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Nadal insists calendar Grand Slam 'crazy' to consider despite French Open triumph
French Open

Nadal insists calendar Grand Slam 'crazy' to consider despite French Open triumph

June 06, 2022
Rafael Nadal says it is "crazy" for people to even consider him completing the calendar Grand Slam after triumphing at the Australian Open and French Open. The Spaniard returned from…
French Open: Henman backs Nadal to mount Wimbledon title challenge
French Open

French Open: Henman backs Nadal to mount Wimbledon title challenge

June 05, 2022
Rafael Nadal can make it three grand slam titles out of three if his body holds up sufficiently well for Wimbledon, says Tim Henman. After adding the French Open title…
French Open: Federer's coach calls for Chatrier to be renamed after Nadal, Real Madrid pay tribute
French Open

French Open: Federer's coach calls for Chatrier to be renamed after Nadal, Real Madrid pay tribute

June 05, 2022
Roger Federer's coach called for Court Philippe-Chatrier to be named after Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid paid tribute to the legendary Spaniard after he won a staggering 14th French Open…
French Open: King Rafa XIV crowned as Nadal, with one foot 'asleep', tramples on Ruud final dream
French Open

French Open: King Rafa XIV crowned as Nadal, with one foot 'asleep', tramples on Ruud final dream

June 05, 2022
Never meet your heroes. Casper Ruud was setting himself up for a fall when he described Rafael Nadal as "my idol for all my life" heading into Sunday's French Open…
French Open: Imperious Nadal eases to record-extending 22nd grand slam title
French Open

French Open: Imperious Nadal eases to record-extending 22nd grand slam title

June 05, 2022
Rafael Nadal emphatically sealed a record-extending 14th French Open title with an imperious straight-sets victory over Casper Ruud on Sunday. Fifth seed Nadal was relentless as he took his record…
French Open: More heartbreak for Gauff as Garcia and Mladenovic claim doubles crown
French Open

French Open: More heartbreak for Gauff as Garcia and Mladenovic claim doubles crown

June 05, 2022
Coco Gauff lost her second French Open final of the weekend as the teenager and Jessica Pegula were beaten by Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women's doubles. Gauff…
French Open: Nadal ready for 'final push' as his dizzying Roland Garros record spells trouble for Ruud
French Open

French Open: Nadal ready for 'final push' as his dizzying Roland Garros record spells trouble for Ruud

June 04, 2022
Rafael Nadal versus Casper Ruud has the air of one of sport's great mismatches ahead of the French Open title match. Nadal's record at Roland Garros is spectacularly intimidating as…
French Open: Swiatek proud to beat Serena Williams streak and warns there is more to come
French Open

French Open: Swiatek proud to beat Serena Williams streak and warns there is more to come

June 04, 2022
Iga Swiatek said it was "special" to have produced a longer winning run than Serena Williams and ominously vowed she can take her game to another level after triumphing at…
French Open: Gauff sends bold message after Roland Garros final thrashing by Swiatek
French Open

French Open: Gauff sends bold message after Roland Garros final thrashing by Swiatek

June 04, 2022
Coco Gauff responded to a punishing defeat by Iga Swiatek in the French Open final by declaring: "Now I know that's what I have to do." Blessed with wisdom beyond…
French Open: Swiatek era in full swing as brilliant Pole lands Roland Garros glory again
French Open

French Open: Swiatek era in full swing as brilliant Pole lands Roland Garros glory again

June 04, 2022
Behind all the charm that Iga Swiatek brings to tennis, the relatable personality and the culture vulture sensibilities, there lies a ruthless champion. Swiatek is now a two-time French Open…
French Open: Zverev suffered suspected ankle ligament damage in semi-final against Nadal
French Open

French Open: Zverev suffered suspected ankle ligament damage in semi-final against Nadal

June 04, 2022
Alexander Zverev is suspected to have suffered several torn ligaments during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday. The world number three's hopes of winning a first grand…
French Open: Swiatek offers support for Ukraine after second Roland Garros triumph
French Open

French Open: Swiatek offers support for Ukraine after second Roland Garros triumph

June 04, 2022
Iga Swiatek sent a message of support for Ukraine after beating Coco Gauff to regain the French Open title on Saturday. The all-conquering world number one extended her winning run…
French Open: Swiatek celebrates with Lewandowski after Roland Garros success
French Open

French Open: Swiatek celebrates with Lewandowski after Roland Garros success

June 04, 2022
Iga Swiatek was congratulated by Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski after she successfully regained her French Open crown. The world number one was embraced by her Polish compatriot after a…
French Open: Tearful Gauff hails 'amazing' champion Swiatek
French Open

French Open: Tearful Gauff hails 'amazing' champion Swiatek

June 04, 2022
Coco Gauff shed tears as she soaked up defeat to Iga Swiatek after the American teenager suffered a drubbing in the French Open final. With her forehand misfiring, Gauff suffered…
French Open: Magnificent Swiatek dominates Gauff to regain title at Roland Garros
French Open

French Open: Magnificent Swiatek dominates Gauff to regain title at Roland Garros

June 04, 2022
Iga Swiatek stretched her incredible winning run to 35 matches by beating Coco Gauff in straight sets to regain the French Open title. The ruthless world number one outclassed Gauff…
French Open: Ruud ready for 'greatest challenge in this sport' against Nadal
French Open

French Open: Ruud ready for 'greatest challenge in this sport' against Nadal

June 03, 2022
Casper Ruud knows he will have to play his "best tennis ever" if he is to have "any chance" against his idol Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. Ruud…
French Open: Swiatek and Gauff set to showcase best of women's game after Mauresmo claim sparked anger
French Open

French Open: Swiatek and Gauff set to showcase best of women's game after Mauresmo claim sparked anger

June 03, 2022
At the end of a week in which Amelie Mauresmo said there is "more attraction and appeal" in the modern men's game, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff get a showpiece…
French Open: Ruud awakening as Casper sweeps Cilic aside to set up Nadal final clash
French Open

French Open: Ruud awakening as Casper sweeps Cilic aside to set up Nadal final clash

June 03, 2022
Casper Ruud weathered an early storm as he saw off Marin Cilic and set up a shot at Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. The Norwegian has this week…
French Open: Climate change activist invades court, fastens herself to net in Roland Garros semi-final
French Open

French Open: Climate change activist invades court, fastens herself to net in Roland Garros semi-final

June 03, 2022
A female climate change activist chained herself to the net on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the French Open semi-final between Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud. The woman, who identified herself online…
French Open: Nadal proudly battling through the pain ahead of Roland Garros final
French Open

French Open: Nadal proudly battling through the pain ahead of Roland Garros final

June 03, 2022
Rafael Nadal says battling through the pain of his foot injury makes reaching his 14th French Open final even more enjoyable. Nadal missed a part of the 2021 season with…
French Open: Nadal into 14th Roland Garros final after Zverev injury nightmare
French Open

French Open: Nadal into 14th Roland Garros final after Zverev injury nightmare

June 03, 2022
Rafael Nadal advanced to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev suffered a horror injury blow almost two sets into a gruelling semi-final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Zverev was helped from…
French Open: Swiatek predicts 'special rivalry' with Gauff ahead of Roland Garros final
French Open

French Open: Swiatek predicts 'special rivalry' with Gauff ahead of Roland Garros final

June 03, 2022
Iga Swiatek says she hopes to form a "special rivalry" with Coco Gauff as the pair prepare to meet in the French Open final. World number one Swiatek extended her…
French Open: Gauff suggests Roland Garros win will not be life-changing as she labels Swiatek favourite
French Open

French Open: Gauff suggests Roland Garros win will not be life-changing as she labels Swiatek favourite

June 02, 2022
Coco Gauff sees Iga Swiatek as the favourite in the French Open final but promised to play with freedom as the outcome at Roland Garros will not change her life…
French Open: Mauresmo apologises for women's tennis 'appeal' comments
French Open

French Open: Mauresmo apologises for women's tennis 'appeal' comments

June 02, 2022
French Open director Amelie Mauresmo has apologised for suggesting women's tennis lacks the "appeal" of the men's game after drawing the ire of world number one Iga Swiatek. Mauresmo –…
French Open: Gauff names LeBron and Serena among inspirations after 'end gun violence' message
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French Open: Gauff names LeBron and Serena among inspirations after 'end gun violence' message

June 02, 2022
Coco Gauff cited LeBron James, Serena Williams, Colin Kaepernick and Naomi Osaka as her inspirations after the tennis star wrote "Peace, end gun violence" on a camera at the French…
French Open: 'It's a lie' – Ruud hits out at Rune over claims he taunted quarter-final opponent
French Open

French Open: 'It's a lie' – Ruud hits out at Rune over claims he taunted quarter-final opponent

June 02, 2022
French Open semi-finalist Casper Ruud has refuted Holger Rune's claim he yelled in his face after winning the duo's feisty quarter-final clash, accusing the teenager of telling "a big lie".…
French Open: Beaten semi-finalist Trevisan vows to keep fighting ahead of rankings rise
French Open

French Open: Beaten semi-finalist Trevisan vows to keep fighting ahead of rankings rise

June 02, 2022
Martina Trevisan vowed to continue fighting and enjoying every match ahead of her imminent rise up the world rankings after a strong French Open campaign. Trevisan ultimately ran out of…
French Open: Teenage star Gauff achieves numerous feats to set up Swiatek final
French Open

French Open: Teenage star Gauff achieves numerous feats to set up Swiatek final

June 02, 2022
Teenage sensation Coco Gauff achieved numerous feats by reaching her maiden grand slam single's final at the French Open on Thursday. Gauff has still not dropped a set at Roland…
French Open: Nadal targets 'solution' to extend his career but admits the end could be close
French Open

French Open: Nadal targets 'solution' to extend his career but admits the end could be close

June 02, 2022
Rafael Nadal has declared he does not want this to be his final French Open. The announcement from Nadal seems to put to bed the theory that he could announce…
French Open: Gauff reaches maiden grand slam final by defeating Trevisan
French Open

French Open: Gauff reaches maiden grand slam final by defeating Trevisan

June 02, 2022
Coco Gauff secured a maiden grand slam final appearance with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Martina Trevisan at the French Open on Thursday. Gauff had not dropped a set in…
French Open: Swiatek matches two Serena feats in returning to Roland Garros final
French Open

French Open: Swiatek matches two Serena feats in returning to Roland Garros final

June 02, 2022
Iga Swiatek ticked off a whole host of accomplishments as her 34-match winning streak carried her into the French Open final on Thursday. The world number one was in sensational…
French Open: Swiatek feeling a whole lotta love after reaching Roland Garros final
French Open

French Open: Swiatek feeling a whole lotta love after reaching Roland Garros final

June 02, 2022
Iga Swiatek produced heavy metal tennis to destroy Daria Kasatkina's French Open hopes in a brutal semi-final performance, then revealed she was inspired by listening to Led Zeppelin. Swiatek, who…
French Open: Swiatek crushes Kasatkina to reach Roland Garros final
French Open

French Open: Swiatek crushes Kasatkina to reach Roland Garros final

June 02, 2022
Iga Swiatek charged past Daria Kasatkina to reach the French Open final with a devastating display of excellence. The surprise 2020 Roland Garros champion is this year's hot favourite for…
French Open: Ruud overcomes feisty Rune to make history for Norway
French Open

French Open: Ruud overcomes feisty Rune to make history for Norway

June 01, 2022
Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to make a grand slam semi-final after seeing off teenager Holger Rune in four sets at the French Open. Wednesday's encounter was already…
French Open: Cilic downs Rublev with scintillating tie-break performance to reach semi-finals
French Open

French Open: Cilic downs Rublev with scintillating tie-break performance to reach semi-finals

June 01, 2022
Marin Cilic beat Andrey Rublev in a five-set classic on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach the French Open semi-finals for the first time. The 2014 US Open winner produced an incredible…
French Open: Swiatek joins select group with grand slam semi-final double
French Open

French Open: Swiatek joins select group with grand slam semi-final double

June 01, 2022
Iga Swiatek continued her outstanding form as she cruised into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-3 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula, joining an elite list of young players to…
French Open: Swiatek disappointed with Mauresmo remarks over women's tennis being less appealing
French Open

French Open: Swiatek disappointed with Mauresmo remarks over women's tennis being less appealing

June 01, 2022
Iga Swiatek says it was "disappointing and surprising" to hear Amelie Mauresmo state that watching women play at the French Open is less appealing than seeing their male counterparts. Mauresmo,…
French Open: Kasatkina ready to scale new heights in Swiatek battle
French Open

French Open: Kasatkina ready to scale new heights in Swiatek battle

June 01, 2022
Daria Kasatkina aims to climb another "mountain" when she faces Iga Swiatek in her first grand slam semi-final at the French Open. Kasatkina won an all-Russian showdown with Veronika Kudermetova…
French Open: 'I forgot how old I am!' – Swiatek signs off win by celebrating wrong birthday
French Open

French Open: 'I forgot how old I am!' – Swiatek signs off win by celebrating wrong birthday

June 01, 2022
Iga Swiatek is enjoying a birthday week to remember – or perhaps one to forget. The world number one turned 21 on Tuesday, between the 32nd and 33rd matches of…
French Open: Swiatek soars into Roland Garros semis with 33rd straight win
French Open

French Open: Swiatek soars into Roland Garros semis with 33rd straight win

June 01, 2022
Iga Swiatek showed no signs of slowing as she reached the French Open semi-finals with a straight-sets victory over Jessica Pegula, her 33rd in succession. The 2020 Roland Garros champion…
French Open: Kasatkina breaks new ground with victory over Kudermetova
French Open

French Open: Kasatkina breaks new ground with victory over Kudermetova

June 01, 2022
Daria Kasatkina is through to her first grand slam semi-final after winning an all-Russian battle with Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets at the French Open. Kasatkina lost her previous two…
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