French open

Swiatek achieves 30th successive win as Tsitsipas survives another epic

Unstoppable world number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 30th successive victory at the French Open on Thursday as 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived another Roland Garros rollercoaster.
27 May 2022, 03:39 AM

Alcaraz pulls off French Open escape as Nadal, Djokovic cruise

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.
26 May 2022, 05:08 AM

From Nadal shirt to Nadal on the dirt for France's Moutet

As a child, Corentin Moutet was such a dedicated fan of Rafael Nadal that he used to sleep in one of the Spanish star's trademark sleeveless shirts.
24 May 2022, 12:25 PM

Russian star Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener

World number two Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.
24 May 2022, 11:49 AM

Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round.
24 May 2022, 03:05 AM

Nadal cruises into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.
23 May 2022, 16:28 PM

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round

Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament.
23 May 2022, 11:55 AM

Swiatek powers into French Open second round

French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.
23 May 2022, 11:42 AM

'Dream chaser' Alcaraz sweeps into French Open second round

Teenage Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz said the best part about being touted as the future of Grand Slam tennis was that he is realising a "dream that is not for everyone".
23 May 2022, 03:14 AM

Jabeur, Thiem crash at French Open

Arab trailblazer Ons Jabeur crashed out of the French Open at the first hurdle on Sunday as Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared to give Roland Garros a glimpse of the future of Grand Slam tennis.
22 May 2022, 13:40 PM

Djokovic: The people’s champion

Novak Djokovic may not seem like the intimidating tennis virtuoso athlete from the outset; rather, like somebody one might approach in a room full of strangers to ask for the Wi-Fi password, for instance. Fondly referred to as the Djoker, his demeanour in general, feels so vibrant and likeable that one might feel like cracking an informal joke with him; and he seems humble and humane- way more than an average superstar athlete or a comic superhero, yet he has morphed into a champion hero for the ages and for all ages.
15 June 2021, 10:40 AM

Nadal vs Djokovic tonight: A French Open masterclass beckons

No matter the result, tonight's Roland-Garros semi-final promises brilliant tennis.
11 June 2021, 12:21 PM

Serena knocked out

Serena Williams's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title was put on hold on Saturday after the former world number one was knocked out of the French Open in the third round following a 6-2 7-5 defeat by fellow American Sofia Kenin.
2 June 2019, 05:29 AM

Federer turns on the style on Roland Garros return

Roger Federer returned to the French Open and breezed into the second round with a 6-2 6-4 6-4 win against Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, four years after hitting his last ball on the Parisian clay.
27 May 2019, 06:52 AM

Halep wins French Open

Simona Halep fought back from a set and a break down to finally claim her first Grand Slam title by beating Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a gruelling French Open final.
9 June 2018, 15:22 PM

Wawrinka, Azarenka knocked out

Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka and Victoria Azarenka suffered shock exits on Monday.
28 May 2018, 13:26 PM

Ostapenko flying high

Jelena Ostapenko gets an invite into the cockpit of the plane taking her home after her shock French Open triumph.
2 July 2017, 06:40 AM

Thiem stuns champion Djokovic at French Open

Dominic Thiem demolish defending champion Novak Djokovic in a stunning French Open upset, setting up a semi-final duel against nine-time champion Rafael Nadal.
7 June 2017, 12:06 PM

Nadal, Wozniacki in quarterfinals

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surges into the French Open quarterfinals for a record-equalling 11th time.
4 June 2017, 13:40 PM

Nadal drops single game in Roland Garros romp

Rafael Nadal takes another step closer to a 10th French Open with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili.
2 June 2017, 13:19 PM