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Raucous crowds at Roland Garros a real test for players | Tennis News – Times of India

PARIS: For much of Thursday's late evening match, the crowd backed the home player, the underdog - Arthur Rinderknech.They were loud, boisterous even, cheering the Frenchman's effort and celebrating the misses of his opponent - American Taylor Fritz. It's what sporting audiences do.Fritz, the French Open's ninth seed, may have ruffled feathers by daring to ask the chair umpire to check a mark. That's not a Fritz original, it is what tennis players do, especially on clay.The wiry 25-year-old rallied for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win and then promptly shushed the crowd. Finger on the lips. The American then alternated between signaling for the fans to shut up and lending them an ear, saying, 'come on, I want to hear it.'Former Wimbledon champion Marion Martoli, who was doing the on court inter...
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Medvedev knocked out of French Open by 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: World number two Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock exit from the French Open in the first round, losing in a five-set battle against 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil.Wild, who advanced through the qualifiers and had never won a Grand Slam match before, emerged victorious with a score of 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Paris.This defeat marks Medvedev's fifth loss in the opening round at Roland Garros out of his seven appearances in the tournament. The early exit comes as a big disappointment for the Russian tennis player, who is currently ranked second in the world.The match showcased the unpredictable nature of Grand Slam tournaments, where lower-ranked players can produce exceptional performances and cause major upsets against higher-ranked opponents. Seybot...
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Rafael Nadal’s absence sets stage for uncertain French Open, new generation awaits opportunity | Tennis News – Times of India

The decision by Rafael Nadal to withdraw from the French Open due to injury has created a sense of unpredictability in the men's tournament, setting up one of the most uncertain editions in nearly two decades. However, a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz is ready to seize this rare opportunity.Nadal, the record 14-time champion at the clay court Grand Slam since his first victory in 2005, cited a lingering hip issue that has plagued his season since the Australian Open. The Spaniard also revealed his plans to retire after the 2024 campaign. As Roland Garros prepares for an unusual edition without the presence of the 22-time major champion, another tenacious Spaniard has emerged as a top contender, determined to keep a Grand Slam title out of Novak Djokovic's hands.Al...
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Wimbledon champion Rybakina wins Italian Open; Rune-Medvedev in men’s final

Elena Rybakina is discovering that her big serve and heavy groundstrokes can do damage on clay courts, too. The Wimbledon champion was dominating 21-9 with winners when Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina retired due to a left thigh injury early in the second set of the rain-delayed Italian Open final on Saturday. “I can play good on all the surfaces,” Rybakina said. “It’s just maybe for clay I need to be ready more physically and maybe have a lot of preparation.” It’s been quite a year for Rybakina, who reached the final of the Australian Open, also won an elite title in Indian Wells and was the runner-up in Miami. “I’m proud that I can maintain this level,” she said. “I can see improvements on the court, physically also. … I think there is still a lot of room to improve.” On Monday, ...
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Carlos Alcaraz gets French Open wake-up call after slumping in Rome | Tennis News – Times of India

ROME: Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a third round defeat at the Italian Open by unheralded Hungarian Fabian Marozsan on Monday, just two weeks before he heads into the French Open as top seed.The 20-year-old Spaniard, who is guaranteed to replace Novak Djokovic as world number one on May 22, had come into the tournament in Rome on the back of wins in Barcelona and Madrid.But the US Open champion was outplayed by 23-year-old Marozsan, losing 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).Marozsan, who is ranked 135th in the world, won the final six points of the second-set tie-break to give Alcaraz a wake-up call with the French Open starting in less than a fortnight.Alcaraz, who was second seed in Rome but in Paris will be top seed at a Grand Slam for the first time, said he required some sustained training to beef up his...
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Swiatek sweeps into Italian Open last 16, Medvedev triumphs | Tennis News – Times of India

ROME: Iga Swiatek cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after thrashing Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0, while Daniil Medvedev beat Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-2.Losing finalist in Madrid last weekend, Swiatek looked again in imperious form in the tournament she won last year before going on to blitz the French Open.The 21-year-old is trying for her third straight Rome title and made light work of Tsurenko after a slightly bumpy start.Swiatek lost the first two games but then rattled off 12 in a row in a powerful demonstration of why she is world number one and favourite for Roland Garros.Swiatek now faces either Donna Vekic or Ljudmila Samsonova in the fourth round after extending her winning streak in the Italian capital to 13 matches.Her bid for a Rome hat-trick will be helped by...
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Alcaraz sets desert duel with Medvedev with No. 1 at stake | Tennis News – Times of India

INDIAN WELLS: Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semi-final victories on Saturday.Spain's second-ranked Alcaraz, the top seed who can return to the summit with a third Masters 1000 title on Sunday, defeated 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to reach his third final of 2023.After a season start delayed by injury, Alcaraz has won the title in Buenos Aires and reached the final in Rio de Janeiro last month.Point of the tournament?@carlosalcaraz was on another planet out there today 🤪#TennisParadise | @BMWUSA https://t.co/s7lBiMs2IH— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) 1679202296000Meanwhile, Medvedev is riding a 19-match ATP win streak and seeking his fourth title in as ma...