Category: Tennis
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Injured Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon with ‘setback’
After dealing with injuries recently, 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios said on social media Tuesday that he would miss the rest of the grass-court season.
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To serve or to receive? The ultimate decision for any pro tennis player
The coin toss winner in a tennis match gets the choice: to receive or serve first. And the pro players are surprisingly divided on it.
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Tiafoe joins Paul as American men into quarters
Frances Tiafoe made his way into the quarterfinals at the French Open for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Daniel Altmaier on Sunday night, joining 12th-seeded Tommy Paul to put a pair of American men in the round of eight.
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Honest Alcaraz concedes point before advancing
Carlos Alcaraz called on himself for breaking the rules during his fourth-round win over Ben Shelton at the French Open.
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Djokovic routs Norrie for 100th French Open win
Novak Djokovic earned his 100th career French Open victory, a mark surpassed among men only by Rafael Nadal, by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round Monday.
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Gauff back in quarters; Pegula falls to home WC
Coco Gauff earned her fifth consecutive trip to the French Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory, while world No. 361 Lois Boisson, the last remaining French player in the singles draw, upset third-seeded Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
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Will anyone fill Nadal’s beloved shoes at the French Open?
Nadal has left an indelible mark on the French Open — but Swiatek, Alcaraz and others may be able to carry on the legacy.
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Svitolina, Swiatek rally to reach French quarters
Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka all overcame early troubles to advance to the quarterfinals at the French Open.
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Has Iga Swiatek just turned her season around?
Why Iga Swiatek’s fourth-round win over Elena Rybakina at the French Open could be absolutely pivotal.