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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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sports21h ago

The French Open wildcard list includes Stan Wawrinka, marking a swansong as he nears retirement at Roland Garros.
Gael Monfils also earns a wildcard as he prepares for his French Open farewell season.
Ksenia Efremova, world No. 623, receives a wildcard to make her Grand Slam debut.
Venus Williams was not granted a wildcard despite her past success and status in American tennis.
Williams’ absence comes after previous French Open finals appearances and her long career achievements.
Efremova’s junior success includes winning the Australian Open junior title and reaching No. 1 in ITF juniors.
The wildcards aim to balance honoring icons with introducing emerging talents for Roland Garros.
The French Open is scheduled to start on May 18, with wildcard selections announced ahead of the event.
Organizers emphasized honoring past champions while recognizing new talent with these selections.

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Wawrinka and Monfils received wild-card invitations to the French Open as they near retirement in 2026.
Wawrinka is 41 and ranks 125, having won Roland Garros in 2015.
Monfils is 39, reached Paris semifinals in 2008, and is ranked 222.
Organizers also invited several other players to the men's and women's draws for the clay Slam.
The clay Grand Slam begins on May 24, with a planned ceremony honoring the retirement of the two veterans.
Both players are set to be honored after their final matches in Paris.
The invitations underscore the changing of the guard as the tournament marks its ongoing history.
Wawrinka previously won the 2015 Roland Garros title, highlighting his enduring legacy.
Monfils remains a staple on the tour, aiming to retire after the 2026 season.

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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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Knight dies at 90, closing a storied British tennis career that spanned amateur and postwar eras.
He won 47 singles titles and played 43 Davis Cup matches, winning 27.
Knight teamed with Yola Ramirez to win the French mixed doubles crown at Roland Garros.
He captained the British Davis Cup team in the 1990s in a non-playing role.
Knight won Wimbledon and Australian junior titles and was a clay-court specialist.
He remained connected to tennis through coaching after his playing days.
Knight’s 1964 Wimbledon party dance with Jill Beaven led to their marriage later that year.
Knight’s mother was killed in a car crash a year before his 1963 Europe zone semi-final appearance.
Knight’s early life included a pport of interests, including the Hindu religion, Greek philosophy, and Javanese art.
Knight’s best Wimbledon singles result was the fourth round in four years.

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