The New York Times – Sports:
The veteran Marin Cilic dispatched the second-seeded Daniil Medvedev in less than two hours, joining the quarterfinals after Holger Rune upset the fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Author: Christopher Clarey
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic Meet at French Open Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play in a quarterfinal at the French Open on Tuesday night, their 59th career meeting and 10th at Roland Garros.
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Medvedev Seizes Chance to Make an Impression on French Open Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
Daniil Medvedev and other Russians, barred from competing at Wimbledon because of the war in Ukraine, have made a run in the French Open. The ban remains a sensitive issue in tennis.
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A Chinese Tennis Star Emerges at a Precarious Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Zheng Qinwen, 19, has emerged during this French Open, amid the backdrop of a long standoff between China and the women’s tour over Peng Shuai.
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Two Outsiders Get Career Boosts at the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Léolia Jeanjean and Fernanda Contreras Gomez arrived at Roland Garros relatively late in the game. But their experience helped justify what it took to get here.
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Alcaraz, Zverev Need Five-Set Thrillers to Win at French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Both players are among the top seeds in the men’s singles tournament and saved match points before turning things around.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Retires From Tennis After First-Round Loss at French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has retired from tennis after a first-round loss at the French Open, marking the end of a generation of his countrymen.
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Iga Swiatek’s Plan Is Falling Into Place
The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek, the No. 1-ranked player on the women’s tour, is hoping to manage her career so she can stay near the top as long as possible.