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Why a French Open triumph could make Carlos Alcaraz the new king of Roland Garros

The world’s top-ranked male tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is inspiring fans and competitors with his talent and winning smile. Could the young Spaniard become the new king of Roland Garros?

ABC News

From ‘hater’ to champion: Daniil Medvedev triumphs on clay to win Italian Open

Medvedev, who had not won a match in Rome before this year’s tournament, defeated Holger Rune 7-5 7-5 to win his first clay-court title

The Independent UK

Djokovic says new generation has arrived after Rome quarterfinal exit

Novak Djokovic said the long awaited “shift of generations” has finally come to men’s tennis after the world number one lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals.

The Hindu

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Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish reports that he will withdraw.

AFP

From ball girls to birthday cake — tennis sure has form when it comes to sexism

As the Madrid Open faces criticism for a tournament riddled with incidents of gender inequality, Martha Alexander takes a closer look at the the sexism problem plaguing elite tennis

Evening Standard

Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff

Madrid (AFP) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to "a bull" in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.

AFP

Andy Murray makes brave Wimbledon claim after equalling worst ever run

Andy Murray crashed out of the Madrid Open first round to Andrea Vavassori earlier this week but he is still adamant he can win his third Wimbledon title this summer

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Alcaraz Follows Nadal as Repeat Barcelona Open Champion

In control and looking as dominant as ever, Carlos Alcaraz nodded his head from side to side to the tune of the music being played on the Rafa Nadal center court. The 19-year-old Spaniard couldn't be more relaxed while sitting on the bench during a late changeover, watching the home…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury

Rafael Nadal will miss the Barcelona Open, leaving him without another clay-court tournament to prepare for the French Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday he had not fully recovered from a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. That knocked him out…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Don't lament poor pathways for sporting success, look to Norway

If anyone could come up with a definitive formula for producing elite athletes, they could sell it for millions of pounds a time.

The National (Scotland)

Nadal Out of Top 10 for First Time Since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alcaraz '100%' No. 1 - Medvedev

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Daniil Medvedev, routed in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final, says the 19-year-old Spaniard has "100%" earned his return to number one in the world, despite the absence of Novak Djokovic.

AFP

Djokovic ‘Pain Free’ as He Prepares for Return in Dubai

Novak Djokovic said he was now playing without pain after recovering from a hamstring injury as he prepares to return to the ATP Tour in Dubai this week following his record-extending 10th Australian Open title last month. Djokovic suffered a three-centimeter hamstring tear en route to winning the Adelaide warm-up…

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Zverev Finally Playing Pain-Free after Injury Nightmare

Alexander Zverev said he was finally playing without any pain and enjoying his tennis again after a serious ankle injury and subsequent complications derailed his 2022 season. Zverev, 25, had surgery to repair damaged ankle ligaments following an injury he sustained during his French Open semi-final against Rafa Nadal in…

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Sky’s the Limit for Djokovic after Matching Graf, Say Younger Rivals

Novak Djokovic has shown that age is not a barrier and the 35-year-old will continue to break records, his younger rivals on the ATP tour said as the Serbian star looks to overtake Steffi Graf as the player with the most weeks at world number one. Djokovic won a record-extending…

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Isner Becomes First Man to Win 500 Tour-Level Tie-Breaks

American John Isner entered the ATP Tour record books on Friday by becoming the first man to win 500 tour-level tie-breaks in his 7-6(8) 7-5 victory over Emilio Gomez in the Dallas Open quarter-finals. Isner's 500 career tie-break victories put him 34 ahead of Swiss great Roger Federer on the…

Sports Illustrated

ESPN's Shabby Australian Open Coverage Did the Tournament No Favors

Also in this week's mailbag: Looking at the ways the partner abuse allegations against Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev have been handled.

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal’s uncle gives retirement update and makes Novak Djokovic prediction

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players of all time but fears are growing he may soon call time on his career amid mounting injury concerns

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The National (Scotland)

Key questions answered about Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s grand slam battle

Djokovic and Nadal both have 22 grand slam singles titles at the top of the men’s all-time standings.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic Is Going to Break Every Record

The Serbian won his 10th Australian Open and 22nd major title with little trouble. Can anybody stop him from winning 30 majors?

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: surfing, Six Nations, snooker, Southgate and a storm

Who went far? Who hid away? Who stayed at home?

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open Midterm Grades: Favorites Still Alive in the Tournament

Both of the 2022 Australian Open champs were out by round two, but favorites Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are still alive.

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic heaps praise on Murray and Nadal amid injury issues at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Australian Open fourth round with a straight sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov, but struggled with his hamstring injury and required treatment

Sports Illustrated

The End Is Coming for Rafael Nadal

The Spaniard was ousted in straight sets in the second round of the Australian Open after suffering a hip injury. How much longer will his body allow him to play?

Bangkok Post

Injured Nadal exits Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Rafa Nadal’s Australian Open title defence lays in ruins on Wednesday after an injury-plagued defeat that shook up the men’s draw, even as rain wreaked further scheduling havoc at Melbourne Park on day three.

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