Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz Headline the Biggest Upsets From the French Open First Round The first round at Roland-Garros saw quite a few top-ranked players suffer early exits. Sports Illustrated · May 26
French Open 2026: Sabalenka shines, Osaka dazzles as Medvedev melts down in Paris heat World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round in style as Naomi Osaka lit up Roland Garros with fashion flair, while sixth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered another early Paris exit on a sweltering day that tested players and fans alike. France 24 · May 26
French teenager Moïse Kouamé underlines huge promise by beating Marin Cilic The 17-year-old became the youngest man to win in Paris since 1991 while Daniil Medvedev lost in five sets and injured Cameron Norrie pulled out of his match The Guardian - UK · May 26
Sabalenka thrives in French Open heat PARIS - Aryna Sabalenka began her French Open campaign with a comfortable win on Tuesday as fellow world number one Jannik Sinner prepared to open his bid for a career Grand Slam in the night session. Bangkok Post · May 26
Aryna Sabalenka’s jewellery catches the eye in her French Open first-round win The world number one insisted she is not a hypocrite for wearing the expensive set while calling for increased prize money. The Independent UK · May 26
TEN:Aussie Walton causes French Open sensation in Paris Queenslander Adam Walton has caused one of the shocks of the French Open, knocking out Daniil Medvedev, but there was more disappointment for Alexei Popyrin. AAP · May 26
Queensland duo pull off French Open sensations in Paris Queenslanders Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have caused two of the biggest sensations of the French Open, defeating marquee players at Roland Garros. AAP · May 26
Daniil Medvedev’s latest first-round defeat extends miserable French Open record Medvedev has fallen at the opening hurdle in seven of his 10 appearances in Paris since making his debit in 2017, including three of the last four years The Independent UK · May 26
The Six Biggest French Open Challengers to Jannik Sinner With Carlos Alcaraz Sidelined Here’s six opponents who have pretty strong cases if they end up facing the world no. 1 in Paris. Sports Illustrated · May 26
Jannik Sinner chasing immortality at French Open with career grand slam in reach Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favourite in the men’s draw but the women’s event will be a monumental battle between several contenders The Guardian - UK · May 23
‘As world No 1, I have to stand up and fight’: Sabalenka leads players in grand slam protest Aryna Sabalenka said the push for a greater financial contribution from the grand slams is focused on improving the welfare of lower ranked players The Guardian - UK · May 22
A Look at Jannik Sinner’s Projected Path to Winning the French Open The Italian is looking to complete his career grand slam at Roland-Garros. Sports Illustrated · May 21
2026 Roland Garros Men’s Seed Report: Jannik Sinner vs. the Field The top seed is the overwhelming favorite with his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, out of the French Open due to injury. Sports Illustrated · May 21
Teen star's dream/nightmare French Open draw Emerson Jones will play four-time champion Iga Swiatek in her French Open bow as Alex de Minaur's Paris route could see him meet Novak Djokovic in the quarters. AAP · May 21
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap Elina Svitolina beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to win the Italian Open, her first WTA 1000-level event since 2018
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Injured Carlos Alcaraz rules himself out of French Open title defence Defending champion will not be competing for a third sucessive Paris title
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22 Depression candy and death stares: inside the secret world of the tennis locker room Coco Gauff, Belinda Bencic and Jannik Sinner give an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes in the loneliest communal space in sport
AAP · Apr 8 6-0 6-0: Medvedev fed bagel after Monte Carlo meltdown Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has endured the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his distinguished career on an eventful day at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 8 Zverev battles back from brink to advance to last-16 at Monte Carlo Masters Third seed Alexander Zverev lost the first four games of the final set but rallied to see off the unseeded Chilean Cristian Garin on Wednesday and move into the last-16 at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 8 Tennis Mailbag: Why Playing Injured Is Rarely Talked About The sport’s unofficial code may not be benefiting the players or the fans. Plus, a discussion on wild cards, merch and country flags.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Russian star Daniil Medvedev suffers meltdown during humiliating Monte Carlo defeat IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Daniil Medvedev destroys racket during extraordinary 6-0 6-0 defeat to Matteo Berrettini The world No 10 failed to win a single game in the heaviest defeat of his career
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Jack Draper withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters on side of caution Draper has spoken about needing to be patient in his comeback after eight months out with bone bruising in his left arm
Sports Illustrated · Mar 18 Tennis Mailbag: Novak Djokovic’s Miami Withdrawal Sparks Debate The 38-year-old’s decision to pull out of the Miami Open inspired discussion around the sport. Plus, empty seats at Indian Wells, coaches’ salaries and more.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 When do Alcaraz and Sinner start their bids for Miami Open glory? The 2026 Miami Open is underway, but some high-profile players have withdrawn from the tournament. Britain’s two highest-ranked female players, Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal, pulled out earlier this week due to illness and injury respectively. Novak Djokovic has also withdrawn from the men’s tournament due to a shoulder injury.…