Prince of Clay Alcaraz battles back from the brink to retain French Open crown PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz battled from the brink of a first Grand Slam final loss to outlast Jannik Sinner in a French... Published 09 Jun, 2025 11:56am
Sports Sabalenka and Swiatek set for French Open semi-final blockbuster The French Open women’s singles semi-finals take centre stage at Roland Garros on Thursday, when world number one... Published 05 Jun, 2025 01:38pm
Sports Alcaraz tackles Shelton for spot in French Open quarters as Swiatek faces old foe PARIS: Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on big-serving 13th seed Ben Shelton for a place in... Published 01 Jun, 2025 10:54am
Sports Reigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women’s champion... Published 30 May, 2025 12:49pm
Sports Jannik Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges PARIS: Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic... Published 29 May, 2025 10:47am
Sports Reluctant Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic PARIS: Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday... Published 28 May, 2025 02:44pm
Sports Wawrinka close to the end but not stopping yet PARIS: Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a first-round exit from Roland Garros on Monday but said he is... Published 27 May, 2025 02:22pm
Sports Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell, Sabalenka starts title bid PARIS: Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on... Published 25 May, 2025 10:34am
Sports French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent... Published 22 May, 2025 08:09am
Sports End of an era as Rafael Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell MÁLAGA: Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup... Published 17 Nov, 2024 12:52pm
Sports Frenchman Richard Gasquet, 38, to retire after Roland Garros Former world number seven Richard Gasquet will retire after the French Open next year, the Frenchman announced on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:41pm
Sports No Olympics is no problem for ATP, WTA players in Washington WASHINGTON: Concerns over surface switching and injuries prompted several top ATP and WTA players to skip the Paris... Published 30 Jul, 2024 01:14pm
Sports Rafa Nadal trains ahead of doubles opener despite injury worries PARIS: Rafa Nadal practised alongside doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros on Friday as doubts continued... Published 26 Jul, 2024 03:29pm
Sports Teenager Mirra Andreeva frees her mind in quest for French Open upset When Mirra Andreeva steps out on Philippe Chatrier on Wednesday, she will have the unenviable task of beating... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:04am
Sports Iga Swiatek eyes French Open quarters as Alcaraz ‘feels himself’ again PARIS: Iga Swiatek steps up her pursuit of a third successive French Open crown on Sunday, while men’s title... Published 02 Jun, 2024 11:02am
Sports Big guns Swiatek and Osaka meet in early French Open showdown PARIS: Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek will take on Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster second-round contest... Published 29 May, 2024 11:13am
Sports Novak Djokovic doubters await as title defence begins at Roland Garros World number one Novak Djokovic will be the main attraction at Roland Garros on Tuesday when he begins his French... Published 28 May, 2024 11:05am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz looks to ease injury doubts with fast start at Roland Garros PARIS: World number three Carlos Alcaraz returns to the French Open hoping to banish memories of the severe cramps... Published 26 May, 2024 10:30am
Sports Rafael Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell PARIS: Rafael Nadal will bring down the curtain on his 19-year French Open career with the likelihood of adding to... Published 22 May, 2024 12:31pm
Sports Iga Swiatek eyes place among greats with fourth French Open crown PARIS: Iga Swiatek admits she is the favourite and “confident” ahead of her bid to become only the fourth woman to... Published 22 May, 2024 12:04pm
Sports Rafa Nadal happy to be playing third straight event after injury return Rafa Nadal said he is encouraged by his steady progress after returning from injury last month, as the 14-times... Published 09 May, 2024 10:48am
Sports Ruud says ‘ridiculous’ Djokovic not done winning Grand Slams PARIS: French Open runner-up Casper Ruud tipped Novak Djokovic to break the all-time record for Grand Slam titles... Published 12 Jun, 2023 11:35am
Sports History-making Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam triumph PARIS: Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a... Updated 11 Jun, 2023 10:33pm
Sports Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence PARIS: Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at a French Open without his old rival... Published 26 May, 2023 10:48am
Sports Rome winner Rybakina sets sights on Roland Garros ROME: Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the... Published 22 May, 2023 06:55am
Sports Murray pulls out of French Open PARIS: Former world number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open. The 36-year-old, who has made just ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:41am
Sports Cocciaretto proves too good for Kenin to reach Hobart final Elisabetta Cocciaretto handed Sofia Kenin a 7-5 4-6 6-1 defeat in the Hobart International semi-final on Friday,... Published 13 Jan, 2023 12:27pm
Sports I will play at Wimbledon if my body allows me to, says Nadal PARIS: French Open champion Rafael Nadal will play at Wimbledon later this month if his body allows him to, the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 11:15pm
Sports Rockin’ Rafa fan Swiatek on top of the world PARIS: From bashful Rafael Nadal fan to the hard rock of Led Zeppelin and Guns N’ Roses to the undisputed queen of... Published 05 Jun, 2022 02:50pm
Sports Djokovic, Nadal clash for 59th time in French Open blockbuster PARIS: Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final... Published 31 May, 2022 11:14am