French Open 2017
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From surgery to Slam to losing streak, Sloane Stephens roller-coaster year could end with Paris high
The US Open champion will take on Halep in the 2018 French Open final, a year after returning from an injury that saw her fall to world No 957.
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No 1 Halep, defending Ostapenko, unseeded Serena: RG women’s draw is power-packed & unpredictable
With many variables to factor in, here’s a look at the numbers and form guide of the women who could emerge triumphant at Roland Garros.
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French Open: Rafael Nadal’s La Decima is beyond a collection of titles. It’s a statement of its own
The Mallorcan made history as he won his 10th title at Roland Garros, nearly 12 years after he first won it, in 2005.
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French Open 2017: Relive the Roland Garros fortnight with a memory from each day
Including an unwanted kiss, a good Samaritan, a freak injury, the birth of a new star, and La Decima.
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Greatness is already his but Nadal’s renaissance could see him dominate the other Grand Slams too
In a way, Nadal has found himself again – and the moment fittingly so came on the clay of Roland Garros. But can he drive himself to even greater glory?
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What helped Rafael Nadal win La Decima? His rapid-fire movement and his impeccable serve
The Mallorcan won his tenth title at the French Open final on Sunday, defeating Stan Wawrinka in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.
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‘I was always confident that Rafa would win’, says Toni Nadal
Rafael Nadal will move to number two in the world next week.
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After French Open heroics, Nadal turns his focus to Wimbledon
Nadal lost his last four visits to Wimbledon with defeats coming against opponents outside the top 100.
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I have doubts every day but that’s good as it makes me work hard: Nadal
Nadal beat Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to become the first man in history to win the French Open 10 times.
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‘Ten is Rafa’: Twitter salutes Nadal on his astounding La Decima achivement
The Spanish tennis ace beat Stan Wawrinka to win a record 10th French Open title.
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It’s La Decima: Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka to win record 10th French Open title
The Mallorcan was ruthless in his 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 win over the Swiss third seed that came after two hours and five minutes of play.
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