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French Open: Rafael Nadal's title odds stung by tough opener

Rafael Nadal typically hasn't faced much adversity when he has walked onto the grounds at Roland Garros. The 14-time French Open champion boasts a 112-3 all-time record at the event, but he faces a daunting challenge in his quest for a 23rd career Grand Slam title.

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WTA roundup: Two Americans reach Strasbourg semifinals

Americans Danielle Collins and Madison Keys are on to the semifinals of the Internationaux de Strasbourg after matching 6-1, 6-3 victories on Thursday in France.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 41 minutes ago

'Very Difficult To Beat Coco': Gauff Backed For French Open Success

Coco Gauff will be one of the top favourites for Roland Garros, according to former ATP player Alex Corretja. Corretja was in the stands when Gauff played in the Roland Garros final two years ago.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 35 minutes ago

ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud on Geneva collision course

No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia and No. 2 seed Casper Ruud of Norway both reached the semifinals of the Gonet Geneva Open with victories Thursday in Switzerland.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago

'If he says ‘ciao’, it will be on the field and not on the sofa,' Roger Federer backs Rafael Nadal’s choice to bid farewell on court

Former World No.1 Roger Federer has shared his verdict on the twilight of his great rival Rafael Nadal’s career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is likely to hang up his racket at the end of this season.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Djokovic Dip Blown Out Of Proportion Says Robson Who Backs World No. 1 To Find Form

Novak Djokovic may not be the undisputed favorite to win the 2024 Roland Garros but he has been backed to "figure it out" amid form struggles. Djokovic has endured one of the most challenging seasons of his career so far.

Iga Swiatek News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

French Open: Iga Swiatek heavy favorite despite tough draw

Iga Swiatek is a heavy favorite to win her fourth career French Open title despite facing a potentially difficult gauntlet of opponents at Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

2024 Roland Garros Men's Draw With Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz, Sinner & More

The 2024 Roland Garros will run between May 26th and June 9th, and the draw for the men's tournament was revealed. The second major of the season has a potential to be a historic one, as there are just too many great storylines unfolding at the clay-court Grand Slam in the French capital.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Djokovic Moves Into Geneva Open Semi-Finals After Another Needed Win

Novak Djokovic continued his super solid run at the 2024 Geneva Open with another solid win over Tallon Griekspoor in two sets. Griekspoor had to play two matches today because his match from yesterday was postponed due to rain.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 6 hours ago

Nadal 'Doesn't Need To Prove Anything' In Potentially Last Roland Garros Says Corretja

Former player Alex Corretja spoke exclusively with Eurosport about what might happen in Rafael Nadal's final Roland Garros event. As things stand right now, this is likely the final time Rafael Nadal will play at Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Top seed Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka could face early dual at French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland is the top seed at the French Open, which begins Sunday, and will open against a qualifier or a lucky loser as she attempts to win her fourth title in Paris.

Emma Raducanu News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Raducanu Receives Wild Card For 2024 Nottingham Open

Emma Raducanu will begin her grass-court season at the 2024 Nottingham Open after being granted a wild card. The Nottingham Open is part of the WTA 250 series and one of three tour-level grass-court tournaments held in the UK this summer before Wimbledon.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal draws Alexander Zverev in French Open first round

Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to face Italian Open champion and fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the first round of the French Open.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal earns brutal draw in likely final French Open, but he'll have the world's support

Nadal is readying for his likely final appearance at the French Open, the major he's dominated in historic proportions over the last two decades.

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Jessica Pegula News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

World No. 5 Jessica Pegula withdraws from French Open

World No. 5 Jessica Pegula said Wednesday night that she is pulling out of the upcoming French Open due to her ongoing neck and back injuries. Pegula said on Instagram that she was "unfortunately pulling out of @rolandgarros this year." Pegula said she has been making progress and hasn't had any recent setbacks.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

WTA Strasbourg Quarterfinal Predictions Including Danielle Collins vs Clara Burel

The WTA 500 in Strasbourg is entering its final stages with just eight players left in contention for the title. Top-seeded Marketa Vondrousova takes on Anhelina Kalinina, while Danielle Collins takes on Clara Burel.

Venus Williams News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Venus Williams receives monumental honor from Mattel

If there's ever a sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2023 blockbuster "Barbie" movie, producers may have to make room for a character based on one particular women's tennis legend.

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