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Tennisstar Rafael Nadal wird in dieser Woche in Madrid antreten, sein Start bei den French Open ist aber offenbar fraglich. «Ich werde nicht in Paris spielen, wenn ich mich so fühle wie heute», sagte der 37 Jahre alte Spanier, der immer wieder von Verletzungen geplagt wurde, in Madrid: «Wenn es Paris wäre, würde ich nicht spielen.» Er wisse nicht, was in den nächsten drei Wochen passiere, sagte Nadal: «Ich werde weiter kämpfen und die Dinge machen, von denen ich glaube, dass ich sie tun muss, um in Paris zu spielen. Und wenn es möglich ist, ist es möglich. Wenn nicht, dann nicht.» In dieser Wo...
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Novak Djokovic is the oldest champion of the French Open singles after he got his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam men’s singles title. The Serbian tennis player beat Norwegian Casper Ruud 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 in Sunday’s final at the 2023 Roland Garros tournament. The 36-year-old breaks the record he shared with Rafael Nadal, as he also broke Nadal’s record as the oldest French Open singles champion. “Another day, another record for you,” Ruud said in his runner-up speech. “This tastes probably the best out of all.” Djokovic joins three women who won all four tennis majors at least three times by...
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Novak Djokovic broke a French Open quarterfinals record after his three wins (6-3, 6-2,6-2) over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. This also breaks the tie with his rival Rafael Nadal, as Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals for the French Open 17 times. Djokovic has also reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 14th consecutive year, which is the most for the event. This is five years longer than the next best with nine, which is from Swiss former pro tennis player Roger Federer. However, this is only the beginning for the 36-year-old, as he could beat 37-year-old Nadal’s record for Grand...
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It was a familiar sight at the Roland Garros on Sunday afternoon as Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal won the 2022 French Open after besting Norwegian player Casper Ruud in the final. With the win Nadal notches his 14th French Open title, increasing the lead on his seemingly unbeatable record. Nadal beat the youngster Ruud in straight-sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to capturehis not-so-elusive 22nd Grand Slam. The 36-year-old had gone into the match with foot soreness from his everlasting foot injury however, it down slow the Spaniard down on the way to the title. There was tension surrounding the questi...
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In one of the most-anticipated matches of the 2022 French Open, Rafael Nadal got one over on his career rival and one of the best tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic. The Spanish legend beat the Swiss player in four sets to advance to the semifinals Tuesday night. The match began around 9 p.m. and went well over into the next day, lasting an unrelenting four hours. Nadal had taken the first set 6-2 before Djokovic took the second set and fourth causing a fifth playoff in which Nadal rallied back from down 2-5. This marked the 59th time that Nadal and Djokovic have faced each other head-...
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He’s in. He’s out. Now he’s in again: Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, French Open officials say that Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title. The tournament, which is set to be the first Grand Slam sans any coronavirus-related restrictions since things got hectic, begins on May 22. Though French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton noted that things could change before that date. France Monday lifted restrictions in all public places except hospitals, nursing homes and public transportation. “As things stand, nothing stands in the way of Djokovic taking part i...
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On the heels of relaxed vaccine rules in the country, Novak Djokovic may be able to compete in the French Open after his ordeal with the Australian Open. The Serbian was famously prevented from playing Down Under due to his firm anti-Covid-19-vaccination stance. France had the same vaccination standards as Australia, but Prime Minister Jean Castex said Thursday that on March 14 people will no longer have to show proof of vaccination to access public venues—including sports stadiums. The French Open begins on May 22. The lightening of restrictions could also pave the way for the 34-year-old to ...
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In Naomi Osaka’s first press conference since withdrawing from the French Open, she was reduced to tears and was forced to step away from the podium. According to New York Times tennis reporter Ben Rothberg, Osaka was set off by “a fairly aggressively toned question about how she benefits from a high-media profile but doesn’t like talking to media.” Osaka was visibly upset and teary-eyed before the announcement that she would be taking a break from the conference and stepping away from the podium. Osaka did return to the podium and finished the conference. It has been reported that Osaka will ...
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Novak Djokovic made a stunning run to win the French Open on Sunday for just the second time in his career. However, he had an equally heartwarming moment when he gifted the tennis racket he used during the match to a young fan eagerly watching and admiring the tennis great. After being pushed to the brink of elimination in the championship, Djokovic stormed back and won in a best-of-five sets match. Following his electrifying victory, Djokovic shook hands with his competitor before heading over to the crowd, where he found a young boy and gave him the racket he had just used to defeat opponen...
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Roger Federer was victorious in his French Open match on Monday against Denis Istomin. This 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 victory marked his return to Grand Slam tennis after a slight absence. His reinstatement comes after two knee surgeries which caused him to miss most of the 2020 season. Federer entered the tournament as the eighth seed and was the champion of the tournament in 2009. “What a pleasure to be back,” said Federer. “Overall I’m very happy [with my movement], I can attest to that, as well. I moved pretty well today. I also kept rallies short purposely so I wouldn’t get dragged into long rallies....
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