The three-time winner of the French Championships, Iga Swiatek, was really struggling against Jelena Rybakina. But after a thrilling finish, hope lives on for a fourth consecutive title at Roland Garros. In the first set, it felt like I was playing against Jannik Sinner, says Swiatek.
SportsAn evening bike ride around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris seems to have given Novak Djokovic energy. The day after, he made it to the third round.
SportsThe Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri put up a brave fight. It wasn't enough to disturb the player on the other side of the net. The world number two Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard has begun his journey to try to defend last year's title at Roland Garros in Paris.
SportsJannik Sinner was back for the ATP tournament in Rome after the doping suspension, but it was no comeback. Carlos Alcaraz won on the clay in Rome.
SportsNewly elected Pope Leo XIV is a devoted tennis enthusiast. Now he has met the Italian world number one Jannik Sinner, who was rejected when he wanted to play.
SportsThe world number one in tennis, Jannik Sinner, is back after his three-month long doping ban. And he seems to have rested himself into form. The Italian won in two straight sets in his comeback on home ground. I have been waiting a long time for this moment, he says.
SportsThe chimney at the Sistine Chapel is in place, but for tennis star Jannik Sinner, white smoke has already been signaled. The world number one is back after his heavily criticized doping suspension and is received like a pope. I'm good at playing tennis, but I don't change the world, he says ahead of the home tournament in Rome.
SportsThe world star Jannik Sinner's three-month long doping ban is soon over. Just in time for his return, he tells that he felt unwell and had thoughts of quitting. I wasn't comfortable in the locker room, he says.
SportsThe Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is delighted about Mikael Ymer's comeback. At the same time, he is critical of the tennis profile's 18-month long suspension. If it had been six or nine months, it would have hurt enough, says Ruud.
SportsGerman Alexander Zverev was top-ranked ahead of the ATP tournament in Indian Wells, California. But his opening match became a defeat. "I'm not close to where I want to be," he says after the match.
SportsThe tennis star and world number one Jannik Sinner was nominated for a major sports award – but is now being disqualified due to the doping scandal surrounding him.
SportsJannik Sinner's three-month doping ban has sparked reactions. Now Wada is defending the decision. This was a case that was a million miles from doping, says Ross Wenzel, legal advisor at Wada, to BBC.
SportsThe 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic continues to direct criticism at how tennis has handled the doping scandal surrounding world number one Jannik Sinner. The anti-doping system should be changed, he believes. A majority of players do not think it is fair as it is now, says the Serb.
SportsThe International Anti-Doping Organization Wada appealed the decision to acquit world number one Jannik Sinner after he tested positive for doping. Now an agreement has been reached. The world number one in tennis is banned from all play for three months.
SportsWorld number one Jannik Sinner delivered a power demonstration when he defended his Grand Slam title in the Australian Open. The Italian won the final with 3–0 in sets against world number two Alexander Zverev – who praised Sinner. You are the clearly best player in the world, says the German.
SportsThe tennis legend Novak Djokovic received boos when he withdrew from the Australian Open semifinal due to injury. Now the Serb is responding by posting an X-ray image of his injured thigh.
SportsHe limped forward and grabbed his hamstring. Then Jannik Sinner showed why he is world number one. The Italian is clear for the Australian Open final after 3–0 in sets against Ben Shelton. There was a lot of tension today, says Sinner.
SportsNovak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open semifinal due to injury. And maybe the 37-year-old – who has won the tournament ten times – has made his last appearance at Melbourne Park. It could be so. Who knows, says the tennis legend.
SportsAgainst the Dane Holger Rune, he felt dizzy, his hands were shaking and he needed medical attention. Jannik Sinner recovered quickly – and won the Australian Open quarterfinal against home hope Alex de Minaur convincingly. I was ready.
SportsMelbourne's heatwave meant that Jannik Sinner needed medical attention. Then the Italian world number one secured the victory against the Dane Holger Rune – and is thereby clear for the quarterfinal in Australian Open.
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