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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 · May 30, 2023

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 · May 30, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2023