Roland Garros

'This one hurts': Sinner wants to forget painful French Open final loss

Jannik Sinner said he would try to "delete" the memory of his five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final on Sunday, after the world number one passed up three championship points as the Spaniard roared back to claim victory.

Alcaraz beats Sinner in epic final to clinch French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday.

'Honoured' Djokovic hints at possible Roland Garros farewell after semifinal loss

Novak Djokovic suggested he may well have bidden adieu to Roland Garros after the 38-year-old was defeated in the semifinals by Jannik Sinner on Friday.

Alcaraz sees off ailing Musetti for return to French Open final

 Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz composed himself after a slow start before charging into back-to-back French Open finals when eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired with a left thigh injury while trailing 4-6 7-6(3) 6-0 2-0 on Friday.

Sabalenka dethrones four-time winner Swiatek to reach French Open final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled past four-times champion Iga Swiatek to reach her first French Open final on Thursday with a 7-6(1) 4-6 6-0 victory that ended the Pole's reign in Paris and snapped her 26-game winning streak in the tournament.

Top seed Sinner outclasses Bublik to reach French Open semis

Jannik Sinner booked himself a second consecutive semi-final appearance at Roland Garros on Wednesday with a typically ruthless straight-sets victory over unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik.

'Amazing' Alcaraz cruises into French Open last four

Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz glided into the semi-finals of Roland Garros on Tuesday, blowing away American 12th seed Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games in the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Alcaraz overcomes blip to reach French Open third round

Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz booked his spot in the third round at Roland Garros on Wednesday with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Fabian Marozsan.

In Pictures: Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal's reign

Roland Garros turned brick-red with emotion as fans chanted "Merci Rafa" in a heartfelt tribute to Rafael Nadal.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Swiatek powers into French Open second round

French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

'Dream chaser' Alcaraz sweeps into French Open second round

Teenage Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz said the best part about being touted as the future of Grand Slam tennis was that he is realising a "dream that is not for everyone".

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

Jabeur, Thiem crash at French Open

Arab trailblazer Ons Jabeur crashed out of the French Open at the first hurdle on Sunday as Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared to give Roland Garros a glimpse of the future of Grand Slam tennis.

June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021

Djokovic: The people’s champion

Novak Djokovic may not seem like the intimidating tennis virtuoso athlete from the outset; rather, like somebody one might approach in a room full of strangers to ask for the Wi-Fi password, for instance. Fondly referred to as the Djoker, his demeanour in general, feels so vibrant and likeable that one might feel like cracking an informal joke with him; and he seems humble and humane- way more than an average superstar athlete or a comic superhero, yet he has morphed into a champion hero for the ages and for all ages.

June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021

Nadal vs Djokovic tonight: A French Open masterclass beckons

No matter the result, tonight's Roland-Garros semi-final promises brilliant tennis.

June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017

Murray pays on-court tribute to attack victims

Andy Murray pays an emotional on-court tribute to the victims of the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester that left 29 people dead and scores injured.

June 4, 2017
June 4, 2017

Nadal, Wozniacki in quarterfinals

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surges into the French Open quarterfinals for a record-equalling 11th time.

June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017

Nadal drops single game in Roland Garros romp

Rafael Nadal takes another step closer to a 10th French Open with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili.

May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017

First man on court, French Open manager keeps the clay in shape

Bruno Slastan has been first on court at the French Open on every day the tournament has hosted since 1989, using all his experience to prep the world's most celebrated clay surface for five hours before play starts.

January 29, 2017
January 29, 2017

Bring on the clay: Nadal

Rafa Nadal's hopes of a 15th grand slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger Federer in the Australian Open final but the rejuvenated Spaniard is already rubbing his hands together at the prospect of a "special" season on clay