All eyes are on the forthcoming French Open 2023 edition, which kicks off on May 28 in Paris, France. With no Rafael Nadal -- who announced his decision to withdraw from the tournament due to a hip injury -- legendary star John McEnroe feels Novak Djokovic has a great chance of lifting the title at the Roland Garros.

Tennis: Djokovic has great chance of winning French Open 2023 in Nadal’s absence, feels John McEnroe

On Thursday (May 18), Rafael Nadal withdrew from the French Open 2023 -- the second Grand Slam of the year -- owing to an abdominal strain he picked up during this year's Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, expects '2024 to be his last year in tennis'

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough path to a maiden French Open title after being placed in the same half of the draw as 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday.

Tennis: Tough road ahead for Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Iga Swiatek for French Open title

Daniil Medvedev claimed the first clay court title of his career ahead of the French Open as the Russian world number three beat Denmark's Holger Rune 7-5 7-5 in a gripping Italian Open final that began after a rain delay on Sunday.

Italian Open: Daniil Medvedev claims maiden clay court title, beats Holger Rune in straight sets

The French Open is offering players at this year's tournament free access to a tool that will filter hateful messages on their social media platforms in a bid to prevent cyberbullying and harassment, organisers said on Monday.

Tennis: French Open comes up with unique ploy, offers players tool to filter out online abuse

Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the pursuit of a second career Grand Slam title. Kazakhstan's Rybakina captured her second WTA 1000 title of the season at Foro Italico when Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina retired with a thigh injury which she had been carrying all week.

Italian Open 2023 winner Elena Rybakina sets sights on clinching title at Roland Garros

Three-time Grand Slam champion Britain's Andy Murray is the latest of the big four to pull out of the French Open 2023 to focus on Wimbledon. Earlier, 14-time winner at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal, also withdrew his name from his favourite event as he failed to completely recover from the hip injury he sustained during the Australian Open early this year.

Tennis - Britain's Andy Murray pulls out of French Open to concentrate on Wimbledon 2023

The Big Three in tennis, such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, have ruled the sport for several years. In recent times, a lot has been said and written about the generational shift waiting to take place with a plethora of young talents -- Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Dane Holger Rune, etc.

'New generation is here already': Novak Djokovic on young talents after Rome quarter-final exit

With not even a week left for the commencement of the French Open 2023 edition, Australian star Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the upcoming edition due to the same knee injury that kept him out of the Australian Open early this year, in January.

Tennis: Aussie star Nick Kyrgios pulls out of French Open 2023 with knee injury

Rafael Nadal has been out of action for quite some time. He is nursing a hip injury which has already kept him out of many tournaments, including the just-concluded Miami Open in the run-up to this year's French Open.

Tennis: It would be brutal for tennis if Rafael Nadal misses French Open 2023, says Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz expects Rafa Nadal to perform at a "spectacular level" at the French Open if the 14-times champion can overcome his injury issues ahead of the year's second Grand Slam.

World number two Carlos Alcaraz says Rafael Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros

Matteo Arnaldi on Friday earned his first Top 10 win as he stunned World No. 4 Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round at the Madrid Open. He struck 35 winners and hit with great depth to consistently push Ruud back and inflict a ninth defeat of the season on the Norwegian.

Madrid Open 2023: Matteo Arnaldi stuns World No 4 Casper Ruud to reach third round

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