24 h. ago Novak Djokovic says he remains close to ‘amazing person’ Andy Murray

Pair’s coaching partnership ended earlier this monthDjokovic begins French Open campaign on TuesdayNovak Djokovic says his relationship with Andy Murray remains stronger than ever after the pair met during Rafael Nadal’s emotional retirement ceremony on Sunday in Paris, their first meeting since agreeing to end their coaching partnership earlier this month.In the aftermath of a hectic 48 hours, as he won his 100th ATP title at the Geneva Open on Saturday before being present on Court Philippe-Chatrier alongside Murray and Roger Federer to celebrate Nadal, Djokovic appeared for his pre-tournament press conference in Paris on Monday. As he reflected on his time working with Murray, Djokovic insisted that their decision to part ways was mutual. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago French Open 2025: Raducanu digs deep, Alcaraz also through, Osaka v Badosa – live

Coverage of the first round, which starts at 10am BST‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured | And you can mail DanielRaducanu is getting nowt for nowt, forced to 30-all as she seeks her endorsement. From there, though, she does well to close out for 4-2, while Bouzas Maneiro breaks Navarra at the start of srt two for 6-0 1-0. This is an absolute tousing so far.Inside-out backhand to the corner and Wang can’t control her response. Raducanu breaks again, for 3-2, and can she hold on to it this time? Continue reading...

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34 h. ago French Open 2025: Raducanu digs deep to beat Wang; Alcaraz and Ruud in action – live

Coverage of the first round, which starts at 10am BST‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured | And you can mail DanielRaducanu is getting nowt for nowt, forced to 30-all as she seeks her endorsement. From there, though, she does well to close out for 4-2, while Bouzas Maneiro breaks Navarra at the start of srt two for 6-0 1-0. This is an absolute tousing so far.Inside-out backhand to the corner and Wang can’t control her response. Raducanu breaks again, for 3-2, and can she hold on to it this time? Continue reading...

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35 h. ago French Open 2025: Raducanu v Wang goes to deciding set, Alcaraz and Ruud in action – live

Coverage of the first round, which starts at 10am BST‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured | And you can mail DanielRaducanu is getting nowt for nowt, forced to 30-all as she seeks her endorsement. From there, though, she does well to close out for 4-2, while Bouzas Maneiro breaks Navarra at the start of srt two for 6-0 1-0. This is an absolute tousing so far.Inside-out backhand to the corner and Wang can’t control her response. Raducanu breaks again, for 3-2, and can she hold on to it this time? Continue reading...

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37 h. ago French Open 2025: Raducanu, Alcaraz and Ruud in early action on day two – live

Coverage of the first round, which starts at 10am BST‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured | And you can mail DanielElsewhere, Rybakina leads Riera 3-0 and Korda leads Darderi 3-1. I think there’s a fair chance it’s just me who calls him Smurf, dardas being smurf in Hebrew.A backhand winner down the line raises two break points for Bouzas Maneiro both saved by Navarro. So to deuce we go and they’re absolutely zetzing it now, Bouzas Maneiro converting her second advantage for 1-0. Already, this looks like a belting tussle while, on Court 8, Wang is serving having come back from 0-30 down to deuce. As I type, though, Raducanu punishes a return then a swing-volley for advantage, Wang then swipes wide, and that’s a break too. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago ‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured with Roland Garros farewell ceremony

22-time grand slam winner joined by great rivals in Paris‘I think it was perfect, honestly, I couldn’t expect more ’Just a few seconds into the first ­standing ovation on an unforget­table day inside Court Philippe‑Chatrier, Rafael Nadal’s composure had already crumbled. It did not return for the remainder of the afternoon as he was celebrated in an emotional, elaborate tribute following his retirement from professional tennis last November, marking the end of one of the greatest sporting careers in history.“I have been very, very emotional,” Nadal said afterwards. “I think it was perfect, honestly. I couldn’t expect a more emotional day.” Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Rafael Nadal sheds tears in emotional French Open ceremony with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

Rafael Nadal is scheduled to be celebrated in the main stadium of the French Open on Day 1 of the tournament

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