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Carlos Alcaraz, Andrey Rublev win openers at French Open

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain led a trio of men among the world's top 10 into the second round of the French Open amid blustery conditions in Paris on Sunday.

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Draper stunned by Dutch qualifier at French Open

Britain's Jack Draper was stunned in straight sets against Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in the French Open first round on Sunday.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Naomi Osaka finishes strong, wins first-round match at French Open

Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka recorded a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win over unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday in the first round of the French Open in Paris.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'He wants to leave…,' Tournament director reveals reason behind cancelation of farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal has hinted that he probably won’t retire after this season. Ahead of the Roland Garros main draw, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo revealed that a farewell ceremony for the King of Clay has been canceled.

Novak Djokovic News / ESPN / 21 minutes ago

Djokovic: Low expectations, high hopes for Paris

Novak Djokovic says he has "low expectations and high hopes" for the French Open as he comes into the tournament with a 14-6 record this year.

Tennis News / ESPN / 59 minutes ago

Expert picks: Who will win the French Open titles?

As the French Open begins Sunday, the men's field is more open than it has been in 20 years, while the women's seems anything but. Our experts make predictions.

Anna Kalinskaya News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sinner Meets Rumored Girlfriend Kalinskaya During Roland Garros

Speculation about Jannik Sinner's dating life heightened after the Italian was pictured at Roland Garros interacting with WTA's latest breakout star, Anna Kalinskaya.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'If he wins two or three matches, he becomes favorite,' Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic can win Roland Garros if he gets his rhythm back

Things are not working well for Novak Djokovic this year as he is finding it hard to get his rhythm back. At Roland Garros, he is not the main favorite,

Jelena Ostapenko News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Will this 7th year be a lucky charm for Jelena Ostapenko?

If you’re ever in need a pick-me-up, might I suggest watching the highlights of the 2017 French Open final, when 20-year-old, unseeded Jelena Ostapenko, down a set and a break (with a point to go down two breaks), wrenched the match from Simona Halep.

Iga Swiatek News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Is a Fourth French Open Title for Iga Swiatek Inevitable?

It has been over four months since the defending French Open champion, Iga Swiatek, was shocked by Linda Noskova at the Australian Open. Despite her previous incredible achievements, some began to question the world No.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / 30 minutes ago

The Rise of Italian Prodigy Jannik Sinner

With his win at the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner vaulted himself into tennis history. And at just 22 years old, he has the potential to rule this sport for years.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / 19 minutes ago

'He Just Hasn't Played Many Matches': Schett Questions Djokovic Motivation Levels

Novak Djokovic is having a strange season on so many levels and there might be a direct link between his dip in form and motivation. That's the view of Eurosport presenter Barbara Schett, who has been unimpressed by the Serbian's performances in 2024.

Danielle Collins News / Field Level Media / 42 minutes ago

WTA roundup: Madison Keys beats Danielle Collins to win Strasbourg title

Fourth-seeded Madison Keys delivered 22 winners while roaring past third-seeded Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Internationaux de Strasbourg championship in an All-American final in France.

Casper Ruud News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud wins twice to take Geneva title

Second-seeded Casper Ruud recorded a pair of victories on Saturday to capture his third Gonet Geneva Open title in four years in Switzerland. Ruud advanced to the final with a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win over Italian Flavio Cobolli to complete a match delayed on Friday because of heavy rain.

Alize Cornet News / Field Level Media / 52 minutes ago

Frenchwoman Alize Cornet retiring after Roland Garros

Alize Cornet played in her first French Open in 2005 at the age of 15. She is now about to play in her last. Cornet said she will retire after the upcoming tournament at Roland Garros.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Why Iga Swiatek is apologizing to Rafael Nadal's French Open opponent

The "King of Clay" is preparing for his likely final appearance at Roland-Garros and the top-ranked women's player in the world, Iga Swiatek, made it obvious on Friday that she'll be pulling for him.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / 42 minutes ago

Venus Williams receives monumental honor from Mattel

If there's ever a sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2023 blockbuster "Barbie" movie, producers may have to make room for a character based on one particular women's tennis legend.

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