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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz – French Open final LIVE SCORES: World No1 closes in on huge win as he leads by two sets
Sinner 6-4 6-5 Alcaraz* Alcaraz again makes the perfect start to the game by claiming the first point and immediately ramping up the pressure on Sinner, who is as usual stone-cold stoic on the outside. A Sinner forehand at 0-15 just about clips a tiny bit of the line - I don't think I am the only one who thought that was drifting wide. Wonderful, wonderful tennis. Sinner gets to 40-15 in style with a rally that has a bit of everything, including a cracking drop shot and smart cheeky finish. Ace. Hold. A bit of emotion as he tosses the spare ball away and marches to his chair.
Washington Post
29-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
French Open: Playing through pain is common for players worried about tennis' rat race
PARIS — Casper Ruud is hardly an up-and-comer simply trying to make his way — and a living — in professional tennis. He's a three-time Grand Slam finalist, ranked No. 8, the owner of more clay-court victories than any other man since 2020 and someone who's earned nearly $25 million in prize money.
