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☆ Novak Djokovic wants to return to tennis ‘as soon as possible’ after undergoing knee surgery
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic hopes to return to the tennis court “as soon as possible” having undergone surgery on his knee earlier this week. Djokovic struggled with pain in his right knee during his five-set victory against Francisco Cerúndolo at the French Open and later withdrew from his quarterfinal against Casper Ruud. On Thursday, the 37-year-old confirmed that he tore his meniscus against Cerúndolo and had to undergo surgery. I’m going to do my best to be healthy and fit to return to the court as soon as possible. Djokovic has previously expressed a strong desire to compete at the Paris Olympics, which begins less than two weeks after Wimbledon at the end of July.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, “, Djokovic, Francisco Cerúndolo, Casper Ruud, …, ” Djokovic Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Paris Olympics Locations: men’s

☆ A lack of representation, careless comments and ‘racial banter’ – how British rugby is facing up to its diversity issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Just ask Black rugby player and England international Sadia Kabeya, who says a lack of cultural and ethnic diversity in her sport took a toll on her identity. Representation mattersA 2020 report by Sport England showed that the participation share of White British adults in rugby union was more than 90%, 8.2% higher than the national population share. A lack of diversity in the sport in England is also reflected in the demographics of rugby audiences. Kabeya is particularly passionate about the topic of Black rugby players’ hair. Its significance runs deep, given the historical links between Black hair and identity and also resistance.

Persons: Kabeya, ”, “, ” Kabeya, Maud Muir, Lucy Packer, David Rogers, you’re, White, ” “, ” Jatin Patel, weren’t, Luther Burrell, Burrell, ” Patel, Ashton Hewitt –, –, ” Hewitt, Hewitt, Tyler Miller, Liam Scott, Scott, Mike Hewitt, Patel, George Floyd Organizations: CNN — Elite, England, CNN Sport, Rugby Football Union, RFU, Rugby, Rugby Players Association, Nations, Richmond Women, CNN, Six Nations, Getty, Loughborough Lightning, Sport England, Diversity, Daily Mail, Newcastle Falcons, Dragons, United Rugby, Leinster, rugby, Ireland, Twickenham, Pictures Locations: ”, England, London, Richmond, Wales, Dublin, Black

☆ French Open quarterfinal recap: Breaks of serve and semifinal surprises
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

On Day 11 of Roland Garros 2024, there were breaks of serve galore, semifinals surprises and doubles lessons for single players. If you’re a fan of players holding serve, I’m afraid Wednesday’s day session on Court Phillippe-Chatrier was not for you. There were 26 breaks of serve in the six singles sets played, an average of more than four breaks per set. Neither had ever reached even a Grand Slam quarterfinal before, while Rybakina, Sabalenka and Swiatek had been the best players of the clay court swing, alongside Danielle Collins. With less than 24 hours to recover before taking on Paolini, Andreeva told her partner Vera Zvonareva that she needed to rest.

Persons: Roland Garros, I’m, Phillippe, Chatrier, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka, Alain Jocard, It’s, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Swiatek, Danielle Collins, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Loup Gautreau, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Jannik, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, Andreeva, Vera Zvonareva, John McEnroe, Serena Williams, ”, Paolini, Sara Errani, Alexander de Minaur, Iga, Eamonn Dalton Organizations: Getty, Swiatek, The Athletic Locations: AFP, Jean

☆ Coco Gauff reaches French Open semifinals after coming from behind to defeat Ons Jabeur
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Coco Gauff came from behind to defeat Ons Jabeur at the French Open on Tuesday and advance to the semifinals. After losing a tight opening set, Gauff recovered to win 4-6 6-2 6-3 against the eighth-seeded Jabeur, who continues her chase for a first grand slam title. The 20-year-old Gauff, meanwhile, is hoping to add to the US Open title she won last year. She was playing really well the whole match,” Gauff said in her on-court interview. “I got a little bit tight on the last couple of match points, but I think I did what I needed to do to win the match,” Gauff admitted.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Gauff, Jabeur, Roland Garros, ” Gauff, “, Clive Mason, Opta, Maria Sharapova, Świątek, Vondroušová Organizations: CNN, Czech Locations: American

☆ Novak Djokovic out of French Open with knee injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open with a knee injury sustained in his round of 16 win against Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo. Although Djokovic was able to get through on painkillers and adrenaline, the extent of the problem is too great for him to continue. If Djokovic chooses to undergo surgery on the tear, he would likely miss not just Wimbledon, which begins on July 1, but also the Olympic Games and US Open later this summer. Djokovic said Monday night, after another of his miraculous comebacks, that he had been experiencing pain in his right knee for several weeks. As of Tuesday evening in Paris, there was no decision yet on whether Djokovic would undergo surgery to repair the meniscus.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Francisco Cerundolo, Roland Garros, ”, Casper Ruud, Djokovic, Ruud, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Zverev, Matthew Futterman, hasn’t, He’s, He’d Organizations: Argentine, French Tennis Federation, Norwegian, Olympic Games, Athletic, Wimbledon Locations: Serbian, Paris

☆ Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with a knee injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee injury which had plagued his fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerúndolo on Monday. Defending champion Djokovic was aiming to win his 25th grand slam singles title at Roland Garros, but pain in his right knee flared up during a bruising, five-set contest against Cerúndolo. Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesAfter dominating the first set, Djokovic tweaked his knee at the start of the second and took a medical timeout. It was only near the end of the fourth set when Djokovic was able to seemingly move without pain and raise his game. “I slipped way too many times,” Djokovic told reporters.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Francisco Cerúndolo, Djokovic, Roland Garros, “, ” Djokovic, Instagram, Cerúndolo, Lorenzo Musetti, Antonio Borga, I’ve, That’s, Norwegian Casper Ruud, Italy’s, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov Organizations: CNN, Cerúndolo, “, ” CNN, French, Bulgarian Locations: Serbian, Eurasia, Paris, Norwegian

☆ French Open quarterfinal recap: Sinner world No. 1, Roland Garros feels like clay again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Matthew Futterman | Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Follow live coverage of Day 10 at the 2024 French OpenWelcome back to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 10 of Roland Garros 2024, the men’s tour got a new world No. Today’s headline was defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the French Open. 1 on Monday, regardless of who wins the French Open title. Ons Jabeur may have lost, but her French Open run has been a boost to her confidence.

Persons: Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Ash Barty, Aryna Sabalenka, Grigor Dimitrov, Djokovic, Sinner, “ It’s, ”, Dimitrov, Coco Gauff, what’s, Gauff, Jabeur, “, It’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Rafael Nadal —, Marketa Vondrousova, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, Mirra, Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, Christian, Eamonn Dalton Organizations: U.S, Bulgarian, Wimbledon, French, Getty, The Athletic Locations: Paris, 3400RPM

☆ Novak Djokovic in thrilling French Open comeback win, two days after tournament’s latest finish
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | James Hansen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Novak Djokovic once again came back from the precipice of defeat at the French Open after beating Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in Paris. GO DEEPER Novak Djokovic wins at 3:06 a.m. in latest finish in French Open historyCerundolo then settled, and Djokovic, unlike against Musetti when he was down and looked out, failed to rouse himself. After going 2-0 down in the final set, he broke straight back, drawing level at 2-2. Djokovic just wasn’t moving well enough to win the match, it appeared, and Cerundolo was repeatedly exploiting this with well-placed drop shots. A dive volley at full stretch in the seventh game of the final set was Djokovic at his very best.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, Djokovic, Roland Garros, Lorenzo Musetti, Cerundolo, Novak, Musetti, hasn’t, Italy’s, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, ‘, Charlie Eccleshare, Ruud, Fritz, Clive Brunskill Organizations: Argentine, Cerundolo, Italian, Djokovic, Sunday, Cerundulo, Musetti Locations: Paris, Argentine

☆ Coco Gauff says 3 a.m. finishes for matches ‘not healthy’ for players but doesn’t want to complain ‘too much’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —US Open champion Coco Gauff said tennis matches finishing at 3 a.m. are “not healthy” for the players, but also said she is aware there are a lot of people working in far worse conditions around the world. The American’s comments came at this year’s French Open, after Novak Djokovic outlasted Italian Lorenzo Musetti in a third round five-set thriller which ended at 3.08 a.m. local time in Paris on Sunday. Jean-Francois Badias/APHowever, such curfews do not relate to grand slam events where late finishes continue to be a problem, namely the French Open, Australian Open and US Open, where the demand for tickets and broadcasting rights are higher. “I think tournaments are trying their best and players are trying their best. “I was always one of the players that said that we should start a little bit earlier,” she told reporters.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Lorenzo Musetti, Djokovic’s, Roland Garros, ” Gauff, “ That’s, Jean, Francois Badias, I’d, ’ Gauff, “, ”, Iga Świątek, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Roland, WTA, ATP, Wimbledon, Sunday Locations: Paris

☆ Novak Djokovic outlasts Lorenzo Musetti in marathon French Open third-round match which finished just after 3 a.m.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Aimee Lewis | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

After clinching the match, Djokovic raised his arms in the air as the spectators who stayed until the wee hours gave him an ovation, including his wife, Jelena. Djokovic thanked fans during an on-court interview for giving him a boost during the crucial fourth set. Novak Djokovic praised Lorenzo Musetti for his performance. I have my opinions but I think there are great things to talk about in this match today,” said Djokovic of the scheduling, per Reuters. The reigning French Open winner, who leveled Roger Federer on the all-time list with his 369th grand slam victory, will face Argentinian Francisco Cerúndolo in the fourth round on Monday.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Lorenzo Musetti, Philippe, Chatrier, Roland Garros, Djokovic, Jelena, ”, “, Novak, Emmanuel Dunand, I’m, Lorenzo, there’s, Rafael Nadal, Jannik, Roger Federer, Francisco Cerúndolo Organizations: CNN, Roland, Getty, Reuters, “ Locations: Paris, AFP

Free Champions League final live streams are available in multiple European countries, but we'd take UEFA's channel guides with a pinch of salt. Spain's RTVE is also free, but you must create a free login to access the free Champions League streams. How to watch a free Champions League final live stream from anywhereThis year, free Champions League final live streams are available in the UK, Austria, Spain, and Luxembourg. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League final live stream. How to watch Real Madrid vs. Dortmund in AustraliaThe Champions League final is on Stan Sport in Australia.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch a free French Open live stream. Shop at Peacock TVHow to watch the French Open in AustraliaThe French Open live streams on 9Now in Australia. If you'd prefer French or German commentary, there are also free French Open live streams in those countries, as detailed below. How to watch the French Open in FranceIn France, the French Open will live stream for free on France TV. How to watch the French Open in AustriaServus TV is the Austrian home of French Open coverage.

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☆ Diede de Groot: The unstoppable force in tennis leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of greatness
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Aleks Klosok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Wheelchair tennis player Diede de Groot, though, has been unequivocally the dominant constant in the face of those challenges. Diede De Groot is one of the most decorated tennis players of all time. “Twenty years ago wheelchair tennis was one of the biggest Paralympic sports in the Netherlands,” says De Groot. So, it’s just a coincidence … but it’s a funny coincidence!”De Groot has won a total of 39 grand slam titles. It’s a really fun time to be a wheelchair tennis player.”De Groot has noticed a recent improvement in visibility for wheelchair players.

Persons: CNN —, Diede de Groot, ‘, ” De Groot, “ They’re, Diede De Groot, Scott Barbour, De Groot, “, ”, Groot, I’m, ” De, Frank Franklin II, Esther Vergeer’s, Roland Garros, Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda, De Groot’s, Vergeer’s –, Julian Finney, –, Mike Hewitt, …, Alfie Hewitt, Novak … he’s, Dylan Alcott, It’s, Lewis Storey, I’ve, “ It’s, Ivan Alvarado Organizations: CNN, Wheelchair, Paralympic, De, Getty, Lawn Tennis Association, Tennis Centre, ATP, WTA, Miami Open, Wimbledon, Tokyo Games, Reuters Locations: Paris, Dutch, Amstelveen, Netherlands, Woerden, Miami, Tokyo, Rio

☆ Iga Świątek begs French Open fans not to shout during points after thrilling victory against Naomi Osaka
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Iga Świątek criticised the French Open crowd for shouting during points following her tense second-round victory against Naomi Osaka on Wednesday. When you scream something during the rally or right before the return, it’s really, really hard to be focused … This is serious for us, we’re fighting our whole lives to be better and better and sometimes it’s just hard to accept that. “Osaka vs Swiatek is a brilliant watch,” Andy Murray posted on X, adding that the sport should be doing more to promote the match. CNN has contacted the French Open for comment regarding fan behaviour. “It’s hard to have any logical thoughts because it was really intense and on a really high level,” Świątek told reporters.

Persons: Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, Świątek, Roland Garros, Philippe Chatrier, –, “, ” Świątek, it’s, Andy Murray, Osaka, Jean, Francois Badias, Justine Henin, Jana Fett, Marie Bouzková Organizations: CNN, Osaka, “, Swiatek, Świątek Locations: Swiatek, Osaka, Madrid, Rome, Czech

☆ Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

With her biggest triumph in years, Naomi Osaka lost to world No. 1 and three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open today, Wednesday May 29. Few even considered that Osaka, less than a year after giving birth, with little success on clay, would stand a chance. Swiatek saved a match point, then let Osaka’s errors bring her back on serve. A killer cross-court backhand winner brought her to match point, and then she watched Osaka send one more backhand long.

Persons: Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, It’s, Swiatek, Roland Garros, Philippe, Osaka, Richard Gasquet, Mateo Villalba Organizations: Wednesday, Osaka, Getty Locations: Osaka, California

☆ French Open day 4 recap: Swiatek wins, Kenin shocks Garcia, crowds and schedule frustrate
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( James Hansen | Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

🇫🇷 Caroline Garcia (21), 6-3, 6-3Caroline Garcia (21), 6-3, 6-3 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas (9) def. 🇳🇱 Jesper de Jong (Q), 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2🇳🇱 Jesper de Jong (Q), 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev (6) def. 🇪🇸 Pedro Martinez, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3🇪🇸 Pedro Martinez, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek (1) def. 🇸🇮 Tara Zidansek, 6-3, 6-4🇸🇮 Tara Zidansek, 6-3, 6-4 🇮🇹 Jannik Sinner (2) def. 🇫🇷 Richard Gasquet, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4🇫🇷 Richard Gasquet, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 🇷🇺 Pavel Kotov def.

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☆ Take profits or let it ride — undecided Nvidia investors should ask themselves 3 questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Last week, we explored the question: Can investors with little to no shares still buy Nvidia after these record runs? We aren't saying run out and sell shares right now if you are sitting on huge paper profits. Through the years, Nvidia shares have hit pockets of turbulence. This Nvidia run is being driven by investments into AI infrastructure. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Rafael Nadal says playing Wimbledon is ‘not a good idea’ as he looks to prioritize Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal has cast further doubt on his participation at Wimbledon this year, saying it is “not a good idea” as he looks to prioritize the Summer Olympics on the Roland Garros clay. Wimbledon gets underway on July 1, with the Olympic tennis tournament starting less than a month later on July 27. “It looks difficult,” Nadal, who won singles gold at Beijing 2008, said of his Wimbledon prospects. I think tomorrow I will be ready to play again if I had to – but I will not have to,” he laughed. “I need to clear my ideas now and see what the new calendar is for me to be ready for the Olympics.

Persons: CNN — Rafael Nadal, Roland, Alexander Zverev, ” Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Nadal, Zverev, Roland Garros, Behrouz Mehri, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Olympic, Beijing, Paris, Getty Locations: AFP

☆ Coco Gauff says she wants to win ‘as many slams as possible’ as she cruises into French Open second round
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Coco Gauff raced into the second round of the French Open on Monday, taking just 52 minutes to defeat Russian qualifier Julia Avdeeva 6-1 6-1. Next up for the American is Czech qualifier Tamara Zidanšek, who reached the semifinals of the French Open three years ago – by far her best-ever run at a grand slam. Speaking to the Tennis Channel after her fifth first-round win at Roland Garros, Gauff reflected on some of the long-term goals for her career. Świątek celebrates her 15th consecutive win at the French Open. 1 is also unbeaten since April having won in Rome and Madrid ahead of this year’s French Open.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Julia Avdeeva, Gauff, Roland Garros, ”, “, Tamara Zidanšek, Serena Williams –, Iga Świątek, Leolia, Naomi Osaka, Clive Mason, Justine Henin, “ She’s, ” Świątek, haven’t, Naomi, I’m Organizations: CNN, Tennis Channel, Świątek, Getty, Osaka Locations: Russian, Czech, Rome, Madrid

☆ Rafael Nadal: In possibly his last French Open appearance, Spanish star prepares to take on Alexander Zverev
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It might be the last dance for the ‘King of Clay.’In what could be his final French Open appearance ever, Rafael Nadal is set to take on world No. 4 Alexander Zverev in the first round of the tournament on Monday. How to watchNadal and Zverev are currently scheduled in the third match of the day on Court Philippe Chatrier – Roland Garros’ showpiece venue – and the contest is slated to begin around 8:30 a.m. NBC and streaming service Peacock begin their Monday coverage of the French Open at 11 a.m. 2 Zverev, widely tipped as one of the favorites to win the tournament in Paris.

Persons: Clay, ’, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Nadal, Zverev, Philippe Chatrier – Roland Garros, Peacock, Roland Garros, “, Boris Becker, Nadal’s, ” Organizations: CNN, ATP, ATP Tour, Tennis Channel, NBC, Eurosport, Warner Bros ., CNN Sport, Nadal Locations: Paris, Rome

☆ French Open Day 2: Nadal leaves Roland Garros door ajar, Andreescu returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( James Hansen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

🇺🇸 Chris Eubanks, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4🇺🇸 Chris Eubanks, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 🇹🇳 Ons Jabeur (8) def. 🇬🇷 Maria Sakkari (6), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3🇬🇷 Maria Sakkari (6), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas (9) def. 🇨🇿 Karolina Pliskova, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2🇨🇿 Karolina Pliskova, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 🇺🇸 Ben Shelton (15) def. 🇫🇷 Hugo Gaston, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4Hugo Gaston, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 🇺🇸 Danielle Collins (11) def. 🇦🇺 Max Purcell, 6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(10)Max Purcell, 6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(10) 🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek (1) def.

Persons: Roland Garros, Chatrier, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Nadal, Mateo Villalba, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams —, Andreescu, She’s, Robert Prange, Sara Sorribes Tormo, ”, “, Serena Williams, Leylah Fernandez, Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger, Aliassime, Jack Draper, Andy Murray’s, Cameron Norrie, Pavel Kotov, Linda Noskova, Harriet Dart, Dan Evans, Katie Boulter, they’re, Evans, Holger Rune, Paula Badosa, Disappointment, Norrie, Andy Murray, Maria Sakkari, Varvara Gracheva, hasn’t, Maria, Elina S vitolina, 🇵, Erika, Elena R ybakin Organizations: Getty, U.S ., National Bank Locations: Philippe, Montreal, British, Rome

☆ Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

PARIS, France — There will be no magical run, no age- and injury-defying push into the deep end of the competition. AdvertisementThe end officially arrived at 6:28, with a final miss off the Spaniard’s racket, forced by Alexander Zverev, who prevailed 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. A clump of two dozen that is used to getting choice seats clogged the entryway to the president’s box. Ultimately, that is what doomed him on a chilly and dreary afternoon and evening under the roof on Chatrier. He hit serves that became easy chances for Zverev to go on the defensive, and groundstrokes into the middle of the court that Zverev pounded for winners.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev, Nadal, Philippe, Chatrier, ”, Emmanuel Dunand, He’d, hadn’t, Zverev, Brenda Patea, he’d, Mateo Villalba Organizations: Nadal, Getty Locations: PARIS, France, AFP, Paris, German, Berlin, Germany

☆ Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray share ‘emotional’ French Open embrace following Swiss’ win
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock to play his “best match of the year” as he eased past fellow tour veteran Andy Murray 6-4 6-4 6-2 in the first round of the French Open. And, yeah, he’s [an] amazing guy, amazing player, such a big fighter. “I think I played my best match of the year,” Wawrinka, the 2017 French Open champion, added. It’s really positive for me.”Murray, playing in his first French Open since another first-round defeat to Wawrinka in 2020, suffered an early break of serve in each set and was never able to recover. “It was always going to be tough, tough match,” Murray said, per the BBC.

Persons: Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray, Scot, he’s, Murray, Wawrinka, “ We’re, ” Wawrinka, ” Murray, Roland Garros, “ Stan, “, Cameron Norrie, Pavel Kotov, Brit Dan Evans Organizations: CNN, “, Miami Locations: Paris

☆ Tennis has a hot summer coming, fueled by Zendaya, ‘Challengers’ and luxury sponsors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Elsa/Getty Images“We say no a lot,” admits Evan Zeder, director of global sports marketing for New Balance’s tennis and baseball units. Lacoste, the French luxury brand, was born with tennis in mind since its start in 1933. Lacoste’s polo shirts have become a major part of the “tennis aesthetic,” or the luxury athleticism #tenniscore trending on social media. Alcohol brands trying to crack the US market see the growing popularity of tennis as an opportunity to introduce themselves to drinkers. Dobel became the US Open’s official tequila sponsor last year, bringing alongs its Ace Paloma cocktail that it sells at other tennis tournaments it sponsors.

Persons: New York CNN — It’s, ”, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Serena Williams, they’re, Bob Lynch, ” Lynch, Roger Federer, Anne Hathaway, Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal, Christophe Petit Tesson, Novak Djokovic, Williams, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, “, outfitter, Gauff, she’s, Aryna, Elsa, Evan Zeder, Tommy Paul, it’s “, Lacoste, René Lacoste, “ Lacoste, Catherine Spindler, Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, ” Novak Djokovic, Mike Stobe, ” Zendaya, ” Spindler, Maestro Dobel, Dobel, Paloma, Lander Otegui, Otegui, ” Otegui, Charlize Theron, Arthur Ashe, Katie Holmes, “ It’s, it’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, luxe, Vogue, ESPN, ABC, Tennis, United States Tennis Association, Brands, MLB, MLS, NBA, Tennis Channel, Netflix, CNN, YouTube, That’s, Wimbledon, Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Australian, US, USTA Locations: New York, “, Swiss, Paris, Poland, Australia, London, Chambord, Mexico, Miami, Indian Wells, Cincinnati

☆ Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev preview: Nadal’s French Open aura is an opponent
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

Fans streamed through the gates, packing Roland Garros, lining up for crepes and champagne and Aperol spritzes. If that latter court is his living room, then the grounds at Roland Garros are his estate. Ever since then, Zverev has wanted another shot at playing Nadal at Roland Garros — though not in the first round, more like a semifinal or a final. The idea of playing Nadal on this clay sends chills through the spines of so many players. In 2022, I remember he came into Roland Garros not winning Monte Carlo, not winning Madrid, not winning Rome.

Persons: France —, Roland Garros, spritzes, —, Ostapenko —, squandering, Lucia Bronzetti, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams ’, Rafael Nadal, Suzanne Lenglen, Nadal, Court Philippe, Chatrier, Uber, Alexander Zverev, Tim Clayton, Corbis, ” Nadal, He’d, Zverev, hadn’t, ” Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Misha, punking, ‘, “, ”, Rafa, Tsitsipas, Philippe, Roger Federer, it’s, “ I’m, Iga Swiatek, Rafa Nadal, he’s, “ There’s, Monte, Casper Ruud, Gao Jing, Felix Auger, Aliassime, Hubert Hurkacz, I’m, Clive Brunskill Organizations: France — Officially, — Alcaraz, Ostapenko, Roland, Getty, NBA, Nadal, Rafa, Monte Carlo, Madrid, TennisViz Locations: PARIS, France, Osaka, Court, Australia, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome, Xinhua, tennis

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