Like any good superhero movie, sport needs its heroes and villains. Tennis is no exception. For the last fifteen years Roger and Rafa, our cape donning warriors, have delighted adoring crowds. But for this story to work we needed an anti-hero of equal brilliance. Enter Novak Djokovic. Possibly the greatest player to have ever played …
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic refrained from any political messages at the French Open following a second-round victory that was a struggle for a set Wednesday night — hours after a government minister criticized the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s comments about clashes in Kosovo as “not appropriate.” French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera warned Djokovic on …
PARIS (AP) — You might assume that the opponents for Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the French Open’s first round would come away from their straight-set losses Monday feeling too overwhelmed by the play of the two tournament favorites. You would be wrong. Forget the scores and the point-by-point particulars on a windy day …
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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 …
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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PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and the man he just replaced atop the rankings, 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, were placed in the same half of the French Open field in Thursday’s draw and could face each other in the semifinals. Alcaraz is seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam tournament for the first …
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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