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Carlos Alcaraz enters Roland Garros riding high on confidence after toppling chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the rejuvenated Italian – now past his doping ban – to pose an even greater threat in Paris. Alcaraz and Sinner have landed on opposite sides of the draw, setting up the tantalizing prospect of another marquee final between the sport’s brightest young stars, with the Spaniard climbing back to world No. 2 following his Italian Open triumph. The 22-year-old has been nearly untouchable on clay this season, winning 15 of 16 matches, lifting the Monte Carlo title,…
Carlos Alcaraz enters Roland Garros riding high on confidence after toppling chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the rejuvenated Italian – now past his doping ban – to pose an even greater threat in Paris. Alcaraz and Sinner have landed on opposite sides of the draw, setting up the tantalizing prospect of another marquee final between the sport’s brightest young stars, with the Spaniard climbing back to world No. 2 following his Italian Open triumph. The 22-year-old has been nearly untouchable on clay this season, winning 15 of 16 matches, lifting the Monte Carlo title,…
Novak Djokovic says he’s in no rush to find a new head coach after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, opting instead for stability and patience as he hunts for his first clay-court win of the season ahead of the French Open. “I’m not in need of a coach at the moment,” Djokovic said Tuesday, ahead of his opening match at the Geneva Open against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, ranked No. 134. “There’s no reason to rush. I feel good with the people I have around me for the upcoming tournaments – we’ll see how it goes.” Djokovic, a 24-time…
Novak Djokovic says he is in no rush to find a new head coach after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, opting instead for stability and patience as he hunts for his first clay-court win of the season ahead of the French Open. “I’m not in need of a coach at the moment,” Djokovic said Tuesday, ahead of his opening match at the Geneva Open against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, ranked No. 134. “There’s no reason to rush. I feel good with the people I have around me for the upcoming tournaments – we’ll see how it goes.” Djokovic, a…
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Italian Open title Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but warned his rival will be “really dangerous” at Roland Garros as he ramps up his comeback from a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz survived two set points late in the first set before taking control in the tiebreak and cruising to a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory – his fourth straight win over the world No. 1. The Spaniard ended Sinner’s 26-match winning streak to claim his first Rome crown and seventh Masters 1000 trophy, denying Italy its first male champion at the tournament since Adriano Panatta…
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Italian Open title Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but warned his rival will be “really dangerous” at Roland Garros as he ramps up his comeback from a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz survived two set points late in the first set before taking control in the tiebreak and cruising to a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory – his fourth straight win over the world No. 1. The Spaniard ended Sinner’s 26-match winning streak to claim his first Rome crown and seventh Masters 1000 trophy, denying Italy its first male champion at the tournament since Adriano Panatta…
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Italian Open title Sunday, defeating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but warned his rival will be “really dangerous” at Roland Garros as he ramps up his comeback from a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz survived two set points late in the first set before taking control in the tiebreak and cruising to a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory – his fourth straight win over the world No. 1. The Spaniard ended Sinner’s 26-match winning streak to claim his first Rome crown and seventh Masters 1000 trophy, denying Italy its first male champion at the tournament since Adriano Panatta…
Arsenal sealed their spot in the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday, while Everton bid an emotional farewell to Goodison Park with a 2-0 victory over Southampton. Declan Rice’s spectacular strike from outside the box in the 55th minute proved decisive at the Emirates, securing a top-five finish for Mikel Arteta’s side despite another trophyless season. “We had a clear dream to deliver a trophy this season. Unfortunately, we haven’t done it, understanding the circumstances we’ve been through,” Arteta said. “But you have to make sure that chasing a dream doesn’t confuse you and allow…
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City flops to use the pain from their shock FA Cup final defeat as fuel to salvage their dismal season by qualifying for the Champions League. Guardiola’s side will finish without major silverware for the first time in eight years after crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday. Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute strike and Dean Henderson’s penalty save from Omar Marmoush late in the first half condemned troubled City to the latest setback in their turbulent season. Henderson made a series of superb stops to deny City, who claimed the…
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City flops to use the pain from their shock FA Cup final defeat as fuel to salvage their dismal season by qualifying for the Champions League. Guardiola’s side will finish without major silverware for the first time in eight years after crashing to a 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday. Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute strike and Dean Henderson’s penalty save from Omar Marmoush late in the first half condemned troubled City to the latest setback in their turbulent season. Henderson made a series of superb stops to deny City, who claimed the…