Sinner advances on day of upsets and drama in men's draw
There were five-set thrillers, significant upsets and an emotional goodbye on day five at the French Open – but it was business as usual for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
There were five-set thrillers, significant upsets and an emotional goodbye on day five at the French Open – but it was business as usual for Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
Jaume Munar criticises French Open crowds over a “complete lack of respect” and for creating a “circus” after his loss to home favourite Arthur Fils.
Coco Gauff continues her bid for a second Grand Slam singles title with a second-round victory over Tereza Valentova at the French Open.
Richard Gasquet, the popular Frenchman nicknamed the ‘Mozart of tennis’, ends his playing career after his second-round loss in Paris.
Heavier tennis balls are among the things affecting Emma Raducanu’s attempts to rejoin the top players in the world, coach Mark Petchey says.
Britain’s Sonay Kartal is out of the French Open after a second-round defeat by Marie Bouzkova.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Fabian Marozsan in four sets to reach the third round at the French Open, but two former finalists are out.
Norway’s Casper Ruud criticises the ATP’s ranking system and describes it “like a rat race” which forces players to compete with injuries.
Not since 2023 has a women’s singles match occupied the primetime night session slot on Court Philippe Chatrier – a run stretching over 19 successive matches.
Emma Raducanu’s miserable record against Iga Swiatek continues as the defending champion dominates their French Open second-round match.