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.
Category: Tennis
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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.
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Draper advances as Brits break 52-year record
Jack Draper’s win over Mattia Bellucci on Tuesday marks this as the most successful French Open for British tennis in 52 years.
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Is this the last time we’ll see line judges at a Grand Slam?
The French Open is the last of the majors to use human line judges — and it’s been a topic of debate in Paris.
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Weather irks Djokovic in 1st rd. French Open win
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 Danil Medvedev lost after a nearly four-hour match against Cameron Norrie.
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Jabeur: French Open prioritizing men ‘sad’
Ons Jabeur has heavily criticized the decision from French Open organisers to again prioritise men’s matches in the late-evening slot on Court Philippe-Chatrier.