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History being on the line is flattering and motivating: Novak Djokovic

PARIS: There's a tennis tournament being played, a Grand Slam, where a smorgasbord of elite players is vying for heavyweight silverware. And then there is Novak Djokovic, shooting for the stars at the French Open. Same field, different realities.

The Times of India

French Open order of play and schedule on Day 3 including Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are all in action on Day 3 of Roland Garros

The Independent UK

What did Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic say about the Kosovo protests? Why is it controversial?

The tennis superstar said Kosovo was the "heart of Serbia" despite it being recognised as a sovereign state 15 years ago.

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Forty years after Noah’s triumph, French tennis seeks path to Grand Slam glory

With no Frenchmen seeded in singles at Roland Garros this year, the home country is unlikely to see its first male champion since Yannick Noah’s win back in 1983. But as one generation of hopefuls bows out, there are signs a new one is readying to take up the challenge.

France 24

Australia's Alex de Minaur through to French Open second round, Chris O'Connell and Alexei Popyrin knocked out

Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he's a different customer on clay these days.

ABC News

Elina Svitolina advocates for Ukraine on spectacular return

Elina Svitolina beat Martina Trevisan 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open and said ‘these moments bring joy to people of Ukraine’

The Guardian - UK

Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 2 - Alcaraz express

It didn't really begin for the Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was just too good but at least there was a tiny battle.

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Elina Svitolina urges tennis to focus on Ukraine support, not issues from war

Svitolina is one of Ukraine’s highest-profile sports stars and has campaigned for more help for her country.

The Independent UK

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Flavio Cobolli in first round

World number one Carlos Alcaraz started his campaign for a second Grand Slam title with an emphatic victory over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the French Open. The Spaniard showcased his formidable skills and dispatched Cobolli 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in a commanding fashion.

The Times of India

Novak Djokovic courts controversy at French Open with political message

Novak Djokovic has caused controversy with a political message during his first-round victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic

The Guardian - UK

Tennis-Too much 'rubbish' being talked about Ukraine on tour, says Svitolina

Discussions about the war in Ukraine on the tennis circuit avoid the important issues and are just empty words that do not support people who are suffering, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Monday.

Reuters

Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz waits

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament.

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic starts bid for 23rd Grand Slam title with straight sets win at French Open

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sloane Stephens are former finalists and both won their first-round ties on Monday

The Independent UK

Record-seeking Djokovic cruises into second round at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Monday launched his quest for a record 23rd Grand Slam singles championships with a straignt sets win over the American Aleksandar Kovacevic.

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The Times of India

French Open: Ailing Auger-Aliassime to focus on health after early exit

World number 10, Felix Auger-Aliassime, attributed his first-round defeat at the French Open to health concerns, emphasising the need to prioritise his well-being. The Canadian tennis star suffered a 4-6, 4- 6, 3-6 loss to experienced Italian player Fabio Fognini on Monday, abruptly ending his campaign at Roland Garros.

The Guardian - AU

Alex de Minaur finds his feet on clay to reach second round of French Open

Sydneysider beats Belarusian Ilya Ivashka in four sets, but fellow Australians Alexei Popyrin and Chris O’Connell go out

The Independent UK

Cameron Norrie battles back for key win but brands umpiring call ‘absurd’

The British number one was docked a point after being called for a hindrance in the second set.

The Independent UK

Jack Draper ‘mentally destroyed’ after injury forces French Open retirement

The 21-year-old served underarm against Tomas Etcheverry before pulling out trailing 6-4 1-0.

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Tennis-Racist abuse of players is getting worse, says Stephens

Racist behaviour directed at athletes is getting worse and even software designed to protect them from it has little impact, world number 30 Sloane Stephens said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Cameron Norrie mounts comeback to win five-set epic at French Open

Norrie came back from a break down to win 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4.

Evening Standard

French Open 2023: Cameron Norrie survives Benoit Paire scare to edge five-set marathon

Cameron Norrie pulled off a great escape not just for him but for British tennis as he edged out Benoit Paire in front of a fervent crowd at the French Open.

The Times of India

Pavlyuchenkova makes winning return at French Open after injury woes

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, a former runner-up at the French Open, marked her return to Roland Garros with an impressive victory over Czech player Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday.

The Independent UK

Cameron Norrie comes through five-set battle with home favourite Benoit Paire

Norrie came back from a break down to win 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4.

The Times of India

Stephens beats Pliskova to ease into French Open second round

Sloane Stephens made the most of her time on her favorite court in the world, delivering a commanding performance in the first round of the French Open in Paris.

The Independent UK

French Open Day 2 order of play and schedule including Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Caroline Garcia are all in action on Day 2 of Roland Garros

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