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PARIS: After everything that Novak Djokovic had put himself through over the past few years, the French Open began with the possibility, finally, of a Grand Slam tournament free of drama.

Bangkok Post

Mirra Andreeva is cool on Grand Slam debut

PARIS: The game is sharp-two-handed backhand, a whiplash forehand, a strong first serve and fair variation on the second -but it is the attitude that sets Mirra Andreeva apart.

The Times of India

World No. 172 beats second seed Daniil Medvedev in French Open 1st round.

It's Thiago Seyboth Wild first match win at a Grand Slam.

Irish Mirror

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Brazilian qualifier Seyboth Wild ousts French Open second seed Medvedev

World number 172 Thiago Seyboth Wild beat the second seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets on Tuesday to reach the second round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

Does Novak Djokovic’s off-court controversy overshadow his tennis genius?

Djokovic could finish his career with the most grand slam titles of any male player in history but he remains a polarising figure

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

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.

Radio France Internationale

Novak Djokovic breezes into French Open second round

NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title at the French Open in Paris with a commanding first-round victory over debutant Aleksandar Kovacevic.

The Times of India

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz ready to get started at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, two men expected to go far at the French Open, make their 2023 Roland Garros debuts on Monday against a pair of opponents who never have played a Grand Slam match.

The Hindu

French Open 2023 live stream: How can I watch Roland Garros tennis on TV in UK today?

The French Open has begun with the second tennis Grand Slam of the season taking place over the next fortnight in Paris.

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French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic labels Carlos Alcaraz favourite but warns of his Grand Slam experience

The two could face each other in the semi-finals at Roland Garros

Evening Standard

Who is Carlos Alcaraz? Net worth, sponsorships and career highlights

World No1 and Spanish teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz from Murcia has rocketed through the professional circuit since his debut in 2018, racking up 11 titles on the ATP tour including his US Open triumph in 2022 which made him the seventh youngest player in history to win a Grand…

Radio France Internationale

No King Rafa but the 2023 pageant rolls on for the pretenders at Roland Garros

Fascinating to see how this one plays out: the first French Open without Rafael Nadal since 2005.

The Times of India

Djokovic and Alcaraz set for potential clash in French Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been placed in the same half of the French Open draw, raising the possibility of an exciting semi-final clash between the two players.

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The Independent UK

FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been placed in the same half of the French Open field in the draw and could face each other in the semifinals

The Times of India

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

Last of the 'Big Three' standing, Novak Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record

As Novak Djokovic enters the French Open, he faces a string of indifferent clay-court performances. However, despite his recent form, few would be surprised if the Serbian legend lifts the Musketeers' Trophy for the third time.

Evening Standard

French Open 2023: No British women in singles draw after qualifiers all crash out

It’s the first time since the 2009 US Open that no British female players will feature in the main singles draw at a Grand Slam tournament

The Times of India

All eyes on top seed Carlos Alcaraz in quest for Roland Garros glory

As the French Open approaches, all eyes are on 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who enters the Grand Slam as the top seed for the first time in his career.

Radio France Internationale

French Open adopts AI to protect tennis players from online abuse

Tennis players at this year’s French Open will have access to an artificial intelligence-driven tool to help filter out abuse directed at them on social media – the first time a Grand Slam is offering all players technology to fight online harassment.

The Hindu

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.

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