Four Domino Effects of Coco Gauff's Stunning French Open Loss to Anastasia Potapova Gauff's shocking loss has ramifications, both in the French Open and beyond. Sports Illustrated · May 30
2026 French Open Midterm Grades: Sweltering Conditions Blanket Roland Garros The men’s draw is wide open after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic lost early, and the reigning champion on the women’s side is out after Coco Gauff fell in the third round. Sports Illustrated · May 30
João Fonseca knocks out Djokovic in Roland Garros third round The Brazilian marches on after an epic five-hour battle with the Serb, the former world number one. Jannik Sinner is also out of the French Open. Euronews · May 30
French Open day seven: Gauff stunned by Potapova and Kouame bows out – as it happened The reigning women’s champion Coco Gauff was beaten by Anastasia Potapova and Moise Kouame bowed out against Alejandro Tabilo The Guardian - UK · 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
TEN:Demon shattered by Paris 'blue moon' opportunity missed Just like last year, Alex de Minaur has lost his second match in Roland Garros, shattered once again by what he believes was a golden opportunity missed. AAP · May 29
French Open court layouts are causing injuries to players, says Iga Swiatek Iga Swiatek said French Open officials need to change the layout of courts as players were getting injured colliding with hoardings and rain covers The Guardian - 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
Katie Boulter falls to defeat to end British hopes at French Open Katie Boulter crashed out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday evening. The British star was facing Anastasia Potapova for a place in the round of 32 at Roland Garros . Boulter won the first set 7-5, but Potapova forced a deciding set when she took the… The Independent UK · May 28
Baking on the clay: How players are feeling the heat in a French Open furnace Jannik Sinner has blamed illness rather than high temperatures for his shocking exit while the locker room is divided over the weather at the French Open The Guardian - UK · May 28
TEN:Dasha wins but Aussie giant-killers' Paris dreams melt Rejuvenated Daria Kasatkina has made it into the French Open third round but Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have been knocked out at Roland Garros. AAP · May 28
Jannik Sinner’s Shock Upset Blows Open Roland Garros Draw The Italian star wilted in the Paris heat and humidity, falling to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in the second round at the French Open. Sports Illustrated · May 28
Why Jannik Sinner’s unthinkable French Open defeat is a huge wake-up call Sinner was the biggest pre-tournament favourite at Roland Garros since Rafael Nadal in 2009, and his shock second-round defeat should alert every player in the draw while Carlos Alcaraz is absent The Independent UK · May 28
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
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Jannik Sinner Knocked Out of French Open in Stunning Upset by Juan Manuel Cerundolo Sinner was the heavy favorite at Roland Garros.
AAP · May 28 TEN:Birrell dreams shattered in Roland Garros thriller Kimberly Birrell couldn't repeat her giant-killing heroics at the French Open as the Gold Coast hope suffered heartbreak in a second-round tiebreak decider.
AAP · May 28 Dasha wins but Aussie giant-killers' Paris dreams melt Resurgent Daria Kasatkina has earned a French Open third-round date with the world No.1 but Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have been knocked out in Paris.
The Independent UK · May 28 Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism Osaka added a metallic gold bomber jacket and ivory train to her sequined gold playing dress for the second-round clash with Donna Vekic at Roland Garros
The Independent UK · May 28 Naomi Osaka criticised by opponent for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’ Laura Siegemund hit out at Osaka for her clothing choice at Roland Garros and how long it took her to be ready to play
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 28 Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open PARIS - Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's counterpart Aryna Sabalenka also seeks to move into the last 32 at Roland Garros.
The Guardian - AU · May 27 Australia’s Adam Walton on tennis lessons next to horses and being a ‘late bloomer’ The 27-year-old is enjoying his moment in the sun at the French Open after a shock win over Daniil Medvedev but with an eye on more grand slam success
The Independent UK · May 27 Novak Djokovic jeered during battling victory over home hopeful Valentin Royer The third seed felt the heat and was unhappy with noise from the crowd at Roland Garros
The Independent UK · May 27 French Open groundskeepers drench the clay courts with water and salt during heat wave Paris is experiencing an intense heat wave during the French Open, affecting both players and the clay courts
Sports Illustrated · May 27 Tennis Mailbag: Breaking Down the Players’ Media Protest at Roland Garros Top players participated in the move, bringing attention to their push for a revamped revenue-sharing model with the majors.