Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz learn path to French Open meeting Iga Swiatek was meanwhile handed a tough draw and landed in the same side as Elena Rybakina The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Iga Swiatek braced for tougher path to third Paris title PARIS: Iga Swiatek, the talented Polish player, shattered the notion of being solely a clay-court specialist when she clinched her third Grand Slam title at the 2022 US Open. However, there is no denying that the red clay remains the perfect fit for her versatile game, making Roland Garros her… The Times of India · May 25, 2023
A sexism ‘fiasco’ hangs over the French Open — its response will be telling The French Open will be under pressure to respond to criticism of last year’s scheduling following a series of controversial incidents at tournaments in Madrid and Rome The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
When is the French Open draw and how can I watch? Everything you need to know ahead of the second grand slam of the year The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Ten stars to watch at Roland Garros including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more The likely contenders at the French Open with serial winner Rafael Nadal not taking part The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Stars hoping to shine in absence of clay king Nadal – 10 to watch at French Open The likely contenders at Roland Garros. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Medvedev No. 2; Swiatek leads WTA Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open, and Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament. The Hindu · May 24, 2023
Andy Murray pulls out of 2023 French Open Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Sunday citing fatigue and fitness concerns as well as a desire to perform during the impending grass court swing of the international tour. Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2023
Elena Rybakina wins Italian Open final after Anhelina Kalininia forced to retire Holger Rune will face Daniil Medvedev in the final of the men’s tournament on Sunday. The Independent UK · May 20, 2023
Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina reaches maiden WTA 1000 final in Rome The 30th seed snubbed her Russian opponent at the net because of the ongoing conflict between the countries. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Iga Swiatek hoping to defend her French Open title despite thigh issue The world number one suffered the injury in her Italian Open quarter-final on Wednesday. The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Top seeds Djokovic, Swiatek fall in Italian Open ROME - Seventh-ranked Holger Rune beat a frustrated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in a rain-interrupted quarter-final at the Italian Open, where women's top seed Iga Swiatek retired injured on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023
Sabalenka’s progress faces test as she enters Swiatek’s Rome fortress Just how much the world No 2 has closed the gap on her rival could become clear on the slow clay in Italy The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Tunisia’s Jabeur Targets Grand Slam Success after Charleston Crown Ons Jabeur has set her sights on capturing a first Grand Slam title this year after the world number four beat Belinda Bencic 7-6(6) 6-4 at the Charleston Open on Sunday to win her first trophy of the season. Jabeur came up short in two major finals in 2022, losing… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023 Kvitova Draws on Experience to Triumph in Miami Petra Kvitova said she drew on her deep well of experience to come through an epic first set tie-breaker and upset Elena Rybakina 7-6(14) 6-2 for her first Miami Open title on Saturday. The 33-year-old Czech, who is 10 years older than her opponent, kept her nerve in the game's…
Miami Herald · Apr 2, 2023 Petra Kvitova wins a marathon tiebreak, then her first Miami Open at 33 — second oldest ever MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After 65 minutes of play and more than 22 of a tiebreak, Petra Kvitova held up her right fist and shouted into the Miami Open crowd.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023 Petra Kvitova shocks Elena Rybakina to win Miami Open final in straight sets Petra Kvitova defeated Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 7-6 (14), 6-2, with the first set key and Kvitova said: ‘I had to be a little bit more aggressive’
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz loses world No1 spot after defeat to Jannik Sinner in Miami Open semis The Italian will take on Daniil Medvedev while Petra Kvitova takes on Elena Rybakina in the women’s final.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz a step closer to back-to-back Miami titles The world number one defeated American Taylor Fritz to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023 Andreescu Leaves Court in Wheelchair, Sabalenka Surges in Miami Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu left the court in a wheelchair at the Miami Open on Monday after sustaining a lower left leg injury that forced her to retire from her last 16 meeting with Ekaterina Alexandrova. After the opening set was hit by a two-hour rain delay, Canadian…
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 Bianca Andreescu leaves court in wheelchair after suffering ankle injury The Canadian fell to the court during the second set of her fourth-round clash with Ekaterina Alexandrova.
The Times of India · Mar 28, 2023 Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Cristian Garin to reach last 16 at Miami Open NEW DELHI: Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday. Tsitsipas had 12 aces and saved three of four break points in the two-hour match.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023 Rybakina backing up Wimbledon breakthrough with composure of a champion Supreme shotmaker Elena Rybakina has positioned herself as one of the game’s elite with her self-belief and calmness under pressure
Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023 Novak Djokovic Missed Another U.S. Event, and Some Are Still Not Over Why In Jon Wertheim’s latest mailbag, he dives into the ever-evolving anti-vax cloud hanging over the world’s best player. Also, Daniil Medvedev’s hilarious on-court rant.
Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2023 Teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz passes Djokovic to return to No. 1 for Miami Open Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old tennis superstar from Spain, regained the world’s No. 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic on Monday after trouncing Daniil Medvedev on Sunday night at Indian Wells, and is set to play his opening match on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.