Nadal back to his old merciless self on new French Open center court
Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2 6-1 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.
Fragile Wozniacki another top casualty in Paris
Caroline Wozniacki completed a hat-trick of first round exits on red clay this season as she became the third former world number one to fall in the first round of the French Open.
Boxing: Sugar Ray says boxing not dead, rival Duran not so sure
American boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard says that while the sport may not be the national obsession it was during his prime, it is still healthy, an assertion disputed by longtime rival-turned-friend Roberto Duran.
Motor racing: Wolff expects Bottas to be fired up by Monaco setback
Mercedes expect an angry Valtteri Bottas to come back strongly after losing ground to team mate Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One championship through no fault of his own in Monaco on Sunday.
Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon
Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match on Monday due to an injury to her forearm but the Czech is hopeful she will be able to compete at Wimbledon.
‘The Groke’ turns Finland’s EU election night into World Cup hockey party
It started as a typical election night. But by the time The Groke scored the goal that claimed the lead in the World Cup final, the ice hockey-mad people of Finland had pretty much forgotten about politics.
Kvitova withdraws from French Open with arm injury
Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open on Monday due to an injury to her forearm, hours before her first match at the tournament against Romania’s Sorana Cirstea.
Highlights: French Open day two
Highlights of second day at the French Open, the second grand slam tournament of the year, on Monday (all times GMT):
Federer enjoying ‘outsider’ tag on Roland Garros return
Roger Federer counts himself as an “outsider” for the French Open title this year and says he is not merely trying to temper expectations on his return to the clay court Grand Slam following a four-year absence.
Na gifts caddie 1973 Challenger after Colonial win
Kevin Na claimed nearly $1.3 million for his victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, but his caddie made out pretty well, too.
