A fatigued Alex De Minaur crashed out of the French Open on Thursday and called for the tennis calendar to be shortened, warning that a failure to take action soon could result in players burning out physically and mentally.
Category: Tennis
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Sinner beats Gasquet to end Frenchman’s career
Jannik Sinner sent Frenchman Richard Gasquet into retirement Thursday with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 hammering at the French Open.
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Raducanu felt ‘exposed’ vs. Swiatek in thrashing
PARIS, France — Emma Raducanu said she felt “exposed” against Iga Swiatek in her second round loss at the French Open, and the margin of defeat showed her the distance between herself and the world’s top players on clay.
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Sabalenka advances to 3rd round at French Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a slow start on Wednesday to down Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann in straight sets to reach the third round of the French Open.
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Radcanu felt ‘exposed’ vs. Swiatek in thrashing
PARIS, France — Emma Raducanu said she felt “exposed” against Iga Swiatek in her second round loss at the French Open, and the margin of defeat showed her the distance between herself and the world’s top players on clay.
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Ailing Ruud ousted, Alcaraz advances at French
Clearly hampered by a bad left knee, two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud dropped 13 of the last 14 games while losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round. Carlos Alcaraz overcame a one-set blip to defeat Fábián Marozsán.
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Raducanu outclassed by Swiatek at Roland Garros
Emma Raducanu was outclassed in the second round of the French Open by Iga Swiatek as the reigning champion won 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday at Roland Garros.
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The unlimited potential of Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca has drawn passionate crowds and defeated big names like Hubert Hurkacz. Is he the next tennis superstar?
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Serena gets Spanish honor for illustrious career
Serena Williams has been awarded Spain’s Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports for her stellar tennis career.
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Djokovic handles Paris wind; Medvedev ousted in 5
Novak Djokovic endured windy, wet weather to get past American Mackie McDonald, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in first-round French Open action Tuesday. Alexander Zverev also won, while Daniil Medvedev lost after a nearly four-hour match against Cameron Norrie.