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Alcaraz Saves Three Match Points to Beat Sinner to French Open Title

This is Beirut, 08/06 23:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday. Reigning champion Alcaraz rallied from the brink of defeat to overcome world number one Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2) to clinch his fifth Grand Slam ...

Gutsy Gauff Fights Back to Beat Sabalenka to French Open Crown

This is Beirut, 07/06 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Coco Gauff battled back from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final for the second time with a dramatic victory in the French Open showpiece on Saturday. The second-ranked American dug deep to claim a 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 victory and her second major title after also defeating Sabalenka at the 2023 US Open. The ...

Alcaraz Puts French Open Title on Line Against Scorching Sinner

This is Beirut, 07/06 15:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz bids to defend his French Open title against Jannik Sinner as the two stars of a new generation face off in a Grand Slam final for the first time on Sunday. The 22-year-old Alcaraz and Sinner, 23, have together scooped up the last five majors to usher in a new era in men's tennis after two decades defined by the dominance of Novak ...

World’s Top Two Clash For French Open Crown as Sabalenka Faces Gauff

This is Beirut, 07/06 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka targets a French Open title that would "mean the world" in a tantalising final against second-ranked Coco Gauff at Roland Garros on Saturday. It will be the first time the world's top two players have met in a women's Grand Slam final since Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep to win the 2018 Australian ...

Sinner Sets up Alcaraz French Open Final with Victory Over Djokovic

This is Beirut, 07/06 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after ending Novak Djokovic's latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the last four on Friday. The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final. "It was ...

Alcaraz Reaches French Open Final, Sinner to Face Djokovic

This is Beirut, 06/06 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open final as Lorenzo Musetti retired injured from their last-four tie on Friday, ahead of world number one Jannik Sinner's clash with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. World number two Alcaraz was leading 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-0, 2-0 in the fourth set under the Court Philippe Chatrier ...

Alcaraz Cruises Into French Open Last Four With “Sinner-inspired” Performance

This is Beirut, 04/06 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz said his ruthless quarter-final performance at Roland Garros on Tuesday was partly "inspired" by rival Jannik Sinner as the Spaniard blew away Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games. The reigning champion needed just one hour 34 minutes to dismantle former world number nine Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in the night session on Court ...

Djokovic Into French Open Quarters as No.361 Boisson Springs Upset

This is Beirut, 02/06 21:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday as world number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside Britain's Cameron Norrie in straight sets, his 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Court Philippe ...

Alcaraz, Swiatek Pass Tough French Open Tests

This is Beirut, 02/06 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz fought past American Ben Shelton in a tight four-set match to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday, while Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina and keep her bid for a fourth straight title alive. Reigning champion Alcaraz clinched a 7-6 (10/8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory after three hours and 19 minutes on ...

Djokovic and Sinner Flex Muscles to Reach French Open Last 16

This is Beirut, 01/06 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner flexed their muscles on Saturday, powering into the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets, as Madison Keys saved three match points to advance alongside three other American women. Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a ...

Alcaraz Wobbles but Reaches French Open Last 16

This is Beirut, 31/05 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz stumbled his way into the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bosnian world number 69 Damir Dzumhur. Second seed Alcaraz broke twice in each of the first two sets and seemed to be cruising but a dogged Dzumhur refused to roll over and pinched the third set. The 33-year-old ...

Paolini Through as Swiatek, Alcaraz Eye French Open Third Round

This is Beirut, 28/05 16:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Jasmine Paolini moved into the French Open third round on Wednesday as Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fourth straight Roland Garros crown, with title favourites Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz also in action. Paolini, last year's runner-up, brushed aside Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-3 to stretch her winning streak to eight matches following ...

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