Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the French Open after laboring past Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Friday night session.
Category: Tennis
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Fils WDs from French after back, cramping issues
Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday after experiencing cramping and back pain during his 2nd-round match on Thursday.
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One eye on each: French Open and Champions League final at the same time Saturday
Djokovic will play at the French Open during the Champions League final on Saturday — and he’s not happy about it.
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Split attention Saturday: French Open and Champions League final at the same time
Djokovic will play at the French Open during the Champions League final on Saturday — and he’s not happy about it.
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Rune tops Halys after French Open fan removed
Holger Run outlasted an unruly fan and upset-minded Quentin Halys on Friday to advance to the fourth round of the French Open.
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Mets hire USTA’s Sherr as prez of business ops
The New York Mets are hiring the person who oversees the US Open tennis tournament, Lew Sherr, as their new president of business operations.
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Draper ready for latest clash with teen Fonseca
Jack Draper is wary of the threats João Fonseca poses and predicts Saturday’s third round French Open match could be the start of a rivalry between the young prodigies.
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Swiatek, Sabalenka reach 4th rd. at French Open
Defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka both advanced to fourth-round play at the French Open after straight-set victories Friday at Roland Garros.
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Sabalenka to tennis’ critical coaches: Just quit
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka lashed out at overbearing and bossy coaches, saying there was no place for them in tennis.
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French Open sticking to men’s matches at night
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has doubled down, saying the decision over which match gets the night slot is influenced by expected play time, with men playing best-of-five-set matches and women best-of-three.