Djokovic pulls out of ATP Cup, France to replace Austria in tournament

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of this week’s ATP Cup in Sydney, organisers said on Wednesday, heightening doubts over whether he will defend his Australian Open title.

‘They should be embarrassed’: Ukraine’s Kostyuk calls out French Open crowd after boos

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk took issue with the French Open’s notoriously fickle crowd, and players’ silence over the war in her home country, after she was booed off the court on Sunday for declining to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent on an otherwise unremarkable opening day at Roland Garros.

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Mbappé becomes first four-time winner of Ligue 1 player of the year award

Kylian Mbappe was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth successive time Sunday after helping Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th French title.

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Nadal’s absence felt as French Open kicks off at Roland Garros

Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.