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Retreating further and further behind the baseline to return serve on clay has become a notable trend in men’s tennis

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

Holger Rune is rated highly by Novak Djokovic, who sees a lot of himself in the former junior World No. 1 from Denmark. Djokovic has also bracketed Rune with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, calling them the leaders of a generational shift in men’s tennis. After a strong run in…

Alcaraz goes into the tournament as the top seed after overtaking Novak Djokovic.

The 14-time winner will be absent at Roland Garros as he continues to battle a hip injury

The French Open will seem odd without Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer taking its iconic stage, but their absences bring opportunities for a new crop of clay-court specialists.

The decision by Rafael Nadal to withdraw from the French Open due to injury has created a sense of unpredictability in the men's tournament, setting up one of the most uncertain editions in nearly two decades. However, a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz is ready to…

Roland Garros starts on a subdued note due to so many absent stars - who will step up?

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.