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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.

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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.

Casper Ruud News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Ruud Loses One Set To Baez But Still Makes It To Geneva Open Semi-Final

Two-time Geneva Open champion Casper Ruud is now only one match away from yet another final after beating Sebastian Baez in three sets. The Argentinian is a solid clay player with quite a few titles on the surface to his name.

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 4 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.

Rafael Nadal News / Last Word On Sports / 31 minutes ago

Rafael Nadal Gets A Brutal First Round Match In His Final French Open

Rafael Nadal will face Alexander Zverev in the first round of the 2024 French Open. This is going to be the rematch of the semifinal of the 2022 edition whereZverev got injured and had to retire in the second set.

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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Andy Murray News / Tennis Infinity / 54 minutes ago

Murray And Evans Receive Roland Garros Doubles Wild Card

Andy Murray and fellow British player Daniel Evans have been granted a wild card to play in the main draw of the 2024 Roland Garros doubles tournament.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 10 minutes ago

'I distrust him,' Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo doesn’t believe Novak Djokovic has lost the motivation to win more Grand Slam titles

Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo doesn’t believe Novak Djokovic has lost motivation to win more Grand Slam titles

Amelie Mauresmo, the Roland Garros director, doesn’t think that Novak Djokovic has lost the hunger to achieve more in his career. As he deals with a slump

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Is Alexander Zverev the Greatest Player to Never Win a Grand Slam?

Alexander Zverev beat Nicolas Jarry on Sunday to win his biggest title since getting injured in 2022. This was Zverev’s second Rome title, which makes him only the third male player to win multiple Rome titles in this century after Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Jessica Pegula News / Tennis Infinity / 38 minutes ago

Jessica Pegula Withdraws From 2024 French Open

After weeks of speculation, Jessica Pegula has officially confirmed that she won't play at the 2024 Roland Garros. This clay season wasn't much of a season for the American, as it never really began.

Matteo Berrettini News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Matteo Berrettini Forced To Withdraw From 2024 Roland Garros

Matteo Berrettini won't be playing at the 2024 Roland Garros, as he officially withdrew from the event because he was not fit enough to play. The Italian player has struggled with injuries in recent years, and this year is no exception.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

'I feel for people': Courtney Cox showers praise on Iga Swiatek after their meetup ahead of French Open

Polish star Iga Siwatek has started her French Open preparations. With a new kit and a new beginning, the Pole hopes to defend her title well and win a triple crown.

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 48 minutes ago

WTA roundup: Top seeds advance in Strasbourg

Top seed Marketa Vondrousova dropped the first set but recovered to squash qualifier Magdalena Frech 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France on Wednesday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Andre Agassi to replace John McEnroe as Laver Cup captain

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi is replacing John McEnroe as the captain of Team World at the Laver Cup. Agassi's term, announced Wednesday, will begin in 2025 when the Laver Cup is played in San Francisco.

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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Frances Tiafoe News / Field Level Media / 55 minutes ago

ATP roundup: Frances Tiafoe ends slide with Lyon victory

No. 5 seed Frances Tiafoe got off the schneid by finishing a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar in the first round of the Open Parc on Tuesday in Lyon, France.