French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic awaiting return of great rival Rafael Nadal – ‘We want to see a healthy Rafa’

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic awaiting return of great rival Rafael Nadal – ‘We want to see a healthy Rafa’

Novak Djokovic hopes that his great rival Rafael Nadal – who he has described as “one of the greatest legends of tennis” – can return to full fitness soon. Nadal is expected to be sidelined for five months following hip surgery after missing the chance to defend his French Open title. In his absence, Djokovic … Read more

French Open: Record-setting Djokovic wants to see ‘healthy’ Nadal back in 2024 | Tennis News

French Open: Record-setting Djokovic wants to see ‘healthy’ Nadal back in 2024 | Tennis News

PARIS: Novak Djokovic reached his 55th Grand Slam quarter-final and record 17th at the French Open on Sunday before urging a “healthy” Rafael Nadal to return next year and resume their epic rivalry.Djokovic, chasing a third Roland Garros championship and 23rd men’s Grand Slam title, eased past 94th-ranked Peruvian opponent Juan Pablo Varillas, 6-3, 6-2, … Read more

Who is playing 2023 French Open? Will Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play?

Who is playing 2023 French Open? Will Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play?

The 2023 French Open is just a week away and there remains uncertainty over whether some of the biggest names in tennis will be playing the Grand Slam. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will miss the tournament as he continues to recover from injury that has kept him out since the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic has … Read more

Garbine Muguruza to skip French Open and Wimbledon in extended break: ‘It’s really been healthy and amazing!’

Garbine Muguruza to skip French Open and Wimbledon in extended break: ‘It’s really been healthy and amazing!’

Former world No. 1 Garbine Muguruza has confirmed that she will extend her break from tennis and miss both the clay and the grass-court seasons. Muguruza, 29, hasn’t played since losing to Czech teenager Linda Noskova 6-1 6-4 in the last 32 of the Lyon Open on January 30. Writing on Instagram stories, the Spaniard … Read more