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Tennis Grand Slams to all trial final-set tie-breaks

Paris (AFP) - Tennis' Grand Slam tournaments will all trial using a first-to-10 tie-break in final sets this year, the four competitions announced on Wednesday.

AFP

Jamie George eager for England to ‘silence’ French fans and spoil Grand Slam party

England cannot win the Six Nations but could prevent France from completing a clean sweep

The Independent UK

Djokovic Expected to Defend French Open Title as Roland Garros Anticipates Return to Normality

French Open organizers said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic is allowed to defend his title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any COVID-19 related restrictions since the pandemic broke two years ago. France has lifted restrictions in almost all public…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker in final set

Under this trial, if the score reaches six games all in the final set, the match winner(s) will be the first player(s) to win 10 points with an advantage of two or more points

The Hindu

Jack Willis hands England emotional boost ahead of trip to Grand Slam-chasing France

Kyle Sinckler also helps lift gloom with confirmation he did not, after all, suffer concussion against Ireland

Daily Mirror

Six Nations: Eddie Jones eager for England to rise to the occasion and spoil France’s party

Eddie Jones believes England’s trip to Grand Slam hopefuls France on Saturday is the perfect opportunity for them to bounce back from defeat to Ireland.

Evening Standard

England hatch 'ferocious' plan to spoil France's Grand Slam party

“We want to take it to France. We’ve got a pretty good track record against them and a pretty good idea how to play against them”

Daily Mirror

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Jones defiant as England bid to derail France quest for Grand Slam

Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Eddie Jones has insisted England know what they have to do in order to deny France a Grand Slam and finish the Six Nations with a flourish.

AFP

Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells ends in tears

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova at Indian Wells.

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Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler at US tournament

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

AFP

Helene Elliott: Rising stars in women's tennis find a bumpy ride awaits them

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Emma Raducanu set a modest goal at the start of her 2021 tennis season: win one round in the main draw of a Grand Slam event.

Los Angeles Times

Murray Rallies to Beat Daniel at Indian Wells for Milestone 700th Win

Former world number one Andy Murray rallied after a dismal first set to beat Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in the first round at Indian Wells on Friday and claim a 700th ATP Tour match victory. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion now ranked 88th in the world and playing on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France now focusing on Grand Slam after gutsy Wales win - Galthie

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) - France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side's heroic defensive effort after a gutsy 13-9 victory over Wales that kept alive dreams of a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 years.

AFP

France close in on Grand Slam after battling to victory over Wales in Cardiff

Victory over England in Paris next week will see France crowned kings of Europe.

The Independent UK

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Irish Mirror

Ireland's Six Nations hopes dealt blow as France survive Wales scare

The French edged past Wales in Cardiff to set up a Grand Slam showdown against England next weekend

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Calls for Tougher Punishment after Zverev Case

Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev. Spanish star Nadal said that as a friend and practice partner of Zverev, he had no desire to see the German Olympic champion…

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Djokovic Marks Monte Carlo Masters as His Next Tournament

Novak Djokovic will kick off preparations for his French Open title defense next month at the ATP Masters event on clay at Monte Carlo, the Serb said on his website. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the…

AFP

Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.

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Osaka holds off Stephens in Indian Wells first round

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka outlasted Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a tough first-round encounter at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Six Nations: Wayne Pivac admits Wales are facing world’s most in-form side in France

France have swept aside all challengers this season with six successive wins

Wales Online

Six Nations super computer predicts Wales will end France Grand Slam dreams and England will snatch the title

The computer has simulated this weekend's Six Nations matches and also predicts England will thump Ireland

The Independent UK

Les Bleus looking to keep Grand Slam dream alive – Wales v France talking points

France are aiming to take another step towards Six Nations title success.

AFP

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Los Angeles (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From U.S. Events Due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

The 20-time Grand Slam winner is still unable to travel to the United States.

Daily Mirror

Emma Raducanu has 'target on her back' as she faces 'more pressure' on tour

Raducanu is seen as something of a scalp for other players on the tour and so is in for a tough ride in 2022, according to one tennis legend

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