June 9, 2023

Roland-Garros: Rampant Ruud a finalist again after semi-final rout of Zverev in one-sided affair

Casper Ruud defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 to make his second consecutive...

Jamie Malachy

June 9, 2023

“I disappointed myself” – Carlos Alcaraz candid about the physical issues that led to loss to Djokovic

Alcaraz admits that nerves and tension likely played a role in his cramping...

Jamie Malachy

June 9, 2023

“We were both at our physical limits” – Djokovic through as Alcaraz cramp ruins a seismic semi-final

Djokovic pays tribute to the extraordinary physical efforts put in by both players...

Jamie Malachy

June 8, 2023

“These two weeks changed my life” – this year’s Roland-Garros unearths shining new talent in Etcheverry

Etcheverry was one of the standout performers at Roland-Garros, enjoying a breakthrough run...

Jamie Malachy

June 8, 2023

“I’m ready to move on” – Rune puts a promising clay-court stretch behind him after defeat to Casper Ruud

Holger Rune looking ahead to the grass season following his exit from Roland-Garros,...

Jamie Malachy

June 8, 2023

“The biggest win of the year for me” – Ruud’s season finally clicks into gear with return to a Grand Slam semi-final

Casper Ruud earns what he believes in his best win this season, given...

Jamie Malachy

June 7, 2023

“I’m hoping to go and get the title in Wimbledon” – Jabeur’s mind already on the grass as she takes positives from Roland-Garros run

Jabeur lost from a set up against Haddad Maia in the quarter-finals of...

Jamie Malachy

June 7, 2023

Roland-Garros: Haddad Maia fights back to stun Jabeur and reach a maiden semi-final in Paris

Beatriz Haddad Maia fought back to defeat Ons Jabeur 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1....

Jamie Malachy

June 7, 2023

“It clearly doesn’t seem to be working” – Tsitsipas frustrated with impact disrupted sleep schedule has on his performance

The Greek revealed he has been using naps and melatonin pills to maximise...

Jamie Malachy

June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Sabalenka comes through testing encounter with Sloane Stephens to reach quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka came through against Sloane Stephens 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Sunday evening....

Jamie Malachy

June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Alcaraz makes quick work of Musetti, racing through to quarter-finals with identical score line to Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. He'll face the winner of...

Jamie Malachy

June 4, 2023

“My brain clicked” – Khachanov cracks Grand Slam code as Djokovic lies in wait in Roland-Garros quarter-final

Khachanov has now reached at least the quarter-final stage in each of the...

Jamie Malachy

June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Djokovic brushes aside Varillas to reach a record 17th Roland-Garros quarter-final

Novak Djokovic beat Juan Pablo Varillas 6-3, 6-2, 6-2,and will face Russian Karen...

Jamie Malachy

June 3, 2023

Roland-Garros: Jabeur tested by tenacious Danilovic before reaching last 16

Ons Jabeur defeated Olga Danilovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, but was given a thorough...

Jamie Malachy

June 3, 2023

“I don’t want to talk about it, I want to respect my opponents” – Swiatek shuts down talk of her “bagel factory”

Iga Swiatek beat Xinyu Wang 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday in the third round...

Jamie Malachy

June 3, 2023

“I’m not haunted by what happened last year” – Ruud flying under the radar at Roland-Garros after difficult start to the year

Casper Ruud enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2022, but has struggled so far...

Jamie Malachy

June 3, 2023

“She’s got the level” – Kasatkina sees a big future for her young compatriot Mirra Andreeva

Andreeva has captured the hearts and minds of the tennis world with superb...

Jamie Malachy

June 3, 2023

Roland-Garros: Gauff ends Andreeva’s impressive run in captivating battle of the teenagers

Coco Gauff won against Mirra Andreeva 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon...

Jamie Malachy

June 1, 2023

“It would be nice if we had women’s matches as well” – Swiatek on night sessions at Roland-Garros

Iga Swiatek admits that she prefers to play during the day, but that...

Jamie Malachy

June 1, 2023

Roland-Garros: No late-night drama for Zverev as straight sets win over Molcan sends German into third round

Alexander Zverev defeated Alex Molcan 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 and will face American Frances...

Jamie Malachy

June 1, 2023

“I will for sure come back stronger” – Sinner in defiant mood despite second-round loss

Jannik Sinner believes he can learn from his epic five-set loss to Daniel...

Jamie Malachy