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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

Sabalenka, Rybakina scroll into third round at Roland Garros
  • May 30, 2024
  • 3 min read

Sabalenka, Rybakina scroll into third round at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka and No.4 seed Elena Rybakina both navigated second-round hurdles in straight sets at Roland Garros on Thursday. Sabalenka needed just 62 minutes to defeat qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-2, 6-2, and Rybakina came from 4-2 down in the second set to beat Arantxa Rus 6-3, 6-4 in 67 minutes. Sabalenka has now reached at

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Sinner records 30th win of the campaign to reach third round at Roland Garros
  • May 29, 2024
  • 2 min read

Sinner records 30th win of the campaign to reach third round at Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner remained perfect at the majors in 2024 with a dominant-turned-dramatic victory Wednesday night at Roland Garros in Paris. The reigning Australian Open champion scored a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 result against home favourite Richard Gasquet, keeping his opponent and the festive French crowd at bay with an assured performance until the match nearly flipped

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Swiatek wins a thriller against Osaka to reach third round in Paris
  • May 29, 2024
  • 2 min read

Swiatek wins a thriller against Osaka to reach third round in Paris

Iga Swiatek saved a match point ultimately and prevailed 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 against Naomi Osaka in a three hours action on Wednesday night. Only five months into her comeback following the birth of daughter Skai, Osaka pushed Swiatek to the absolute limit. In a tense and thrilling match that had the look and feel

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Alcaraz battles past de Jong to enter third round in Paris
  • May 29, 2024
  • 2 min read

Alcaraz battles past de Jong to enter third round in Paris

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a stern test from Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong on Wednesday at Roland Garros, where he eventually prevailed in four sets to reach the third round. The Spaniard started well but dropped his level in the third set and trailed by a break in the fourth. However, with the situation starting to

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Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title with victory in Paris
  • May 28, 2024
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Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title with victory in Paris

Novak Djokovic, on Tuesday began his title defence with a battling victory at Roland Garros to ensure a second round entry at the only clay slam event in France. The 37-year-old Serbian defeated his opponent and Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert in a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-4 first-round win. Knowing he must reach at least the final to

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