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.
Category: Tennis
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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.
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French Open: Draper, Norrie, Fearnley all progress
Jack Draper became the third British man to book his spot in the third round of the French Open after defeating Gael Monfils on Thursday evening.
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Djokovic overcomes blister, advances at French
Novak Djokovic dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before beating Corentin Moutet at the French Open on Thursday.
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Tsitsipas adds Ivanisevic as coach to end slide
Stefanos Tsitsipas has appointed Goran Ivanisevic as his new coach, as the former world No. 3 looks to resurrect his career after a string of disappointing Grand Slam results.
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Gauff: Women deserve to play under French lights
Coco Gauff said there is room to “improve” the French Open schedule and that “women’s matches are worthy of a night spot” as organizers feature men’s matchups there.
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French Open: Norrie, Fearnley set all-British clash
Cameron Norrie will face Jacob Fearnley in an all-British third round match at the French Open, but both Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal bowed out.
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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?