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Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 4 - rainout and reign nearly over

France, May 30 -- Highly strung Stefanos Tsitsipas and the Spanish player Paula Badosa are an item. Gawd bless 'em. And after advancing past Daniel Altmaier on Court Suzanne Lenglen, the 25-year-old ... Read More


Tennis chiefs crack down on hooligan element at French Open matches

France, May 30 -- Security agents have been told to identify and remove persistently rowdy fan and match umpires have also been instructed to be less indulgent and impose a disciplined tone for the ga... Read More


French tennis star Noah to replace Borg as Team Europe skipper at 2025 Laver Cup

France, May 29 -- The 64-year-old Frenchman will replace Bjorn Borg who has skippered squads consisting of players such as Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the tournament which began ... Read More


Alcaraz wins under centre court roof as rain destroys schedule at French Open

France, May 29 -- Alcaraz won the encounter 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in just over three hours on Court Philippe Chatrier. The Spaniard went into the clash as the overwhelming favourite against a player ran... Read More


Swiatek pleads for peace from the fans after edging past Osaka at French Open

France, May 29 -- In an on-court interview with former player Alex Corretja, Swiatek said as she looked at the crowds on Court Philippe Chatrier: "You know I love you guys and I love playing here but ... Read More


No last hooray for Alize Cornet at French Open as Zheng beats French veteran

France, May 28 -- A month ago, the 34-year-old Frenchwoman told French broadcaster Canal Plus that the 2024 French Open would be her last tournament as a professional player. Just before the start of... Read More


Cornet takes leave of the French Open and tennis to cheers amid the tears

France, May 28 -- In 2005, as a 15-year-old, the French tennis federation, which organises the French Open in Paris offered her a wildcard - tennis speak for an invitation into the main draw of the si... Read More


Zverev sees off Nadal to advance to second round at French Open

France, May 27 -- The 27-year-old German prevailed 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 to dispatch Nadal at the earliest point from the competition he has won 14 times. "It's such a great honour to play him," said Zverev ... Read More


Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 2: Nadal's got no idea

France, May 27 -- Going? Rafael Nadal - he who has won the tournament 14 times and has the shoes to prove it - gave the distinct impression last year that this year would be his final traipse around ... Read More


Defending champion Swiatek sweeps into second round at French Open

France, May 27 -- It finished 6-1, 6-2 to the 22-year-old Pole who needed only an hour to advance. Swiatek, who is chasing a fourth French Open crown, breezed through the opener on the back of crunch... Read More