Casper Ruud issues French Open statement of intent with title in Geneva
Casper Ruud defeated Denis Shapovalov in the Geneva Open final to continue his stunning form on clay in 2021 heading into the French Open. Casper…
Joseph Rigal Archives: 05/2021
‘Everything was working for me,’ Norrie marches on to Lyon final
Cameron Norrie is through to the final of Lyon after a dominant display against eighth seed Karen Khachanov. Cameron Norrie produced a near flawless display…
‘This kind of match is important for me,’ Tsitsipas battles to defeat Musetti
Stefanos Tsitsipas had to fight to overcome the Italian teenage star, something the Greek sees as a positive learning opportunity. Stefanos Tsitsipas has reached his…
French Open 2021 preview: All you need to know before Roland Garros starts
The 2021 French Open is just around the corner – with fans back and big stars competing, here’s your must-know info before the event! The…
Roland Garros Royalty: Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, three-time French Open champion
A prolific clay-court specialist and former world No. 1, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario reaped great rewards at the French Open. The Spaniard, who was hugely successful…
‘I’m very proud and thrilled,’ when Djokovic secured the Nole Slam
Novak Djokovic turns 34 on 22nd May. Here’s a look back at possibly the man of the hour’s greatest career achievement. Novak Djokovic has certainly…
‘I was very pumped today,’ announces Tsitsipas after cruising to semi-finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas breezes through against Yoshihito Nishioka to record yet another win and reach the semi-finals in Lyon. Stefanos Tsitsipas dispatched Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-4…
‘Sometimes I lose my mind,’ Musetti moves on in Lyon through tense finish
Lorenzo Musetti made it through his Lyon quarter-finals in straight sets despite some nerves in the second. Lorenzo Musetti overcame Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)…
Second Service: Dominic Thiem suffers shock defeat; Rafael Nadal coach reveals weakness
For Second Service today, its the latest from Lyon, a coach to Nadal discloses a flaw, and the entry list for Halle builds anticipation. Results…
Indian Wells to return in October after more than two-year hiatus
Indian Wells will be held in October 2021 for the first time since its 2019 iteration, an announcement from tournament officials confirms. The combined ATP…
