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Novak Djokovic back as world number one after winning 23rd Grand Slam
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Novak Djokovic back as world number one after winning 23rd Grand Slam

It was the 388th week as the world's number one for the 36-year-old Djokovic, who jumped two places in the standings after his French Open victory

French Open: Amelie Mauresmo admits scheduling 'not perfect'
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French Open: Amelie Mauresmo admits scheduling 'not perfect'

Only one of the 10 night sessions on Court Philippe Chatrier this year featured a women's singles match in a carbon copy of the 2022 scheduling.

French Open 2023: How to watch the Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud final clash in India?
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French Open 2023: How to watch the Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud final clash in India?

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of history in the French Open 2023 men's singles final. Here is all you need to know about the French Open 2023 and how to watch it in India

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic eyes Grand Slam history in final against Casper Ruud
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French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic eyes Grand Slam history in final against Casper Ruud

The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros

French Open 2023: 'Bitter feeling' of losing final to Iga Swiatek to serve as motivation for Karolina Muchova
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French Open 2023: 'Bitter feeling' of losing final to Iga Swiatek to serve as motivation for Karolina Muchova

The 43rd-ranked Czech went down 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to Swiatek in a nail-biting finale as the world number one retained her Roland Garros crown, winning her third French Open and fourth Grand Slam title

French Open 2023: ‘Keeping it cool is the best way’ — Iga Swiatek on future after winning 3rd Roland Garros title
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French Open 2023: ‘Keeping it cool is the best way’ — Iga Swiatek on future after winning 3rd Roland Garros title

World number one Swiatek claimed her third Roland Garros title and fourth career major, all in the last three years, with a thrilling 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Karolina Muchova on Saturday

French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina pulls out due to sickness
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French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina pulls out due to sickness

The No. 4-seeded Rybakina was supposed to face 132nd-ranked Sara Sorribes Tormo in the day's opening contest on Court Philippe Chatrier

French Open 2023: Gael Monfils withdraws from the tournament due to wrist injury
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French Open 2023: Gael Monfils withdraws from the tournament due to wrist injury

Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open on Wednesday with a wrist injury, handing second round opponent Holger Rune a free pass into the last 32.

French Open 2023: Still no women's matches in night sessions at Roland Garros
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French Open 2023: Still no women's matches in night sessions at Roland Garros

All four days of the 2023 French Open have witnessed men's singles matches played in the night session.

French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz says he felt 'invincible' during victory over Flavio Cobolli
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French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz says he felt 'invincible' during victory over Flavio Cobolli

World number one Carlos Alcaraz got his French Open campaign underway with a straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli on Monday.

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic battles into second round; Carlos Alcaraz also through
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French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic battles into second round; Carlos Alcaraz also through

Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic held off a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) victory

French Open 2023: ‘I couldn’t walk or sit down’, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova opens up on knee injury
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French Open 2023: ‘I couldn’t walk or sit down’, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova opens up on knee injury

The 31-year-old was sidelined for eight months from May last year to January, seeing her ranking slump to 333

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz placed in same half of men's draw
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French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz placed in same half of men's draw

Djokovic is chasing a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title in the absence of the injured Rafael Nadal, who will miss the tournament at Roland Garros for the first time since his 2005 title-winning debut.

Italian Open: Elena Rybakina lifts title as Anhelina Kalinina retires, sets sights on Roland Garros
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Italian Open: Elena Rybakina lifts title as Anhelina Kalinina retires, sets sights on Roland Garros

Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the pursuit of a second career Grand Slam title.

The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open
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The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open

In his 115 matches at Roland Garros, with a 112-3 win-loss record, Nadal was pushed to five sets on only three occasions

French Open 2022: 'Rafa-Garros', Twitterati ecstatic after Rafael Nadal clinches historic title
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French Open 2022: 'Rafa-Garros', Twitterati ecstatic after Rafael Nadal clinches historic title

The Spaniard’s first triumph in Paris came in 2005 at age 19. No man or woman ever has won the singles trophy at any major event more than his 14 in Paris. And no man has won more Grand Slam titles than Nadal.

French Open 2022: 'The Boss', Twitterati all praise as Iga Swiatek clinches second Roland Garros title
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French Open 2022: 'The Boss', Twitterati all praise as Iga Swiatek clinches second Roland Garros title

Twitterati was all praise for Iga Swiatek following her French Open 2022 title triumph. Check out some reactions.

French Open 2022: What is it about Roland Garros clay that makes for surprises?
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French Open 2022: What is it about Roland Garros clay that makes for surprises?

The softness and speed-absorbing grab of clay courts slow down shots more than the other surfaces do, dulling speedy serves and groundstrokes.

French Open 2022: Surprise stars out to stop Iga Swiatek’s rousing run in the semis
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French Open 2022: Surprise stars out to stop Iga Swiatek’s rousing run in the semis

Swiatek's competition at Roland Garros now? Teenage star Coco Gauff, late bloomer Martina Trevisan and resurgent artist Daria Kasatkina, all three set for a semi-final debut.

Menstrual cramps crash Chinese tennis player's French Open dream: Understanding how severe the pain can be
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Menstrual cramps crash Chinese tennis player's French Open dream: Understanding how severe the pain can be

Zheng Qinwen, the 19-year-old, attributed her fourth-round loss at the French Open against Iga Swiatek to menstrual cramps. The Chinese player said, 'It’s just girls’ things and I always have so much pain on the first day'