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French Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty survives injury scare to reach second round
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Tuesday, 01 June 2021 07:33
World number one Ashleigh Barty came through an injury scare to avoid a shock in the French Open first round against American Bernarda Pera.Barty, whose solitary Grand Slam title came in Paris in 2019, took the first set but needed lengthy treatment on her left leg after losing the second.However, the Australian recovered to beat world number 70 Pera 6-4…
French Open 2021: Petra Kvitova withdraws after freak ankle injury
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Tuesday, 01 June 2021 08:06
Two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from the French Open because of a freak ankle injury sustained during her post-match media duties.The Czech said she fell after Sunday's first-round win over Greet Minnen.Her second-round opponent Elena Vesnina will receive a bye to the last 32."After an MRI and much discussion with my team, I have made the tough…
Naomi Osaka: Spotlight on media, authorities & player after French Open withdrawal
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Monday, 31 May 2021 23:47
When Naomi Osaka won the US Open in 2018, she pulled down her visor to hide her tears.It was her maiden Grand Slam title, she had beaten the great Serena Williams to win it, and she had a bright future ahead.Except that the victory had come in unusual and traumatic fashion, with boos and controversy surrounding Williams' infamous outburst at…
Novak Djokovic may not play at Tokyo Olympic Games if there are no fans
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Monday, 31 May 2021 10:43
World number one Novak Djokovic says he may not play at the Olympic Games if spectators are not allowed in Tokyo.The Games begin on 23 July and organisers have already banned foreign fans, but are yet to make a decision on whether local spectators can attend.Djokovic, who begins his French Open campaign on Tuesday, said he was currently planning to…
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences
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Monday, 31 May 2021 11:47
World number two Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media during the tournament.On Sunday a joint statement from Grand Slam organisers said Osaka could face expulsion from the tournament.The 23-year-old said last week she would not do news conferences at Roland Garros to protect…
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