A new era dawns at Roland Garros: No Rafael Nadal, slumping Iga Swiatek and no obvious favourites | Tennis News

[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Coco Gauff (R) are two of the contenders to lift the French Open title. (Getty Images/AP) For many years, the French Open had a predictability attached to it. For better or for worse, Rafael Nadalin the men’s field and Iga Swiatek in the women’s field were the safe bets. Both […]

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Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff to end 40-year wait for home winner of Italian Open

[ad_1] Jasmine Paolini scripted history on Saturday, becoming the first Italian woman in 40 years to win the singles title at the Italian Open with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 win over world No. 3 Coco Gauff. Roared on by a passionate home crowd at the Foro Italico, the 29-year-old from Tuscany produced a composed and […]

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