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Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open, set to end career in 2024

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, the reigning champion and 14-time winner at Roland Garros, announced his regretful withdrawal from the upcoming French Open.

The Times of India

Carlos Alcaraz’s Italian Open Upset Is a Blessing in Disguise

It may be unnerving for the favorite to be upended by a little-known qualifier, but it also helps tailor expectations heading into Roland Garros.

Sports Illustrated

Andrey Rublev: ‘I lost them matches because of myself. I couldn’t handle the pressure’

The world No 6 lost seven grand slam quarter-finals before he turned around his mental game in time for Rome and Roland Garros

The Guardian - UK

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French Open bosses increase singles champions' payday to 2.3 million euros

Just over two weeks before the start of the tennis circuit's most prestigious clay court tournament, French Open chiefs have revealed the men's and women's singles champions will pocket 2.3 million euros for their endeavours over two weeks at the Roland Garros stadium.

Radio France Internationale

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Italian Open as injury problems persist ahead of Roland Garros defence

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Italian Open as he continues to battle injury problems ahead of the French Open later this month.

Evening Standard

Rafael Nadal still doubtful for French Open after providing latest injury update

The Spaniard has been contending with a hip and psoas injury, ruling him out of the Italian Open and threatening his Roland Garros preparation

The Independent UK

Murray Keen To Play French Open Despite Early Clay Exits

Former world number one Andy Murray said he wants another chance to play at the French Open while he is still fit and healthy after making just one appearance on the Paris clay since reaching the semi-finals in 2017. The 35-year-old, who also reached the Roland Garros final in 2016,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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French Open supremo Mauresmo talks about changes and challenges

Talk about eking out the suspense. Or Maybe it was a way to highlight the adornments for the 2023 French Open. In either scenario, the prize money for the men's and women's singles champions was not revealed during a late-morning bash at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal Out of Top 10 for First Time Since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness. Nadal was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rafael Nadal out of top 10 for the first time since 2005

Tennis great Rafael Nadal's record stay inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings ended on Monday after he was forced to skip the Indian Wells tournament in California.

The Times of India

Andy Murray sets his sights on French Open farewell in only second Roland Garros appearance in six years

The former world No1 last appeared at Roland Garros in 2020

Evening Standard

Ex-Bull Joakim Noah wins basketball game at Roland Garros

The retired center teamed with Gabby Williams of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm to beat former Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton and Spanish tennis player David Ferrer in a basketball game on the famed clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Chicago Sun-Times

Swiatek Defeats Jabeur to Clinch US Open Crown

Iga Swiatek surged to the third Grand Slam title of her career with a maiden victory at the US Open on Saturday, defeating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in straight sets to extend her remarkable finals winning streak. The 21-year-old world number one from Poland saw off a second set fightback from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zverev in fight to be fit for U.S. Open

Zverev only returned to the practice court last Sunday after the injury he suffered during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in June

The Hindu

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Daily Mirror

Padel on path for Olympic dream after rapid rise in Spain and Beckham and Messi backing

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world that you may have never watched - but with backing from football stars and a rapid rise in Spain, it is set to sweep Europe off its feet

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Nadal Feels 'Immortal', Says Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes Rafael Nadal must feel "immortal" after winning the French Open and moving halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam in more than half a century. The great Spaniard captured a 14th title at Roland Garros earlier this month to add to the Australian Open he secured…

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Favorite, but Can Swiatek Solve Grasscourt Puzzle?

Poland's Iga Swiatek makes no secret of her use of sports psychology and may need all her powers of positive thinking to plot her way to the Wimbledon title. The 21-year-old world number one appears to be a huge favorite going into the tournament -- courtesy of a 35-match winning…

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal planning to play Wimbledon as he looks to extend his Grand Slam streak

Rafael Nadal will be targeting a third consecutive Grand Slam win when he plays at Wimbledon this summer, having triumphed at both Melbourne Park and Roland Garros

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The Times of India

Rafael Nadal's 'motivation' key to his injury management and longevity, says top physio Stephen Mutch

NEW DELHI: In the recent men's French Open semifinal, Rafael Nadal's concern for Alexander Zverev's ankle injury was obvious. Suffering from a chronic foot injury himself, the Spaniard knows the agony an injured state can cause. Wearing a worried look, Nadal empathised with Zverev, who was writhing in pain on…

Sports Illustrated

Did Bad Seeding Mess Up the French Open?

Jon Wertheim answers this in his latest mailbag and gives his take in the debate over media access at Roland Garros.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal seeks 'long-term' relief to fix his injuries

Passion for the game keeps me going, says ageless Spaniard

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Says ‘Happiness’ Not Contingent on Grand Slam Record

The 36-year-old won his 22nd Grand Slam at the 2022 French Open over the weekend.

The Guardian - UK

Joyous Nadal eases clear of Djokovic and Federer in race to be the greatest

Spaniard’s 14th French Open title created a clear buffer between him and his rivals – and he is halfway to a calendar grand slam

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal tipped to win Wimbledon after French Open triumph

Nadal claimed a 14th French Open title when he beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 at Roland Garros on Sunday

The Independent UK

French Open 2022: Five things we learned as Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek claim glory

Rafael Nadal won title number 14 with an injured foot, Amelie Mauresmo put her foot in it, and Iga Swiatek reigns supreme

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