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Attempt blocked. Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Mihailo Ristic with a cross.
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Reuters
an hour ago
- Reuters
Djokovic is underrated and still up there with the best says beaten Zverev
PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - Three-time French Open champion Novak Djokovic is underrated at the age of 38 despite continuing to deliver world class performances, said Germany's Alexander Zverev after his quarter-final loss to the Serbian on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, a finalist last year, was attempting to become only the fourth man in the Open era to reach the French Open semi-finals in five consecutive years, after Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Instead he bowed out of the tournament, having lost in four sets to Djokovic, who will play Italian world number one Jannik Sinner for a spot in Sunday's final. "I think it was very, very high level from him," Zverev told a press conference. "It was at some point difficult for me." "I, at some point, felt like I didn't know how to win a point from the baseline against him. I thought he was having solutions to a lot of things that I was doing." Djokovic unusually played 35 drop shots in the game, forcing Zverev constantly to the net and mixing up his game to stop the German from pounding him from the baseline. "I think at the moment he's a bit underrated, to be honest," Zverev said of the 38-year-old. "I think like a lot of people count him out already, but this year he's had wins over Carlos (Alcaraz) at the Australian Open, he has had a win over me at the French Open." "Forget the age. I think for any player, those are pretty good results. He is still beating the best of the best, so I think everybody needs to respect that." Former world number one Djokovic is just two matches away from becoming the first player, male or female, to win 25 Grand Slam singles trophies.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
How Novak Djokovic frustrated Alexander Zverev with a trick everyone could see coming
As Novak Djokovic looked to close out victory over Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarter-finals, he went back to the tactic he had deployed throughout the night session match on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Only this time Djokovic, playing against the increasing wind, brought it to another level. Even at 38, he could not remember a time where he had hit so many drop shots during a closing game. 'Just trying to mix it up,' Djokovic said. 'At one point, I felt like I couldn't go through him, so I tried to bring him to the net. I tried to risk it with the dropshot, serve and volley. It had to be done.' Djokovic finished the 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 win against the third seed with 35 drop shots in total, consistently catching Zverev behind the baseline across the three-hour match. Djokovic also used the drop shot on some of the biggest points, saving Zverev's only break point in the fourth set to end a 41-shot rally. When it wasn't the drop shot, Djokovic was running through his other patterns, landing wide serves and drop volleys. An exasperated Zverev never got to grips with it and was punished for his deep positioning. 'What do you want me to say? He's won 24 of these things,' Zverev said. 'Yes, I expected him to be able to play like this. I have not seen him play like this this year yet. I think it was very, very high level from him.' By the end, Djokovic and Zverev followed a similar script and produced the same result. As Djokovic avenged his retirement against Zverev after losing the first set of their Australian Open semi-final, he also proved to himself that he is reaching the levels required to compete for a 25th grand slam title. Djokovic is now the second-oldest player to reach a Roland Garros semi-final, where he will play World No 1 Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster on Friday. 'I think the win against [Carlos] Alcaraz in quarters of the Australian Open, in quarters against Zverev tonight proves to myself and others that I can still play on the highest level and I just thrive on these occasions,' Djokovic said. 'This is where I kind of lock in and really give my best. I just hope that I will be able to physically keep up, you know, with Sinner in a few days' time. It's a big challenge for me. It's only going to get tougher, but it's good. It is how it's supposed to be.' While Djokovic had improved his form by winning his 100th title in Geneva and carrying his winning run into Roland Garros, the Serbian had yet to be tested on his return to Paris. Zverev is a physical player who could have dragged Djokovic into a lengthy and attritional contest. Their previous meeting came in the Australian Open semi-finals, when Djokovic retired after an 82-minute opening set having suffered a leg injury in his previous win over Alcaraz. The first set came down to Zverev's opening break of serve. Djokovic appeared distracted as he paused between serves on 30-30 and then pushed the forehand long. The break followed and proved decisive, with Zverev saving the only break point he faced by winning a 30-shot rally on 4-3. The German served extremely well, but as the conditions cooled it began to lose its efficiency. Djokovic's level, though, was rising. With the first set behind him, he broke for the first time to lead 3-1 in the second, capitalising on a service game from the German that contained four groundstroke errors. The single break was enough for Djokovic to level the match, although he almost squandered three set points in the final game. Instead, he turned to the drop shot that landed delicately over the net. By then, everyone in Chatrier could see Djokovic's game-plan. But Zverev couldn't stop it and his efforts left him gesturing to his box. Djokovic broke to lead 3-2 in the third, beginning a run of six games in a row where the 38-year-old found another level, barely missing and directing Zverev around the court as if one string. 'I, at some point, felt like I didn't know how to win a point from the baseline against him,' Zverev said. By the time Zverev ended the run, Djokovic was a break up in the fourth, which would again be enough as he converted his fifth match point. A month ago, Djokovic contemplated facing a 'new reality' after falling to a third straight defeat and continuing his run of early exits at the Madrid Open. But going to Geneva to win his 100th title has helped his confidence and facing Sinner in the semi-finals is where he expects to be. 'Of course, semi-finals of a grand slam against the No 1 in the world. there is no bigger occasion for me,' Djokovic said. 'I'll try to do my best to step it up and perform as well as I did tonight.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Marcus Rashford 'grows close to glamorous blonde semi-pro padel player' as pair enjoy St Tropez trip
Marcus Rashford has reportedly 'grown close' to semi-pro padel player Jaki Palm, sources claim. The padel player, 23, who showed off her inked shoulder and braided hair, was pictured with the footballer on a luxury trip in St Tropez with friends last week. The Manchester United star, 27, is said to have connected with the Swedish beauty - who is based in Dubai - when he visited in April. A source told The Sun: 'Marcus went to have rehab for a hamstring injury in Dubai and was introduced to Jaki. 'She then joined him with his mates and another woman in St Tropez for a holiday. It's all very casual but Jaki has told her friends she's grown close to him. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The padel player, who showed off her inked shoulder and braided hair, was pictured with the footballer on a luxury trip in St Tropez with friends last week 'She's being very coy about it. But Marcus is playing the field like young men his age. He is just having fun in the Premier League off-season and he's had a rough time with his hamstring so to see him having a laugh is what the doctor ordered.' MailOnline has contacted Marcus and Jaki's representatives for comment. Jaki, who boasts over 20,000 followers on both of her Instagram accounts, often shares sexy selfies and videos of her playing padel. Padel, a cross between tennis and squash, is one of the world's fastest-growing racket sports. While enjoying some downtime in St Tropez last week, Marcus continued to raise the stakes in the style department, sporting an outfit worth an estimated £340,000. He wore a two-piece Louis Vuitton monogram set worth £2,690, and the highly coveted Nike's Ben & Jerry's x Dunk Low SB trainers, as well as a watch on each wrist. On his left wrist Marcus appeared to be wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut, a timepiece that is listed at an eye-watering £295,895 on a website that specialises in luxury watches. The Rolex watch on his right arm was estimated to have cost around £40,000. Marcus was last linked to influencer and Love Island star Grace Jackson (pictured last week), with the pair thought to have dated after her first stint on the ITV reality show last summer Marcus was last linked to influencer and Love Island star Grace Jackson, with the pair thought to have dated after her first stint on the ITV reality show last summer. But Jackson shed light on the brief coupling during her return to primetime on Love Island: All Stars at the end of last year, saying that she had been inundated with messages from Man United fans shortly after they were linked. 'No we were out in a group having food,' Jackson told her co-star Olivia Hawkins. 'We weren't dating but we was chatting a little and texting. 'It's difficult because he can't go out and just go on a normal date. All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures like, 'cause they loved me. 'When the article came out he scored two goals and he hadn't scored for like ages, so they said "You fixed him!"' 'If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn't really date so he'd be like "I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me" but I'm like, '"I don't really wanna".' Grace went onto add that things 'got weird' between her and Marcus given the attention on their romance, saying: 'It just changed the vibe a bit, because everyone knew and there wasn't anything to know.' Marcus was previously involved in a long-term, on-and-off romance with his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi. The couple split for the last time in the summer of 2023. Rashford's French getaway will likely prove a welcome oasis for the England international amid a potentially tumultuous summer.
