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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday June 4, 2024Paris – Casper Ruud is aware of an ideal deal in regards to the character and skills of Novak Djokovic, and due to that the Norwegian won't ever underestimate the restoration powers of his quarterfinal opponent.The two-time Roland-Garros finalist says he is not going to overthink Djokovic’s present damage standing, or the truth that the 24-time main champion has wanted over 9 hours to get via his final two rounds in Paris once they meet within the quarterfinals in what shall be a rematch of final 12 months’s ultimate in Paris.“I don't expect him to surrender at all. I have to expect him to be fresh, ready and that it's going to be a tough match,” Ruud stated on Monday after taking out American Taylor Fritz in 4 units.“I'm just going t...

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Sunday, June 2, 2024Rising to the event.That seems to be the mission for 29-year-old Ons Jabeur who finds herself again within the Roland Garros quarterfinals for a second straight 12 months.The No. 8 seeded Tunisian loved a 6-4 6-4 win over a tricky opponent in Denmark’s Clara Tauson. With the victory, Jabeur secured her place into the Paris final eight for a second straight 12 months. One step nearer in Paris 🇹🇳 #RolandGarros @Ons_Jabeur pic.twitter.com/xj9rzV6CDa — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 2, 2024 Next up for Jabeur is anticipated assembly with No. 3 seed Coco Gauff.More: Gauff Flies into Roland Garros Last EightThe 21-year-old Tauson, enjoying in her first profession main fourth spherical, stored issues shut with Jabeur all through the match...

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Saturday, June 1, 2024Photo credit score: Corleve/Mark Peterson Sometimes for a participant to earn victory, they simply want one particular person of their nook providing their assist.Typically, that’s a participant’s workforce, coach, or vital different.Yet, for Australia’s Alex de Minaur, a younger fan within the crowd made all of the distinction. Now de Minaur hopes social media will assist him discover the fan earlier than his subsequent match at Roland Garros.More: Medvedev Tames Shotmaker in ParisThe No. 11 seed de Minaur reached the fourth spherical on Saturday with a tough fought 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.During the match, a younger boy near the court docket could possibly be seen providing vocal encouragement to the...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 31, 2024A flood of feelings triggered Iga Swiatek to interrupt down in tears after her pulsating Roland Garros comeback conquest of Naomi Osaka.World No. 1 Swiatek dug down with deep defiance denying match level in a 7-6(1), 1-6, 7-5 second-round victory over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Court Philippe Chatrier.Nadal: Three Factors Will Decide My FutureAfterward, as Swiatek did her post-match stretching routine within the fitness center, Roland Garros cameras caught the overwhelming emotion erupt as Swiatek began crying. Queste sono le immagini di Iga Swiatek dopo il match vinto contro Osaka.Pochi secondi per capire quanta pressione devono sopportare questi atleti.E non importa se occupi il primo o l’ultimo posto d...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 30, 2024Rafael Nadal wears his iconic bull brand on his chest, however he is a tennis chameleon at coronary heart, says Novak Djokovic.Reigning champion Djokovic dismissed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 charging into the Roland Garros third spherical for a males’s report nineteenth consecutive 12 months.Nadal: Three Factors Will Decide My FutureAsked afterward to evaluate peak play from the king of clay, Djokovic started his response by detailing one in every of Nadal's most underappreciated belongings— excellence evolving his recreation.The Grand Slam king mentioned Nadal grew to become a greater participant a couple of decade into his historic profession as a result of mounting damage compelled him to vary his type and change i...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 29, 2024Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa are soul survivors.Now, the tennis energy couple is ready to make combine magic collectively at Roland Garros.Nadal: Three Factors Will Decide My FutureFormer French Open finalist Tsitsipas and former Indian Wells champion Badosa, who rekindled their romance after a short 23-day cut up, accepted a wild card into the Roland Garros combined doubles.The stars have been the one non-French groups awarded a combined doubles wild card.Tsitsipas defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 at present to achieve the Roland Garros singles third spherical for the sixth straight 12 months.The 25-year-old Greek, who calls his relationship with Badosa a “soul interaction”, stated afterward the couple’s conn...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 28, 2024Sightlines on Roland Garros grounds have not modified.Aryna Sabalenka says she's bringing a unique perspective to this French Open.Nadal: Three Factors Will Decide My FutureWorld No. 2 Sabalenka swept Erika Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 to cost into the Roland Garros second spherical.Launching her quest to develop into the primary lady since Serena Williams in 2015 to seize the Australian Open and French Open in succession, Sabalenka commanded the middle of the courtroom changing 5 of six break factors in a 68-minute thrashing.Afterward, Sabalenka mentioned she sees Paris because the City of Lighten Up.Asserting she performs her greatest when she's relaxed, the emotive Sabalenka goals to plug into the facility of positivity a yr after her ru...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday May 28, 2024Before his night time session match on Monday in Paris, French legend Gael Monfils wanted to take a nap. But earlier than he did that, he wanted to observe the King of Clay on Chatrier.The 37-year-old, who defeated Thiago Seyboth Wild on Monday, stated it was vital for him to observe Nadal as he took on Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier for one primary cause: Nadal is everyone’s legend.“It's important, because he's our legend,” Monfils stated. “He's everybody's legend. He's back. It's impossible not to watch him, impossible. When I say it's important, it's more than that. I know that I love him whatever happens.”Nadal confirmed vastly improved type, however nonetheless was defeated by Zverev, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, on Monday. After ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday May 27, 2024Casper Ruud arrives in Paris on the heels of his twelfth profession title, however the Norwegian says don’t depend him among the many favorites at Roland Garros 2024. Novak Djokovic? That's a special story, he says...“To me even though Novak hasn't had the best year as he typically has or the same level, I think he is still the favorite,” Ruud advised reporters on Sunday in Paris. “He is No. 1 seeded, and he has 24 slams under his belt, so if there's anyone who knows when to find their peak and form, it's probably him.“Then after that it's a lot of other guys, and I also want to mention Rafa obviously. He is not seeded and he has not maybe played the way he used to play on clay, but if he is physically fit, I think I'm not going to cal...

 By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 25, 2024 Reigning Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek is the world's most dominant clay-court champion.Yet in the case of hardest opponents, the world No. 1 is second to at least one for Elena Rybakina.Roland Garros Men's Draw: Top 5 TakeawaysThe top-seeded Swiatek carries an imposing 77-10 profession clay-court report into her Roland Garros title protection, together with an outstanding 14-1 clay mark this season capturing back-to-back WTA 1000 championships in Madrid and Rome.Swiatek's lone loss on dust got here to Rybakina in Stuttgart.The 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina says world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, not four-time main champion Swiatek, is her hardest opponent on the WTA Tour."I would say Aryna [is my toughest opponent]," Rybaki...