Tag: Roland Garros

Rain rescues faltering Djokovic at Roland Garros

PARIS: Roland Garros suffered another scheduling blow on Friday when the second semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem was halted for the night. Organisers said...

Thiem blasts Serena ‘bad personality’ in Roland Garros press conference row

PARIS: Dominic Thiem has accused Serena Williams of having a "bad personality" as the bizarre row over him being booted out of his own...

‘Cactus’ Djokovic eyes 13th Roland Garros quarter-final

PARIS: Top seed Novak Djokovic bids to reach the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the 13th time on Monday while 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova looks to capitalise...

Nadal powers on in Paris, Tsitsipas battles through

PARIS: Rafael Nadal continued the strong start to his bid for a record-extending 12th French Open title on Wednesday with a comfortable victory over...

Curtain up for returning Federer at new-look Roland Garros

PARIS: Roger Federer returns to a new look Roland Garros on Sunday after a four-year absence, admitting he'll be an underdog in his attempt...

Uncertainty over Serena fitness, Osaka form at Roland Garros

PARIS: Serena Williams heads into this year's French Open as an outsider for a Grand Slam title for possibly the first time in 20...

Roland Garros unveils new look after years of legal wrangles

PARIS: After years of legal battles and threats to quit its historic home, Roland Garros will show off its new look next week, with a...

Nadal faces childhood pal Gasquet, Sharapova edges closer to Serena duel

PARIS: Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal breezed into the French Open third round and a clash against childhood friend Richard Gasquet on Thursday, as Maria...

Djokovic reaches third round at Roland Garros, Zverev survives

Former champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th consecutive year by beating Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 7-6 (7/1), 6-4,...

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

PARIS: When Maria Sharapova last played the French Open in 2015, she did so as defending champion. Denied a wildcard by Roland Garros organisers last...