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Tennis-Sabalenka's French Open hopes clouded by injury and claycourt struggles

Tennis-Sabalenka's French Open hopes clouded by injury and claycourt struggles

By Rohith Nair May 21 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as the world number one but with cracks beginning to appear in her armour and an injury cloud looming over her pursuit of a long-awaited maiden Grand Slam title on clay.
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FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve

FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve

Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title
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Iga Swiatek Delivers Savage Reply to Daniil Medvedev’s Remark on Her Matches

Iga Swiatek Delivers Savage Reply to Daniil Medvedev’s Remark on Her Matches

Daniil Medvedev and clay courts have a famously complicated relationship. The former world No. 1 has never hidden his ambivalence about the surface, and heading into Roland Garros, he has apparently found a solution to his clay court struggles: study Iga Swiatek. The problem was that Swiatek was sitting right next to him when he […] The post Iga Swiatek Delivers Savage Reply to Daniil Medvedev’s Remark on Her Matches appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Tennis-Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

Tennis-Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

May 20 (Reuters) - The following are some of the other contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open, which begins on Sunday: CASPER RUUD (NORWAY) * World ranking: 17 Twice runner-up at the French Open, Ruud is a clay-court specialist and 12 of his 14 career titles have come on the
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Tennis-Zverev still hoping for entry to Grand Slam champions club

Tennis-Zverev still hoping for entry to Grand Slam champions club

PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Germany's Alexander Zverev has been knocking on the door for the best part of a decade but is still waiting to enter the club of Grand Slam champions and time might be running out.
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Tennis-Djokovic targets record 25th Grand Slam but poor build‑up clouds Paris bid

Tennis-Djokovic targets record 25th Grand Slam but poor build‑up clouds Paris bid

By Shrivathsa Sridhar BENGALURU, May 20 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with the singular goal of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title, but his chances of making history have dimmed thanks to a disrupted 2026 campaign that has left the Serb searching for sharpness.
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Coco Gauff Adopts New Mindset for French Open Title Defense, Enhances Serve Confidence

Coco Gauff Adopts New Mindset for French Open Title Defense, Enhances Serve Confidence

Coco Gauff Adopts New Mindset for French Open Title Defense, Enhances Serve Confidence
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Novak Djokovic Announces His Former Doubles Partner as New Coach Ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic Announces His Former Doubles Partner as New Coach Ahead of Roland Garros

Last year, when Novak Djokovic brought in Andy Murray as coach, his singular goal was clear: claim a 25th Grand Slam and surpass Margaret Court’s legendary tally. That dream faltered after six months, leaving Djokovic’s quest paused following his 2023 US Open triumph. Yet, on the eve of the French Open this year, hope rekindles […] The post Novak Djokovic Announces His Former Doubles Partner as New Coach Ahead of Roland Garros appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share

French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share

Players at the French Open are planning a media protest over prize money
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Tennis-Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from wrist injury

Tennis-Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from wrist injury

LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers from the right wrist injury that has also forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, the world number two said on Tuesday.
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French Open Drama: Sloane Stephens Prevails, David Goffin Bids Goodbye and Two Grand Slam Icons Crash Out

French Open Drama: Sloane Stephens Prevails, David Goffin Bids Goodbye and Two Grand Slam Icons Crash Out

The French Open has already produced several dramatic moments in its opening days. The qualifiers were off to a rocky start as rain delayed or suspended several matches on the first and second days. The Grand Slam had a stacked qualifier list with many known names in the mix. From an emotional goodbye to some […] The post French Open Drama: Sloane Stephens Prevails, David Goffin Bids Goodbye and Two Grand Slam Icons Crash Out appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court

Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court

It’s more than just poignant and intentional handshake snubs from Ukrainian players on the tennis courts these days