French Open draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic in same half
Seeded third for the French Open, Novak Djokovic landed in the top half of the bracket with top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz when the draw ceremony was conducted on Thursday afternoon in Paris. […]
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Nadal to miss French Open and several more months, eyes 2024 season
As expected ever since the press conference was announced, Rafael Nadal withdrew from the French Open on Thursday afternoon. Speaking at his academy in Mallorca, Nadal added that he hopes to return for the Davis Cup Finals. […]
Nadal back at practice with French Open looming
When Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open, his social media post was alarming. There is still no clear timetable for Nadal’s return, but for the first time in a while there was at least some good news coming out of the Nadal camp. […]
Nadal withdraws from Mutua Madrid Open
The list of tournaments missed by Rafael Nadal continues to grow, and with it concern regarding his potential contention–or even participation–at Roland Garros. Nadal withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Thursday.
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Nadal once again dominant in French Open final, defeats Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0
Channeling his typically dominant self in French Open finals, Rafael Nadal made Sunday’s final nothing more than a formality. It might as well have been a coronation rather than a tennis match, as he crushed Casper Ruud in straight sets. […]
French Open final preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Ruud
Finally there is an air of inevitability when it comes to title No. 14 on the terre battue for Rafael Nadal. That’s not a knock on Sunday’s opponent, Casper Ruud. It’s just the nature of Nadal. He is an amazing 21-8 lifetime in Grand Slam finals, including 13-0 at Roland Garros. […]
Ruud on facing Nadal in French Open final: “He has been my idol for all my life”
Idols often become rivals in tennis and that will be the case on Sunday when Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud battle for the French Open title. It will be their first official meeting, but the frequent practice partners know each other well. […]
Zverev’s sudden injury halts semifinal, sends Nadal to French Open title match
The 2022 French Open semifinal match between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev felt like it would go on forever. And then, in a flash, it was over. Zverev was forced to retire late in the second set with a right-ankle injury. […]
French Open SF preview and prediction: Ruud vs. Cilic
A huge opportunity awaits Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic in the second French Open semifinal on Friday afternoon. One of the two players will book a spot in the final of this event for the first time, and for Ruud it would be a first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam title match. […]
French Open SF preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Zverev
Both Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev probably feel like they should already be in the French Open final. One of them, however, will be ousted in the semifinals on Friday afternoon. They will be going head-to-head for the 10th time in their careers. […]