Novak Djokovic’s French Open title defense — and his hold on No. 1 in the rankings — are still alive thanks to a 7-5, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 comeback victory over 22-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round match that lasted 4 1/2 hours and did not conclude until Sunday after 3 a.m., the latest finish in tournament history. It is Djokovic’s 369th win at a Grand Slam tournament, tying Roger Federer for the most in tennis history. Djokovic briefly looked as if he might be in trouble against Musetti but instead ran away with the final set and now will continue his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and fourth at Roland Garros.
Jun. 1—ANN ARBOR — Ayva Johnstone and Anneka Croftchik gave Elk Rapids the opportunity to leave Ann Arbor with some state championship hardware in hand Saturday. The two were among six area athletes who reached the state semifinals after running through their competition during the first day of the MHSAA Division 4 varsity girls tennis state finals at the University of Michigan. And they along ...
Jun. 1—GRAND FORKS — Fargo Davies senior Paige McCormick picked just the right time for a North Dakota state girls tennis breakthrough. McCormick had finished fourth, third and second in the state singles tournament in her career. A week ago, she lost the EDC singles championship to Sarea Gu of West Fargo Sheyenne in straight sets. On Saturday, however, McCormick jumped over both hurdles. ...
The MHSAA crowned state champions for girls tennis in four divisions Saturday, with Clarkston taking home Division 1 for the first time since 2011.