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Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

29 May 2025

He's flown in his barber Victor Martinez from Spain to serve up a short back and sides, fading to his customary hirsute thatch up top.

The second seed appeared a touch blunt in the second set against Fabian Marozsan but went on to win the second round match in four - he looked razor-sharp at 6-1, 6-2 to finish.

Seventh seed Casper Ruud has been defeated in four sets by Nuno Borges .

Defending champion Iga Swiatek and world number one Aryna Sabalenka have advanced in the women's draw.

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Rugby:
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Golf:
Dangerous weather and then darkness has forced an end to play, on day two of the US Women's Open golf major in Wisconsin 14:47

Rugby League:
Questions over the amount of money that should be thrown at rugby league halfback Nathan Cleary if he shows interest in playing rugby union in the future 14:27

Law and Order:
Praise for the Police response, to a night of large, violent boy racer gatherings in Levin and Palmerston North 14:17

Politics:
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Environment:
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