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French Open 2023 results: Dan Evans loses to Thanasi Kokkinakis at Roland Garros
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Sunday, 28 May 2023 08:24
Britain's Dan Evans said his focus was "thrown out" by an unusual foot-fault ruling in his French Open first-round loss to Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis.He was a break up in the second set when he was penalised for crossing the centre line when serving, going on to lose 6-4 6-4 6-4.While he said it was "not anywhere near the reason why"…
French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake
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Sunday, 28 May 2023 06:31
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk said "people should be embarrassed" after she was booed off court following her first-round defeat by Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.Kostyuk avoided shaking hands with second seed Sabalenka after the Belarusian's 6-3 6-2 win.Belarus is an ally of Russia and allowed troops to use its territory to launch last year's invasion of Ukraine.Sabalenka said Kostyuk "didn't…
Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury both claim doubles successes in Geneva and Lyon
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Saturday, 27 May 2023 06:12
Britons Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury both enjoyed doubles success with their respective partners before the French Open, which starts on Sunday.Murray and Michael Venus of New Zealand triumphed in the Geneva Open to win their third title of the year.The pair had to work hard to defeat third seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3).Salisbury and…
Elina Svitolina donates winnings from Strasbourg title to Ukrainian children
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Saturday, 27 May 2023 11:15
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrated her first title since becoming a mother by donating her prize money to help children in her homeland.Svitolina, 28, beat Russia's Anna Blinkova 6-2 6-3 to win the Internationaux de Strasbourg.It comes just seven months after the former world number three, who is married to French player Gael Monfils, gave birth to their daughter Skai. "I…
French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic 'shock' at Rafael Nadal retirement plan
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Saturday, 27 May 2023 10:06
Novak Djokovic says hearing long-time rival Rafael Nadal announce he intends to retire in 2024 has made him question how long he too will continue playing.Djokovic, 36, could win his 23rd major title at the French Open, pulling him clear of the injured Nadal and taking the outright men's singles record."It made me wonder about my career and how long…
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Thursday, 25 May 2023 08:31
Britain's Cameron Norrie reaches Lyon Open semi-finals but Jack Draper knocked out
Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:13
Yana Sizikova: Russian doubles player cleared of match-fixing two years after Roland Garros arrest
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:33
Lawn Tennis Association reveals overall financial loss of £16.4m in 2022
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:53
French Open 2023: Harriet Dart and Fran Jones among Britons beaten in qualifying
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:54
French Open: Is it time for Roland Garros to use electronic line calls?
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:09
French Open 2023: Harriet Dart, Liam Broady & Katie Boulter advance in Roland Garros qualifying
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 01:33
Simona Halep: Doping case hearing delay is 'contrary to my rights'
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 01:27
French Open 2023: Night sessions under scrutiny after scheduling controversy last year
Monday, 22 May 2023 11:59
French Open 2023 qualifying: Britain's Fran Jones and Ryan Peniston advance
Monday, 22 May 2023 11:11
Hugo Gaston fined for unsportsmanlike behaviour at Madrid Open
Monday, 22 May 2023 08:25
Andy Murray: Former champion strives to make mark on Wimbledon anniversary
Sunday, 21 May 2023 11:20
Italian Open: Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune to win first ATP clay-court title
Sunday, 21 May 2023 05:12
Andy Murray withdraws from French Open to prioritise Wimbledon
Saturday, 20 May 2023 22:37