Roland-Garros

Mauresmo, Roland Garros

Mauresmo steering Roland Garros beyond past press controversy with Naomi Osaka

The first-year tournament director faces the challenge of addressing mental health concerns spurred by Naomi Osaka's complaints about press coverage at last year's Roland Garros.

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Ethan McAndrews
Daria Kasatkina

Roland-Garros: Another maiden semi-finalist as Kasatkina holds nerve to beat Kudermetova and move into last four

Daria Kasatkina won against Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 7-6 [5] on Wednesday. She'll face the winner of the match between Pole Iga Swiatek, the top seed, and American Jessica Pegula, the No 11 seed, in the next round

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Novak Djokovic

‘We need to find a balance’: Nadal and Djokovic still not happy, Mauresmo suggests tweaks to Roland-Garros night sessions

The Roland-Garros night sessions have proved very controversial again this year

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Carrie Dunn
Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2022

Nadal: “I am putting everything that I have to try to play this tournament” – and the future is very uncertain

Despite having put himself in position for another French Open title, Rafael Nadal is not taking anything for granted. He knows that his physical condition is such that a return trip to Roland Garros in the future is no guarantee.

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Ricky Dimon
Roland-Garros, Rafael Nadal, Auger-Aliassime

‘He’s a great champion’ – Nadal survives Djokovic showdown, two more steps to go for French Open title

It may have felt like a Grand Slam final, but Rafael Nadal's four-set victory over Novak Djokovic was only a quarter-final in Paris. Next up for Nadal on Friday is Alexander Zverev, who knocked off Carlos Alcaraz

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Ricky Dimon
Cori Gauff, Roland-Garros 2022
2 years ago

“I feel like now, really, mentally I’m in a great place” Gauff reflects on her growth after Roland-Garros semi-finals berth

The American talent is learning from her mistakes and growing into a cerebral...
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Ethan McAndrews
Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2022
2 years ago

Zverev’s “absolute best” was enough to do the “impossible” against Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev made personal history on Tuesday in Paris by beating a top-10...
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Ricky Dimon
Zverev, Alcaraz, Roland Garros
2 years ago

Roland-Garros: Zverev reaches semi-finals, eliminating rising star Alcaraz !

Alexander Zverev edged out Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 [7] on Tuesday...
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Tennis Majors
Martina Trevisan, Roland Garros, Laylah Fernandez
2 years ago

The clay smiles back at Trevisan in Paris

Italian Martina Trevisan keeps her dream clay season alive with a win over...
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Ethan McAndrews
Coco Gauff
2 years ago

‘When she’s on the court, I see her as Coco Gauff, tennis professional’

In our series 'Raising A Champion', Corey and Candi Gauff talked about what...
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Carrie Dunn
Coco Gauff
2 years ago

Roland-Garros: Gauff sweeps aside Stephens to reach first Grand Slam semi-final

Coco Gauff defeated Sloane Stephens 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday afternoon. She'll play Italian...
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Martina Trevisan
2 years ago

Roland-Garros: Trevisan into maiden Slam semi-final, beats battling Fernandez

Martina Trevisan defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-7 [3], 6-3 on Tuesday and will...
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Tennis Majors
Nadal, Djokovic, Grand Slam
2 years ago

Another record for Nadal and Djokovic – the new most decorated match in history

The number bods have done the calculations - what a prospect is in...
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Carrie Dunn
Qinwen Zheng
2 years ago

‘It’s just girls’ things’ – Zheng reveals reason for on-court pain

The Chinese teenager was honest about the physical problems she encountered in her...
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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2021
2 years ago

“Djokovic didn’t avoid Nadal’s forehand last year, as some would suggest doing” : the tactical keys of the Djokovic vs Nadal matchup

As we prepare of Tuesday's French Open quarter-final showdown between Novak Djokovic and...
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Sasa Ozmo
Cori Gauff, Roland-Garros 2022
2 years ago

Maturing Gauff finding the consistency to match her talent, loving the clay

Tipped for the top ever since she broke through at Wimbledon in 2019,...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic with a pink racquet, 1991
2 years ago

The story about Novak Djokovic’s first racquet — a pink one

Before Novak Djokovic faces Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday,...
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Sasa Ozmo
Holger Rune, Roland-Garros 2022
2 years ago

Rune on his own journey as Alcaraz stars, too, at Roland-Garros

Comparisons between fellow 19-year-olds Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are obvious, even though...
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Ravi Ubha
Marin Cilic
2 years ago

Cilic routs Medvedev in straight sets to reach French Open quarter-finals

Marin upset Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Monday night and will face...
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Tennis Majors
Stefanos Tsitsipas, 2022
2 years ago

Tsitsipas after upset loss: Pressure not a problem but equipment another matter

Stefanos Tsitsipas denied feeling extra pressure after his exit at Roland-Garros
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Ravi Ubha