Emma Raducanu fights through ‘absolute battle’ for debut Roland Garros win, completes Slam quartet
Emma Raducanu recovered from a set down today to win on her senior Roland Garros debut. The 19-year-old took on an even younger opponent in…
Joseph Rigal Archives: 05/2022
Two, two, twooooo – All aboard the Rafael Nadal train to round two!
Rafael Nadal has won his first match of Roland Garros 2022 in two hours and two minutes, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. The 13-time champion in Paris…
‘Rafael Nadal is always favourite here’ – Novak Djokovic coach backs rival over charge
Goran Ivanisevic still sees Rafael Nadal as heavy favourite to claim what would be a 14th title on the Paris clay. Nadal’s chronic foot injury…
Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams ‘opposites’ declares John McEnroe on dominance comparison
Iga Swiatek has drawn comparisons to Serena Williams with her recent run of form, something on John McEnroe has now offered comment. The Pole avoided…
‘I’ve missed you Paris!’ – Iga Swiatek feeling the love at Roland Garros
Iga Swiatek has laid out her title-winning credentials at Roland Garros by ousting her first round opponent in under an hour. The world number one…
Felix Auger-Aliassime claims career first, toughs out maiden Roland Garros victory
Felix Auger-Aliassime now has at least one win in every Slam main draw as he completed a stunning Roland Garros comeback from two sets to…
Garbine Muguruza misery, second WTA top 10 pro to fall at Roland Garros
Roland Garros 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza has been dumped out of the first round in Paris. Her 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 loss came just a couple…
‘Shameful day in tennis’ – Ukrainian pro fires at ATP tour for Wimbledon decision
Former top 40 ATP pro Sergiy Stakhovsky is thoroughly disappointed in the ATP tour’s decision to strip Wimbledon of its ranking points for 2022. The…
Dominic Thiem sinks to seventh loss since comeback, repeats Roland Garros woes
Dominic Thiem has relived an unwanted Roland Garros memory as for the second year running he is out of Paris in the first round. This…
Roland Garros drama abound as second favourite Ons Jabeur suffers huge upset
Roland Garros 2022 has seen a huge upset already as Ons Jabeur went out in the first round. Behind dominant world number one and title…
