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'On the paper, it’s not the best draw,' Rafael Nadal speaks about his matchup against Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros Round one

The tennis world is excited about the first-round match between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev. A tough matchup for the 37-year-old, who is playing in the French Open for the last time.

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'I'd Be Lying If I Said I'm Not Nervous': Swiatek Fighting Nerves Ahead Of Roland Garros

Iga Swiatek has won the Roland Garros three times, but she's still feeling nervous ahead of the 2024 edition due to the pressure she's under. The Polish player is the biggest favorite to win this year's Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Beats Rune In Practice Match As Roland Garros D-Day Approaches

Rafael Nadal will head into Monday's highly anticipated Roland Garros showdown against Alexander Zverev in fine spirits after defeating another high-caliber opponent in practice.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

'One of the worst opponents,' Coach Carlos Moya not happy about Rafael Nadal playing Alexander Zverev in first round at 2024 Roland Garros as he fears a first-round exit

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is returning to Roland Garros after a year’s hiatus and it might be the final appearance for the 14-time champion as well.

Elena Rybakina News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

'Cannot Do Anything': Rybakina On Health Setbacks Holding Her Back In 2024

Elena Rybakina has played fabulous tennis this year, but she's also dealt with many physical issues, which prevented her from really going on a tear. When the Kazakhstani player played this year, she played really well.

Nicolas Jarry News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

French Open Day 1 Predictions Including Nicolas Jarry vs Corentin Moutet

We have reached the second slam of the year as the best players in the world have descended upon Paris, France, for the 2024 French Open. As always, we at LWOT have roundtable previews and predictions for all matches happening around the grounds of Paris.

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / 47 minutes ago

French Open Men’s Day 1 Predictions Including Andrey Rublev vs Taro Daniel

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 54 minutes ago

Alcaraz, Rune & Tiafoe Set To Participate At Queen's Club Exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz has been named as one of the participants for the 2024 Cinch Championships Fan Day at London's Queen's Club. An exhibition match featuring

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

French Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Lucia Bronzetti vs Naomi Osaka

Expect an exicting first day at Roland Garros. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Marie Bouzkova vs Veronika Kudermetova, Maria Bouzkova vs Veronika Kudermetova, Danielle Collins vs Caroline Dolehide, and Tatjana Maria vs Clara Tauson.

Lesia Tsurenko News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

French Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Donna Vekic vs Lesia Tsurenko

Expect plenty of entertaining tennis on the first day at the French Open with 20 matches on the slate in Paris. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 10 minutes ago

'Not Afraid To Get In Your Face': Pegula Speaks On Collins' Personality

Jessica Pegula and Danielle Collins are good friends, and the World No. 5 recently commented on her compatriot's personality. The two American women turned 30 not long ago and will be in the Top 10 of the WTA rankings simultaneously as of Monday next week.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 minutes ago

'They’re playing incredible tennis,' Naomi Osaka hails Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka for taking tennis to a level she was never at, even at her best

Naomi Osaka, who ruled women’s tennis after Serena Williams’ reign, returned to action recently, post a long hiatus after becoming a mother. She is not yet back to the level she was playing at before her break, but is still producing great tennis and earning important victories.

Casper Ruud News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

Watch: 'Do you have the prize money ready?' – Casper Ruud’s hilarious conversation with Geneva Open sponsor goes viral

World No. 7 Casper Ruud won his 12th ATP career title in Geneva by overcoming Novak Djokovic‘s conqueror, Tomas Machac, 7-5, 6-3 in the final. This is his third title in the Switzerland-based city, adding to his wins in 2021 and 2022.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Watch: Djokovic Suffers Tremors In Hand During Geneva Semifinal Defeat

Novak Djokovic showed distressing signs midway through his semifinal match at the Geneva Open, which he exited after losing to Tomas Machac. Although the

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 minutes ago

'She’s very aggressive,' Elena Rybakina picks Aryna Sabalenka as a more difficult opponent for her than Iga Swiatek

World No. 4 Elena Rybakina claims that Aryna Sabalenka is a more formidable opponent for her than World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. The Kazakh, Swiatek, and Sabalenka are among the top players in the world and will headline the Roland Garros field starting tomorrow.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'It’s bizarre but fitting,' John McEnroe heaps praise on ‘Hall of Famers’ Andy Murray, Stanislas Wawrinka ahead of French Open clash

Tennis legend John McEnroe has heaped praise on Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray ahead of their titanic clash in the first round of the French Open. The pair will be locking horns in Sunday’s night session.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 19 minutes ago

French Open Men’s Day 1 Predictions Including Stan Wawrinka vs Andy Murray

Danielle Collins News / Field Level Media / 41 minutes ago

WTA roundup: Madison Keys beats Danielle Collins to win Strasbourg title

Fourth-seeded Madison Keys delivered 22 winners while roaring past third-seeded Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Internationaux de Strasbourg championship in an All-American final in France.

Casper Ruud News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud wins twice to take Geneva title

Second-seeded Casper Ruud recorded a pair of victories on Saturday to capture his third Gonet Geneva Open title in four years in Switzerland. Ruud advanced to the final with a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win over Italian Flavio Cobolli to complete a match delayed on Friday because of heavy rain.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 17 minutes ago

Frenchwoman Alize Cornet retiring after Roland Garros

Alize Cornet played in her first French Open in 2005 at the age of 15. She is now about to play in her last. Cornet said she will retire after the upcoming tournament at Roland Garros.

Danielle Collins News / Field Level Media / 52 minutes ago

WTA roundup: Danielle Collins, Madison Keys to meet in Strasbourg final

Red-hot Danielle Collins continued her torrid run with a semifinal victory Friday and will face fellow American Madison Keys in the championship match of the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France on Saturday.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Why Iga Swiatek is apologizing to Rafael Nadal's French Open opponent

The "King of Clay" is preparing for his likely final appearance at Roland-Garros and the top-ranked women's player in the world, Iga Swiatek, made it obvious on Friday that she'll be pulling for him.

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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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