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
Sports Swiatek survives scare against injured Zheng at French Open PARIS: World number one Iga Swiatek survived a scare at the hands of injured Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen on... Published 30 May, 2022 11:49pm
Sports Nadal v Djokovic: Previous French Open meetings PARIS: Rafael Nadal set up a mouthwatering French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday with a... Published 30 May, 2022 11:16am
Sports Gauff says no more ‘freak-outs’ at French Open PARIS: American teenager Coco Gauff insists there will be no more Roland Garros “freak-outs” as she attempts to... Published 30 May, 2022 05:53am
Sports Medvedev, Tsitsipas begin French Open campaigns PARIS: World number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas begin their French Open campaigns on... Published 24 May, 2022 11:31am
Sports A year on, Osaka’s French Open exit blazes path for mental health debate NEW YORK: The mental toll of professional tennis will be in focus as the curtain rises at Roland Garros next week, a... Published 20 May, 2022 09:51am
Sports Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title PARIS: Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is... Published 18 May, 2022 12:10pm
Sports No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry PARIS: Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry... Published 17 Jan, 2022 03:52pm
Sports Top seeds Medvedev, Barty secure triumphs at Cincinnati CINCINNATI: Daniil Medvedev took quick revenge on Friday for his Olympic loss to Pablo Carreno Busta, with the top... Published 21 Aug, 2021 09:22am
Sports Serena, Federer exit French Open, casting doubts over return Williams, who debuted at Roland Garros in 1998, refused to be drawn on whether this was her last French Open. Published 07 Jun, 2021 12:12pm