Tennis
Playing Wimbledon 'not a good idea' as Nadal eyes Olympics
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Monday, 27 May 2024 13:24
Since suffering a hip injury at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal has only played five tournaments, but has been encouraged by the way his body has stood up to the physicality of the clay-court swing.A tough draw at the French Open, where he was unseeded for the first time, led to a straight-set defeat by German fourth seed Alexander Zverev…
Norrie beaten by Kotov in French Open first round
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Monday, 27 May 2024 11:37
British number one Cameron Norrie was knocked out in the first round of the French Open with a five-set defeat by Russian Pavel Kotov.World number 57 Kotov dominated Norrie in the deciding set to win 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-2, and record just his second victory in a Grand Slam.It is the first time Norrie has lost in the…
'Low expectations and high hopes' for Djokovic - day three preview
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Monday, 27 May 2024 11:10
British number one Katie Boulter begins her campaign with a tough task against former world number two Paula Badosa of Spain.Badosa, 26, was a quarter-finalist at the French Open in 2021 while 26th seed Boulter will be playing her first match in the main draw having failed to qualify in 2018 and 2023.However, Badosa has struggled with injuries over the…
Nadal loses on possible French Open farewell
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Monday, 27 May 2024 09:28
An ominous start for Nadal saw Zverev break in the first game of the match, with a poor drop shot into the net and a double fault from the Spaniard heavily contributing.Each mistake by Zverev early on was cheered by the pro-Nadal crowd and, after saving two break points for a 3-1 lead, the German exerted his control before breaking…
Sinner makes light work of Eubanks in Paris opener
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Monday, 27 May 2024 04:48
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner made light work of Christopher Eubanks to get his French Open campaign off to a bright start.Italy's Sinner struggled with a hip injury in the build-up to Roland Garros but he moved well in a routine 6-3 6-3 6-4 win.Sinner only looked troubled when serving out the match, handing his American opponent two break points…
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