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Novak Djokovic at Roland-Garros 2023

Djokovic gets past tricky Kovacevic, equalling Federer’s first-round record as best in the Open era

Novak Djokovic defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1) in windy conditions on Philippe Chatrier

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Jamie Malachy
Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland-Garros

Roland-Garros: Auger-Aliassime and Thiem out, as Norrie battles through

Fabio Fognini beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Monday afternoon. He'll face Australian Jason Kubler in the next round

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Carrie Dunn
Social media abuse in tennis, a Tennis Majors feature

‘The stands are quiet – the noise is online’ – the dark side of social media for women’s tennis

At Roland-Garros in 2023, France's Leolie Jeanjean has spoken about the "abuse and violence" players can face on social media. This feature - originally published in 2022 - explores how it became an occupational hazard, particularly for female tennis stars

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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic, 2023

“The desire is still there, but things can change quickly – I am 36, guys”: Djokovic doesn’t avoid the age factor anymore

For the first time in a tennis reporter's memory, Novak Djokovic talks openly about his slower recovery compared to ten years ago and admits that age is a factor. But he's even clearer on another fact: records continue to motivate him and he still enjoys the game

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Sasa Ozmo
Maria Sakkari

Roland-Garros: Eighth seed Sakkari biggest upset on day one of women’s singles

Maria Sakkari crashed out of Roland-Garros 7-6 (5), 7-5 on Sunday against Karolina Muchova, while other seeds Sabalenka, Pegula and Kasatkina progressed with ease

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Bren Gray
Thanasi Kokkinakis at Roland-Garros 2023
May 28, 2023

Roland-Garros: Seeds Evans and Shelton fall in first round, Tsitsipas and Rublev advance in four

Day one of Roland-Garros has claimed some casualties in the men's draw, with...
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Bren Gray
Aleksandar Kovacevic at 2023 Roland-Garros
May 28, 2023

“Novak spends one hour before even hitting the ball” – Kovacevic’s valuable takeaways before meeting his idol Djokovic on red clay

The unusual life and tennis story of Aleksandar Kovacevic will come full circle...
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Sasa Ozmo
Yannick Noah, 2023
May 28, 2023

“Players are exposed to negativity from all angles” : Yannick Noah opens up about mental health on 40th anniversary of French Open victory

Former Roland-Garros champion Yannick Noah believes smaller margins and social media are increasing...
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Bren Gray
Toni Nadal, 2023
May 27, 2023

Toni Nadal exclusive: “I believe (in Rafa playing Roland-Garros 2024) because I want to believe”

Toni Nadal considers Alcaraz and Djokovic two top favourites at Roland Garros this...
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Sasa Ozmo
Novak Djokovic (Serbia) during a training session of Roland-Garros 2023
May 27, 2023

Djokovic: “Alcaraz is the favourite of Roland-Garros because…”

Djokovic is not sure that his experience will balance the Spaniard's recent form
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Cédric Rouquette
Aslan Karatsev, Madri 2023
May 27, 2023

Aslan Karatsev is ready to roll again: “I am OK to face anyone in the draw”

Given his recent form, Aslan Karatsev is one of the most dangerous floaters...
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Sasa Ozmo
Roland-Garros
May 26, 2023

Ticketing, Draws, Prize Money, Nadal: Everything you always wanted to know about Roland-Garros 2023 (but never had time to find out) – updated with draws

Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 edition of Roland-Garros,...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Iga Swiatek
May 25, 2023

Roland Garros 2023: Swiatek with Rybakina and four other Grand Slam winners, Sabalenka with Pegula and Garcia

The draw for the women's event at Roland Garros was made on Thursday....
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Jérémy Baudu
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
May 25, 2023

Alcaraz, Djokovic could meet in semi-finals at French Open; Tsitsipas, Rublev also in same half: Everything you need to know about the men’s draw

Alcaraz and Djokovic are seeded to meet in the semi-finals but there are...
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Simon Cambers
Daniil Medvedev, Rome 2023
May 21, 2023

Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune to win maiden Italian Open title

The Russian wins his first clay-court title, reversing his defeat against Rune at...
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Jamie Malachy
Elena Rybakina, Rome 2023
May 21, 2023

Italian Open: Rybakina reigns in Rome after Kalinina retires with injury

Elena Rybakina won her second 1000-level event of the season in Rome as...
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Tennis Majors
Elena Rybakina Rome 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
May 19, 2023

Surging Rybakina blasts past Ostapenko into Rome final

Elena Rybakina won against Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 on Friday evening and will...
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Chris Oddo