Emma Raducanu ready for ‘good fun’ as she announces where she will begin US Open defence preparation
Emma Raducanu will play the Citi Open in Washington DC for the first time to get her North American hard court stint underway ahead of…
Joseph Rigal Archives: 06/2022
‘Statue not enough’ – Roland Garros centre court should be renamed for Rafael Nadal declares Roger Federer coach
Rafael Nadal should have his name physically etched into the history of Roland Garros by renaming its biggest court after him according to former world…
Novak Djokovic enjoys week 373 at number one, but 374 will have to wait
Novak Djokovic will drop from his position as world number one due to his Roland Garros quarter-final exit, though there will be a week’s delay…
Iga Swiatek joined by Anett Kontaveit and Ons Jabeur as big winners in WTA rankings shake-up
Iga Swiatek has had her sheer dominance reflected in the most recent WTA rankings, while Ons Jabeur and Anett Kontaveit will have disappointing Roland Garros…
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff ‘best chance at great WTA rivalry’ declares Slam doubles legend
Former world number three Pam Shriver has declared that Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff look the likeliest pairing to put forward a great rival for…
‘Unbelievable’ Alexander Zverev run abruptly ended by ‘very sad’ injury during incredible Rafael Nadal encounter
Alexander Zverev has suffered an unexpected twist of fate in a titanic tussle with Rafael Nadal, rolling his ankle before being forced to retire. The…
Roland Garros final preview: Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are gearing up to draw blades in the Roland Garros final. The world number one is one match away from…
Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo apologises for but defends ‘out of context’ comments
Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has addressed her controversial comments on men’s versus women’s tennis. The newly-instated Roland Garros lead did apologise, but also…
Andy Murray inspired by Roland Garros runs of rivals Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic
Andy Murray says he is looking to draw inspiration from generational rivals Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic and their riveting Roland Garros 2022 campaigns. Having…
Roland Garros semi-final preview: Iga Swiatek vs Daria Kasatkina
Iga Swiatek and Daria Kasatkina are two very different contenders in this year’s Roland Garros semi-finals. The world number one and 2020 champion came into…
