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Draper receives Murray's grass-court coaching as part of a support plan ahead of Wimbledon, boosting his grass-season preparation.
Murray’s return to coaching follows a recent Djokovic link and marks a shift toward mentoring younger tennis talents on tour.
Draper aims for strong grass-season form, eyeing a return at the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club ahead of Wimbledon.

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Djokovic says he will skip warm-up clay events ahead of the 2026 French Open to focus on preparation.
Djokovic acknowledges the plan is not ideal but remains determined to compete at Roland Garros.
The French Open will be held from May 24 to June 7, with Djokovic aiming for a strong clay-season.
Djokovic lost to qualifier Dino Prižmić in Rome, ending his Rome run early.
Djokovic remains ATP World No. 4 with a modest 7-2 record this year.
Djokovic thanked the crowd and praised Prižmić after the Rome upset.
Djokovic hinted at a pragmatic approach, focusing on health and fit for Roland Garros.
He expressed uncertainty about his Roland Garros readiness, hoping for improvement by then.
Post-match interviews included remarks about a 'new reality' in Djokovic's preparation.
Djokovic's 2026 plan emphasizes maintaining form for the clay-court major rather than extra matches.

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Medjedovic defeats Fonseca 2-1 in the Rome Open Masters 1000 Round of 64 after losing the first set 6-3.
Crowd noise led Medjedovic to plead with the umpire to quieten the crowd during the third-set service moment.
Medjedovic celebrated by miming sleep and blowing a kiss to the crowd after the win.
Medjedovic credited the crowd for helping him stay focused, saying he was 'locked in' during the pivotal moments.
Fonseca's fanbase is known for high passion and has drawn public defense from Boris Becker in 2025.
Medjedovic advances to face Mariano Navone, who defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a separate match.
Medjedovic's 2026 clay season included a win over Alex de Minaur before a later loss to Andrey Rublev.
The match outcome sets Medjedovic up for a third-round clash in the Rome Open.
Becker previously defended Fonseca’s fanbase amid crowd reactions at a major tournament.

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Rune withdraws from the French Open and shifts his comeback plan to a grass-season target, aiming to return before Wimbledon.
Rune describes the decision as tough but the right move, emphasizing patience over rushing back on clay.
He signals a clear plan to target the grass season, including Wimbledon, as his return platform.
Rune previously underwent Achilles surgery after an October injury and faces a cautious recovery path.
The French Open decision comes as Rune-eyed a return that aligns with full fitness rather than quick matches.
Rune has publicly shared his rehabilitation, turning it into an Instagram-documented comeback narrative.
Experts project Rune could drop out of the world’s top 50 amid the interrupted return ahead of Wimbledon.
Rune’s career-high included a No. 4 ranking in 2023, highlighted by a Paris Masters title and Masters 1000 finals.
The timeline has already shifted, with a mid-June target at the Queen’s Club reflecting cautious planning.
Queen’s Club event is identified as the staging ground for Rune’s comeback, reinforcing a measured approach.

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Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils were awarded wild cards for the French Open as they near retirement.
Wawrinka is 41 and ranked No. 125; Monfils is 39 and ranked No. 222.
Both players plan to retire at year's end and will be honored after their Paris matches.
Additional men’s wild cards were given to Basavareddy, Droguet, Gaston, Gea, Kouame and Walton.
Women’s wild cards went to Burel, Efremova, Ferro, Jeanjean, Jones, Rakotomanga, Tubello and Urhobo.
The clay-court Grand Slam is set to start on May 24.

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