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Alexander Zverev's case closed after ex-partner withdraws allegations

  • Tennis

A German court has dismissed an assault case against Alexander Zverev after he reached an agreement with his ex-partner, Brenda Patea, in which the mother of his child said she was no longer interested in pursuing the allegations against the German tennis player.

As German tennis player Alexander Zverev competes at Roland Garros, significant news has emerged regarding

organisations.The lawyers for Zverev, the fourth-ranked player in the world set to play the semi-final at Roland

Garros against Norway's Casper Ruud (ranked seventh in the world) on Friday at 5.30pm local time, insisted


Coco Gauff: lack of video replays in tennis 'ridiculous'

  • Tennis

Coco Gauff called for video replays to be used for contentious decisions in tennis after having a heated exchange with the chair umpire during her French Open semi-final loss to Iga Swiatek on Thursday. In the fourth game of the second set of Gauff's 6-2, 6-4 defeat, the umpire overruled a call of 'out' for a Swiatek serve, before awarding the world number one the point. Gauff protested that the original call from the line judge came before she had completed her attempted return which went wide.

-1 lead in the second set, but it was one-way traffic from there as Swiatek powered into her fourth Roland

Garros final and an 11th win in 12 matches against the American."

The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 6, 2024Swiatek, who is one win away from a third straight Roland

Garros title, admitted having replays would be "easier"."


Successful operation puts Novak Djokovic on track for Olympics

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic's operation went well, according to the man himself, and despite there being no return date, there is an array of optimism that he will be fit enough to participate at the upcoming Olympics this summer.

capital.Djokovic underwent surgery on his right knee on Wednesday, an injury that ultimately ended his Roland

Garros outing.

Scheduled to take place from 27 July to 4 August at the Stade Roland Garros, the tennis will host 172


Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka, youngest slam semi-finalist since 1997

  • Tennis

Teenager Mirra Andreeva made history at the French Open on Wednesday by upsetting Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. At 17 years old, she became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist in nearly three decades.

She is also the youngest semi-finalist at Roland Garros since Hingis in 1997.


Torch Relay Stage 25: Nature and tennis between the Loire and the Atlantic

  • Paris 2024

On Wednesday, the Olympic torch visited an area of great diversity and the collective relay was dedicated to tennis, led by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but also including actress Virginie Ledoyen and former footballer Christian Karembeu. Roger-Yves Bost, equestrian Olympic champion at Rio 2016, lit the ceremonial cauldron.

With the French Open underway at Roland Garros, the sport has more than a million club members of all


Novak Djokovic set to miss Wimbledon despite "successful" knee surgery

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic underwent "successful" surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus, according to Serbian news outlet SportKlub. While recovery should take around three weeks, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is highly unlikely to be able to play Wimbledon.

London.The 37-year-old could be ready for the Paris Olympics, with the tennis event set to begin at Roland

Garros on 27 July.

“I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros," he said.

surgeon who would say they could predict the future, I would question that.”Djokovic's withdrawal from Roland

Garros not only ended his title defence but also cost him the world number one ranking, with Italy's


Nole says no-go to Roland Garros

  • Tennis

A knee injury has forced Novak Djokovic out of the French Open ahead of his scheduled quarter-finals match for Wednesday against Casper Ruud. His unexpected ‘adieu’ means that Jannik Sinner will become Italy's first men's world number one next week.

The 37-year-old Serb is currently experiencing his own physical limitations and had to pull out of Roland

Garros on Tuesday, due to injury.The world number one and 24-time Grand Slam champion was due to play

Garros tournament," organisers said in a statement.

Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland-Garros due to a right knee injury.Wishing Novak a speedy recovery

🧡 pic.twitter.com/Ilb6HynTzw— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 4, 2024Besides Ruud, Sinner is the


Novak Djokovic sows French Open doubt after knee injury

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic cast doubt over his French Open hopes after admitting he needed anti-inflammatory medication to treat a knee injury as he pulled off another astonishing escape in a five-set victory over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The world number one outlasted Argentine 23rd seed Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 for his record 370th win in a Grand Slam match as he reached a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final.

Whether he takes to the court against Casper Ruud, the player he defeated in last year's Roland Garros

✈️Djokovic provides the Shot of the Day 👀#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/K3Ct38W9wn— Roland-Garros (@


Novak Djokovic into French Open last 16 after early hours five-set epic

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning when he clinched a five-set victory over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

the highlights of the amazing Musetti vs Djokovic match 👇#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/lq8Ks3x1uJ— Roland-Garros

In French, obviously 🇫🇷#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/Mhvq7LY0Yh— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June

2, 2024On Saturday, organisers decided to add extra matches to the two show courts with roofs at Roland

Garros after heavy rain brought a five-hour suspension of play.


Alexander Zverev plays at Roland Garros as assault trial begins

  • Tennis

German tennis star Alexander Zverev failed to appear in court last Friday as his trial for alleged assault by an ex-girlfriend began in Berlin. Zverev is accused of "briefly choking" her. He was fined €450,000 ($487,000) but is appealing the decision. A year after the alleged incident, the complaint was filed.

Alexander Zverev, the world number four, is currently playing at Roland Garros.

calmly," Zverev said last week.Zverev beat Belgian David Goffin in straight sets in the second round of Roland

Garros on Thursday.

In the third round, Zverev will face Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor.Zverev during the Roland Garros match


French Open: Tennis stars divided over rules on crackdown

  • Tennis

The French Open enforced a ban on fans drinking alcohol in the stands as a measure to curb inappropriate behavior on Thursday. During her matches, Iga Swiatek was informed by a rival player that "she cannot complain" about noise.

And then when suddenly you come to Roland Garros and it's not, it disturbs you, and it's a Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic has also expressed his concerns with the crowd at Roland Garros.


Torch Relay Stage 20: Calvados, a land of remembrance

  • Paris 2024

The Olympic Torch has spent twenty days touring the regions and meeting the French public. On Thursday 30 May, Calvados was at the heart of this popular celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games when it set off for Paris.

Six-time French wheelchair tennis champion, two-time winner of the Australian Open, Roland Garros and


It's already 'Ticketing Thursdays' for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

With less than two months to go until the Opening Ceremony, new tickets for the Olympic Games will go on sale every Thursday at 10:00 CEST, as part of the 'Ticketing Thursdays' operation on the official Paris 2024 ticketing website - tickets.paris2024.org.

 The Suzanne Lenglen court at Roland Garros.



Introducing Jannik Sinner's super fans - the "Carota Boys"

  • Tennis

Meet the "Carota Boys," a rising presence at Grand Slam tournaments, echoing the stature of their idol, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Sinner goes up against Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday at Roland

Garros.

Lavazza brought them to Roland Garros, which soon led to trips to Wimbledon, the US Open, and the ATP