Serena Williams set for tennis comeback – here’s how five women stars fared after retirement U-turns Serena Williams is set to return to tennis at the age of 44 The Independent UK · Jun 2
Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals PARIS (FRANCE) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Bangkok Post · Jun 1
Sabalenka beats Osaka, Berrettini reaches quarter-finals at French Open Aryna Sabalenka strengthened her French Open title bid on Monday by defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals, while Matteo Berrettini continued his comeback from injury with a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2022. The world number one is now the only major champion left in the… France 24 · Jun 1
Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters PARIS (FRANCE) - Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, while Flavio Cobolli and Anna Kalinskaya booked their places in the quarter-finals. Bangkok Post · Jun 1
Veteran Cirstea defies age to reach first French Open quarter-final in 17 years Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea has reached her first French Open quarter-final in 17 years. The 36-year-old veteran defeated China's Wang Xinyu to advance. This marks her third Grand Slam quarter-final appearance. Cirstea expressed her passion for the sport and her joy in playing at this level. She is enjoying… The Economic Times · May 31
Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second week PARIS (FRANCE) - Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at the French Open, while defending champion Coco Gauff seeks to join them in the second week. Bangkok Post · May 30
Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic is out of the French Open. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca beat the tennis legend in a thrilling five-set match. This follows Jannik Sinner's earlier exit. Fonseca's victory ensures a new men's champion will be crowned at Roland Garros. Other players like Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud advanced. The Economic Times · May 30
Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback PARIS (FRANCE) - Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. Bangkok Post · May 29
French Open: Novak Djokovic stunned in third-round upset by rising star Joao Fonseca 24-time Grand Slam champion was the hot favourite after another stunning upset Evening Standard · May 29
Djokovic knocked out of French Open by Brazil's Fonseca Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked out Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. France 24 · May 29
How the heat and illness wrecked Jannik Sinner’s Career Grand Slam dream The world No 1, the overwhelming favourite, crashed out of the French Open in dramatic scenes on Thursday The Independent UK · May 29
Who on earth is winning this French Open? Ranking the first-time grand slam champion contenders After one of the most dominant runs in the modern era, Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit, leaving Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and more poised to capitalise in Paris The Independent UK · May 29
Top seed Sinner exits French Open as local teen Kouamé roars into third round Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner crashed out of the French Open in scorching conditions on Thursday in one of the biggest upsets of the men’s tournament, while 17-year-old French hope Moise Kouamé became the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since Rafael Nadal in… Radio France Internationale · May 28
Jannik Sinner Knocked Out of French Open in Stunning Upset by Juan Manuel Cerundolo Sinner was the heavy favorite at Roland Garros. Sports Illustrated · May 28
France 24 · May 28 A rich man’s game? How Roland Garros host France turned its back on clay Efforts to expand tennis in France have seen hard courts gradually replace clay in the land of Roland Garros, leaving the iconic slippery surface to a select few – and, according to some, contributing to the home players’ miserable run at the Paris Grand Slam tournament.
Bangkok Post · 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 25 Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls PARIS - Novak Djokovic battled from behind to keep his dream of winning a 25th major crown at Roland Garros alive, while Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court Grand Slam got underway on Sunday.
The Economic Times · May 24 Alexander Zverev in cruise control as French Open starts under blazing sun Alexander Zverev began his French Open campaign with a dominant straight-sets victory over Benjamin Bonzi amidst sweltering Parisian heat. The German second seed, aiming for his maiden Grand Slam, efficiently advanced. Meanwhile, the tournament faced significant withdrawals due to injuries, with Jannik Sinner emerging as the men's favourite. Marta Kostyuk,…
France 24 · May 24 No Alcaraz, no party? Five reasons not to miss this year’s French Open There will be no repeat of last year’s epic, see-sawing final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the French Open this year, with the Spanish title holder nursing an injury. But there is still plenty to look forward to on the Paris clay, from a Ukrainian duo aiming for…
The Independent UK · May 24 Is the French Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam Coco Gauff returns to defend her title in Paris but men’s reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz misses out due to a wrist injury
France 24 · May 24 Djokovic headlines opening day at French Open Novak Djokovic is headlining the first day of the French Open on Sunday where he will face France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on centre court. The 39-year-old Serb has already won Roland Garros three times and another title would give him a record-breaking 25 Grand Slam crowns.
The Economic Times · May 24 Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Sunday, facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Despite a recent shoulder issue and limited clay-court practice, the 39-year-old aims to capitalize on Carlos Alcaraz's absence. Other notable players in action include Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva.
The Economic Times · May 22 French Open: A final dance at Roland Garros for retiring Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils Tennis stars Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils are set for their final dance at Roland Garros. The French crowd cherishes these veterans who have delivered memorable matches. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, and Monfils, known for his spectacular play, are retiring after this season. Both players have slipped in…
France 24 · May 22 French Open tennis stars turn up the heat on Grand Slams over revenue row Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about…
Bangkok Post · May 22 Tennis players feel ‘ignored’ in pay dispute PARIS - World number eight Taylor Fritz said on Friday that tennis players’ concerns about prize money have been “ignored” by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open.