Tag: French
French Open: Karolina Muchova wins marathon contest against Aryna Sabalenka to reach maiden Grand Slam final
Czech Karolina Muchova saved a match point before battling back from the brink against Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open women’s singles final where she will face defending champion Iga Swiatek. Muchova, the world No 43, won 20 of the last 24 points to upset the second seed 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 in…
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Disqualified Japanese player Miyu Kato becomes French Open champion – rezal404
Jun 8 2023; Paris, France; Miyu Kato (JPN) and Tim Puetz (GER) defeated Bianca Andreescu (CAN) and Michael Venus (NZL) in the mixed doubles final on day 12 at Stade Roland-Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Japan’s Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from…
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‘It sucks’ to lose seven in a row, says Coco Gauff after French Open defeat – rezal404
US Coco Gauff reacts as she plays against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter final match on day eleven of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP ) US teenage star Coco Gauff admitted losing for the seventh time…
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French Open: Alexander Zverev makes semi-finals again after beating Tomas Etcheverry in four sets
Alexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago after being forced to retire during a compelling last-four clash with Rafael Nadal. Zverev had struggled since returning to the tour in January but has…
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Tsitsipas to cut out ‘naps and melatonin’ after French Open exit – rezal404
Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas looks on as he plays against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia during their men’s singles quarter final match on day ten of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 6, 2023. (Photo by JULIEN DE PINK / AFP) Stefanos Tsitsipas pledged Tuesday to cut out “naps and…
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Alexander Zverev knocks out Dimitrov for French Open quarter-final spot – rezal404
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 5, 2023 Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PARIS– An aggressive Alexander Zverev punched his ticket into the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-4 6-3 win over Bulgarian 28th seed Grigor Dimitrov on…
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French Open: Iga Swiatek sets up a meeting with Coco Gauff in rematch of last year’s final
World No 1 Iga Swiatek set up a quarter-final meeting with Coco Gauff in a rematch of last year’s French Open final after opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired trailing 5-1 in the first set. The Ukrainian called the doctor and trainer after five games and was apparently feeling unwell, having her blood pressure checked during a…
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French Open: Daria Kasatkina hits out after being booed off court following defeat to Elina Svitolina
Daria Kasatkina said she was leaving Paris “with a very bitter feeling” after she was booed off court following her defeat by Elina Svitolina. Knowing Ukrainian players’ stance of not shaking hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents at the end of matches, Kasatkina gave Svitolina a thumbs up, which was reciprocated, before walking to her…
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French Open: Novak Djokovic through to quarter-finals where Karen Khachanov awaits
Novak Djokovic had an easy day at the office as he cruised past Juan Pablo Varillas and into a record-breaking 17th French Open quarter-final – against Karen Khachanov. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was pushed extremely hard by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his previous match and struggled physically but there were no such concerns in…
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Djokovic, Alcaraz on track for French Open showdown, Sabalenka snubs press again – rezal404
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in action during his fourth round match against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. (Reuters) PARIS – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz inched closer to a blockbuster French Open semi-final showdown with imperious wins on Sunday as Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka skipped another press conference due to being asked to comment on the war in Ukraine…
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