Victorious for a second time at Roland Garros, Iga Swiatek assumes her rank as leader

9:59 p.m., June 4, 2022 A part without real thrill, but then tears, on both sides. Until a press conference for Coco Gauff, 18 and the youngest finalist since Kim Clijsters in 2001. Hers spoke of discovery and impotence. Those of Iga Swiatek, more discreet, were seen differently, like floodgates finally allowed to open. Twenty … Read more

Roland Garros. The mind always wins Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal was not the favourite. But once again he triumphed. Despite foot pain, eaten away by necrosis of the scaphoid bone, despite his truncated preparation, despite the late schedule for this quarter-final. Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic on Tuesday and gave another show of his mental toughness. “It’s the victory of self-sacrifice, resilience and … Read more