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Djokovic has 'low expectations, high hopes' for French Open 26 May 2024 - 08:42 pm

Paris: Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he has "low expectations and high hopes" for the French Open after a turbulent season so far...

Osaka off to winning start at Nadal-dominated French Open 26 May 2024 - 03:50 pm

Paris: Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Monday, setting up a potential showdown with...

Age barrier for Nadal? Three 40-something trailblazers 26 May 2024 - 02:32 pm

Paris: Rafael Nadal has not "100% closed the door" on extending his career despite his 38th birthday fast approaching and with his ranking...

Baby steps for Osaka and daughter at French Open 25 May 2024 - 02:30 pm

Paris: Naomi Osaka's bittersweet relationship with the French Open tasted a little more appealing on Saturday when the Japanese star revealed her daughter...

Wawrinka 'lucky enough to play, sometimes beat' the 'big three' 25 May 2024 - 01:03 pm

Paris: Swiss tennis great Stan Wawrinka told AFP that he was "lucky enough to play and sometimes beat" the 'big three' of Roger...

Alcaraz admits 'little bit scared' over injury return at French Open 24 May 2024 - 07:07 pm

Paris: Carlos Alcaraz admitted Friday that he was "a little bit scared" over how his sledgehammer forehand will bear up at the French...

'Happy I'm not playing Nadal', says Medvedev 24 May 2024 - 04:36 pm

Paris: Daniil Medvedev said he was "happy" not to have been drawn to face 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the French Open first...

Nadal faces Zverev at farewell French Open as Swiatek, Osaka eye clash 23 May 2024 - 05:59 pm

Paris: Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women's...

Djokovic celebrates 37th birthday with 1,100th win 22 May 2024 - 11:20 pm

Geneva: Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday with the 1,100th win of his career as he gears up for his French...

Thiem bids farewell to French Open after qualifiers loss 22 May 2024 - 05:41 pm

Paris: Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem said a sad farewell to Roland Garros after the soon-to-retire Austrian was knocked out in the second round...

Murray comeback ends in Geneva defeat 21 May 2024 - 03:02 pm

Geneva: The dream of one more match between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic evaporated Tuesday as Murray tumbled out of the Geneva Open...

Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over his fitness and form 20 May 2024 - 09:46 pm

PARIS: Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros on Monday to practice and try to figure out whether to compete at the French Open,...

Fans flock to watch Nadal test the clay at Roland Garros 20 May 2024 - 07:49 pm

Paris: Even in a training session for a tournament he might yet miss, Rafael Nadal still drew a crowd at Roland Garros on...

Raducanu pulls out of French Open qualifying to train on grass 19 May 2024 - 06:30 pm

Paris: Former US Open winner Emma Raducanu is likely to miss the French Open at Roland Garros after withdrawing from this week's qualifying...

Injured Sinner back on road to French Open 19 May 2024 - 04:13 pm

Rome: World number two Jannik Sinner is back training in a race to be fit for the French Open after missing the Rome...

Swiatek sweeps past Gauff to reach Rome Open final 16 May 2024 - 09:36 pm

Rome: Iga Swiatek won her 11th straight clay-court match on Thursday as the top seed moved closer to another record with a 6-4,...

Murray makes victorious comeback in Bordeaux 16 May 2024 - 02:45 pm

Bordeaux: Andy Murray made a victorious comeback from a serious ankle injury at the ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux. The 37-year-old Scot was...

Environmental protests stop play at two Rome Open games 13 May 2024 - 05:16 pm

Rome: Environmental protestors stopped play at two matches at the Rome Open tennis tournament on Monday after invading courts in the Italian capital....