Roland Garros

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Jabeur, Thiem crash at French Open as Alcaraz starts Roland ... (FRANCE 24)

Arab trailblazer Ons Jabeur crashed out of the French Open at the first hurdle on Sunday as Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared to give Roland ...

"It's not the greatest feeling to go in a Grand Slam knowing that all is not perfect in practice. I was happy to fight for every single point," said Linette who needed treatment on a leg injury after dropping the first set. His last victory came in Rome just over a year ago. Alcaraz was ranked 97 this time last year. He was only two when Nadal won the first of his 13 French Opens in 2005 but he made his mark at the 2021 tournament where he came through qualifying to reach the third round. I don't play like I would like to in practice," said the Austrian.

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Hugo Dellien Downs Dominic Thiem At Roland Garros | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

Hugo Dellien notched the third Grand Slam victory of his career Sunday at Roland Garros as the World No. 87 secured a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 first-round ...

The win continues a solid 2022 for Dellien on the clay. Although Thiem’s rustiness was evident in just his sixth match of 2022 since returning from a right wrist injury suffered last June, Dellien was inspired in the pair’s first tour-level meeting. Thiem showed signs of his best with some trademark cleanly struck backhand winners, but the Austrian struggled for consistency throughout.

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French Open: Dominic Thiem makes early exit as he loses to Hugo ... (Sky Sports)

Twice French Open finalist Dominic Thiem has crashed out of the tournament in the first round at Roland Garros, losing 6-3 6-2 6-4 to Bolivian world No 87 ...

This is toxic to my forehand because I am still missing the fine feeling there," he said. I am definitely thinking to go back to Challenger level for one or two tournaments," he said. "I knew it would take time and the level is extremely high.

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Daniil Medvedev On Roland Garros 'Expectations' | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Daniil Medvedev may not be commonly associated with clay-court prowess, but the World No. 2 is fit and raring to go as he arrives at Roland Garros looking ...

“Geneva actually was the six weeks where I should have just taken the racquet, but I was already playing a match. “I'm happy I'm back, because I heard it can take on average six weeks to come back to play in tennis, but maybe more. So hopefully I can see one of them in the second week.” “I was coming back step by step,” said the 26-year-old. “I have had some tough moments in terms of results, [but] last year, even though we didn't have much of a crowd, we had some atmosphere and I loved it. I need to prepare for this one and I'm going to take it match by match.

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'It's painful, toxic' - Dominic Thiem plans return to Challengers after ... (Eurosport.com)

Dominic Thiem admitted he is planning on playing in Challenger events following his first round loss to Hugo Dellien at Roland Garros.

This is toxic to my forehand because I am still missing the fine feeling there." I am definitely thinking to go back to Challenger level for one or two tournaments," he added. "You’ve got to take time, as the level is extremely high from all the players competing here and I’m not there yet.

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Dominic Thiem crashes out of Roland Garros in round one against ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Dominic Thiem is now 0-6 since his return from injury as he continues to struggle with his level of tennis on clay. The Austrian had somewhat of a down year ...

Far too many and far too many in crucial rallies for the Austrian who did not have a single break point. Thiem was more aggressive because he needed to be. The Austrian had somewhat of a down year before the injury happened playing way below his level.

French Open updates | Thiem, Jabeur make quick Paris exits (Tacoma News Tribune)

Two-time French Open finalist Dominic Thiem's losing streak has reached 10 matches with a first-round exit at Roland Garros.

Jabeur began the day with a tour-leading 17 wins on clay this season. Thiem won the 2020 U.S Open and was the runner-up at three other majors. The first result of the 2022 French Open is in and No. 26 seed Sorana Cirstea is the first player to reach the second round. She won the Madrid Open and made it to the final of the Italian Open this month. He lost to Rafael Nadal in the finals of the 2018 and 2019 French Opens, and to Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2020 Australian Open. Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza is out of the French Open in the first round for the second year in a row.

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Order of Play: Monday Day 2 (Roland-Garros)

Monday at Roland-Garros offers a host of exciting clashes as the first round continues. Alongside defending champions Barbora Krejcikova and Novak Djokovic, women's No.1 seed Iga Swiatek will look to continue her incredible winning streak as she opens ...

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Dellien delivers the goods to deal with Thiem - Roland-Garros - The ... (Roland-Garros)

Hugo Dellien put in a dominant display to deny Dominic Thiem a comeback victory at Roland-Garros 2022. The 28-year-old Bolivian, who has played every match ...

Dellien was delivering the goods, running round to whip a lassoed forehand pass to cap another 4-1 lead. In contrast, Dellien was flourishing on the front foot and opened up a 4-1 advantage. The world No.87 roared towards his team in delight and maintained his level and control on the contest to the very finish.

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'It's painful, toxic' - Dominic Thiem plans return to Challengers after ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Dominic Thiem admitted he is planning on playing in Challenger events following his first round loss to Hugo Dellien at Roland Garros.

This is toxic to my forehand because I am still missing the fine feeling there." "You’ve got to take time, as the level is extremely high from all the players competing here and I’m not there yet. I am definitely thinking to go back to Challenger level for one or two tournaments," he added.

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