The New York Times – Sports:
The French Open’s signature is the near-limitless abandon with which the French fans unite behind anyone who plays under the bleu-blanc-rouge.
Category: Tennis
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At the French Open, Djokovic Storms the Court and Into Controversy, Again
The New York Times – Sports:
In recent days, the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has inserted himself into the mounting international crisis in Kosovo.
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Can Erika and Mirra Andreeva Become Tennis’ Next Great Sister Act?
The New York Times – Sports:
Women’s tennis was headlined for more than two decades by Serena and Venus Williams. On Tuesday, the teenagers Mirra and Erika Andreeva made their French Open debuts.
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The Agony of Playing Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Little-known players learned humbling lessons when they drew Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the first round of the French Open.
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Women’s Tennis Suddenly Has a Big(ish) Three
The New York Times – Sports:
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been winning just about everything important lately, emerging as a potential triumvirate unseen in the women’s game for about a decade.
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French Open: Ukraine’s Kostyuk Booed After No Handshake With Belarusian Sabalenka
The New York Times – Sports:
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had the crowd on her side initially, but then was booed after she did not shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing to her in straight sets.
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Before Carlos Alcaraz Was Great, He Was Good Enough to Be Lucky
The New York Times – Sports:
Success has many fathers. In Alcaraz’s case, he was born to an actual tennis-playing father, and then the local candy company swooped in to help.
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Alexander Zverev’s On- and Off-Court Drama
The New York Times – Sports:
He’s a diligent player. He has also recently worked through an abuse claim and an on-court tantrum — and a serious injury at last year’s French Open.
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Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:
Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.