Sourav Neogi

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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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  <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. Because Djokovic won, they are now one Grand Slam title apart. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic could've equalled <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-shatters-multiple-records-at-french-open-2022-heres-a-list-563720/\\\">Nadal's 22</a> 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.&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. He fought a legal battle against the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/immigration-minister-alex-hawke-welcomes-courts-ruling-to-deport-novak-djokovic-230496/\\\">Australian government</a> to be able to play at the tournament, but lost and was deported and banned.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"That made it easier for Nadal <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/watch-rafael-nadal-create-history-at-the-australian-open-2022-304240/\\\">to win the Australian Open</a>, his 21st Grand Slam title. 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. He has won the Wimbledon seven times, the last four in a row.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/watch-novak-djokovics-wimbledon-2022-winning-moment-698201/\\\">Watch: Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon 2022 winning moment</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"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 was booed by a section of the crowd at Centre Court following his 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 semi-final win over local lad and 9th seed Cameron Norrie on Friday. ,Djokovic had been playing in front of a partisan crowd that was firmly behind Norrie, who is the British No. 1, all evening. The young Brit had gotten off to a fairytale start, winning the first set comfortably. However, the defending champion, who was on a 26-match winning streak (now 27) at Wimbledon was always going to get into his groove eventually and come back fighting. ,Also read: Nick Kyrgios calls out unsupportive Aussie tennis legends ahead of Wimbledon final,That’s exactly what transpired, as the 20-time Grand Slam winner went on to comfortably bag the 2nd and 3rd set in quick succession, to turn the tide on Norrie. The crowd started playing a more active role as the game progressed, perhaps trying their best to get into the top-seed’s head and thus give the home favourite any kind of advantage in a match that had started to slip away from his grasp. ,The Serbian was particularly hassled and called out by a few individuals from one specific section of the crowd towards the end of the match, and after Djokovic won match point and sealed his place in the final, he was quick to give some love back to that section of the crowd, blowing kisses their way, ironically of course! ,Also read: Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic expects 'a lot of fireworks' in final vs Kyrgios,The crowd responded to that with a chorus of boos, not that that will affect Djokovic, who is no stranger to such crowd behaviour throughout his long and successful career. ,You can watch the video here:,Djokovic shall now take on unseeded Nick Kyrgios from Australia, who has had a walkover into the final following Nadal’s withdrawal in the semis, and he expects some serious fireworks against the explosive Aussie. ,Also read: Nick Kyrgios’ road to the Wimbledon 2022 final,It is anyone’s guess who the crowd shall be booing come Sunday as Kyrgios himself has had some juicy moments with the crowds at Wimbledon this year, including a skirmish where he spat in front of a fan who had been giving him grief during the game. One thing is for sure- that it is going to be spicy out there, and you can follow all of that action tomorrow, Sunday 10th of July; the final commences at 2 pm local time!

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However, the defending champion, who was on a 26-match winning streak (now 27) at <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/wimbledon/\\\">Wimbledon</a> was always going to get into his groove eventually and come back fighting.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-calls-out-unsupportive-aussie-tennis-legends-ahead-of-wimbledon-final-697148/\\\">Nick Kyrgios calls out unsupportive Aussie tennis legends ahead of Wimbledon final</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"That’s exactly what transpired, as the 20-time Grand Slam winner went on to comfortably bag the 2nd and 3rd set in quick succession, to turn the tide on Norrie. The crowd started playing a more active role as the game progressed, perhaps trying their best to get into the top-seed’s head and thus give the home favourite any kind of advantage in a match that had started to slip away from his grasp.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Serbian was particularly hassled and called out by a few individuals from one specific section of the crowd towards the end of the match, and after Djokovic won match point and sealed his place in the final, he was quick to give some love back to that section of the crowd, blowing kisses their way, ironically of course!&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-novak-djokovic-expects-a-lot-of-fireworks-in-final-vs-nick-kyrgios-697037/\\\">Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic expects 'a lot of fireworks' in final vs Kyrgios</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The crowd responded to that with a chorus of boos, not that that will affect Djokovic, who is no stranger to such crowd behaviour throughout his long and successful career.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"You can watch the video here:\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">One step away from a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title.<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@DjokerNole</a> defeats Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach his eighth final at The Championships<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/CentreCourt100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#CentreCourt100</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/wVXnsfKrIN\\\">pic.twitter.com/wVXnsfKrIN</a></p>&mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1545452374537506817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 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=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">One step away from a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title.<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@DjokerNole</a> defeats Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach his eighth final at The Championships<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/CentreCourt100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#CentreCourt100</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/wVXnsfKrIN\\\">pic.twitter.com/wVXnsfKrIN</a></p>&mdash; Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1545452374537506817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic shall now take on unseeded Nick Kyrgios from <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/australia/\\\">Australia</a>, who has had a walkover into the final following Nadal’s withdrawal in the semis, and he expects some serious fireworks against the explosive Aussie.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-road-to-the-wimbledon-2022-final-696685/\\\">Nick Kyrgios’ road to the Wimbledon 2022 final</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"It is anyone’s guess who the crowd shall be booing come Sunday as Kyrgios himself has had some juicy moments with the crowds at Wimbledon this year, including a skirmish where he spat in front of a fan who had been giving him grief during the game.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"One thing is for sure- that it is going to be spicy out there, and you can follow all of that action tomorrow, Sunday 10th of July; the final commences at 2 pm local time!\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Djokovic was booed by a section of the crowd after his semi-final against Cameron Norrie</li>
  <li>He celebrated his win by blowing kisses in the direction of some fans who had been heckling him</li>
  <li>He shall now face fellow polarising figure Nick Kyrgios on sunday in the final</li>
</ul>

Watch: Novak Djokovic gets booed after blowing kisses at partisan Wimbledon crowd

Tennis

CameronNorrie

British

After his qualification to the final of the Wimbledon 2022, Australian ace Nick Kyrgios has slammed tennis greats from his country, saying they have an obsession with bringing him down. The 27-year-old’s criticisms come after former Australian Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, 57, charged Kyrgios of cheating, manipulation and abuse.”,In a press conference on Friday ahead of the final, Kyrgios answered by saying that the Australian legends have not been ‘supportive’ of him and it is challenging for him to read about the comments. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic expects 'a lot of fireworks' in final vs Kyrgios,“As for the greats of Australian tennis, they haven’t always been the nicest to me personally,” he said. ,“They haven’t always been supportive. They haven’t been supportive these two weeks. So it’s hard for me to kind of read things that they say about me,” the world no. 40 added. Kyrgios also described himself as an inspiration to people who have been finding it hard to face “negative headlines and clouds.”,The Australian also recognised Lleyton Hewitt, 41, who won the Wimbledon in 2002, has been his only supporter from his country. “It’s pretty sad because I don’t get any support from any of the other Australian tennis players, the male side. Not the players, but like the past greats,” he quipped. “It’s weird they just have like a sick obsession with tearing me down for some reason. I just don’t know whether they don’t like me or they’re afraid. I don’t know. I don’t know what it is. But it sucks,” Kyrgios went on saying. In a recent report, it was revealed that Kyrgios is set to face an Australian court after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Also Read: Nick Kyrgios’ road to the Wimbledon 2022 final,Kyrgios had an eventful campaign at the Wimbledon 2022. He was set to face Rafael Nadal in the semifinal on Friday. However, Nadal picked up an abdominal injury in the quarterfinal and decided to withdraw from the tournament, which resulted in Kyrgios receiving a walkover to the final. Nick Kyrgios will face off against Serbian star Novak Djokovic in the final on Friday.

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<ul>
  <li>The world no. 40 said Lleyton Hewitt has been his only supporter</li>
  <li>Kyrgios was accused of "cheating, manipulation and abuse” by Pat Cash</li>
  <li>The 27-year-old will face Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2022 final on Sunday&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Nick Kyrgios calls out unsupportive Aussie tennis legends ahead of Wimbledon final

The tennis world was left in a disarray when news broke out that Rafael Nadal had suffered a seven millimetre abdominal tear in his quarterfinal win over Taylor Fritz. However, according to reports in Spain, the Spanish maverick still ‘wants to’ play in the semi-final match against Australian ace Nick Kyrgios on Friday. The 36-year-old suffered the injury in the second set of the quarterfinal over Fritz. Nadal had a medical time-out during the quarterfinal match. He was also seen bending down in pain after serving and had been given painkillers for the same. Also Read: 'Brilliant': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Rafael Nadal after Wimbledon comeback win,“I am used to holding pain and playing with problems,” Nadal was quoted as saying to reporters on Thursday. “Knowing that, when I feel something like I felt, something is not going the proper way in my abdomen,” he added. “I had these feelings for a couple of days. Without a doubt, today was the worst day. There Has been an important increase of pain and limitation.”,His father, Sebastian Nadal, reportedly signalled the tennis star to retire from the match. However, despite the pain, he equalised by winning the fourth set and forced Fritz to a tie-breaker at the fifth set. The tie-breaker proved to be fruitful for Nadal as he won with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) score and qualified for the semis. The world no. 4 missed his 12:30 pm GMT practice session at the All England Club, however, practised later in the day with coach Marc López. ,Also Read: 'Until we meet again': Sania Mirza's emotional farewell after Wimbledon exit,According to Nadal, he was uncertain whether he would be fit enough to play in the semi-final on Friday against Nick Kyrgios. He also admitted that during some point at the last match, he was unsure whether he had it in him to finish the game. “For a lot of moments I was thinking maybe I will not be able to finish the match, Nadal revealed. Nadal is scheduled to play Kygrios at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday morning at the Centre Court of the All England Club..

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<ul>
  <li>Rafael Nadal had suffered a 7mm abdominal tear in his last match.</li>
  <li>Nadal missed his initial training session on Thursday, but trained at a later time.</li>
  <li>The Spaniard admitted he was unsure if he could finish the quarterfinal match.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Report: Rafael Nadal 'wants' to play against Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon semis

Spain

One of the legends of the game and former India international Sachin Tendulkar has showered Rafael Nadal with praises after the Spaniard beat Taylor Fritz to qualify for the semi-final of Wimbledon 2022. Nadal displayed a memorable performance against his American opponent, Taylor Fritz, defeating him 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) on Wednesday at the Centre Court of the All England Club to reach the semis. ,Also Read: 'Until we meet again': Sania Mirza's emotional farewell after Wimbledon exit,The Spaniard had a tough time against Fritz as the 24-year-old American stood equal after the fourth set. However, Nadal fought back in the final round, winning at the very last moment to break the tie. Tendulkar, who is known to be an avid tennis fan, took to Twitter to congratulate Nadal. “A super competitor who never ever gives up despite all adversities. Amazing game of tennis last evening @RafaelNadal,” he wrote. ,“The way you compete each time you're on the court is just brilliant to watch, the 49-year-old added. The Indian legend is also fond of Nadal’s arch rival, Roger Federer, and has even gone on to admit that he is a fan of the Swiss player. Sachin has also revealed in the past that he is a regular to the All England Club when Wimbledon is organised. ,Second seeded Nadal displayed unbreakable character as he went strength to strength to seal the victory. He was set to face Australian ace Nick Kyrgios in the semis, however, reports claim that the Spanish star might not be competing in the round owing to an injury. Also Read: On birthday eve, MS Dhoni saw Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon supremacy,“I am used to holding pain and playing with problems,” Nadal was quoted as saying to reporters after the match. “Knowing that, when I feel something like I felt, something is not going the proper way in my abdomen,” he added. However, it must be noted that Nadal had previously played in the 2009 US Open with a similar injury, although less serious than the one now.

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<ul>
  <li>Nadal beat Fritz to qualify for the semis on Wednesday.</li>
  <li>Sachin Tendulkar is an avid tennis watcher and Roger Federer fan.</li>
  <li>Nadal will face Australian ace Nick Kyrgios in the semis.</li>
</ul>

'Brilliant': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Rafael Nadal after Wimbledon comeback win

SachinTendulkar

American

indian

swiss

India

Pragati Chauhan

Wimbledon, London, UK

Jannik Sinner is a 20-year-old Italian tennis player in the news today for a shock win over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz to set up an encounter with the mighty Novak Djokovic, currently ranked world number 3, in a Wimbledon quarter-final on Tuesday, July 5. Also Read: Wimbledon updates | No rest for Djokovic, Alcaraz on Day 7,Sinner is the youngest player to make it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon since Nick Kyrgios in 2014. Sinner is ranked 13 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and his best rank was number 9 in November last year. Sinner has five career titles and has reached Grand Slam quarterfinals thrice. He has played Djokovic once before, in the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Monaco last year, and lost. Sinner was born in Northern Italy on August 16, 2001. As a very active skeeter and footballer, he also played tennis since childhood. Nicknamed Red Byron seemingly because of his hair colour, he started his professional training at the age of thirteen under Riccardo Pittai, a renowned Tennis coach to have coached top 10 ATP ranked players, including Djokovic. He was in the top 100 in the world ranking for the first time in 2019. He continued to rise into the top 50 in 2020 with his first top 10 victories, a French Open where he was the youngest quarter-finalist in men’s singles and got defeated by Nadal and a maiden ATP title. He became the first player born in the 2000s to enter the ATP top 10, in November 2021. Sinner has an excellent two-handed backhand Shot. ,He won his first ATP title in Bergamo in 2019 at the age of 17. Sinner won his second career ATP Tour title at the Grand Ocean Road Open in Australia in February 2021, defeating Italian Stefano Travaglia in the final. He was in an ATP 1000 event in Miami where he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in his first 1000 Master final. ,The fourth title came to him in October 2021 by defending his crown at the Sofia Open and defeating Gael Monfils in the finals. The fifth win was Sinner triumphing at the 2021 European Open in Belgium over Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman. ,At Australia Open 2022, Sinner made it to the quarter-finals, where he was defeated by the fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. ,Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: Nadal, Kyrgios, Halep to take Centre Court on Day 8,Italy’s Jannik Sinner defeated Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. The 20-year-old triumphed 6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. The ten-seeded Italian needed six match points to seal the deal while Alcaraz was left to regret failing to convert six break points in the fourth set. Carlos is a very tough opponent and a nice person. It's always a huge pleasure to play him, said Sinner after making the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the third time. “I have seen his development, his trajectory, his road to where he is at the moment. It’s really impressive..” said Djokovic about Sinner in 2021 according to a report. ,Besides tennis, he is very fond of football.

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<ul>
  <li>The Italian tennis player, Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz</li>
  <li>Jannik to face Djokovic in the Wimbledon' 22 quarter finals</li>
  <li>Jannik happens to be the youngest man to play the Wimbledon quarter finals after Nick Kyrgios.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Who is Jannik Sinner?

There is now less than a week to go before the top tennis players of the world- or at least those of them that are allowed, will take to the courts in their iconic all-white kits at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, to participate in the 135th edition of Wimbledon- the oldest Grand Slam in the world. There has been plenty of focus on Wimbledon’s organising committee months before the tournament was to commence. So allow us to brief you on what has been happening in the buildup to this year's tournament and what makes it special and unique. Also read: Wimbledon: Top 5 contenders for the 2022 Men’s Singles crown,Blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian players,The All England Lawn Tennis Club Pvt. Ltd made the decision to place a blanket ban on all Russian and Belarusian players from participating in any of the events in Wimbledon this year on account of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These players have been barred from participating even under a neutral flag in what is being labeled as a highly controversial and discriminatory move. As a result of this, world number one Daniil Medvedev, world number 8 Andrey Rublev- who even publicly called for an end to the invasion, and world number 22 Karen Khachanov Will not take part in this year's grass-court event. ,But... Russian player sidesteps ban to take part ,One Russian player, however, has sidestepped these discriminatory bans and will take part in Wimbledon after all- Natela Dzalamidze, a 29-year-old Russian-born doubles player has been allowed to compete under the Georgian national flag as she is a Georgian citizen too. The world number 44 shall team up with Alexandra Krunic of Serbia for the women's doubles event. Also read: From Rafael Nadal to Novak Djokovic: Big guns prep for Wimbledon 2022,No ranking points,On account of the aforementioned ban on Russian and Belarusian players, the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) unanimously decided to strip away the ranking points that are usually awarded to players at this tournament as punishment. This is the first time ever in Wimbledon history that players will not earn any ranking points for their progress in this year's tournament. No Roger Federer ,One of the sport’s all-time greats and perhaps the greatest grass-court player of all time- Roger Federer, will be missing out on this year’s edition of Wimbledon for the first time since 1998. The eight-time Wimbledon champion last played in 2021, following which he underwent knee surgery. This year's tournament sadly came too soon for Federer as he continues his recovery from surgery. ,But… Serena Williams is back!,Yes. The legendary 23-time Grand Slam winner is back to participate in this year's Wimbledon championship after years of hiatus. Williams is just 1 behind Margaret Court’s unparalleled 24 Grand Slams, and she will be hoping to draw level with the legend this year, in spite of her lack of practice and preparation for the showpiece.Also read: Courting victory: Rafael Nadal's 5 career-defining moments,Top two ranked players to miss tournament for the first time,After world number 2 Alexander Zverev pulled out of this year’s tournament due to an ankle injury suffered during last month’s French Open clash with Nadal, Wimbledon 2022 will see the top two ranked WTA players in the world not participating in the tournament for the first time ever. Daniil Medvedev, the top-ranked star is of course barred from participation because of his Russian nationality. This breaks a 49-year-long streak.

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These players have been barred from participating even under a neutral flag in what is being labeled as a highly controversial and discriminatory move.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"As a result of this, world number one <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-daniil-medvedev-226889/\\\">Daniil Medvedev</a>, world number 8 Andrey Rublev- who even publicly called for an end to the invasion, and world number 22 Karen Khachanov Will not take part in this year's grass-court event.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>But... Russian player sidesteps ban to take part&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"One Russian player, however, has sidestepped these discriminatory bans and will take part in Wimbledon after all- <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/who-is-natela-dzalamidze-683065/\\\">Natela Dzalamidze</a>, a 29-year-old Russian-born doubles player has been allowed to compete under the Georgian national flag as she is a Georgian citizen too. The world number 44 shall team up with Alexandra Krunic of Serbia for the women's doubles event.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/from-rafael-nadal-to-novak-djokovic-big-guns-prep-for-wimbledon-2022-681828/\\\">From Rafael Nadal to Novak Djokovic: Big guns prep for Wimbledon 2022</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>No ranking points</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"On account of the aforementioned ban on Russian and Belarusian players, the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) unanimously decided to strip away the ranking points that are usually awarded to players at this tournament as punishment. This is the first time ever in Wimbledon history that players will not earn any ranking points for their progress in this year's tournament.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>No Roger Federer</b>&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"One of the sport’s all-time greats and perhaps the greatest grass-court player of all time- <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/roger-federers-highs-and-lows-at-wimbledon-348358/\\\">Roger Federer</a>, will be missing out on this year’s edition of Wimbledon for the first time since 1998. The eight-time Wimbledon champion last played in 2021, following which he underwent knee surgery. This year's tournament sadly came too soon for Federer as he continues his recovery from surgery.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>But… Serena Williams is back!</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Yes. The legendary 23-time Grand Slam winner is back to participate in this year's Wimbledon championship after years of hiatus. Williams is just 1 behind Margaret Court’s unparalleled 24 Grand Slams, and she will be hoping to draw level with the legend this year, in spite of her lack of practice and preparation for the showpiece.<br>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/courting-victory-rafael-nadals-5-career-defining-moments-628785/\\\">Courting victory: Rafael Nadal's 5 career-defining moments</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Top two ranked players to miss tournament for the first time</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After world number 2 Alexander Zverev pulled out of this year’s tournament due to an ankle injury suffered during last month’s French Open clash with <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/nadal/\\\">Nadal</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;Wimbledon 2022 will see the top two ranked WTA players in the world not participating in the tournament for the first time ever. Daniil Medvedev, the top-ranked star is of course barred from participation because of his Russian nationality. This breaks a 49-year-long streak.&nbsp;\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>The 135th edition of Wimbledon commences this week- on Monday, 27th June</li>
  <li>This year's tournament is unique in several aspects</li>
  <li>Read on to know how</li>
</ul>

Wimbledon 2022: 6 interesting facts you need to know

DaniilMedvedev

Russia

Ukraine

SerenaWilliams

AlexanderZverev

Akshat Bisht

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

StarSportsIndia

DisneyHotstar

AshleighBarty

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.

{\"time\":1655971149341,\"strCount\":6622,\"blocks\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"With less than a week to go before the doors of <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/wimbledon/\\\">Wimbledon</a> open for the world- on 27th June, it's time to assess the top contenders for the men's singles crown this year.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/us-open-allows-russian-belarusian-tennis-players-after-wimbledon-ban-202680/\\\">US Open allows Russian, Belarusian tennis players after Wimbledon ban</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"However, there nevertheless promises to be plenty of star attraction at this year's event, as two of the all-time greats Rafael <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/nadal/\\\">Nadal</a> and Novak <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/djokovic/\\\">Djokovic</a> have confirmed their participation at Wimbledon, while the younger generation of men's tennis stars like <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/french/\\\">French</a> 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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/from-rafael-nadal-to-novak-djokovic-big-guns-prep-for-wimbledon-2022-681828/\\\">From Rafael Nadal to Novak Djokovic: Big guns prep for Wimbledon 2022</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Here are the top 16 seeds for the Wimbledon Men's Singles:&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Let's take a look at 5 of the favourites for this year’s Men's Title-\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Novak Djokovic</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.&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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StefanosTsitsipas

French

Abhinav Dutta

Paris, France

The first French Open semi-final brings together German Alexander Zverev against Spanish legend Rafael Nadal. In a tie heavily stacked against Zverev, the third seed will need to be near flawless against the always imperious Nadal. His run to the semis comes on the back of some encouraging performances, most notably his quarter-final duel against Spanish upstart Carlos Alcaraz. After steaming to a two-set led, he would be hauled back in the third before edging a see-saw tiebreak 9-7 in the fourth. However, going mano-a-mano with Nadal in Roland Garros is a different prospect altogether. The southpaw lords over the Paris clay with authority rarely seen before. His 13 French Opens speak a story of their own, but the devilry lies in his immaculate sense of the surface and his innate knack for finding his best when required. Also Read: French Open 2022: Why Carlos Alcaraz could join the rank of greats,Nadal, for his part, has needed to plumb the depths of his vast clay-court know-how en route to the semis. Suffering from a chronic foot injury, the Spaniard has often had to pare down his physical style for something more economical. In what might be his last French Open, he was pushed to the brink by Canadian Auger-Aliassime in a fourth-round five-set dust-up. While his standards had fallen ever so slightly against Aliassime, the same cannot be said for his quarter-final showdown against old-foe Novak Djokovic. In four sets of riveting tennis, the Spaniard's racquet sung from the off. Racing to a 6-2 first set win, he began the second set with the vim of his younger self before Novak drew parity with some dogged tennis of his own. Unperturbed, the record Grand Slam winner was all over Djokovic like a rash in the third, winning it 6-2. Nerves would peak in the fourth, as the Serb squandered a 2-5 lead to find himself in a tiebreak against an increasingly clinical Rafa. It would end badly for Novak as Nadal found his rage, eventually easing to a 7-4 win in the tiebreaker. Also Read: French Open 2022: Looking back at Rafael Nadal’s clay-court journey,In Zverev, the old schemer faces a hungry opponent, hunting for his first Grand Slam. While the odds stack up against the third-seeded German, he has the arsenal to unsettle Nadal. However, Zverev is often erratic and tends to fade as the intensity rises. Even against Alcaraz, he produced fewer winners than his opponent. While his service game is always an asset, he'll need to be tighter on his second serve to stand a chance against Nadal. Expect Rafa to push for longer rallies, another area of weakness for the German. ,On head-to-head, Nadal leads the German 6-3, winning their most recent encounter in the Rome Masters. Having played five times on clay, the Spaniard leads Zverev 4-1 on the surface. The solitary defeat came on the bouncier clay at Madrid in 2021, but it is a memory that will drive the young German in tonight's encounter.

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The southpaw lords over the Paris clay with authority rarely seen before. His 13 French Opens speak a story of their own, but the devilry lies in his immaculate sense of the surface and his innate knack for finding his best when required.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"iframe\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/f8LWwEt2WL0\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/f8LWwEt2WL0\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/usa/french-open-2022-why-carlos-alcaraz-could-join-the-rank-of-greats-561649/\\\">French Open 2022: Why Carlos Alcaraz could join the rank of greats</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Nadal, for his part, has needed to plumb the depths of his vast clay-court know-how en route to the semis. Suffering from a chronic foot injury, the Spaniard has often had to pare down his physical style for something more economical. In what might be his last French Open, he was <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/wires/associatedpress/nadal-edges-auger-aliassime-at-french-open-djokovic-next-468438/\\\">pushed to the brink by Canadian Auger-Aliassime</a> in a fourth-round five-set dust-up. While his standards had fallen ever so slightly against Aliassime, the same cannot be said for his quarter-final showdown against old-foe Novak Djokovic. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/french-open-2022-rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-to-sail-into-semifinals-518370/\\\">In four sets of riveting tennis</a>, the Spaniard's racquet sung from the off. Racing to a 6-2 first set win, he began the second set with the vim of his younger self before Novak drew parity with some dogged tennis of his own. Unperturbed, the record Grand Slam winner was all over Djokovic like a rash in the third, winning it 6-2. Nerves would peak in the fourth, as the Serb&nbsp; squandered a 2-5 lead to find himself in a tiebreak against an increasingly clinical Rafa. It would end badly for Novak as Nadal found his rage, eventually easing to a 7-4 win in the tiebreaker.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"iframe\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jzBneaWSswY\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jzBneaWSswY\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"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\":\"In Zverev, the old schemer faces a hungry opponent, hunting for his first Grand Slam. While the odds stack up against the third-seeded German, he has the arsenal to unsettle Nadal. However, Zverev is often erratic and tends to fade as the intensity rises. Even against Alcaraz, he produced fewer winners than his opponent. While his service game is always an asset, he'll need to be tighter on his second serve to stand a chance against Nadal. Expect Rafa to push for longer rallies, another area of weakness for the German.  \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"On head-to-head, Nadal leads the German 6-3, winning their most recent encounter in the Rome Masters. Having played five times on clay, the Spaniard leads Zverev 4-1 on the surface. <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-stunned-by-alexander-zverev-in-madrid-to-cast-cloud-over-roland-garros-bid-507858/\\\">The solitary defeat</a> came on the bouncier clay at Madrid in 2021, but it is a memory that will drive the young German in tonight's encounter.  \"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Nadal and Zverev go toe-to-toe in the French Open semi-final</li>
  <li>The Spaniard leads the German 6-3 on head-to-head</li>
  <li>Nadal starts as favourites against the third-seeded German&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022 Semi-Final: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev preview

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Novak Djokovic made his foray into the French Open in 2005. A wee lad of 18, the Serb wouldn't last past the Second Round. Debuting against American Robby Ginepri, he would announce himself with a 6-0 6-0 6-3 thrashing. With a clash against 2004's defeated finalist Guillermo Coria as a reward, The Serb would get his first feel of the Parisien spotlight. A set-apiece in the match, the crucial third would be a battle too far for Novak. Struggling from an unforeseen allergic reaction, he would retire, trailing 3-2 in the third. If the Djoker left early, a certain Rafael Nadal would snare his first French Open, blunting Roger Federer en route to the title. Also Read: French Open 2022: What is the Nadal-Djokovic match scheduling controversy,A year on, the Serbian would fare better, moving into the quarters after a string of assured performances. Squaring off against defending champion and a growing clay-court demon in Nadal, the Serb fought gamely in the first two sets, going down 6-4 6-4. However, in a repeat of last season's exit, he would retire almost as soon as the third set had begun. The Mallorcan would coast to his second title at Roland Garros, slaying Federer in the finals. In the coming seasons, Nadal would continue to hold a hex over Nole on the red clay of Paris. Progressing to the semis in 2006, he was brushed aside in straight sets by the southpaw. The story would repeat itself 12 months on, as Nadal handed him another straight-set defeat. ,After forgettable French Open losses to Phillip Kohlschreiber and Jurgen Muller in successive years, the Djoker would return in 2011 for another skirmish with Rafael. In their first bonafide clay court classic, the Spaniard edged a tight semi-final in four sets, including two absorbing tie-breakers. Nadal would continue to frustrate him further. Reaching the finals in 2012, Djokovic hoped to dethrone the Spaniard. Alas, it was not to be! It took four sets for the Spaniard to dispatch the Serb, leaving him one shy of Frenchman Max Decugis' 8 French Opens. Also Read: Nadal vs Djokovic: French Open 2022 hosts chapter 59 of iconic rivalry,Djokovic, irrepressible as ever, would return next year, hungrily seeking out a first clay-court Grand Slam. Powering into the semis, he was drawn with Nadal once again. In a match for the ages, the two went pound-for-pound. Dropping the first set 4-6, the Serb would surge back stunningly, taking the second 6-3. Nadal would respond in kind, making the Serb scurry for cover in a 1-6 assault. Not one to shy away from a slug-fest, the baseline brawler dug deep to nick a tense fourth set 7-6 (7-3) in a nearly hour-long set. The drama would only intensify in the decider. As both players traded punches, the full-house at Phillipe Chatrier would often gasp at the brilliance on display. After 82 minutes of sparring, Nadal would break his serve to love, wrenching the final set 7-9. Close, but yet no cigar for Novak!,In the 2014 French Open. Djokovic's miseries against Nadal would continue. In front of a packed centre court, the Spaniard roared back after losing the first set to win their semi-final encounter 6-3, 5-7, 2-6, 4-6. Indefatigable as ever, the Belgrade boy returned to write his name on the Coupe des Mousquetaires. Tossed together in yet another semi-final, Novak was in a ruthless mood, shutting out Nadal in an unbelievable straight-set triumph. Controlling the tempo from the off, the Serb edged a tight first 7-5. From then on, it was a stroll. 6-3 in the second set, it would soon be over as Rafa crumbled under the Balkan's intensity. In the final, all was going as per plan. Racing to a 6-3 lead in the first set, the Serb seemed on course for his second Grand Slam of the year. But in Stanislas Wawrinka, he had an opponent playing with freedom unbeknownst to first-time finalists. The three sets that followed went by like a blur. Such was the ferocity of his racquet play, Djokovic was left red-faced after the whole ordeal. After numerous near-misses, the Serbian arrived in Paris in 2016 determined to undo past mistakes. Commanding from first to last, Novak was in no mood to relent. Dropping only a set en route to the finals, he was an odds-on favourite to triumph over Scotsman Andy Murray. The Serb started poorly, conceding the first set 3-6. But it would only prove a minor blip. Driven by memories of old losses and the hunger to claim his place among the greats, Novak picked off the Briton in three sets of precise, methodical tennis to seal his first Paris slam and a career Grand Slam. Emulating old favourite and three-time champion Gustavo Kuerten, the Djoker would draw a heart with his racquet on the red clay. Speaking to the BBC after the final, he was overcome with emotion:,It's a very special moment, the biggest of my career. I felt today something that I never felt before at Roland Garros, I felt the love of the crowd. I drew the heart on the court, like Guga, which he gave me permission to do. My heart will always be with you on this court. It would be 2020 before Djokovic would make the title round of the French Open. In the intervening years, Austrian Dominic Thiem twice showed him the exit door. Sandwiched between the two defeats was a shock quarter-final exit to outsider Marco Cecchinato. In an underrated classic, the Italian exhibited style and steel to tip a nervy fourth-set tiebreak 11-13 in his favour to close out a memorable win. Cut to 2020 a timeless Nadal downed him in straight sets. From the get-go, Novak was on the back foot, caving under the leftie's aggressive shot-making. After bagging a bagel in the first set, the then 12-time champion would drop two more of sublime quality to ensure a 13th French Open! Also Read: French Open 2022: Looking back at Rafael Nadal’s clay-court journey,2021 would bring Djokovic his second French Open and a career-affirming second Roland Garros win against old-fox Rafa. Yoked into another semi-final at the Phillipe Chatrier, Nadal would blaze into a 0-5 lead. Djokovic would recover, winning three games on the spin, before Nadal closed out the set 3-6. But with momentum on his side, the Serb began to find accuracy with his returns. Conjuring a 6-3 of his own the spiky Serb had the bit between his teeth. Holding off the 13-time champion's bullish charge, Nole pierced his spirit in a sapping third set, which went to a tiebreak. Sensing the kill, he was ruthless in the fourth, numbing Nadal 6-2 for a shot at the famous old trophy. ,Staring down at him was volatile Greek Stefano Tsitsipas. The youngster, capable of electric shot-making, flew into a two-set lead against a clearly bewildered Djokovic. On the brink, the great master began to stir. Running through his expansive playbook, the Serb would fashion two fine sets, winning 6-3 and 6-2. Firmly in the groove, he would force Tsitsipas into an awkward corner in the decider. Serving at 5-4 down and with pressure mounting, Stefano went gung-ho, lashing returns to the Djoker back-court. Djokovic, for his part, kept feeding it back, displaying dogged defence before finding a return past the frizzy-haired youngster from the depths of the red clay. A 19th Grand Slam, sealed in typical style, would also make him the first man to win all four majors at least twice!

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If the Djoker left early, a certain <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/nadal/\\\">Rafael Nadal</a> would snare his first French Open, blunting <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topics/rogerfederer/\\\">Roger Federer</a> en route to the title.\"}},{\"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\":\"A year on, the Serbian would fare better, moving into the quarters after a string of assured performances. Squaring off against defending champion and a growing clay-court demon in Nadal, the Serb fought gamely in the first two sets, going down 6-4 6-4. However, in a repeat of last season's exit, he would retire almost as soon as the third set had begun. The Mallorcan would coast to his second title at Roland Garros, slaying Federer in the finals. In the coming seasons, Nadal would continue to hold a hex over Nole on the red clay of Paris. Progressing to the semis in 2006, he was brushed aside in straight sets by the southpaw. The story would repeat itself 12 months on, as Nadal handed him another straight-set defeat. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After forgettable French Open losses to Phillip Kohlschreiber and Jurgen Muller in successive years, the Djoker would return in 2011 for another skirmish with Rafael. In their first bonafide clay court classic, the Spaniard edged a tight semi-final in four sets, including two absorbing tie-breakers. Nadal would continue to frustrate him further. Reaching the finals in 2012, Djokovic hoped to dethrone the Spaniard. Alas, it was not to be! It took four sets for the Spaniard to dispatch the Serb, leaving him one shy of Frenchman Max Decugis' 8 French Opens.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sports/rafael-nadal-vs-novak-djokovic-french-open-2022-hosts-chapter-59-of-iconic-rivalry-613143/\\\">Nadal vs Djokovic: French Open 2022 hosts chapter 59 of iconic rivalry</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic, irrepressible as ever, would return next year, hungrily seeking out a first clay-court Grand Slam. Powering into the semis, he was drawn with Nadal once again. In a match for the ages, the two went pound-for-pound. Dropping the first set 4-6, the Serb would surge back stunningly, taking the second 6-3. Nadal would respond in kind, making the Serb scurry for cover in a 1-6 assault. Not one to shy away from a slug-fest, the baseline brawler dug deep to nick a tense fourth set 7-6 (7-3) in a nearly hour-long set. The drama would only intensify in the decider. As both players traded punches, the full-house at Phillipe Chatrier would often gasp at the brilliance on display. After 82 minutes of sparring, Nadal would break his serve to love, wrenching the final set 7-9. Close, but yet no cigar for Novak!\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"iframe\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/sEiB2E_N3OA\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/sEiB2E_N3OA\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In the 2014 French Open. Djokovic's miseries against Nadal would continue. In front of a packed centre court, the Spaniard roared back after losing the first set to win their semi-final encounter 6-3, 5-7, 2-6, 4-6. Indefatigable as ever, the Belgrade boy returned to write his name on the Coupe des Mousquetaires. Tossed together in yet another semi-final, Novak was in a ruthless mood, shutting out Nadal in an unbelievable straight-set triumph. Controlling the tempo from the off, the Serb edged a tight first 7-5. From then on, it was a stroll. 6-3 in the second set, it would soon be over as Rafa crumbled under the Balkan's intensity. In the final, all was going as per plan. Racing to a 6-3 lead in the first set, the Serb seemed on course for his second Grand Slam of the year. But in Stanislas Wawrinka, he had an opponent playing with freedom unbeknownst to first-time finalists. The three sets that followed went by like a blur. Such was the ferocity of his racquet play, Djokovic was left red-faced after the whole ordeal.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"iframe\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/v2MhLx9wk9M\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/v2MhLx9wk9M\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After numerous near-misses, the Serbian arrived in Paris in 2016 determined to undo past mistakes. Commanding from first to last, Novak was in no mood to relent. Dropping only a set en route to the finals, he was an odds-on favourite to triumph over Scotsman Andy Murray. The Serb started poorly, conceding the first set 3-6. But it would only prove a minor blip. Driven by memories of old losses and the hunger to claim his place among the greats, Novak picked off the Briton in three sets of precise, methodical tennis to seal his first Paris slam and a career Grand Slam. Emulating old favourite and three-time champion Gustavo Kuerten, the Djoker would draw a heart with his racquet on the red clay. Speaking to the BBC after the final, he was overcome with emotion:\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"It's a very special moment, the biggest of my career. I felt today something that I never felt before at Roland Garros, I felt the love of the crowd. I drew the heart on the court, like Guga, which he gave me permission to do. My heart will always be with you on this court.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"iframe\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtf75eXuDwo\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"iframe-embed\\\"><iframe width=\\\"560\\\" height=\\\"315\\\" src=\\\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtf75eXuDwo\\\" title=\\\"YouTube video player\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\\" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"It would be 2020 before Djokovic would make the title round of the French Open. 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Holding off the 13-time champion's bullish charge, Nole pierced his spirit in a sapping third set, which went to a tiebreak. Sensing the kill, he was ruthless in the fourth, numbing Nadal 6-2 for a shot at the famous old trophy. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Staring down at him was volatile Greek <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/who-is-stefanos-tsitsipas\\\">Stefano Tsitsipas</a>. The youngster, capable of electric shot-making, flew into a two-set lead against a clearly bewildered Djokovic. On the brink, the great master began to stir. Running through his expansive playbook, the Serb would fashion two fine sets, winning 6-3 and 6-2. Firmly in the groove, he would force Tsitsipas into an awkward corner in the decider. Serving at 5-4 down and with pressure mounting, Stefano went gung-ho, lashing returns to the Djoker back-court. 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<ul>
  <li>Djokovic made his French Open debut in 2005&nbsp;</li>
  <li>He has since won twice at Roland Garros&nbsp;</li>
  <li>We look back on his long association with the French Open</li>
</ul>

Djoke by Djoke: Novak's French Open history at a glance

Sucharita Ganguly

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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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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Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam in January at the Australian Open. With this title, Nadal broke Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam titles. Nadal, who won 13 French Open titles, is regarded as the King of Clay. ,This year when the season’s third Grand Slam began in Paris on May 22, the 35-year-old started vying for his record 14 French Open titles. Given Nadal’s clay-court record and recent performance, he will go into the event as one of the favourites for the coveted title. Nadal, however, will be cautious as he lost Italian Open and Madrid Open, where he lost to teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz. Also Read: Novak Djokovic wins Italian Open before heading to Roland Garros,A prolific hard-smashing tennis player, Nadal, in August 2021, became the first-ever player in the Open Era to win at least 450 matches on two surfaces, clay and hard. Last year, he failed to win the French Open which was only his third defeat at the Ronald Garros since he started playing the French Open. On clay courts, across the world, Nadal has the longest winning streak in the Open Era. He won a record 81 consecutive matches on this surface between April 2005 and May 2007. He also holds the record for winning most clay-court titles in the Open Era with 62 titles. Also Read: French Open 2022: All you need to know about the upcoming Grand Slam,Nadal’s 464-43 win-loss ratio is the third best on clay courts after Vilas (681-173) and Manuel Orantes (569-170). Nadal is one of the five men to have claimed 400 or more clay-court wins. Nadal also holds the record for winning 13 successive clay-court titles between 2005 and 2007. ,Also Read: ATP rankings: Djokovic maintains run as world no 1, Nadal drops to fifth,In the French Open, Nadal’s 13 titles are the most by a singles player. With six French Open titles, Bjorn Borg is second behind Nadal. Nadal now holds the record for winning most titles at a single Grand Slam in a single Grand Slam (French Open). At Ronald Garros, Nadal has an incredible win-loss ratio (105-3). At French Open, Nadal was unbeaten from 2005 to 2008, 2010 to 2014 and 2017 to 2020), respectively. Also Read: Records Carlos Alcaraz broke by winning Madrid Open,Among other clay-court events, Nadal has won Monte-Carlo Masters 11 times, most titles at a single Masters 1000 tournament. He is the only men’s tennis player to have won the Clay Slam - a title each at Monte Carlo, Rome, Madrid, and French Open in 2010.

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<ul>
  <li>Rafael Nadal won the French Open 13 times, which is seven more than second-placed Bjorn Borg</li>
  <li>Nadal is the only men’s tennis player to have won a Clay Slam - a title each at Monte Carlo, Rome, Madrid, and French Open in 2010</li>
  <li>Nadal holds the record for winning 13 successive clay-court titles between 2005 and 2007</li>
</ul>

French Open 2022: Looking back at Rafael Nadal’s clay-court journey

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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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On Monday, he will face Karen Khachanov in the fourth round.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In the third round, Rafael Nadal defeats Botic van de Zandschulp\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/world/french-open-2022-nadal-cruises-with-straight-sets-win-osaka-krejcikova-crash-out-380683/\\\">French Open 2022: Nadal cruises past, Osaka, Krejcikova crash out</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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).\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Nadal, known as the \\\"King of Clay,\\\" did not disappoint in the competition. On clay, he has won almost 91 percent of his matches.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"With the victory, Nadal advances to face Felix Auger-Aliassime on Monday.\"}},{\"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\":\"<b>Novak Djokovic easily wins in Round 3</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Djokovic won the match 6-3, 6-3, and 6-2, not dropping a single set.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Coco Gauff advances to the second week of the French Open</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"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. Before facing Gauff, Kanepi overcame Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>OTHER IMPORTANT MATCHES</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"• 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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"• 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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"• 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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"• 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.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/usa/french-open-2022-day-1-wrapped-up-with-dominic-thiem-ons-jabeur-leaving-295523/\\\">French Open 2022: Day 1 wrapped up with Dominic Thiem, Ons Jabeur leaving</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"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.\"}}]}

<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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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

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IgaSwiatek

Rafael Nadal refused to look ahead after commencing his Roland-Garros 2022 campaign on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian Jordan Thompson. Ten days after losing in the third round to Denis Shapovalov in Rome, the fifth seed began his quest for a record-extending 14th title at the clay-court Major. Following that defeat, Nadal stated that he was playing with a foot injury, sparking suspicion about his Roland-Garros campaign. Also read: French Open 2022: Tsitsipas, Badosa in 1st-round action on Day 3,On Monday, however, the 35-year-old showed no indications of injury. In the opening round of the French Open, he defeated Thompson for the second time in as many meetings to improve to 18-0. Rafael Nadal was discreet about his level of confidence and refused to speculate about his injuries in a press conference following his win. He stated, How is my level of confidence, how the things would be or if I didn't get injured, I don't know. We never know. So I'm not a big fan of thinking about the things that could happen if -- if is a dangerous word. Perhaps wiser words could not be said. Also read: French Open: Reason why it is also known as Roland Garros,Rafael Nadal stated that he would have felt more confident if he had won one of the preceding clay-court titles before Roland-Garros. However, due to a rib injury received at Indian Wells, he was forced to miss Monte Carlo and Barcelona. When Nadal returned to action in Madrid, he reached the quarterfinals before falling to eventual winner Carlos Alcaraz. In Rome, he suffered his first Masters 1000 defeat in five years, falling to Shapovalov in the third round. Despite his less-than-ideal start to his clay-court season, Nadal is ready to give his all in Roland-Garros, saying, Of course the confidence is higher when you win Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, or Rome. Without a doubt things are easy in this world to understand, no? When you are winning more matches and more tournaments you have better confidence. When this is not the case, things are different. I got injured, and that's it. What happened is past, and here we are. We are in Roland Garros. I am here to try my best. Also read: French Open 2022: Nadal cruises with straight-sets win, Osaka, Krejcikova crash out,Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal's victory over Thompson broke a tie with Roger Federer (105) for the most match wins by a male player in a single Grand Slam tournament. The Spaniard is just one match away from winning his 300th Major title.

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<ul>
  <li>Rafael Nadal refused to look ahead after commencing his Roland-Garros 2022 campaign</li>
  <li>He had a straight-set, recor-breaking win over Jordan Thompson</li>
  <li>Nadal played with a foot injury in Rome where he lost to Denis Shapovalov</li>
</ul>

'If' a dangerous word - Why Rafael Nadal refuses to speculate ahead

Barcelona

IndiaNews

Madrid, Spain

Carlos Alcaraz, a teenage emerging prodigy from El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, surprised world number one Novak Djokovic in a three-set thriller to reach the Madrid Open 2022 final. While teen prodigies are not uncommon in tennis, Alcaraz's accomplishments and stratospheric climb in the ATP Rankings have piqued the athletic world's interest in the possibility of a future star. Alcaraz, nicknamed 'Carlitos,' was born on May 5, 2003. He began playing tennis when he was four years old. Also read: Carlos Alcaraz shocks Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final, scripts record,Alcaraz practices at the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy in Villena, which is coached by countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero, who won the French Open and rose to World No. 1. He went pro in 2018. Alcaraz, who was only three months shy of his 17th birthday, made his ATP Tour main draw debut as a wildcard at the ATP500 event in Rio de Janeiro in 2020. In the first round, Alcaraz defeated fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas (then world number 41) 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(2) before falling to Argentina's Federico Coria in three sets in the second. Why is Alcaraz special?,Alcaraz finished 2020 among the world's top 150 players thanks to consistent performances on the Challenger Tour. Also read: Andy Murray withdraws from highly-anticipated Madrid Open tie vs Djokovic,Alcaraz took things to the next level in 2021. He made his Grand Slam and Masters 1000 debuts, as well as winning his maiden ATP Tour championship on clay in Umag, Croatia. In November, he also won the year-end Next Gen Finals in Milan, a tournament featuring some of the most promising young players on tour. He almost made his Davis Cup debut, but he tested positive for COVID-19. However, what may have presented the case for Alcaraz being exceptional occurred at the US Open in September. While Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez were raising havoc on the women's side, Alcaraz was penning his story on the men's side. After defeating British Cameron Norrie and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the first two rounds in New York, the flamboyant Spaniard faced then-world number three and French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the third round at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Also read: Unruffled by Serbian Open loss, Novak Djokovic wants to win Madrid,Alcaraz startled the Greek by striking hard and stretching the limits of his retrieving abilities, taking a 2 set to 1 lead. Tsitsipas rebounded and then dominated his opponent in the fourth set, winning 6-0. The decisive set was where Alcaraz demonstrated his mental fortitude. Despite the fact that he required treatment for his legs and lower back, he fought hard and eventually won the match in a tiebreaker. Tsitsipas said after the loss, He can be a contender for Grand Slam titles. He has the game to be there. Alcaraz was seeded 31st in the Australian Open in 2022, his first Grand Slam seeding. And he was prepared for it as well. Six-foot-one-inch tall, with massive biceps protruding from the sleeveless tops he was wearing in Melbourne, he demonstrated the amount of effort he had put in over the off-season. He rallied from two sets behind to draw the match against Italian great Matteo Berrettini in the third round but lost an agonising fifth-set tiebreak. Two weeks after his loss in Melbourne, Alcaraz avenged himself in Rio, defeating Berrettini in the quarterfinals on his route to becoming the ATP500's youngest champion. He played his debut ATP Tour main draw match at the same stadium only two years ago. Also read: Grand Slammed: Becker gets 2.5 years jail time over UK bankruptcy case,He then advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters, where he lost a gruelling three-set encounter against countryman and 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in what many referred to as a generational battle. Alcaraz finished his hard court season on a high note, becoming the youngest Miami Masters winner. He is the third-youngest Masters1000 champion in history and the first Spaniard to win the title in Miami. The explosive game style of right-handed Alcaraz, which includes a lethal drop shot and excellent court coverage, is reminiscent of a young Rafael Nadal. ,Alcaraz's game is modelled after Nadal's Swiss opponent Roger Federer. Alcaraz stated in an interview with Tennis TV prior to his ATP Tour debut against Ramos-Vinolas, I like to play aggressively with a lot of winners. My style is more or less like Federer's, aggressively coming to the net and playing drop shots, trying to do what Federer does. Nobody would object if Alcaraz turned out to be a cross between Federer's flare and Nadal's never give up attitude.

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<ul>
  <li>Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to reach the Madrid Open 2022 final</li>
  <li>He began playing tennis when he was four years old</li>
  <li>He went pro in 2018, only three months shy of his 17th birthday</li>
</ul>

A look at Carlos Alcaraz's budding, impressive career

Miami

Argentina

Milan

Croatia

Melbourne

DavisCup

Indian Wells, CA, USA

Hours from playing in the biggest final of his young career, Taylor Fritz was in severe pain. The prospect of having to withdraw against Rafael Nadal nearly had him in tears. Also Read: Indiana Wells Masters: Rafael Nadal beats Carlos Alcaraz to extend 2022 winning run to 20-0,His coach urged him not to potentially risk damaging his sore ankle further. Fritz stubbornly refused to bow out. His faith in himself paid off. Fritz upset Nadel 6-3, 7-6 (5) Sunday to win the BNP Paribas Open and snap the 21-time major champion's 20-match winning streak this year. It was a complete non-issue, didn't feel it at all, didn't hinder me at all, said Fritz, who tweaked his ankle late in his semifinal win over No. 7 seed Andrey Rublev. Blue medical tape could be seen above his high sock and he had it numbed before the final. Nadal had his own health issue. Also Read: Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal achieves ATP record, sets up quarter-final clash against Nick Kyrgois,He came into the match bothered by painful breathing that he first experienced in a three-set semifinal win. He took two medical timeouts during the final. The first one came after he lost the first set. Nadal went inside with a trainer after tapping his upper left chest. He got treatment on court after falling behind 5-4 in the second set. When I try to breathe, it's painful and it's very uncomfortable. It's like a needle all the time inside. I get dizzy a little bit because it's painful. It's a kind of pain that limit me a lot, said Nadal, who turns 36 in June. The thing that worries me now, it's about what's going on there, what I have to do now to recover and how long going to take. Also Read: FIR filed against Tennis star Maria Sharapova, F1 driver Michael Schumacher for fraud in India,Nadal's 20-0 start to the year included the Australian Open, his 21st major championship that broke a tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. He also won titles in Melbourne and Acapulco. Of course, the last two months have have been amazing, unforgettable, very emotional, Nadal said. I enjoy things that I never thought I could live again a few months ago. In an error-filled women's final, Iga Swiatek defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1. The 20-year-old Polish player and Fritz earned $1.2 million each for their victories. Also Read: Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen bury feud: 5 most heated rivalries in the history of sports,Fritz didn't waste any time in attacking Nadal, racing to a 5-1 lead in the first set with two breaks. Nadal got a break back in closing to 5-3, but his backhand error gave Fritz another break and the set. It's an honor to even be on the same court as this guy, Fritz told the crowd. I grew up watching this guy win everything. Nadal fought off a match point on his serve with a forehand winner to tie the second set 5-all. He had two break points on Fritz's serve in the next game, but the American held for a 6-5 lead. Nadal held to force the tiebreaker. Also Read: Naomi Osaka cries after getting heckled, asks for a mic to address crowd,Nadal sent two straight forehands well wide to set up Fritz's second match point. Another Nadal error sent Fritz to the biggest victory of his career not far from where he grew up near San Diego. Fritz's parents, Guy Fritz and Kathy May, are former tour players. He told me that I was going to win this tournament one day when I was a little kid, Fritz said. It was pretty tough not being emotional with my parents, especially my dad. He was just really, really proud of me. It's really tough to get a compliment out of him.

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<ul>
  <li>Fritz upset Nadel 6-3, 7-6 (5) Sunday to win the BNP Paribas Open</li>
  <li>Fritz snapped the 21-time major champion's 20-match winning streak this year</li>
  <li>Nadal came into the match bothered by painful breathing that he first experienced in a three-set semifinal win</li>
</ul>

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