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French Open Draw and World Cup Preparations

Updated 2026-05-23 14:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Emma Raducanu faces a tough first-round match against Solano Sierra at the French Open. Meanwhile, 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has reversed his retirement to be Germany's first-choice keeper for the 2026 World Cup.

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BBC Sport

Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team's number one for the tournament.

2026-05-21 12:39 UTC

BBC Sport

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?

Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.

2026-05-21 13:12 UTC