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Roland-Garros Day 1 recap: minor upsets, but top favorites cruise
The last Grand Slam of 2020 is under way as the French Open is hosted in a cold and wet autumnal Paris in late September. Day 1 saw a few surprises, but most favourites produced expected results.
Ryan Lam
September 28, 2020
Gauff ousts Konta for first career victory at French Open
Playing in the main draw at Roland-Garros for the first time in her career, Coco Gauff takes out Johanna Konta in straight sets on Sunday evening.
Ricky Dimon
September 27, 2020
Halep, Azarenka off to hot starts, Kontaveit goes down to Garcia
The conditions at Roland-Garros came close to halting play on Sunday afternoon, but they did not stop Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka from advancing.
Ricky Dimon
September 27, 2020
French Open 2020: Halep lands birthday win in chilly Paris
Simona Halep marked her 29th birthday with a first-round win at the French Open, where the top seed began slowly in chilly conditions.
Tennis Majors
September 27, 2020
French Open 2020: You have to roll with the punches this year – Serena Williams
Serena Williams previewed the French Open as she discussed her preparations at Roland Garros.
Tennis Majors
September 27, 2020
4 years ago
Rybakina reaches fifth WTA Tour final of the year
Elina Svitolina stands between Elena Rybakina and a second WTA Tour triumph of...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
French Open 2020: Confident Halep ‘honoured’ to be Roland-Garros favourite
In-form two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep feels confident she can add a...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
French Open 2020: Will Serena’s heir emerge at Roland Garros?
Naomi Osaka is not at the French Open, giving her rivals the opportunity...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Roland-Garros draw: 13 facts that might define the 2020 tournament
The draw for Roland-Garros took place earlier today, giving players and fans a...
Ryan Lam
4 years ago
Roland-Garros women’s singles draw
The French Open women's draw is done. Top seed Simona Halep is trying...
Ryan Lam
4 years ago
Svitolina books Strasbourg semi, rain thwarts Sabalenka & Siniakova
The semi-finals line-up in Strasbourg will not be completed until Friday, with the...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
How a $1 bill propelled women’s tennis into prominence
On September 23, 1970, nine women -- including Billie Jean King -- signed...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Sabalenka survives Blinkova scare in Strasbourg
Katerina Siniakova is next up for Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame Anna Blinkova at...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Done for 2020, Bianca Andreescu Sets Sights on 2021 and Olympics
After withdrawing from the French Open, Bianca Andreescu has confirmed she will not...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Svitolina battles past Linette into Strasbourg quarter-finals
Elina Svitolina will face Jil Teichmann in the Internationaux de Strasbourg quarter-finals after...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Rome recap: Halep on top form, expanded players pool and more
Simona Halep continued her stunning run of form on clay with a first...
Ryan Lam
4 years ago
French Open favourite Halep: “I’m not going to put pressure on myself”
With a 10-0 record on clay this summer - including wins in Prague...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Sabalenka confirms Kindlmann split after easing through in Strasbourg
Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Ellen Perez in Strasbourg, subsequently confirming she had decided...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Halep crowned Rome champion as Pliskova forced to retire
Simona Halep is given a virtual free pass to the Rome title as...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Pliskova defeats Vondrousova to set up No 1 vs No 2 final in Rome
Karolina Pliskova crushes Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets during semi-final action in Rome...
Ricky Dimon