Andy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months but world number one Novak Djokovic will be favourite to complete his set of grand slams at this year's French Open. Murray, according to the ATP Performance Zone stats, has won 85 percent of his matches on the red dust this year and last, more than any other player. Having been at 70 percent for the first 10 years of his career, the improvement demonstrates just how at home the Briton now feels on a surface he once treated with suspicion. His victory over Djokovic in Sunday's Italian Open final may have been aided by his opponent's energy levels being drained after a gruelling semi-final win over Kei Nishikori the night before. But it also was a timely statement of intent from the world number two, who recently split with coach Amelie Mauresmo.
Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles
Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.
Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls
Carlos Alcaraz is the first man to defend a championship in the California desert since Novak Djokovic won three straight between 2014-2016.
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams
Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.
'To be honest, the whole tournament I haven't really played close to my best. I didn't feel really myself on the court during this tournament. One can say semi-finals is a great result, of course, but I always expect the highest of myself.'
Novak Djokovic also surpassed Rafael Nadal to make a record 77 Masters 1000 semi-final appearances.
Australian great Rod Laver says engravers should get to work putting the world number one's name on the Grand Slam trophy for an 11th time.
Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its 'world champions' of 2023 after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.
Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.
Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to win maiden French Open title
Having spent a whopping 91 consecutive weeks as world No 3, Novak Djokovic was, at best, considered just strong supporting player in the Federer-Nadal show. The No 1 ranking, and Wimbledon triumph, says Senior Associate Editor Bikash Mohapatra, has set the record straight.
Djokovic says young rivals have awoken his inner 'beast'
Andrea Binaghi, who has headed the Italian tennis federation (FITP) since 2001, pointed to reforms over the last 10-15 years to decentralise the coaching system and offer more financial, technical and psychological support to young talent.
Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years
Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup
Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment is unsure if his partnership with Rune will continue into next season.
The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared for the prestigious tournament.
Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.
'When I got my 50th century recently, he put out a story and sent me a very nice message as well. So, there's been mutual admiration, respect. It's really nice to connect with global athletes who are excelling at a high level.'
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Ethiopian sprinter Genzebe Dibaba were named the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively in a glittering ceremony.
Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racket from his 2007 French Open final victory over Roger Federer was sold for more than $118,000 at an auction on Monday, ranking among the highest-priced such memorabilia.
IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.
Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test
IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.
Zverev and Rublev among dark horses for French Open
Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva
Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his work, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
'So I'm not sure, I don't really have a plan (for) what's going to happen next year. I'm taking it season by season to see how far it takes me.'
Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.
No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters
Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open
Second seed Novak Djokovic complained of a "hole" on Centre Court at Wimbledon after beating Adrian Mannarino in his delayed fourth-round match on Tuesday.
When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.
After winning the US Open title on Sunday, Novak Djokovic pulled out a T-shirt with 'Mamba Forever' on the front and the number 24 on the back.
Jannik Sinner bounced back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win his maiden Grand Slam title.
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