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Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test as he continues the defence of his French Open crown with a fourth-round meeting with Ben Shelton.The defending champion overcame a Friday night fright against Damir Dzumhur,
Iga Swiatek turned things around at Roland-Garros after dropping eight of the first nine games against 12th-seeded Elena Rybakina in the fourth round.
Amid criticism of the French Open's scheduling decisions, Iga Swiatek pointed to the Mexican waves rippling around Court Suzanne Lenglen during her compelling match against Jaqueline Cristian as evidence of women's tennis's entertainment value.
Emma Raducanu was ranked No 80 in the world as of March 17 but her terrific performances in Miami ensured she moved back into the top 50 and is at No 41 as of May 28. The British No 2’s career-high ranking was No 10, back in July 2022.
Iga Swiatek turned things around at Roland-Garros after dropping eight of the first nine games against 12th-seeded Elena Rybakina in the fourth round and put together a 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory to extend
Chris Evert, ahead of Emma Raducanu’s French Open clash with Iga Swiatek today, has provided some advice for the Brit. After all, she is the huge underdog, despite heading into this event in solid form. Nobody faces the world number five at Roland Garros and is expected to win though, given she is a four-time winner and the defending champion.
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Tennis World on MSNIga Swiatek comments on Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros tributeYesterday's event was perfect from all points of view and once again certified Rafa's greatness, who wanted to thank all those people who contributed to the development of his career. Finally, the presence of his top rivals – Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – made yesterday's celebration even more special.
Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also in third-round action at Roland
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Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek have gotten off to good starts in their French Open title defenses. Both recorded a straight-set victory Monday to reach the second round. Swiatek was
PARIS (Reuters) -Amid criticism of the French Open's scheduling decisions, Iga Swiatek pointed to the Mexican waves rippling around Court Suzanne Lenglen during her compelling match against Jaqueline Cristian as evidence of women's tennis's entertainment value.