Joseph Rigal Archives: 05/2021

Barbara Schett has backed defending champion Iga Swiatek to secure another French Open this year, the former pro Austrian stated in her exclusive interview with…

A seven-time Grand Slam champion believes that Serena Williams still possesses the drive to fight for her place at the top of the game.  Justine…

A former Wimbledon winner believes both Roger Federer and Serena Williams can benefit from playing the French Open to prepare for the grass.  2013 Wimbledon…

A former world’s best has backed Naomi Osaka to become a true figurehead of women’s tennis for the foreseeable future. Justine Henin is confident that…

Jamie Murray directed strong criticism at French Open officials for their decisions concerning prize money ahead of this year’s tournament. Jamie Murray unleashed a Twitter…

Barbara Schett can empathise with Dominic Thiem and his struggles on tour this year, but says that he has the capability to find the motivation…

As the French Open edges closer, it can hardly feel more different from the 2020 staging. Here’s what’s changed for the tournament in 2021. The…

A clay-court specialist in every sense of the term, Gustavo Kuerten is certainly a French Open legend, securing three Roland Garros titles.  The Brazilian former…

Denis Shapovalov has withdrawn from the French Open following his appearance in the final of the Geneva Open, citing injury. Denis Shapovalov will not take…

For today’s Second Service, we review Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Lyon triumph, Casper Ruud speaks on influence of Roger Federer, and Jamie Murray backs brother Andy for…