Former World number one Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Round of 16 of the ongoing French Open 2023 as he overcame a stern challenge from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain.

French Open: Novak Djokovic seals R16 berth for 16th successive year, overcomes Alejandro Fokina's challenge

World number three Jessica Pegula's hopes of hoisting her maiden Grand Slam trophy ended in despair on Friday after a 6-1 6-3 defeat by Belgian Elise Mertens in the French Open third round.

French Open: Pegula's maiden Grand Slam title hopes ends with loss to Mertens, Sabalenka enters R4

World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set blip to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel and reach the French Open last 32 on Wednesday. The Spanish star came through 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 against his 112th-ranked opponent and will face Canada's Denis Shapovalov for a place in the fourth round.

French Open: Alcaraz overcomes wobble to reach last 32; Wawrinka knocked out by Kokkinakis

Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner missed two match points before being knocked out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday by German Daniel Altmaier after a dramatic five-set battle.

French Open: Swiatek powers into round three; Sinner dumped out by world no. 79 Altmaier

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday with a straight-sets win over Marton Fucsovics.

Djokovic brushes aside Kosovo row to reach French Open last 32

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina booked her third-round spot with a 6-3 6-3 victory over rising Czech teenager Linda Noskova on Thursday, confirming her status as one of the front-runners for the title.

French Open: Title contender Elena Rybakina marches past teenager Linda Noskova into third round

French hopes of a Roland Garros singles' champion were all but extinguished as Russian Anna Blinkova sent fifth seed Caroline Garcia tumbling out with a 4-6 6-3 7-5 second-round victory on Wednesday (May 31).

French Open: Anna Blinkova beats fifth seed Caroline Garcia on ninth match point to reach third round

World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas eased past Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2, on Wednesday (May 31), to advance to the French Open third round.

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas goes past Roberto Carballés Baena in straight sets, enters third round

On Monday (May 29), former world number one Novak Djokovic eased past debutant Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round of the French Open 2023 edition. Squaring off with the newcomer, Djokovic risked controversy by sharing a message about Kosovo and urging to stop the violence.

Novak Djokovic shares message for violence-hit Kosovo after first-round win in French Open

The famously fickle Paris crowd made themselves heard on the opening day of the French Open, booing when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands after her first-round defeat by Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Sunday.

Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka prevails, Marta Kostyuk urges stronger anti-war stance after French Open boos

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

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

Rafael Nadal on Thursday, May 18, announced his withdrawal from the French Open 2023 bringing an end to his 18-year streak of appearing at the Roland-Garros. In his illustrious career, Nadal has never missed the French Open and won the title a record 14 times.

Rafael Nadal's clay court dominance and why he will be missed at French Open for the first time

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

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has set himself a target of climbing to the top of the world rankings by the end of the year. To get there he has to overcome the two superstars of Tennis at the moment. The Greek has lost to Djokovic in each of his two slam finals and lost to Alcaraz in the Barcelona final last month. The World No. 5 remains one of the leading contenders for the French Open Men's Singles title next month and opened up on who thinks will be his main challengers. Tsitspas spoke exclusively to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Exclusive: Tsitsipas sets sight on World No. 1 ranking

Prize money for this year`s Roland-Garros will total 49.6 million euros, with an increase of 12.3 percent from 2022, the organisers of the clay court major said on Friday.

Tennis: French Open announces 12.3 per cent increase in total prize money for 2023 edition

Rafael Nadal, on Thursday (April 20), announced that he will not take part in next week's Madrid Open after more setbacks in his recovery from a hip injury. The Spaniard got injured during the Australian Open early this month and has been out of action ever since.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open, shares statement on injury; Roland Garros participation doubtful

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

Andy Murray said he hopes to play at Roland Garros for the first time since 2020 next month after crashing out in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray hopes to play French Open despite early Madrid exit

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters and his participation in the French Open is also in doubt. The Spanish world number 14 has won the tournament in Monaco 11 times but is not fit to return to action. His injury isn't getting any better and he hasn't played since the Australian Open in January. This creates fresh doubts over whether Nadal will be able to defend his title at Roland Garros this year and also raises question marks about his career. Nadal will be 37 in June and is unlikely to target playing many tournaments other than grand slams.

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