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French Open

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The French Open is one of tennis' four major championships, held over three weeks between late May and mid-June at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is the top clay court event in the world.
Zheng Qinwen says she is unsure whether the grand slam bodies will listen to the players’ demands. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen joins call for tennis grand slam prize money to be shared more fairly

While top players benefit from increased prize money, players at lower levels often struggle because of a lack of sponsorship and high costs.

ATP

Q&A | Former world No 1 Jim Courier talks tennis and timekeeping

Fame and celebrity

Meet tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, who just pulled out of Wimbledon

Fame and celebrity

Meet Holger Rune, the Danish ‘bad boy’ of tennis

Denmark’s Holger Rune is a rising talent in the world of tennis, but his on-court outbursts, feud with Casper Ruud and loss of Boris Becker as coach aren’t a good look

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Holger Rune is a rising star in tennis – but the young Danish athlete’s already seen his fair share of controversy. Photo: @holgerrune/Instagram
ATP

Djokovic loses No 1 spot to Sinner, Swiatek increases huge lead in ATP rankings

Sinner is the first player from Italy to reach No 1 since the computerised rankings began in 1973 and will be the top-seeded man at Wimbledon.

French Open champ Alcaraz downplays chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records

Spaniard, 21, claimed third grand slam with five-set victory over Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros which means he has now won a major on all three surfaces.

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Swiatek handles ‘huge baggage’ on way to French Open title three-peat

‘I’m a perfectionist, so there’s always pressure on me,’ she says. ‘When outside pressure hits me, it is a little bit worse’.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. Photo: AFP

There will be a first-time French Open winner with Alcaraz facing Zverev in final

Carlos Alcaraz is a two-time grand slam winner, while Alexander Zverev is still seeking his first. However, this will be the first final at Roland Garros for either player.

Novak Djokovic

Why fans love Novak Djokovic’s quirky ‘psychologist’ wife, Jelena Djokovic

A tense exchange between Novak Djokovic and his wife during his French Open match earlier this week raised a few eyebrows, until the tennis star explained

Norway

Spain’s Alcaraz, Italy’s Sinner to resume tight rivalry in French Open semi-final

Clash will be the first men’s Roland Garros semi-final between two players under the age of 23, with the pair tied at 4-4 head to head.

French Open semi-finalists (clockwise from top left): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, Norway’s Casper Ruud, Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Italy’s Jannik Sinner Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Paolini surprises herself by reaching her first grand slam final at French Open

The Italian, who had never been past the fourth round at a major, beat Russian Mirra Andreeva and will face holder Iga Swiatek in the final.

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini celebrates after beating Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in the singles semi-final. Photo: AFP
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic says his knee surgery ‘went well’ and wants a return to competition soon

The Serb had an operation on Wednesday after tearing a meniscus at the French Open, threatening his Wimbledon and Olympics chances.

ATP

World No 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee injury

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open with an injured right knee on Tuesday, ending his title defence and meaning he will relinquish the No 1 ranking.

Injured Djokovic limps into French Open quarter-finals after thrilling comeback

Novak Djokovic raises injury concerns after coming from a set down to beat Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo in fourth round.

Novak Djokovic slides at the net for a forehand against Francisco Cerundolo during their men’s singles fourth round match at the French Open. Photo: Getty Images
US Open (tennis)

French Open day 9 round-up: Sabalenka, Rybakina book places in quarter-finals

Big-hitting Belarusian won 6-2, 6-3 and has now dropped only 18 games over her four matches, while fourth-seed Elena Rybakina breezed past Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after overcoming Emma Navarro in the French Open round of 16. Photo: EPA

Marathon man Djokovic eyes 15th successive quarter-final at French Open

Defending champion made the last 16 by beating Italy’s Musetti in the tournament’s latest-ever finish, and now faces Argentina’s Cerundolo.

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Novak Djokovic battles back in French Open epic that stretches into early hours

Novak Djokovic avoids crashing to worst defeat in 15 years, battling back to beat Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in game that ends at 3.07am.

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China’s Zhang downed by past finalist Tsitsipas at French Open, Alcaraz marches on

Zhang, who made history in Paris 12 months ago, lost 6-3 6-3 6-1 to the Greek hitter on Friday with Tsitsipas winning the match in just 91 minutes to set up a meeting with Italian Matteo Arnaldi.

Zhang Zhizhen waves to the crowd at Roland Garros following his defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: Xinhua
Fame and celebrity

Meet Rafael Nadal’s supportive wife and childhood love, Mery ‘Xisca’ Perelló

Rafa has been knocked out in the first round of the French Open this year, defeated by Alexander Zverev – but who is his supportive wife and baby mama by his side?

ATP

Belgium’s Goffin says he was spat at by French Open fan, warns of ‘hooligans’

Goffin said a fan spat chewing gum as he defeated a French player, and follows acts of jeering this week and last year; French players say the fans ‘add spice’.

Djokovic believes Roland Garros has not seen the last of Nadal quite yet

Nadal, the undisputed king of Roland Garros with 14 grand slam wins there, was beaten in straight sets in first round, raising suspicions it could have been his last appearance.

Novak Djokovic tells the Philippe-Chatrier he believes Rafa Nadal could yet return to French Open in 2025. Photo: EPA
Zheng Qinwen

Cornet ends career with emotional first-round defeat to Zheng at French Open

China’s Zheng Qinwen powers past Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-1 at Roland Garros, bringing curtain down on Frenchwoman’s 20 years in tennis.

China’s Zheng Qinwen (right) embraces France’s Alize Cornet after winning their women’s singles match at the French Open. Photo: AFP
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps on road’ as he starts French Open title defence

The Serbian world No 1, who is seeking his fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is on his worst run of form since 2018.

Melbourne

Zhang, Yafan make winning starts at French Open, Osaka waits for Swiatek

Zhang Zhizhen beats Australian Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, while Wang Yafan downs Maria Timofeeva 6-3, 6-3. Naomi Osaka into second round and potential clash with Iga Świątek.

Osaka, Alcaraz bring curtain up on French Open, Chinese players in early action

Naomi Osaka is first up on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti, with Carlos Alcaraz facing lucky loser JJ Wolf.

Naomi Osaka is first up on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti. Photo: DPA
ATP

When is the French Open 2024, and who can battle Novak Djokovic for the title?

Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest clay-court tennis event where Ronald Garros king Rafael Nadal, who has won tournament 14 times, is likely to be featuring for last time.

Novak Djokovic is looking to defend his men’s singles title at the 2024 French Open. Photo: AFP
ATP

Hong Kong’s Wong hails ‘great experience’ after losing French Open qualifier

Coleman Wong goes down in straight sets to American Patrick Kypson in the first round of qualifying for the main draw for year’s second grand slam.

ATP

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set for first grand slam appearance at French Open

Having reached a career-high world ranking of 180, the 19-year-old is among 128 players in the qualifying rounds in Paris, chasing 16 places in the main draw.

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