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Novak Djokovic Survives Rookie Test As Wimbledon Craves Andy Murray Magic

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Novak Djokovic Survives Rookie Test As Wimbledon Craves Andy Murray Magic

Novak Djokovic came through a testing Wimbledon workout to stay on course for a record-equalling eighth men’s title on Thursday as Andy Murray prepared to launch his emotional farewell. Jessica Pegula became the highest-ranked player to exit the tournament so far, dumped out by China’s Wang Xinyu in the second round but women’s top seed…

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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray To Put Injuries Behind, Start Wimbledon Campaigns Today

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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray To Put Injuries Behind, Start Wimbledon Campaigns Today

Wimbledon greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray launch their campaigns at the All England Club on Tuesday after both went under the knife in the build-up to the Grand Slam. Djokovic, who had a knee operation after pulling out before his French Open quarter-final, is chasing a record-equalling eighth men’s Wimbledon title and…

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Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16

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Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both powered into the second week. Alcaraz got the better of Sebastian Korda in straight sets to edge closer to a semi-final meeting with Sinner,…

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Iga Swiatek Marks Birthday With Comfortable At At French Open, Jannik Sinner Advances

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Iga Swiatek Marks Birthday With Comfortable At At French Open, Jannik Sinner Advances

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday. Swiatek had to save a match point to avoid an upset defeat by fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a second-round thriller, but she was never in trouble during…

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French Open: Iga Swiatek ‘Didn’t Believe’ Comeback Win Over Naomi Osaka Was Possible

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French Open: Iga Swiatek ‘Didn’t Believe’ Comeback Win Over Naomi Osaka Was Possible

Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been “pretty naive” to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday. The world number one fought back from the brink of defeat to outlast Osaka 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 7-5…

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Iga Swiatek Saves Match Point To Beat Naomi Osaka At French Open

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Iga Swiatek Saves Match Point To Beat Naomi Osaka At French Open

Defending champion Iga Swiatek saved a match point to outlast Naomi Osaka.© AFP Defending champion Iga Swiatek saved a match point to outlast fellow four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 7-5 in a breathtaking second-round clash at the French Open on Wednesday. World number one Swiatek trailed 5-2 in the…

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Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz In Winning French Open Starts As Andy Murray Bids Adieu

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Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz In Winning French Open Starts As Andy Murray Bids Adieu

Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. However, Andy Murray’s French Open career was ruthlessly ended in straight sets…

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Iga Swiatek ‘Roots For Rafa’ But Says Right Nadal Not Seeded At French Open

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Iga Swiatek ‘Roots For Rafa’ But Says Right Nadal Not Seeded At French Open

World number one Iga Swiatek said she’ll be “rooting” for Rafael Nadal at the French Open but insisted it was fair the 14-time champion had not been seeded. Nadal, ranked a lowly 276 in the world after injury restricted him to just four tournaments since January last year, will face world number four…

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Rafael Nadal Faces Alexander Zverev At Farewell French Open As Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka Eye Clash

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Rafael Nadal Faces Alexander Zverev At Farewell French Open As Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka Eye Clash

Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women’s champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka are on a second round collision course. Defending men’s champion and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will face French veteran Pierre Hugues-Herbert…

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