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Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Jun. 09, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday's French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular...

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Jun. 07, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. Later, as both dealt with cramps under Friday's afternoon sun, Alcaraz trailed by two sets to one. By the end of the latest installment in this burgeoning rivalry...

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Jun. 07, 2024 17:48 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev's day began with the announcement of an out-of-court settlement that brought an end to a domestic violence case in his native Germany. On Friday evening, he moved a win away from his first Grand Slam title with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Casper Ruud in the...

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final by defeating Casper Ruud 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2

Jun. 07, 2024 16:08 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final by defeating Casper Ruud 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

German court drops case against tennis star Alexander Zverev after settlement with his ex-partner

Jun. 07, 2024 12:03 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Tennis star Alexander Zverev has settled a domestic abuse case after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, who accused him of assaulting her. A district court in Berlin ended the trial on Friday with the agreement of state prosecutors and...

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals

Jun. 06, 2024 08:55 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner is just 22, and Carlos Alcaraz just 21, yet they’ve already built quite a rivalry heading into their French Open semifinal on Friday. Spain's Alcaraz owns two Grand Slam titles and spent time at No. 1 in the rankings. Italy's Sinner won the Australian...

Alexander Zverev faces an ongoing trial in Germany during the French Open. Here's what to know

Jun. 06, 2024 08:38 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — As tennis pro Alexander Zverev competes for a Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, he is also involved in a court case at home in Germany connected to his former partner's accusation he caused her bodily harm. The fact that Zverev has continued to play one of...

Novak Djokovic says his knee surgery went well and he wants to return to action as soon as possible

Jun. 06, 2024 05:42 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic said the surgery on his right knee “went well” after he was injured during the French Open and added Thursday that he hopes to return to competition “as soon as possible.” Djokovic had an operation in Paris on Wednesday, two days after he hurt...

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with a knee injury and will lose the No. 1 ranking

Jun. 04, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the the French Open with an injured knee on Tuesday, an abrupt end to his title defense and to his current stay at No. 1 in the rankings. “I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from #rolandgarros," Djokovic posted on social...

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn't sure he can continue at the French Open

Jun. 03, 2024 20:02 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. After stumbling and limping around, then...