Cam Norrie crashed out of Roland Garros to Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Friday evening – and the only consolation was that the British No.1 lasted longer in Paris than any of the French players. The flat Wimbledon semi-finalist was outclassed on the clay 6-1 6-2 6-4 by the world No.18 in two hours and eight minutes There were only three British men in the singles and Norrie is the last to
FRENCH OPEN DIARY: Novak Djokovic reveals the secret device which makes him feel like Iron Man… and Iga Swiatek celebrates 22nd birthday and second-round win with shout-out to Taylor Swift Novak Djokovic was seen with a button-like device on his chest Taylor Swift fan Iga Swiatek wrote on the camera: ‘I’m feeling 22 — #Swiftie’ Ukrainians hit out at sponsors Lacoste for continuing to do business in Russia Defending champion
Novak Djokovic jokes about his age at the Australian Open Novak Djokovic was seen sporting an unusual coin-shaped patch underneath his shirt at Rolland Garros on Wednesday that left tennis fans scratching their heads. Theories had floated around as to what the object was but it has now been revealed to be a nanotechnology device used to boost sports performance. Djokovic flashed the device while changing his top in the middle
Emma Raducanu teaches tennis lesson from 4,000 miles away – via first-of-its-kind live 5G hologram Emma Raducanu is set to appear at an exhibition event in China later this month despite not being fit enough to play following her multiple surgeries. The Brit went under the knife to solve injuries to both her wrists and right foot last month and is expected to be ruled out for the entire summer.
France’s sports minister has spoken out after Novak Djokovic caused controversy with a political message at the French Open. Amelie Oudea-Castera warned the third seed not to make a similar statement after writing “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” on the camera after his first match. And she revealed that the tournament director had discussed the matter with Djokovic privately. Djokovic caused controversy at the French Open after signing the
• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 PARIS — As she plots her 2023 French Open charge, Coco Gauff has been taking inspiration from the confidence of Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s improbable run to the NBA Finals. Gauff overcame a tricky first-round matchup with Rebeka Masarova
French Open Day 3 Welcome to a packed third day of action on the Paris clay, with the players just starting to emerge out into the hot morning sun. Plenty to get excited about today, so let’s get going… French Open order of play and schedule on Day 3 including Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud The French Open continues at Roland Garros as some heavy hitters and much-fancied stars take
Mats Wilander has tipped Novak Djokovic to play until he’s 40 years old following Rafael Nadal’s recent retirement announcement. The Spaniard admitted that 2024 would likely be his final year on tour as he continues to battle injuries. But Wilander believes that being humble will allow Djokovic to go on for several years after his rival’s career draws to a close. Djokovic recently admitted that Nadal’s announcement got him thinking
Jack Draper was forced to retire injured on his debut at the French Open. The world No 55 was visibly struggling with his left shoulder and continued to throw in underarm serves before taking a medical time out after losing the first set 6-4. And the issue got too much as he retired trailing Tomas Etcheverry 0-1 in the second. Draper was one of just three British men in the
Cameron Norrie lost a point at the French Open as the umpire penalised him for hindrance. The Brit was leading Benoit Paire by a set but went on to get broken early in the second after the chair official said he was “shouting” during the rally. It comes less than two weeks after Novak Djokovic called Norrie out for his shouts of “come on!” during their match in Rone. Norrie
