Ukraine-Belarus women’s quarter final will feature political tension
PARIS: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have a chance on Tuesday to set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final while Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina tackles Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a politically charged tussle where the only guarantee will be the absence of a handshake at the end.
Djokovic is in familiar territory after making the last eight in Paris for a record 17th time — his 14th consecutive quarter-final appearance here.
The 36-year-old Serb, chasing a third French Open crown and record 23rd men’s Grand Slam singles title, looks to be rounding into…
