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Birthday girl Iga Swiatek swats aside Bouzkova to reach French Open last 16

NEW DELHI: World number one Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Marie Bouzkova, advancing to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

The Times of India · May 31, 2024

Sports quiz of the week: US Open, Champions League and French Open

Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, golf, Formula One, cricket and athletics?

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

Swiatek Looks For French Open Birthday Boost, Gauff Into Last 16

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek will hope for an easier third round at the French Open as she turns 23 on Friday after saving a match point against Naomi Osaka while Coco Gauff eased into the second week for a fourth straight year.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

‘Race against the rain’: French Open plays catch-up as foul weather wreaks havoc

Persistent rain and cold temperatures have thrown a wet blanket on the Paris Grand Slam tournament, leaving disgruntled fans starved of action and organisers racing to clear a backlog of matches – and more rain forecast in the days ahead.

France 24 · May 30, 2024

Sacré bleu! The French Open banned alcohol in the stands after fans were called out for rowdiness

The French Open has banned fans from having alcohol in the stands at the Grand Slam tournament in Paris

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Djokovic Untroubled At French Open As Fans Hit By Alcohol Ban

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

Tennis chiefs crack down on hooligan element at French Open matches

Organisers of the French Open tennis tournament on Thursday banned fans from drinking alcohol while watching matches as part of a hastily arranged package of measures to combat loutish behaviour as the world's top players battle to lift one of the circuit's most coveted prizes.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

French Open bans alcohol from stands after spitting incident

Belgian player David Goffin claimed a fan spat chewing gum at him during his match against French opponent Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

French Open brings in booze ban to curb rowdy Roland Garros spectators

The French Open tournament director has announced an alcohol ban in the stands among a series of new measures after a turbulent few days at the start of the tournament

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina join Iga Swiatek in French Open third round

In contrast to Swiatek, the pair enjoyed relatively stress-free passages.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024