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Nick Kyrgios acknowledged that if he had won Wimbledon, it would have been very difficult for him to stay motivated. The 27-year-old competed in his first Gran Slam final at Wimbledon. Despite playing exceptionally well, Kyrgios was unable to defeat Djokovic, who won the match in four sets. Also Read: Laver Cup 2022: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray join hands, Kyrgios discussed his thoughts on the Wimbledon final defeat to Novak Djokovic during the Citi Open's pre-event news conference. I think every tennis player that picks up a racket one day wants to win Wimbledon. I think Wimbledon is the biggest title ever. I even had a chat with my team, that I thought if I won Wimbledon, I'd really struggle after that for motivation. I really don't know what more I would have to prove as a tennis player, Kyrgios said as per Sportskeeda. The Australian lost the Wimbledon 2022 final against the Serb 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3). ,Also Read: Novak Djokovic drops US Open hint, dinner with Nick Kyrgios in NYC on,As he looks back on his Wimbledon run, Kyrgios says it has taught him that having great mental fortitude is essential for a successful Grand Slam run. He explained, You can lose a Grand Slam in a day, but you can't win one. It takes so many days. You know, you play a match and you have a day off, then you play again and then have a day off, like it's the mental capacity to keep doing the same things over and over again for two weeks at the highest level. There's so many different things, intangibles. You might be feeling sick one day, like I fell sick before I played (Filip) Krajinovic. Your body is hurting, mentally. I couldn't sleep for two days after Rafa (Nadal) pulled out. Physically, I felt great, but mentally, you know. In their Wimbledon final, Nick Kyrgios observed that Novak Djokovic never seemed rattled, and he added that a player must be a mental animal to win a Grand Slam. He then acknowledged the big three, confessing that the final loss had increased his respect for them. Also Read: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams in US Open 2022 entry list: Will they play?,You just have to be a mental animal to win a Grand Slam. Novak, Federer, and Nadal, I think I give them a bit more respect now. Playing one of them in the final, felt like he was fresh, felt like he wasn't playing tennis for the last two weeks and never seemed rattled. Kyrgios said.

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<ul>
  <li>Nick Kyrgios lost the Wimbledon 2022 final to Novak Djokovic</li>
  <li>He acknowledged that if he had won Wimbledon, it would have been very difficult for him to stay motivated</li>
  <li>The Aussie also confessed that the final loss had increased his respect for the 'Big Three'</li>
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Serbian tennis star and current Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will be joining hands with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray as part of the Team Europe in the upcoming 2022 edition of the Laver Cup. The 2022 edition, which will mark the competition’s fifth year in existence, will be organised in London, between September 23-25. Djokovic recently emerged as the Wimbledon champion, where he defeated Nick Kyrgios in the final of the tournament. A teammate of Djokovic in Team Europe, Nadal was scheduled to face Kyrgios in the semifinals, however, forfeited after he picked up an abdominal injury in the quarterfinal. Also Read: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams in US Open 2022 entry list: Will they play?,The victory of the Serbian tennis maverick also helped him win his 21st Grand Slam title earlier this year, surpassing Roger Federer. He is currently one Grand Slam short of equaling the record of Rafael Nadal (22) as the player with most Grand Slam in the history of tennis. “I’m really excited to be joining Team Europe again for the Laver Cup at London’s O2 arena in September,” Djokovic said. ,“It’s the only competition where you can play in a team environment with guys that you’re normally competing against and to be joining Rafa, Roger and Andy – three of my biggest all-time rivals – it’s going to be a truly unique moment in the history of our sport,” he added. Djokovic will participate in the Laver Cup after an absence of four years. The last time he participated in the tournament was in 2018, when it was organised in Chicago, US. This is also the first time ever when all three highest Grand Slam winners — Rafael Nadal (22), Novak Djokovic (21) and Roger Federer (20) have teamed up in the competition. Also Read: Commonwealth Games 2022: Major sporting events excluded,Apart from the three, Andy Murray will also be joining Team Europe, which still has two spots left to fill. Meanwhile, Team World, who will be competing against their European counterparts, includes Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, America’s Taylor Fritz and Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman. Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will act as the captains of Team Europe and Team World respectively.

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<ul>
  <li>This will be the first time in tennis history when Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are in the same team</li>
  <li>The tournament will begin on September 23</li>
  <li>Bjorn Borg will act as the captain of Team Europe</li>
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Laver Cup 2022: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray join hands

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Novak Djokovic reopened the debate over who the greatest men's tennis player in history is as he won the Wimbledon 2022 title on Sunday, his 21st Grand Slam title. That leaves the Serbian one behind Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, who has 22, and one ahead of Roger Federer, who has 20. Unseeded Kyrgios got a walkover in the semifinals from Nadal who withdrew from the tournament after suffering a seven-millimetre abdominal tear in the second set of the quarterfinal match against American Taylor Fritz. Also read: 4 factors that swung the Wimbledon final in Novak Djokovic's favour,If Nadal had made a successful bid at the Wimbledon title this year, he would've put a formidable three-title gap between him and Djokovic and Roger Federer. Because Djokovic won, they are now one Grand Slam title apart. ,Djokovic could've equalled Nadal's 22 at the US Open starting next month but there is a complication. He is unlikely to play in the tournament as he has refused to take the coronavirus vaccine, without which he cannot enter the US. ,Djokovic said in an interview ahead of Wimbledon, “As of today, I am not allowed to enter the states under these circumstances. He had also announced that he is open to miss tournaments, including major ones, in order to protect his choice of what enters his body. Also read: Wimbledon 2022 final: Barbora Krejcikova, Katerina Siniakova win women's doubles title,The next Grand Slam tournament after the US Open will be held in January 2023 in Australia, which has banned Djokovic for three years. Djokovic missed this year's Australian Open amid controversy over his anti-vaccine stand. He fought a legal battle against the Australian government to be able to play at the tournament, but lost and was deported and banned. ,That made it easier for Nadal to win the Australian Open, his 21st Grand Slam title. The Spaniard then swept past Djokovic in the quarter-final on his turf, the French Open, to pick up his 22nd. Also read: Djokovic 'is a bit of God': Kyrgios praises Wimbledon winner after final,If Djokovic's anti-vaccine stand continues to clash with Covid protocols at Slam venues, his first chance to equal Rafa will be in next year's French Open. If Rafael Nadal is back from injury and playing, he will not give that one up easily. Rafa has won a whopping 14 French Open titles, including this year's. ,It could then well be Wimbledon, a full one year from now, that Djokovic will get to equal Nadal. Djokovic last won a grand slam title a year ago at Wimbledon. He has won the Wimbledon seven times, the last four in a row. Also read: Watch: Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon 2022 winning moment,Djokovic is 35, a year younger than Nadal, who is also battling a grave injury. None of them is a young man on the tennis court. During his quarterfinal match against Taylor Fritz at the Wimbledon earlier this week, Nadal suffered a 7mm abdominal tear, which forced him out of the tournament. It is the second injury of a similar nature in his career, and his return date is still unknown. The next active player with the most Grand Slams won, Roger Federer, is also recuperating from an injury for over a year now and will not be returning before 2023. He will be 41 next month and won his last Grand Slam title more than four years ago at the Australian Open in 2018. Also read: Wimbledon 2022 final: What prompted Nick Kyrgios' meltdown in third set vs Novak Djokovic,What is clear is that no one else is catching up with the Big Three - as Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are called - for a number of years. World number 1 Daniil Medvedev has one Grand Slam title - last year's US Open, when he beat Djokovic in the final, denying him his 21st title and the chance to get ahead of Nadal and Federer. World number 2 Alexander Zverev has won one. ,Number four on the list of most Grand Slam titles is Pete Sampras (14) who retired from professional tennis two decades ago. The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, played in England, and the US Open make up the Grand Slam. Also read: It’s officially a bromance: Djokovic heaps praises on Kyrgios after Wimbledon win,Djokovic today became the first men's player to win seven titles at two Grand Slam tournaments - He has nine Australian Opens, seven Wimbledons, three US opens, and two French Opens. Rafael Nadal has his 14 French Opens, four US Opens, two Wimbledons, and two Australian Opens. ,Roger Federer has eight Wimbledons, six Australian Opens, five US Opens, and one French Open.

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That leaves the Serbian one behind Spanish legend <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-rafael-nadal-373218/\\\">Rafael Nadal</a>, who has 22, and one ahead of <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/roger-federer-pays-rich-tribute-to-rafael-nadal-on-winning-21st-grand-slam-title-128855/\\\">Roger Federer</a>, who has 20.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Unseeded Kyrgios got a walkover in the semifinals from <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-withdraws-from-wimbledon-semi-final-against-nick-kyrgios-due-to-injury-696289/\\\">Nadal who withdrew from the tournament</a> after suffering a seven-millimetre abdominal tear in the second set of the quarterfinal match against American <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-rafael-nadal-overcomes-pain-beats-taylor-fritz-in-quarters-689713/\\\">Taylor Fritz</a>.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/4-factors-that-swung-the-wimbledon-final-in-novak-djokovics-favour-698222/\\\">4 factors that swung the Wimbledon final in Novak Djokovic's favour</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"If Nadal had made a successful bid at the Wimbledon title this year, he would've put a formidable three-title gap between him and Djokovic and Roger Federer. 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He is unlikely to play in the tournament as he has refused to take the coronavirus vaccine, without which he cannot enter the US.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic said in an interview ahead of Wimbledon, “As of today, I am not allowed to enter the states under these circumstances.\\\" He had also announced that he is open to miss tournaments, including major ones, in order to protect his choice of \\\"what enters his body.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-final-barbora-krejcikova-katerina-siniakova-win-womens-doubles-title-698293/\\\">Wimbledon 2022 final: Barbora Krejcikova, Katerina Siniakova win women's doubles title</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The next Grand Slam tournament after the US Open will be held in January 2023 in Australia, which has banned Djokovic for three years. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/australian-open-2022-with-novak-djokovic-out-who-are-five-mens-players-to-watch-out-for-477625/\\\">Djokovic missed this year's Australian Open</a> amid <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/novak-djokovic-misses-competition-ready-to-move-on-from-covid-controversey-603336/\\\">controversy</a> over his anti-vaccine stand. 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The Spaniard then swept past Djokovic in the quarter-final on his turf, the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/french-open-2022-top-5-moments-340636/\\\">French Open</a>, to pick up his 22nd.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/novak-djokovic-is-a-bit-of-god-nick-kyrgios-praises-wimbledon-2022-winner-after-final-698216/\\\">Djokovic 'is a bit of God': Kyrgios praises Wimbledon winner after final</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"If <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/anti-vax-novak-djokovic-has-extra-motivation-to-win-wimbledon-after-us-open-ban-687278/\\\">Djokovic's anti-vaccine stand</a> continues to <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-novak-djokovic-asserts-covid-jab-not-an-option-689142/\\\">clash with Covid protocols</a> at Slam venues, his first chance to equal Rafa will be in next year's French Open. If Rafael Nadal is back from injury and playing, he will not give that one up easily. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/no-practice-a-sleeping-foot-and-belief-summing-up-rafael-nadals-french-open-2022-journey-444372/\\\">Rafa has won</a> a whopping <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-celebrated-as-hercules-and-king-after-french-open-2022-win-603972/\\\">14 French Open titles</a>, including this year's.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"It could then well be Wimbledon, a full one year from now, that Djokovic will get to equal Nadal. Djokovic last won a grand slam title a year ago at Wimbledon. 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It is the second injury of a similar nature in his career, and his return date is still unknown.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The next active player with the most Grand Slams won, <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/king-roger-comeback-will-federer-take-the-wimbledon-court-in-2023-693091/\\\">Roger Federer</a>, is also recuperating from an injury for over a year now and will not be returning before 2023. He will be 41 next month and won his last Grand Slam title more than four years ago at the Australian Open in 2018.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-final-what-prompted-nick-kyrgios-meltdown-in-third-set-vs-novak-djokovic-698166/\\\">Wimbledon 2022 final: What prompted Nick Kyrgios' meltdown in third set vs Novak Djokovic</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"What is clear is that no one else is catching up with the Big Three - as Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are called - for a number of years. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/novak-djokovic-dethroned-as-world-no-1-by-daniil-medvedev-post-loss-in-dubai-489402/\\\">World number 1 Daniil Medvedev</a> has one Grand Slam title - last year's US Open, when he beat Djokovic in the final, denying him his 21st title and the chance to get ahead of Nadal and Federer. World number 2 <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/alexander-zverev-gets-ligament-surgery-after-french-open-injury-295087/\\\">Alexander Zverev</a> has won one.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Number four on the list of most Grand Slam titles is Pete Sampras (14) who retired from professional tennis two decades ago. The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, played in England, and the US Open make up the Grand Slam.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/its-officially-a-bromance-novak-djokovic-heaps-praises-on-nick-kyrgios-after-wimbledon-win-698208/\\\">It’s officially a bromance: Djokovic heaps praises on Kyrgios after Wimbledon win</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic today became the first men's player to win seven titles at two <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-lauded-as-grand-slam-king-after-australian-open-win-458286/\\\">Grand Slam tournaments</a> - He has nine Australian Opens, seven Wimbledons, three US opens, and two French Opens.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Rafael Nadal has his 14 French Opens, four US Opens, two Wimbledons, and two Australian Opens.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Roger Federer has eight Wimbledons, six Australian Opens, five US Opens, and one French Open.&nbsp;\"}}]}

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  <li>Djokovic has a total of 21 Grand Slams</li>
  <li>Nadal has 22 Grand Slams but has picked up an injury</li>
  <li>Federer, 40, has 20 titles and is likely to return next season</li>
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Will Novak Djokovic go past Rafael Nadal's 22? GOAT debate is open again

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Novak Djokovic has scripted history once again as he beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to secure his seventh title at the All England Club. The title also marked his fourth straight title at Wimbledon, a feat that is enviable to many. The world no. 3 had a noteworthy campaign at Wimbledon 2022. He overcame the challenge of Cameron Norrie (semifinal), Jannik Sinner (quarterfinal) and others to qualify for the final. While Kyrgios had a 100% win record against the Serbian, Djokovic scripted a comeback win to clinch the Grand Slam. Also Read: Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon 2022 final, internet reacts,Let’s take a look at the stats and records associated with his victory on the Centre Pitch on Sunday. Second-most Grand Slam wins,Djokovic leapfrogged Swiss tennis great Roger Federer by winning the Wimbledon 2022. The victory marked the Serbian’s 21st Grand Slam win, compared to Federer’s 20. The world no. 3 is currently behind only Rafael Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles and is in the top spot. Fourth straight Wimbledon victory,The Serbian has now won the Wimbledon men’s singles for the fourth consecutive time, emerging victorious in the 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 editions (2020 edition was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic). He is also the eighth player to win Wimbledon four consecutive times or more. Second-highest Wimbledon titles won,The Serbian’s victory over Nick Kyrgios at the Wimbledon 2022 final means he has now won seven titles at the All England Club. This achievement is only second best to that of Roger Federer, who has won the title on eight occasions.A,Also Read: Watch: Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon 2022 winning moment,32nd Grand Slam final appearance,The 35-year-old has now appeared in 32 Grand Slam finals. Out of those 32, he has won the title 21 times and finished runner up 11 times — equal with Roger Federer and Ivan Lendl. He has also played in the Wimbledon 17 times since his debut and has finished at the quarterfinal or higher 13 times. Win percentage at Wimbledon,The world no. 3 has participated in 96 matches at the Wimbledon till date, winning 86 and losing 10 with a win percentage of 90%. This has helped him in winning seven titles at the All England Club, a desirable feat for many.

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<ul>
  <li>Djokovic has now won seven Wimbledon titles</li>
  <li>The world no. 3 has leapfrogged Roger Federer to win 21 Grand Slams</li>
  <li>The Serbian defeated Nick Kyrgios to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title</li>
</ul>

Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon 2022: A look at his stats and records

CameronNorrie

swiss

In the Wimbledon 2022 championship, Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios to win a record 21st Grand Slam championship. After stumbling in the first set, Djokovic recovered to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6,Also Read: Tom Cruise to Andrew Garfield: Celebs spotted at Wimbledon 2022 final,With his seventh Wimbledon victory and 21st Grand Slam triumph, Novak Djokovic has now overtaken Roger Federer and is one behind Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam wins. Here's how social media users reacted to the win:,Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 final: What prompted Nick Kyrgios' meltdown in third set vs Novak Djokovic,Also Read: Agitated Kyrgios has meltdown during Wimbledon final vs Djokovic. Watch,It was Kyrgios's maiden Grand Slam final appearance. This was the Serb's 4th consecutive Wimbledon win in a row. Andy Murray was the last one to defeat the Champion back in 2013.

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<ul>
  <li>Andy Murray was the last one to defeat the Serb back in 2013</li>
  <li>After stumbling in the first set, Djokovic recovered to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6</li>
  <li>This is his 7th Wimbledon title</li>
</ul>

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon 2022 final, internet reacts

One of the most anticipated and heated Wimbledon finals in recent history, Sunday’s showdown between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios turned memorable for a number of reasons. Djokovic won the game 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) and sealed his 21st Grand Slam title. ,Kyrgios, who had a perfect record against Djokovic ahead of the Wimbledon final, started to find it tough against the Serbian maestro. At the ninth game during the third set, Kyrgios raced to a 40-0 lead over Djokovic, who retaliated and registered a break point. But, how did that happen?,Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 final: Nick Kyrgios has a meltdown vs Novak Djokovic, internet reacts,It was the superior serves that helped Kyrgios to race to a 40-0 lead. However, Djokovic opted for a volley which helped him to make the score 40-15. The two competitors gets into a round of going back and forth following that. The round breaks as a volley by Kyrgios finds the net, helping Djokovic to make the score 40-30. Djokovic looked more confident as the game progressed as the score turned deuce. ,Kyrgios looked visibly frustrated as he was found complaining that the umpires were ‘relaxing’ as soon as he took a 40-0 lead. He was also spotted yelling and throwing a water bottle during the changeover. The Australian maverick finally bowed down to the relentless pressure from Djokovic as he led it to break point and won the set. While news had broken out ahead of the final match that Djokovic was unsure of how to read Kyrgios’ serve, the performance on the Centre Court seemed to tell a different story. While it could have been Djokovic’s dedication to interpret the Australian’s serve over the years, it was clear that his opponent did not anticipate it. Also Read: Who is Shingo Kunieda?,Kyrgios, along with the viewers, were left stunned by Djokovic’s conviction and ability to make a comeback after going down 40-0 early. Social media users took to Twitter to express their surprise by the performance of the world no. 1, many applauding his efforts at the Wimbledon final. Soon after, an intense battle between Djokovic and Kyrgios broke out on the Centre Court as both looked resolute to reign supreme in the 2022 edition of the Wimbledon.

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At the ninth game during the third set, Kyrgios raced to a 40-0 lead over Djokovic, who retaliated and registered a break point. But, how did that happen?\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-final-nick-kyrgios-has-a-meltdown-vs-novak-djokovic-internet-reacts-698132/\\\">Wimbledon 2022 final: Nick Kyrgios has a meltdown vs Novak Djokovic, internet reacts</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"It was the superior serves that helped Kyrgios to race to a 40-0 lead. However, Djokovic opted for a volley which helped him to make the score 40-15. The two competitors gets into a round of going back and forth following that.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The round breaks as a volley by <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-road-to-the-wimbledon-2022-final-696685/\\\">Kyrgios</a> finds the net, helping Djokovic to make the score 40-30. 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He was also spotted yelling and throwing a water bottle during the changeover.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Australian maverick finally bowed down to the relentless pressure from Djokovic as he led it to break point and won the set.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"While news had broken out ahead of the final match that Djokovic was unsure of how to read Kyrgios’ serve, the performance on the Centre Court seemed to tell a different story. While it could have been Djokovic’s dedication to interpret the Australian’s serve over the years, it was clear that his opponent did not anticipate it.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-shingo-kunieda-698121/\\\">Who is Shingo Kunieda?</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Kyrgios, along with the viewers, were left stunned by Djokovic’s conviction and ability to make a comeback after going down 40-0 early. Social media users took to Twitter to express their surprise by the performance of the world no. 1, many applauding his efforts at the Wimbledon final.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Soon after, an intense battle between Djokovic and Kyrgios broke out on the Centre Court as both looked resolute to reign supreme in the 2022 edition of the Wimbledon.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Kyrgios took a 40-0 lead but Djokovic forced him to a break point</li>
  <li>Djokovic seemed to be doing better against Kyrgios' serve than in the previous meetings</li>
  <li>Kyrgios looked frustrated and was found complaining regarding the umpires</li>
</ul>

Wimbledon 2022 final: What prompted Nick Kyrgios' meltdown in third set vs Novak Djokovic

Dhruv Narayan Bhan

Wimbledon, London, UK

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will fight it out Centre Court on Sunday, 10th June to decide who takes home the 2022 Wimbledon Championship. ,It has been a tumultuous Wimbledon this year, and Kyrgios has been one of the stand-outs of the tournament- capturing the headlines for the right as well as the wrong reasons. While Novak Djokovic featured in just about every tennis expert’s predictions for potential finalists, one would be hard-pressed to find an expert who would have predicted the unseeded Aussie making it all the way to the end, especially after he barely limped over the line in the 1st round against a local wild card entrant in an ill-tempered 5-setter. ,Also read: Novak Djokovic’s road to the Wimbledon 2022 final,But here he is, and here they are! So how exactly have the two finalists fared against each other in the past? ,It would surprise most to know that history is actually firmly on the side of the unseeded Australian rather than 20-time grand slam winner, 6-time Wimbledon champion, and the top seed Novak Djokovic. ,The sample size is small, no doubt- they have faced each other just twice in the past, in 2017, but Kyrgios still boasts a 100% record against the Serbian great. In fact, Kyrgios won both his matches against Djokovic in highly convincing fashion- in straight sets. To top it off, Djokovic has never broken Kyrgios’ serve before! ,Also read: Nick Kyrgios’ road to the Wimbledon 2022 final,Their first face-off was at the quarter-finals in Acapulco, Mexico. Kyrgios won a hard-fought match 7-6 (9), 7-5 where he rammed in 25 aces in comparison to the Serb’s 2. His service made all the difference. They resumed hostilities a few weeks later in the round-of-16 at Indian Wells, and Kyrgios took the match 6-4, 7-6 (3), winning 86% of his first serve. ,The two matches were played on hard courts, and the final on Sunday will, of course, be their first meeting on grass as well as a first five-set encounter. Also read: Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic expects 'a lot of fireworks' in final vs Kyrgios,There are plenty of reasons for Djokovic fans to be optimistic though- he after all boasts an enviable 6-1 record at Wimbledon finals and is currently in the midst of a 27-match unbeaten run streak at Wimbledon. ,So will the Serbian’s immense experience make the difference for him, or will Kyrgios extend his 100% record against an all-time great on the biggest stage in the world? You can find out on Sunday, 10th July; the game starts at 2 p.m. local time!

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<ul>
  <li>Djokovic and Kyrgios have faced each other twice in the past, Kyrgios has won both matches</li>
  <li>Both the matches were played on hard courts though, and in 2017- a few weeks apart</li>
  <li>Djokovis has a 6-1 record in Wimbledon finals, and will hope to stop Kyrgios' amazing run</li>
</ul>

Djokovic vs Kyrgios head-to-head: Who holds the edge?

Mexico

Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all — not to compete, mind you, but to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court on Sunday — and declared his intention to try to return in 2023 with a racket in hand. “Just tried to be successful here and represent the sport well. I hope I did that,” said Federer, who won a men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club and was greeted with a standing ovation. “And I hope I can come back ... one more time.”,Also read: Roger Federer arrives in style at Wimbledon. See pics,Instead of the mandatory all-white playing uniform, Federer wore a dark suit and tie, his purple Wimbledon member’s badge pinned to a jacket lapel. The Swiss star, who turns 41 on Aug. 8 and has been sidelined for a year by knee problems, was among more than two dozen winners of singles championships at the grass-court tournament who appeared in the main stadium during a 35-minute tribute to a stadium that opened in 1922. “I’ve been lucky enough to play a lot of matches on this court. Feels awkward to be here today in a different type of role,” said Federer, who had participated in every Wimbledon since his main-draw debut in 1999. “But it’s great to be here with ... all the other champions. This court has given me my biggest wins, my biggest losses.”,Also read: Behind Venus Williams' Wimbledon comeback,His last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0. Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years. Federer has said he plans to return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October. “Of course I’ve missed being here. I would have loved to be here. I knew walking out here last year, it was going to be a tough year ahead. Maybe didn’t think it was going to take me this long to come back. But the knee has been rough on me,” he told the crowd. “I didn’t know if I should make the trip, but I’m happy standing right here, right now.”,The whole scene was, in some respects, an infomercial for the Grand Slam event itself. Also read: World No 1 Iga Swiatek explains Wimbledon 2022 loss vs Alize Cornet,There were gauzy videos — three in all — quips from co-hosts Sue Barker and John McEnroe, performances by Cliff Richard, who used to help kill time by singing during rain delays (a thing of the past, now that Centre Court and No. 1 Court are outfitted with retractable roofs), and Freya Ridings, who sang the 2017 ballad “Lost Without You” while accompanying herself on a white piano placed on the grass near some front-row seats. Past champions on hand included some still in the brackets this year, such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep in singles, and Venus Williams in mixed doubles. Djokovic, the six-time winner scheduled to play at Centre Court in the fourth round later Sunday, joked when it was his turn with the microphone: “Gosh, I feel more nervous than when I’m playing.”,Andy Murray, whose 2013 Wimbledon singles trophy was the first for a British man in 77 years, Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova were other active players present. And there were big names from yesteryear, too, of course: Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Bjorn Borg — he and McEnroe, fierce rivals in the 1980s, hugged each other — Stefan Edberg and Goran Ivanisevic. Also read: Wimbledon 2022: John Isner bags the record for most aces served,Also listed by the club as attending: the son of Leslie Godfree, who delivered the first serve in the first match at Centre Court in 1922, and the grandson of Algernon Kingscote, Godfree’s opponent that day. Absent were three of the winningest players in tournament history: Martina Navratilova (who tested positive for COVID-19 and wrote on Twitter she was “gutted” to miss the occasion), Serena Williams and Pete Sampras. Navratilova’s nine singles championships are a Wimbledon record; Williams, who lost in the first round last week, and Sampras, who retired in 2002, each won it seven times.

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This court has given me my biggest wins, my biggest losses.”\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/behind-venus-williams-wimbledon-comeback-692673/\\\">Behind Venus Williams' Wimbledon comeback</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"His last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0. Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Federer has said he plans to return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"“Of course I’ve missed being here. I would have loved to be here. I knew walking out here last year, it was going to be a tough year ahead. Maybe didn’t think it was going to take me this long to come back. 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And there were big names from yesteryear, too, of course: Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Bjorn Borg — he and McEnroe, fierce rivals in the 1980s, hugged each other — Stefan Edberg and Goran Ivanisevic.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-john-isner-bags-the-record-for-most-aces-served-692667/\\\">Wimbledon 2022: John Isner bags the record for most aces served</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also listed by the club as attending: the son of Leslie Godfree, who delivered the first serve in the first match at Centre Court in 1922, and the grandson of Algernon Kingscote, Godfree’s opponent that day.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Absent were three of the winningest players in tournament history:<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/tennis-star-martina-navratilova-criticises-ban-on-where-is-peng-shuai-t-shirts-358919/\\\"> Martina Navratilova</a> (who tested positive for COVID-19 and wrote on Twitter she was “gutted” to miss the occasion), Serena Williams and Pete Sampras. Navratilova’s nine singles championships are a Wimbledon record; Williams, who lost in the first round last week, and Sampras, who retired in 2002, each won it seven times.\"}}]}

Sucharita Ganguly

<ul>
  <li>Roger Federer did not compete at the 2022 Wimbledon&nbsp;</li>
  <li>He visited to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court</li>
  <li>He has won a men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club</li>
</ul>

King Roger comeback? Will Federer take the Wimbledon court in 2023?

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VenusWilliams

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AngeliqueKerber

RodLaver

Turin, Italy

Lorenzo Sonego is an Italian professional tennis player who was born on May 11, 1995. Sonego earned a career-high ATP singles record of world No. 21 on October 4, 2021. On 21 February 2022, he attained a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 124. Sonego made his ATP main-draw debut in 2016 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where he was given a wildcard. Sonego was born in the Italian city of Turin. His father Giorgio and coach Gipo Arbino pushed him to start playing tennis when he was 11 years old. He was a Torino supporter who played for the Torino youth team between the ages of six and thirteen before concentrating on tennis. Also read: 'Grass is the best surface to meet him', declares Lorenzo Sonego ahead of Rafael Nadal clash,In May 2016, he made his ATP Tour debut at the Italian Open, where he earned a wild card and lost in the first round against Joao Sousa. He won his maiden Challenger championship on October 17, 2017, when he defeated Tim Pütz at the 2017 Sparkassen ATP Challenger. Sonego began his Grand Slam career by defeating Robin Haase in the 2018 Australian Open. Richard Gasquet defeated him in the second round. Sonego entered Wimbledon 2018 after being defeated in the third round of qualifying by Ernest Gulbis. Taylor Fritz defeated him in straight sets in the first round. Also read: Who is Alizé Cornet?,Sonego advanced to the Monte-Carlo quarterfinals as a qualifier, defeating 8th seed Karen Khachanov along the way. He was defeated in straight sets by eventual runner-up Duan Lajovi. Sonego won his first ATP championship in June 2019 at Antalya, Turkey, upsetting Serbian Miomir Kecmanovi in three sets in the final. Sonego advanced to the fourth round of the 2020 French Open, defeating Emilio Gómez, Alexander Bublik, and 27th seed Taylor Fritz before falling in straight sets to 12th seed Diego Schwartzman. His match against Fritz included the longest tiebreak in French Open history in the third set, which Sonego eventually won 19-17. Also read: Who is Amanda Anisimova?,Sonego stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-2 6-1 at the 2020 Erste Bank Open as a lucky loser. It was Djokovic's third defeat of the season. Sonego advanced to the event's final, where he was defeated 4-6, 4-6 by fifth seed Andrey Rublev. Sonego won both the singles and doubles championships at the 2021 Sardegna Open in April. As a result, on April 12, 2021, he earned a career-high singles ranking of world No. 28 and a doubles ranking of No. 132. Sonego defeated Dominic Thiem in three sets in a contest that lasted more than three hours in Rome. As a result, he advanced to his second Masters quarterfinal, where he defeated seventh seed Andrey Rublev for his third top-10 victory. In the semifinals, he met World No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic again, but lost in three sets. Sonego was eliminated in the first round of the French Open by Lloyd Harris in straight sets. Also read: Wimbledon 2022: Amanda Anisimova knocks out Coco Gauff,In June, he reached his fourth career final and second in 2021 at the 2021 Eastbourne International, where he was defeated by Alex De Minaur. On 9 August 2021, he reached a career-high of World No. 25 after reaching the fourth round of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships for the first time. He reached the quarterfinals of the Argentina Open as a third seed, losing to second seed and reigning champion Diego Schwartzman.

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His match against Fritz included the longest tiebreak in French Open history in the third set, which Sonego eventually won 19-17.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-amanda-anisimova-692379/\\\">Who is Amanda Anisimova?</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Sonego stunned world No. 1 Novak <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/djokovic/\\\">Djokovic</a> in straight sets 6-2 6-1 at the 2020 Erste Bank Open as a lucky loser. It was Djokovic's third defeat of the season. Sonego advanced to the event's final, where he was defeated 4-6, 4-6 by fifth seed Andrey Rublev.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Sonego won both the singles and doubles championships at the 2021 Sardegna Open in April. As a result, on April 12, 2021, he earned a career-high singles ranking of world No. 28 and a doubles ranking of No. 132.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Sonego defeated Dominic Thiem in three sets in a contest that lasted more than three hours in <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/rome/\\\">Rome</a>. As a result, he advanced to his second Masters quarterfinal, where he defeated seventh seed Andrey Rublev for his third top-10 victory. In the semifinals, he met World No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic again, but lost in three sets. Sonego was eliminated in the first round of the French Open by Lloyd Harris in straight sets.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-amanda-anisimova-knocks-out-coco-gauff-692355/\\\">Wimbledon 2022: Amanda Anisimova knocks out Coco Gauff</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In June, he reached his fourth career final and second in 2021 at the 2021 Eastbourne International, where he was defeated by Alex De Minaur.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"On 9 August 2021, he reached a career-high of World No. 25 after reaching the fourth round of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships for the first time.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"He reached the quarterfinals of the Argentina Open as a third seed, losing to second seed and reigning champion Diego Schwartzman.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Lorenzo Sonego is an Italian professional tennis player</li>
  <li>He earned a career-high ATP singles record of world No. 21 on October 4, 2021</li>
  <li>On 21 February 2022, he attained a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 124</li>
</ul>

Who is Lorenzo Sonego?

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Torino

RichardGasquet

Turkey

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DominicThiem

Rome

Less than three weeks have passed since the end of the French Open, but Wimbledon is here. The players will now compete for the titles in the year's third major after switching from red to green, some more successfully than others. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: 6 interesting tidbits you might wanna know,Wimbledon will start on June 27th, with the doubles matches starting on June 29th. Wimbledon comes back in force for 2022 with a full set of supporters. This comes after a quieter year with few spectators in 2021 (only semi-finals and finals were allowed to have full fan capacity) and a cancelled 2020 tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is giving fans of elite grass court tennis a much-needed relief from all around the world. Also Read: Wimbledon: Top 5 contenders for the 2022 Men’s Singles crown,For all the tennis fans in India, the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India will stream live Wimbledon 2022 championship matches. And if you want to watch it on TV, the Wimbledon 2022 matches will be live televised by the Star Sports Network on its Star Sports Select channel in India. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: Top 5 contenders for the Women’s Singles crown,However, this years' Wimbledon will be like no other with its fair shares of ups and downs. This slam will feature the former women's No.1 Serena Williams, who was given a wild card by the All England Club. The American superstar will compete in singles matches at Wimbledon the following week for the first time since her heartbreaking first-round departure from the All England Club in 2021. The American superstar will compete in singles matches at Wimbledon the following week for the first time since her heartbreaking first-round departure from the All England Club in 2021. Swiss legend Roger Federer will be missing from action this tournament because of his knee surgery. Also missing is defending champion Ashleigh Barty, who's surprise retirement announcement shook the tennis world. Also Read: Roger Federer and Wimbledon: A tennis god in his playground,Because Wimbledon opted to forbid Russian and Belarusian players from competing due to the invasion of Ukraine, unlike its Grand Slam counterparts at the French Open and US Open, there are no ranking points available for the participants. Due to the relocation, Daniil Medvedev, the top-ranked Russian man in the world, is the greatest absentee. Women's No. 4 Aryna Sabalenka, a semifinalist at Wimbledon last year, former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova are among the players that are impacted. Also Read: Natela Dzalamidze, a Russian, avoids Wimbledon ban with changed nationality,Will someone finally be able to stop Iga Świątek?,Will Nadal win his 23rd title?,Will Djokovic get back his season on track?,This tournament will answer them all.

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And if you want to watch it on TV, the Wimbledon 2022 matches will be live televised by the Star Sports Network on its Star Sports Select channel in India.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-top-5-contenders-for-the-womens-singles-crown-686027/\\\">Wimbledon 2022: Top 5 contenders for the Women’s Singles crown</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"However, this years' Wimbledon will be like no other with its fair shares of ups and downs. This slam will feature the former women's No.1 <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/serena-williams-projected-path-to-wimbledon-2022-final-686187/\\\">Serena Williams</a>, who was given a wild card by the All England Club.&nbsp;The <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/american/\\\">American</a> superstar will compete in singles matches at Wimbledon the following week for the first time since her heartbreaking first-round departure from the All England Club in 2021. The American superstar will compete in singles matches at Wimbledon the following week for the first time since her heartbreaking first-round departure from the All England Club in 2021. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/swiss/\\\">Swiss</a> legend Roger Federer will be missing from action this tournament because of his knee surgery. Also missing is defending champion <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/usa/ashleigh-barty-retirement-why-did-she-quit-tennis-262134/\\\">Ashleigh Barty</a>, who's surprise retirement announcement shook the tennis world.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/india/roger-federer-and-wimbledon-a-tennis-god-in-his-playground-591665/\\\">Roger Federer and Wimbledon: A tennis god in his playground</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Because Wimbledon opted to forbid <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-criticized-for-ban-on-russian-and-belarusian-tennis-players-418713/\\\">Russian and Belarusian players</a> from competing due to the invasion of <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/ukraine/\\\">Ukraine</a>, unlike its Grand Slam counterparts at the French Open and US Open, there are no ranking points available for the participants. Due to the relocation, <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/india/russias-daniil-medvedev-could-face-wimbledon-ban-if-he-doesnt-denounce-vladimir-putin-552397/\\\">Daniil Medvedev</a>, the top-ranked Russian man in the world, is the greatest absentee. Women's No. 4 Aryna Sabalenka, a semifinalist at Wimbledon last year, former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, and French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova are among the players that are impacted.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/natela-dzalamidze-a-russian-avoids-wimbledon-ban-with-georgian-nationality-683066/\\\">Natela Dzalamidze, a Russian, avoids Wimbledon ban with changed nationality</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Will someone finally be able to stop <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/who-is-iga-swiatek-431886/\\\">Iga Świątek</a>?\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Will <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/is-rafael-nadal-the-goat-in-the-world-of-tennis-635803/\\\">Nadal</a> win his 23rd title?\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Will <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/novak-djokovics-projected-path-to-wimbledon-2022-final-686154/\\\">Djokovic</a> get back his season on track?\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"This tournament will answer them all.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Wimbledon 2022 will start on June 27th, with the doubles matches starting on June 29th&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Tennis fans in India can both stream the matches and watch it live on TV</li>
  <li>This year will feature the likes of Williams, Świątek , Nadal, Djokovic and Kyrgios</li>
</ul>

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Wimbledon 2022: When and where to watch, live streaming

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With less than a week to go before the doors of Wimbledon open for the world- on 27th June, it's time to assess the top contenders for the men's singles crown this year. ,The men's tournament is going to be devoid of potentially some of its top seeds like World No. 2 Alexander Zverev and eight-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer due to injuries (knee ligament and knee surgery respectively), while World No. 1 Daniel Medvedev will pay the price for being born a Russian, with the all-English club having placed a controversial and much criticised blanket ban on all Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament. ,Also read: US Open allows Russian, Belarusian tennis players after Wimbledon ban,However, there nevertheless promises to be plenty of star attraction at this year's event, as two of the all-time greats Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have confirmed their participation at Wimbledon, while the younger generation of men's tennis stars like French Open finalist Jordan Ruud, upcoming Spanish Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, and greek Stefanos Tsitsipas will be hoping to finally wrestle successfully with their legendary peers in the grand slams. Also read: From Rafael Nadal to Novak Djokovic: Big guns prep for Wimbledon 2022,Here are the top 16 seeds for the Wimbledon Men's Singles: ,Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas , Carlos Alcaraz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Hubert Hurkacz, Mateo Berrettini, Cameron Norrie, Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman, Denis Shapovalov, Marin Cilic, Opelka, Carreño Busta,Let's take a look at 5 of the favourites for this year’s Men's Title-,Novak Djokovic,Defending Champion, Novak Djokovic has not had the best of years this 2022 as he was not allowed to defend his 2021 Australian Open this January, after a political storm revolving around vaccine mandates took centre-stage, and culminated with the 10 World No. 1 being deported. He was back for the French Open in hot form though after winning the Italian Open without dropping a set. ,While he fell agonisingly short against the perennial king-of-clay Rafael Nadal playing out an epic 5 set thriller in the semifinals, the Serb will be quietly confident of getting the better of his dogged old competitor if they were to meet on the grass of Wimbledon as he seeks to successfully defend his title and win grand slam number 21. Rafael Nadal ,2022 has been a bounteous year for the ageless Spaniard already as he has clean-swept the grand slams so far- winning the Australian Open in the absence of perhaps his greatest threat Novak Djokovic, before reaffirming his status as the GOAT of clay at this year's French Open. ,While there were familiar signs of wear and tear in Nadal’s body by the end of the clay season, there were equally familiar signs of his never give up attitude, that has defined him through the years, and it will thus come as no surprise if Nadal were to stretch his lead at the top of the all-time grand slam list to win Grand Slam No 23 in London. ,Also read: Rafael Nadal wants to 'play at Wimbledon' despite left foot troubles,Carlos Alcaraz,Teenage sensation Carlos Alcatraz has burst into the scene this season and forced the world to take notice of his talents. The 19-year-old became the first ever player to defeat Djokovic and Nadal in a single clay-court tournament, taking care of them in consecutive days at the Madrid Open. He capped off his brilliant tournament by beating world number 2 Alexander Zverev in the final to win the Madrid Open. ,At 19 years of age, this also made him the youngest player in the history of the ATP tour to beat three top five players in the same tournament. He had also won the Barcelona open prior to this, which made him the youngest player to win the Madrid Open, as well as the Barcelona Open. ,His meteoric rise can be highlighted by the fact that he has become the youngest player since his illustrious compatriot Rafa Nadal to break into the ATP top 10 rankings in the world. A grand slam is surely not far away from this young lad, and it just might be this Wimbledon where he starts what promises to be a journey to cherish in elite tennis. Also read: Volley of pain: Players injured and (perhaps) out of Wimbledon 2022,Casper Ruud,The first ever Norwegian to win an ATP Title, Casper has also enjoyed a breakthrough 2022. He rose to 5th on the ATP men's ranking charts in June, after a purple patch that saw him take home the Argentina Open, followed by a run to the finals of the Miami Open, before reaching the semifinals of the Italian Open. ,His tremendous run has seen him go all the way into the finals of the French Open, where he fell painfully short against the evergreen Rafael Nadal. Indeed this run of form has seen the Ruud not just become the first from his country to win an ATP title- he also became the first Norwegian to take part in a grand slam final, the 1st to reach the final of an ATP 1000 event, and the first to break into the top 10 of the world rankings. He is definitely one to watch out for in this year's tournament. Stefanos Tsitspas,The fourth seeded Greek has come painfully close to winning his first grand slam on a few occasions before, and is a match for anyone on his day. He has won the Monte Carlo open this season and went deep in the Australian Open bowing out in the semifinals. He also competed in the finals of the Rotterdam Open and Italian Open as well as making semi-final appearances in the Mexican Open and the Madrid Open. ,What makes his performances especially impressive is that he is one of the few top stars today who is playing both the Men's Singles game as well as the Men’s Doubles game actively and consistently. If he can play at the top of his game consistently in this tournament he shall ruffle more than a few feathers.

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He was back for the French Open in hot form though after winning the Italian Open without dropping a set.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"While he fell agonisingly short against the perennial king-of-clay Rafael Nadal playing out an epic 5 set thriller in the semifinals, the Serb will be quietly confident of getting the better of his dogged old competitor if they were to meet on the grass of Wimbledon as he seeks to successfully defend his title and win grand slam number 21.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Rafael Nadal&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"2022 has been a bounteous year for the ageless Spaniard already as he has clean-swept the grand slams so far- winning the Australian Open in the absence of perhaps his greatest threat Novak Djokovic, before reaffirming his status as the GOAT of clay at this year's French Open.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"While there were familiar signs of wear and tear in Nadal’s body by the end of the clay season, there were equally familiar signs of his never give up attitude, that has defined him through the years, and it will thus come as no surprise if Nadal were to stretch his lead at the top of the all-time grand slam list to win Grand Slam No 23 in <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/london/\\\">London</a>.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-wants-to-play-at-wimbledon-despite-left-foot-troubles-681461/\\\">Rafael Nadal wants to 'play at Wimbledon' despite left foot troubles</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Carlos Alcaraz</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Teenage sensation Carlos Alcatraz has burst into the scene this season and forced the world to take notice of his talents. The 19-year-old became the first ever player to defeat Djokovic and Nadal in a single clay-court tournament, taking care of them in consecutive days at the Madrid Open. He capped off his brilliant tournament by beating world number 2 Alexander Zverev in the final to win the Madrid Open.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"At 19 years of age, this also made him the youngest player in the history of the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/atp/\\\">ATP</a> tour to beat three top five players in the same tournament. He had also won the Barcelona open prior to this, which made him the youngest player to win the Madrid Open, as well as the Barcelona Open.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"His meteoric rise can be highlighted by the fact that he has become the youngest player since his illustrious compatriot Rafa Nadal to break into the ATP top 10 rankings in the world. A grand slam is surely not far away from this young lad, and it just might be this Wimbledon where he starts what promises to be a journey to cherish in elite tennis.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/volley-of-pain-players-injured-and-perhaps-out-of-wimbledon-2022-313020/\\\">Volley of pain: Players injured and (perhaps) out of Wimbledon 2022</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Casper Ruud</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The first ever Norwegian to win an ATP Title, Casper has also enjoyed a breakthrough 2022. He rose to 5th on the ATP men's ranking charts in June, after a purple patch that saw him take home the Argentina Open, followed by a run to the finals of the Miami Open, before reaching the semifinals of the Italian Open.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"His tremendous run has seen him go all the way into the finals of the French Open, where he fell painfully short against the evergreen Rafael Nadal. Indeed this run of form has seen the Ruud not just become the first from his country to win an ATP title- he also became the first Norwegian to take part in a grand slam final, the 1st to reach the final of an ATP 1000 event, and the first to break into the top 10 of the world rankings. He is definitely one to watch out for in this year's tournament.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Stefanos Tsitspas</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The fourth seeded Greek has come painfully close to winning his first grand slam on a few occasions before, and is a match for anyone on his day. He has won the Monte Carlo open this season and went deep in the Australian Open bowing out in the semifinals. He also competed in the finals of the Rotterdam Open and Italian Open as well as making semi-final appearances in the Mexican Open and the Madrid Open.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"What makes his performances especially impressive is that he is one of the few top stars today who is playing both the Men's Singles game as well as the Men’s Doubles game actively and consistently. If he can play at the top of his game consistently in this tournament he shall ruffle more than a few feathers.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Wimbledon starts next week on 27th June as players vie for the most coveted Grand Slam of all</li>
  <li>World No. 1 Medvedev will miss out on this tournament due to political reasons</li>
  <li>The focus will be on stalwarts Djokovic and Nadal, along with the younger crop of stars led by the irresistible Carlos Alcaraz&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Wimbledon: Top 5 contenders for the 2022 Men’s Singles crown

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Rafael Nadal pits his might against Norwegian Casper Ruud in the 2022 French Open final. 36-year-old Nadal is showing no signs of ageing, coming through some gruelling encounters, not least the two sets against semi-final opponent Alexander Zverev. Although cut short after the German rolled his ankle, he was still on the court for over three hours!,Alsp Read: Newcomer Casper Ruud takes on 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal in French Open 2022 final,Young Casper, a former trainee at Nadal's academy, has shown his flair for clay. With seven ATP titles on the surface, the Norwegian is likely to test Nadal's mastery with some clay-court nous of his own. Ruud, in his first Grand Slam final appearance, will have to keep his nerves in check to stand a shot at the Coupe des Mousquetaires. Also Read: Rafael Nadal at French Open 2022 final: A look at his records this year,Here are some key facts before tonight's final: ,1. Nadal, contesting his 30th Grand Slam final, has designs on becoming the oldest men's French Open champion. Presently, held by fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno, a win for Nadal would also make him the fourth oldest male singles Grand Slam winner in the Open Era. Victory at Centre Court will also extend Nadal's Grand Slam haul to 22. ,2. The Norwegian can emulate his idol Nadal by becoming the first player since the Spanish maestro to contest a first Major quarter-final, semi-final and final and win the trophy in the same slam. Rafa achieved this feat in 2005, in his debut French Open. 3. This is the pair's first meeting; not since Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga's Australian Open final have two opponents met for the first time in a Grand Slam final. 4. Nadal is unquestionably the greatest clay-court exponent of all time. With 62 titles on clay, he has an overall record of 473-45 on the surface. In the French Open, his record stands at an imposing 136-3, including an 81 match winning streak from 2005-07. ,5. Ruud, for his part, has a solid clay-court record of his own. Over the last two years, his 66 wins are the most on clay. He also has the most final appearance (9) and trophies (7) on the surface between 2020-22.

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Although cut short after the German rolled his ankle, he was still on the court for over three hours!\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Alsp Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/newcomer-casper-ruud-takes-on-king-of-clay-rafael-nadal-in-french-open-2022-final-211457/\\\">Newcomer Casper Ruud takes on 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal in French Open 2022 final</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Young Casper, a former trainee at Nadal's academy, has shown his flair for clay. With seven ATP titles on the surface, the Norwegian is likely to test Nadal's mastery with some clay-court nous of his own. Ruud, in his first Grand Slam final appearance, will have to keep his nerves in check to stand a shot at the Coupe des Mousquetaires.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-at-french-open-2022-final-a-look-at-his-records-this-year-132581/\\\">Rafael Nadal at French Open 2022 final: A look at his records this year</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Here are some key facts before tonight's final: \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"1. Nadal, contesting his 30th Grand Slam final, has designs on becoming the oldest men's French Open champion. Presently, held by fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno, a win for Nadal would also make him the fourth oldest male singles Grand Slam winner in the Open Era. Victory at Centre Court will also extend Nadal's Grand Slam haul to 22.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"2. The Norwegian can <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/french-open-2022-for-casper-ruud-the-final-means-more-than-just-a-trophy-453744/\\\">emulate his idol</a> Nadal by becoming the first player since the Spanish maestro to contest a first Major quarter-final, semi-final and final and win the trophy in the same slam. Rafa achieved this feat in 2005, in his debut French Open.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Days spins ???<br>? 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La Coupe des Mousquetaires attend son vainqueur...<br>?The Musketeers’ cup awaits his champ....<br> <br> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RolandGarros</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/HhHqGCnAoB\\\">pic.twitter.com/HhHqGCnAoB</a></p>&mdash; Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/1533354160799764480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"fr\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">? La Coupe des Mousquetaires attend son vainqueur...<br>?The Musketeers’ cup awaits his champ....<br> <br> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RolandGarros</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/HhHqGCnAoB\\\">pic.twitter.com/HhHqGCnAoB</a></p>&mdash; Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/1533354160799764480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"4. Nadal is unquestionably the greatest clay-court exponent of all time. With 62 titles on clay, he has an overall record of 473-45 on the surface. In the French Open, his record stands at an imposing 136-3, including an 81 match winning streak from 2005-07.  \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"5. 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<ul>
  <li>Rafa Nadal and Casper Ruud contest tonight's French Open final&nbsp;</li>
  <li>The 13 time champion at Roland Garros is heavy favourite&nbsp;</li>
  <li>We list out some key facts ahead of tonight's final&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022 Final: The Nadal-Ruud factsheet

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Men's tennis has been looking for fresh stars to replace the big three: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, for almost a decade. New generations have come and gone, and the enthusiasm around certain bright young stars has long faded, while some exceptionally brilliant players have simply failed to match their dominance. In recent years, Nadal and Djokovic, both in their 30s, have remained the safest bets to win the majority of grand slam titles. Also read: French Open 2022: What is the Nadal-Djokovic match scheduling controversy,In the last leg of their careers, however, a new player, the Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, has arisen who has positioned himself to achieve more than any other before him. Alcaraz has had eyes on him and expectations on his shoulders since he won his first ATP challenger match at the age of 15. Alcaraz grew up in El Palmar, a Murcia neighbourhood, and began playing tennis at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father, Carlos Alcaraz González, was the head of the tennis academy. ,Carlos Alcaraz Sr. himself was a middling professional, earning a career high of 963 before resigning at the age of 20 owing to a lack of funds. Alcaraz comes from a tennis-playing family; his 10-year-old brother, Jaime Alcaraz Garfia, is a potential young player in his own right, having recently competed in the IMG Future Stars under-12 event in Greece. He has two additional brothers, Alvaro, his older brother, and Sergio, his younger brother. Also read: French Open 2022: Looking back at Rafael Nadal’s clay-court journey,Alcaraz relocated to the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy in 2018, where he still lives and is trained by Juan Carlos Ferrero, the Spanish former world No. 1 who won the French Open in 2003, barely a month after Alcaraz was born and before Federer and Nadal began to dominate. Alcaraz has advanced swiftly thanks to the support of one of Spain's top tennis players. At every age and stage of his short career, Alcaraz has remained above the curve, setting age records outright or trailing several of Nadal's extraordinary exploits. Alcaraz entered the new season having altered his physique after being the youngest US Open men's quarter-finalist in the Open era last year, wearing a sleeveless shirt at the Australian Open to emphasise his improvements. It has propelled him to the next level. Alcaraz became the third-youngest player to win a Masters 1000 event, the second most prestigious tier of tournaments after grand slams, by winning the Miami Open, and last month he became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic back-to-back on clay en route to winning the Madrid Open. Also read: French Open 2022: Swiatek to look for 32nd consecutive win vs Qinwen,After personally congratulating Alcaraz on his win in Miami, King Felipe of Spain saw Alcaraz overcome Nadal in Madrid. I was more nervous [for] that call than the match, Alcaraz admitted at the time. It’s pretty amazing that the Spanish king congratulates you on the hard work that you put in every day and your win. Alcaraz has a 30-3 record in 2022 after winning two Masters 1000 titles and two other third-tier ATP 500 titles. He was ranked 133 at the start of last season and is now ranked sixth in the world at 19. “He definitely is special,” Djokovic said earlier this month. “I mean, already he’s breaking a lot of records as a teenager, you know, winning two Masters events this year, a couple of 500s. So far he’s the best player in the world, no question, this year with the results that he’s been doing.”,Also read: Nadal vs Djokovic: French Open 2022 hosts chapter 59 of iconic rivalry,Naturally, his popularity has skyrocketed. Following his victory in Madrid, Alcaraz returned to Murcia, where a large crowd gathered outside his parents' apartment, prompting him to come out onto the balcony and display the trophy to adoring supporters below. He has been on Spanish talk shows and in major magazines. His Instagram followers have surpassed 1.3 million and are still growing. His matches were already drawing large numbers in the Australian Open in January, but in Paris, even his practises are drawing large crowds. Alcaraz's success can be attributed to a game that is more explosive, dynamic, and complete than that of other players his age. He already boasts one of the most powerful and heavy forehands in the game, and his drop shot, especially on his forehand side, is a key component of his game. His enormous hand skills and shotmaking abilities are linked by his superlative athleticism and defence, attributes that have resulted in numerous fantastic points that have highlighted his abilities. Since his victory in Madrid, Alcaraz's popularity has skyrocketed, and he arrived in Paris as the tournament favourite, according to some bookmakers. Also read: French Open 2022: Day 6 sees Coco Gauff win alongside Nadal, Djokovic, Alacaraz,His tournament at Roland Garros nearly ended unexpectedly early. In his second-round match against the astute, cunning Albert Ramos Violas, he found himself match-point down in the fourth set on Ramos' serve. He not only saved the match point, returned the break, and won the fourth set, but he also came back from a 0-3 hole in the fifth set, demonstrating his penchant for big moments. Despite nearly losing to world No. 44, his reputation grew. While Alcaraz may be the safest bet among all young players to emerge in the last decade, nothing is certain when injuries, mental strain, and other concerns can impose themselves on careers. There is no doubt that he is on the right track, regardless of whether he achieves his grand slam goal as soon as this year's French Open. “I’m still young, but I would say pretty experienced player now,” said Alcaraz. “I feel comfortable playing on big stadium, big matches, playing on grand slam. Physically I’m strong. Mentally I’m strong, as well. I think I’m ready to play these kind of matches in these situations, these tournaments.” He then shrugged and concluded. “I’m ready, yeah.”

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In recent years, <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-vs-novak-djokovic-french-open-2022-hosts-chapter-59-of-iconic-rivalry-613143/\\\">Nadal and Djokovic</a>, both in their 30s, have remained the safest bets to win the majority of grand slam titles.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/business/french-open-2022-what-is-the-nadal-djokovic-match-scheduling-controversy-671473/\\\">French Open 2022: What is the Nadal-Djokovic match scheduling controversy</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In the last leg of their careers, however, a new player, the Spanish teenager <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-carlos-alcaraz-333274/\\\">Carlos Alcaraz</a>, has arisen who has positioned himself to achieve more than any other before him. Alcaraz has had eyes on him and expectations on his shoulders since he won his first <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/atp/\\\">ATP</a> challenger match at the age of 15.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Alcaraz grew up in El Palmar, a Murcia neighbourhood, and began playing tennis at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father, Carlos Alcaraz González, was the head of the tennis academy. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Carlos Alcaraz Sr. himself was a middling professional, earning a career high of 963 before resigning at the age of 20 owing to a lack of funds. Alcaraz comes from a tennis-playing family; his 10-year-old brother, Jaime Alcaraz Garfia, is a potential young player in his own right, having recently competed in the IMG Future Stars under-12 event in <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/greece/\\\">Greece</a>. He has two additional brothers, Alvaro, his older brother, and Sergio, his younger brother.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/french-open-2022-looking-back-at-rafael-nadals-clay-court-journey-533739/\\\">French Open 2022: Looking back at Rafael Nadal’s clay-court journey</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Alcaraz relocated to the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy in 2018, where he still lives and is trained by Juan Carlos Ferrero, the Spanish former world No. 1 who won the French Open in 2003, barely a month after Alcaraz was born and before Federer and Nadal began to dominate. Alcaraz has advanced swiftly thanks to the support of one of Spain's top tennis players.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"At every age and stage of his <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/india/a-look-at-carlos-alcarazs-budding-impressive-career-450851/\\\">short career, Alcaraz</a> has remained above the curve, setting age records outright or trailing several of Nadal's extraordinary exploits. Alcaraz entered the new season having altered his physique after being the youngest US Open men's quarter-finalist in the Open era last year, wearing a sleeveless shirt at the Australian Open to emphasise his improvements.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"It has propelled him to the next level. Alcaraz became the third-youngest player to win a Masters 1000 event, the second most prestigious tier of tournaments after grand slams, by winning the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/carlos-alcaraz-beats-casper-ruud-becomes-youngest-ever-miami-open-champion-363991/\\\">Miami Open</a>, and last month he became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic back-to-back on clay en route to <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/carlos-alcaraz-shocks-novak-djokovic-to-reach-madrid-open-final-scripts-record-435355/\\\">winning the Madrid Open</a>.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/usa/french-open-2022-swiatek-to-look-for-32nd-consecutive-win-vs-qinwen-484178/\\\">French Open 2022: Swiatek to look for 32nd consecutive win vs Qinwen</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After personally congratulating Alcaraz on his win in Miami, King Felipe of Spain saw Alcaraz overcome Nadal in Madrid. \\\"I was more nervous [for] that call than the match,\\\" Alcaraz admitted at the time. \\\"It’s pretty amazing that the Spanish king congratulates you on the hard work that you put in every day and your win.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Alcaraz has a 30-3 record in 2022 after winning two Masters 1000 titles and two other third-tier ATP 500 titles. 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<ul>
  <li>In recent years, Nadal and Djokovic have remained the safest bets to win the majority of grand slam titles</li>
  <li>In the last leg of their careers, Carlos Alcaraz has arisen to challenge&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Here is why he could join the ranks of the greats soon</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Why Carlos Alcaraz could join the rank of greats

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The third round of the French Open has begun. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and the incredible Carlos Alcaraz all took to the court on Friday. Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the fourth round of the French Open,Also read: French Open 2022: Day 3 sees Nadal and Djokovic cruise past, Sakkari out,During his third-round encounter against Sebastian Korda, Carlos Alcaraz showed no indications of tiredness. Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round of the event after defeating Korda in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-2). After a four-and-a-half hour encounter on Wednesday, there was considerable anxiety about Alcaraz's stamina. In that game, Alcaraz fell behind 2-1 and had to fight his way back. Also read: French Open 2022: Day 2 sees Rune and Medvedev cruise past, Tsonga retires,He didn't let it happen against Korda, winning every set. Alcaraz was seeded sixth in the competition. On Monday, he will face Karen Khachanov in the fourth round. In the third round, Rafael Nadal defeats Botic van de Zandschulp,Also read: French Open 2022: Nadal cruises past, Osaka, Krejcikova crash out,Rafael Nadal dispatched Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the French Open on Friday. Nadal advanced to Round 4 by defeating van de Zandschulp in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-4). Nadal, known as the King of Clay, did not disappoint in the competition. On clay, he has won almost 91 percent of his matches. Nadal did a good job of finishing van de Zandschulp swiftly. After suffering a damaged rib in March, Nadal's stamina is a concern. Nadal is also battling a longstanding foot issue, which contributed to his defeat at the Italian Open in May. With the victory, Nadal advances to face Felix Auger-Aliassime on Monday. Also read: French Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Badosa in 1st-round action on Day 3,Novak Djokovic easily wins in Round 3,On Friday, the top-ranked men's singles player had no problems in Round 3 of the French Open. Novak Djokovic easily defeats Alja Bedene in the third round of the event. Djokovic won the match 6-3, 6-3, and 6-2, not dropping a single set. Djokovic will face his first-ranked opponent of the tournament if he wins. On Monday, Djokovic will face No. 15 Diego Schwartzman. In his first three matchups, Djokovic has yet to drop a set. Coco Gauff advances to the second week of the French Open,Kaia Kanepi's experience proved insufficient to defeat Coco Gauff in the third round of the French Open on Friday. Gauff, 18, defeated Kanepi, 36, in straight sets. Also read: French Open: Reason why it is also known as Roland Garros,Gauff's winning streak continues. During her three matches, she has failed to drop a set. Gauff was seeded 18th in the event. If she continues to play like this, she has a chance to upset some much higher-ranked opponents. Kanepi's strong showing at the French Open comes to an end with this defeat. Kanepi made an early impression, upsetting No. 10 seed Garbine Muguruza in the first round. Before facing Gauff, Kanepi overcame Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round. OTHER IMPORTANT MATCHES,• Angelique Kerber's run at the French Open ended in Round 3. Aliaksandra Sasnovich upset Kerber in straight sets on Friday. Kerber had advanced the most at the French Open since 2018. • Leylah Fernandez extended her impressive French Open run with an upset victory against No. 15 seed Belinda Bencic on Friday. Fernandez was seeded 17th in the event. Bencic was defeated in three sets. On Monday, Fernandez will attempt to extend her winning streak against No. 27 Amanda Anisimova. • On Friday, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Filip Krajinovi in straight sets (7-6, 7-6, 7-5). Auger-Aliassime dominated the serve, with 16 aces to Krajinovi's one. On Monday, Auger-Aliassime will face Nadal. • Sloane Stephens advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Friday after overcoming Diane Parry in straight sets. Stephens did not enter the competition rated. In the first round, she required three sets to beat Jule Niemeier. In Round 2, Stephens defeated No. 26 Sorana Cirstea in three sets. In Round 4, Stephens will face No. 23 Jil Teichmann. Also read: French Open 2022: Day 1 wrapped up with Dominic Thiem, Ons Jabeur leaving,On Friday, Alexander Zverev defeated Brandon Nakashima to move to the fourth round of the French Open. Nakashima was defeated in straight sets by Zverev (7-6, 6-3, 7-6). On Monday, Zverev will face Bernabe Zapata Miralles, who is ranked third entering the Open. On Friday, Zapata Miralles defeated No. 23 rated John Isner.

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Gauff, 18, defeated Kanepi, 36, in straight sets.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/french-open-reason-why-it-is-also-known-as-roland-garros-309452/\\\">French Open: Reason why it is also known as Roland Garros</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Gauff's winning streak continues. During her three matches, she has failed to drop a set. Gauff was seeded 18th in the event. If she continues to play like this, she has a chance to upset some much higher-ranked opponents.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Kanepi's strong showing at the French Open comes to an end with this defeat. Kanepi made an early impression, upsetting No. 10 seed Garbine Muguruza in the first round. 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<ul>
  <li>Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the fourth round of the French Open</li>
  <li>Coco Gauff advances on to the second week</li>
  <li>Rafael Nadal defeats Botic van de Zandschulp, as Djokovic wins easy</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Day 6 sees Coco Gauff win alongside Nadal, Djokovic, Alacaraz

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LeylahFernandez

LOOKAHEAD TO FRIDAY,Top-ranked Novak Djokovic, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal and rising star Carlos Alcaraz are all on the schedule as the third round of the French Open gets started on Day 6. Defending champion Djokovic faces Aljaz Bedene at Court Philippe Chatrier. In another afternoon match, No. 5 Nadal plays Botic Van De Zandschulp. The 19-year-old Alcaraz will be under the lights on center court against Sebastian Korda of the United States. Alcaraz, who is seeded sixth and leads the tour with four titles in 2022, lost to Korda on clay in Monte Carlo last month. That was Alcaraz's only loss in 19 matches on the surface this season. No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev will take on another American, Brandon Nakashima. In the women's draw, the youngest player remaining — 18-year-old Coco Gauff of the United States — will face the oldest — 36-year-old Kaia Kanepi of Estonia. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic plays 2021 U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez in the first match on Court Philippe Chatrier. Also read: Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from French Open after testing positive for COVID,FRIDAY'S FORECAST,Partly cloudy. High of 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 Celsius). THURSDAY'S KEY RESULTS,Women’s Second Round: No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Alison Riske 6-0, 6-2; No. 3 Paula Badosa beat Kaja Juvan 7-5, 3-6, 6-2; No. 7 Aryna Sabalenk beat Madison Brengle 6-1, 6-3; Shelby Rogers beat No. 9 Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-3; Qinwen Zheng beat No. 19 Simona Halep 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. Men’s Second Round: No. 2 Daniil Medvedev beat Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-4, 6-3; No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Zdenek Kolar 6-3, 7-6 (8), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (7); No. 7 Andrey Rublev beat Federico Delbonis 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3; No. 8 Casper Ruud beat Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3, 6-4, 6-2; No. 11 Jannik Sinner beat Roberto Carballes Baena 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. STATS OF THE DAY,1976, 2022 — The only two times in the Open era that just three of the top 10 women's seeds at the French Open reached the round of 32. 2009 — The last time all of the top 12 men's seeds made it to the third round. Also read: French Open 2022: Day 3 sees Nadal and Djokovic cruise past, Sakkari out,QUOTE OF THE DAY,“The last point, I was just like: ‘Can this just end? Like at some point, either me lose or you win, I don’t care anymore.' It was like, ‘I just want this to be over.’ It was so stressful.” — 11th-seeded Jessica Pegula of the U.S. who needed eight match points to close out her 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Anhelina Kalinina in the second round Thursday after needing 10 match points to finish off her first-round victory on Tuesday.

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<ul>
  <li>Defending champion Djokovic faces Aljaz Bedene</li>
  <li>No. 5 Nadal plays Botic Van De Zandschulp in an afternoon match</li>
  <li>19-year-old Alcaraz will be under the lights on center court against Sebastian Korda</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz to be in action on Day 6

DanielleCollins

IgaSwiatek

ShelbyRogers

Estonia

TokyoOlympics

American

PaulaBadosa

Rafael Nadal began his bid for a 14th French Open title with a straight-sets victory against Jordan Thompson, while former world number one Naomi Osaka and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova were knocked out in the first round on Monday. Nadal, who will face Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, defeated Australia's Thompson 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to increase his Roland Garros record to 106 victories and three losses since his title-winning debut in 2005. Also read: French Open 2022: How Diane Parry stunned defending champ Krejcikova out,I'm very happy with the victory today. I'm happy to get through in three sets, stated Nadal, who was seeded fifth. It's a first round, a positive match for me. Straight sets but with significant room for improvement. The Spaniard, who downplayed concerns about the recurrence of a foot issue that bothered him in Rome last week, will face Corentin Moutet in round two after the French wildcard overcame 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. Osaka, the unseeded four-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated earlier in the day 7-5, 6-4 by Amanda Anisimova – the same woman who stopped Osaka's championship defence at the Australian Open this year. On her return to Roland Garros, Osaka served eight double faults and made 29 unforced mistakes after withdrawing in 2021 after refusing to honour mandated media duties before revealing she was suffering from depression. I thought I tried really hard, and I just feel like it was a bit unfortunate because I wasn't able to play as many matches leading into this tournament, said Osaka. 27th seed Anisimova reached the semi-finals three years ago in Paris. It's tough to see Naomi Osaka in the first round so I knew it wouldn't be easy, the American said. Also read: 'If' a dangerous word - Why Rafael Nadal refuses to speculate ahead,I knew I had to play my best tennis and the conditions were not easy. As rain delayed play on the outside courts for two hours, Krejcikova followed Osaka through the exit door, losing 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to 19-year-old Frenchwoman Diane Parry in her first match since suffering an injury in February. The Czech world number two had yet to play on clay this season due to an elbow injury. I just think I just collapsed physically, and, I mean, it was tough because I didn't play the matches, Krejcikova, who is expected to fall out of the top 10, said. Iga Swiatek, the women's title favourite, extended her winning streak to 29 matches by defeating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 in 54 minutes. Swiatek, 20, who took over as world number one after Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement, has won her previous five tournaments and is attempting a second French Open in three years. Today was a pretty good match, Swiatek said. I love playing here even though the last couple of days it's been raining and pretty dark. Also read: French Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Badosa in 1st-round action on Day 3,Swiatek has been unbeaten since February and holds the WTA tour's best winning streak since Serena Williams won 34 matches in a row in 2013. I'm pretty sure that it can end, but I just want to keep going. I'm sure someday my streak will stop,” she added. Djokovic begins his title defence against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the first of ten night sessions, which were introduced at Roland Garros last year when a flu curfew forced most late matches to be played in front of empty spectators. The world number one is playing in his first Grand Slam match since his high-profile exile from Australia. He won his first championship of the year earlier this month at the Italian Open. I feel I am always in that contention to fight for any Grand Slam trophy, said Djokovic. The Serb's most recent major match was a loss to Daniil Medvedev in last year's US Open final, which deprived him of a Grand Slam.

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I'm happy to get through in three sets,\\\" stated Nadal, who was seeded fifth. \\\"It's a first round, a positive match for me. Straight sets but with significant room for improvement.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Spaniard, who downplayed concerns about the recurrence of a foot issue that bothered him in <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/rome/\\\">Rome</a> last week, will face Corentin Moutet in round two after the French wildcard overcame 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Osaka, the unseeded four-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated earlier in the day 7-5, 6-4 by Amanda Anisimova – the same woman who stopped Osaka's championship defence at the Australian Open this year.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"On her return to Roland Garros, Osaka served eight double faults and made 29 unforced mistakes after withdrawing in 2021 after refusing to honour mandated media duties before revealing she was suffering from depression.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I thought I tried really hard, and I just feel like it was a bit unfortunate because I wasn't able to play as many matches leading into this tournament,\\\" said Osaka.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"27th seed Anisimova reached the semi-finals three years ago in <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/paris/\\\">Paris</a>.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"It's tough to see Naomi Osaka in the first round so I knew it wouldn't be easy,\\\" the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/american/\\\">American</a> said.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/french-open-2022-if-a-dangerous-word-why-rafael-nadal-refuses-to-speculate-ahead-378111/\\\">'If' a dangerous word - Why Rafael Nadal refuses to speculate ahead</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I knew I had to play my best tennis and the conditions were not easy.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"As rain delayed play on the outside courts for two hours, Krejcikova followed Osaka through the exit door, losing 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to 19-year-old Frenchwoman Diane Parry in her first match since suffering an injury in February.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Czech world number two had yet to play on clay this season due to an elbow injury.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I just think I just collapsed physically, and, I mean, it was tough because I didn't play the matches,\\\" Krejcikova, who is expected to fall out of the top 10, said.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/iga-swiatek-becomes-1st-polish-tennis-player-to-top-wta-rankings-588869/\\\">Iga Swiatek</a>, the women's title favourite, extended her winning streak to 29 matches by defeating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 in 54 minutes.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Swiatek, 20, who took over as world number one after Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement, has won her previous five tournaments and is attempting a second French Open in three years.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"Today was a pretty good match,\\\" Swiatek said. \\\"I love playing here even though the last couple of days it's been raining and pretty dark.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/french-open-2022-tsitsipas-badosa-in-1st-round-action-on-day-601558/\\\">French Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Badosa in 1st-round action on Day 3</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Swiatek has been unbeaten since February and holds the WTA tour's best winning streak since Serena Williams won 34 matches in a row in 2013.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I'm pretty sure that it can end, but I just want to keep going. I'm sure someday my streak will stop,” she added.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic begins his title defence against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the first of ten night sessions, which were introduced at Roland Garros last year when a flu curfew forced most late matches to be played in front of empty spectators.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The world number one is playing in his first Grand Slam match since his high-profile exile from Australia. He won his first championship of the year earlier this month at the Italian Open.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I feel I am always in that contention to fight for any Grand Slam trophy,\\\" said Djokovic.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Serb's most recent major match was a loss to Daniil Medvedev in last year's US Open final, which deprived him of a Grand Slam.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Rafael Nadal began his bid for a 14th French Open title with a straight-sets victory against Jordan Thompson</li>
  <li>Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out in the first round</li>
  <li>Former world number one Naomi Osaka also crashed out</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Nadal cruises past, Osaka, Krejcikova crash out

NaomiOsaka

BarboraKrejcikova

RolandGarros

Japan

Paris

LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY,The top two men on the bottom half of the French Open draw finally get their tournament started on Day Three. Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev, the reigning U.S. Open champion who recently returned to the tour after hernia surgery, opens the morning in Court Suzanne Lenglen against Facundo Bagnis. At at the other end of the schedule, fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros a year ago, closes the action in Court Philippe Chatrier with a night session matchup with Lorenzo Musetti. Both Tsitsipas and Musetti took two-sets-to-none leads against Djokovic at the 2021 French Open before losing to him. Among the leading women in action as the first round wraps up are No. 3 seed Paula Badosa, who faces France's Fiona Ferro in Chatrier, and two-time major runner-up Karolina Pliskova, who meets France's Tessah Andrianjafitrimo in Court Simonne Mathieu. Also read: French Open 2022: Nadal cruises with straight-sets win, Osaka, Krejcikova crash out,TUESDAY’S FORECAST,Cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 Celsius). MONDAY'S KEY RESULTS,Women’s First Round: No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0; Diane Parry beat No. 2 Barbora Krejcikova 1-6, 6-2, 6-3; No. 12 Emma Raducanu beat Linda Noskova 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-1; No. 27 Amanda Ansimova beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4. Men’s First Round: No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0; Rafael Nadal beat Jordan Thompson 6-2, 6-2, 6-2; Corentin Moutet beat Stan Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3. Also read: French Open 2022: Day 1 wrapped up with Dominic Thiem, Ons Jabeur leaving,STAT OF THE DAY,7 — The total number of times across all Grand Slam tournaments in the Open era, which began in 1968, that the reigning women's singles champion from one year lost in the first round the following year. Barbora Krejcikova was unseeded when she won the French Open in 2021. She was seeded No. 2 when she exited in the first round in 2022. QUOTE OF THE DAY,“I want people to understand that war is terrible and there is nothing worse in this world than a war. I think when it’s not in your country, you don’t really understand how terrible it is.” — Lesia Tsurenko, a Ukrainian tennis player, speaking about Russia's invasion.

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<ul>
  <li>Daniil Medvedev opens the morning in Court Suzanne Lenglen against Facundo Bagnis</li>
  <li>Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas to close with a night session matchup with Lorenzo Musetti</li>
  <li>No. 3 seed Paula Badosa faces France's Fiona Ferro in Chatrier</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Badosa in 1st-round action on Day 3

EmmaRaducanu

Russia

KarolinaPliskova

Rome, Italy

World number one Novak Djokovic won his first victory of 2022 at the Italian Open in Rome, boosting his preparations for next week's French Open. Djokovic won the clay-court championship with a 6-0 7-6 (7-5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Also read: Ripping up the script: Alcaraz, Nalbandian and humbling of tennis masters,The 34-year-old Serb sailed through the opening set before fighting back after the Greek seized a 4-1 lead in the second. Djokovic will be one among the favourites to win his 21st Grand Slam at the French Open, which begins next Sunday in Paris. I could not ask for a better lead-up to Roland Garros, said Djokovic. I'm going to Paris with confidence and good feelings about my chances there. Djokovic appears to be regaining form after a difficult start to the year in which he was deported from Australia due to his vaccination status, followed by early exits in successive tournaments. Also read: Natural next step in career: Naomi Osaka starts her own sports agency 'Evolve',By convincingly defeating Tsitsipas in the final on Sunday, he claimed his sixth victory in Rome - and a record-extending 38th win in a Masters event - while going through the tournament without dropping a set. His clay court debut was shaky, with a first-round defeat in Monte Carlo, but he has picked up the pace with a semi-final in Madrid and now the Rome victory in the final major before Roland Garros. With Rafael Nadal down with a foot injury, Djokovic's biggest opponent at Roland Garros might be 19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who has risen to sixth in the rankings with clay-court championships in Madrid and Barcelona. ,Also read: French Open 2022: All you need to know about the upcoming Grand Slam,After everything that happened at the beginning of the year, it was important for me to win a big title, especially with Grand Slams coming up where obviously I want to play my best, Djokovic added. Everything that I was feeling in the first few months of the year, as much as I've felt pressure in my life and my career, that was something really on a whole different level. But I feel it's already behind me. I feel great on the court. Mentally as well. I'm fresh. I'm sharp,” the tennis star concluded.

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<ul>
  <li>World number one Novak Djokovic won his first victory of 2022 at the Italian Open in Rome</li>
  <li>Djokovic won the clay-court championship with a 6-0 7-6 (7-5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas</li>
  <li>Djokovic will be one among the favourites to win his 21st Grand Slam at the French Open</li>
</ul>

Novak Djokovic wins Italian Open before heading to Roland Garros

Madrid

Barcelona

Saisaranyya Menon

Madrid, Spain

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, a professional tennis player from Spain, was born on May 5, 2003. The Association of Tennis Professionals had him ranked as world No. 6 in singles (ATP). Alcaraz has won five ATP Tour singles championships, including two Masters 1000 titles, and reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 US Open, his greatest Grand Slam performance. Also Read|A look at Carlos Alcaraz's budding, impressive career,Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut in February 2020 at the Rio Open, defeating fellow countryman Albert Ramos Violas, after obtaining a wildcard for the singles main event. Alcaraz became the youngest match-winner in Madrid Open history, defeating Adrian Mannarino as a wildcard and breaking Rafael Nadal's record set in 2004 when he was 18 years old. On May 24, 2021, he became the world's youngest player when he won the 2021 Open de Oeiras III Challenger tournament, his biggest championship to that point in his career. In 2022, the Spaniard reached the third round of the Australian Open before winning the Rio Open a month later. Alcaraz won the Miami Open in April, his first ATP 1000 title and the tournament's youngest men's champion ever, after reaching the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters. Also Read|Carlos Alcaraz beats incumbent champion Alexander Zverev in Madrid Open,The teenager has also demonstrated his skill on clay, winning the Barcelona Open after a second-round defeat in Monte Carlo, cementing his place in the ATP top 10. In May, Alcaraz added the Madrid Open to his trophy cabinet, defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on his way to sixth place in the ATP rankings. The teenager defeated both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on consecutive days in May 2022. He's also won all three meetings with Stefanos Tsitsipas and has a perfect record versus Cameron Norrie. Also Read|Carlos Alcaraz shocks Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final, scripts record,Alexander Zverev, Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner, and Matteo Berrettini are among the other prominent winners. Alcaraz has never beaten Daniil Medvedev, having lost their one meeting in 2021 at Wimbledon.

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<ul>
  <li>Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain</li>
  <li>Alcaraz is the youngest match-winner in Madrid Open history</li>
  <li>The teenager defeated both Nadal and Djokovic on consecutive days at the Madrid Open in May 2022</li>
</ul>

Who is Carlos Alcaraz?

Garvit Bhirani

Melbourne VIC, Australia

On Wednesday, Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he was "pushed to the limit" by American Frances Tiafoe, a challenging player who took the world number one to four enduring sets at the Australian Open.,The Serbian top seed seemed in control following the first set, but lightning-quick Tiafoe, who arrived the quarter-finals two years ago, declined to go quietly.,He recovered to take a close second set before Djokovic dug deep to emerge a 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 winner and continue his&nbsp; march towards a ninth Australian Open title.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/sunil-gavaskar-bats-for-washington-sundars-spot-in-playing-xi-in-second-test-against-england"><b>Sunil Gavaskar bats for Washington Sundar’s spot in playing XI in second Test against England</b></a>,"I was impressed with the way he was competing. He served very well, he fought hard. I thought we both played on a pretty high level. I mean, he pushed me to the very limit," said Djokovic., "Just overall challenging conditions," he added., "It was very hot, we had long exchanges. It was a tough match, and I'm really glad to overcome such a battle. ,He will play another American, Taylor Fritz, in the third round after he battled past Reilly Opelka in five sets.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/maine-pehele-hi-chetawani-di-thi-kevin-pietersen-mocks-indian-fans-after-england-win-first-test"><b>'Maine pehele hi chetawani di thi': Kevin Pietersen mocks Indian fans after England win first test</b></a>,Djokovic, who dropped only six games in his opening round clash, had never played Tiafoe, but adjusted to the situation in no time. ,On a sizzling day, with ice towels being used for the first time at the tournament, he immediately broke to race into a 3-0 lead, but some uncharacteristically poor serving permitted the energetic American back into the set.,It was a stumble that shook Djokovic who quickly broke again, pumping his fist in the air as he screamed at his box.&nbsp;, Neither player gave an inch in the tight second set, with Tiafoe's mix of power and unusual shots appearing to put Djokovic off his game as he bounced back on top in a tiebreak. ,The Serb moved up a level in the third set, but so did Tiafoe as they traded blows until too many unforced errors made Djokovic took the set., They went shot-for-shot in the fourth until a glorious backhand gave Djokovic the crucial break for 4-3, with a frustrated Tiafoe slapped with a warning for swearing then double-faulting to hand the top seed the match. ,"He put me in a difficult spot. I had my chances early in the second set. If I broke him there, maybe the course of the match would be different.,"But again, he was holding his serve very well. I was not really using my breakpoint chances very well. At times I was too passive. Just wasn't feeling the ball today as well as I normally do," he further said.,Djokovic, pursuing an 18th Slam crown to close in on the 20 held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, has succeeded a record eight times in Melbourne. ,It was the scene of his maiden Grand Slam victory in 2008 and he is undefeated on the famous blue courts since his shock defeat by South Korea's Hyeon Chung in the 2018 round of 16.

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<ul>
  <li>Djokovic dug deep to emerge a 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 winner</li>
  <li>"I was impressed with the way Tiafoe was competing," said Djokovic</li>
  <li>Djokovic has succeeded a record eight times in Melbourne</li>
</ul>

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic survives Tiafoe scare after being 'pushed to the limit'

Two Australian Open tennis players tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, AFP reported citing health officials.,According to Victoria state's health authority, the players (whose name have not been released) were among three new cases -- a woman in her 20s and two men in their 30s. The total cases of COVID-19 recorded at the tournament has thus reached seven.,More than 1,000 players and staff are in quarantine after arriving in Australia. Three of the 17 charter flights were found to be carrying positive cases.&nbsp;,The postponed Grand Slam is turning out to be a mammoth exercise and is a cause of concern among Australians, especially in host city Melbourne where a four-month lockdown ended in October.,Grand Slam champion Djokovic is among a select group of stars -- including Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal -- who were flown to Adelaide for better quarantine facilities such as hotel rooms with balconies.&nbsp;,<b>Also read: <a href="https://opoyi.com/tennis-player-nick-kyrgios-slams-world-no1-novak-djokovic-as-tool-over-quarantine-demands">Tennis player Nick Kyrgios slams world No.1 Novak Djokovic as tool over quarantine demands</a></b>,Australian Open director Craig Tiley told AFP that though Australia's strict quarantine rules were initially a 'shock' to some players, they accepted the restrictions.,"The majority of the players have been absolutely fantastic and this is a playing group that's a little bit upset with what some others have said because it holds them in a bad light in the community," Tiley said.,He added that the rules regarding the maximum duration of men's matches would not be changed from five sets to three, for players whose preparation had been 'compromised' by the quarantine.,"We haven't entertained those comments or that position," he said.

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<ul>
  <li>The total cases of COVID-19 recorded at the tournament has reached seven</li>
  <li>The postponed Grand Slam is turning out to be a mammoth exercise</li>
  <li>More than 1,000 players and staff are in quarantine after arriving in Australia</li>
</ul>

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