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Djokovic makes retirement admission after hit with shock Rafael Nadal news | Tennis News

Last week world tennis was hit with the shocking announcement made from Rafael Nadal, who did not just withdraw from the 2023 French Open contest, but also revealed that 2024 could possibly be his final year in professional tennis. The Spaniard has long been suffering from a hip injury which he incurred during Australian Open …

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Frances Tiafoe has new-found fame and shared a photo with NBA icon LeBron James in April

US tennis’s big hope Frances Tiafoe on his new-found fame ahead of French Open

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The last American man to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick a staggering 20 years ago. Frances Tiafoe hopes he can end the drought. In fact, he knows he can. The 26-year-old American hotshot sent Flushing Meadows into a frenzy last September and his star rose. It’s not enough. He wants more. ‘My goal …

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In Nadal’s absence, here are the top 5 contenders who can win French Open 2023 | Tennis News

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Rafael Nadal’s decision to withdraw from the 2023 French Open due to injury has created a sense of unpredictability in the men’s singles event, setting up one of the most uncertain editions in nearly two decades. However, a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz is ready to seize this rare opportunity. Spain’s …

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FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz seeded 1st; Djokovic 3rd; no Nadal

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PARIS (AP) — With 14-time champion Rafael Nadal out of the tournament, here are top men to watch at the French Open, which begins at Roland Garros on Sunday: ___ CARLOS ALCARAZ Seeded: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Spain Age: 20 2023 Record: 30-3 2023 Titles: 4 Career Titles: 10 Grand Slam Titles: 1 — …

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FRENCH OPEN 2023: Nadal’s absence changes complexion of Roland Garros

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There’s a reason a statue of Rafael Nadal stands outside Court Philippe Chatrier on the southwest outskirts of Paris. No player ever lorded over any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way Nadal has ruled the French Open, winning it year after year after year for a read-it-again-to-make-sure total of 14 times. It is impossible to …

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John McEnroe says ‘villain’ Novak Djokovic is misunderstood

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Novak Djokovic secured his place in the tennis Hall of Fame long ago, yet John McEnroe has suggested the respect he is due is not always forthcoming. The suggestion that his great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are more popular that Djokovic has long been a narrative that have infuriated the fans of the …

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