37 m. ago ‘We are disappearing’: Britain’s first trans judge on Supreme Court defeat – and why she’s challenging it

Victoria McCloud was publicly promoted as a symbol of diversity in the justice system, but this year it changed her legal sex overnight. The Independent Pride List 2025 winner tells Emma Henderson how vulnerable trans people are leaving Britain and why she’s taking on the Supreme Court ruling in an even higher court

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76 m. ago Coco Gauff admits French Open win ‘wasn’t pretty’ after beating Aryna Sabalenka

The 21-year-old American, seeded second, came from a set down to beat world number one Sabalenka 6-7 (5) 6-2 6-4.

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1 hour ago Coco Gauff crowned French Open's new queen of clay as Aryna Sabalenka makes bitter admission

Coco Gauff beat Aryna Sabalenka to win her first French Open singles title, with the American forced to come from behind to be at the world number one at Roland Garros

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2 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Coco Gauff's emotional triumph at the French Open final

Coco Gauff won the French Open on Saturday for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4.

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3 h. ago How brilliant Coco Gauff tormented Aryna Sabalenka to win a ‘terrible’ French Open final

In difficult conditions, Gauff fought back with her incredible powers defence to frustrate Sabalenka and win a first French Open title

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3 h. ago Coco Gauff v Aryna Sabalenka live: Scores and result from heavyweight French Open final

Gauff won her second grand slam title and first French Open by beating World No 1 Sabalenka in a three-set thriller

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3 h. ago Coco Gauff claims maiden French Open crown in dramatic final victory over Aryna Sabalenka

American claims just second Grand Slam title to move ahead in head-to-head with world No1

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3 h. ago How Coco Gauff tormented Aryna Sabalenka to win a ‘terrible’ French Open final

In difficult conditions, Gauff fought back with her incredible powers defence to frustrate Sabalenka and win a first French Open title

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3 h. ago Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open women’s singles final – live reaction

Live updates from the 2pm BST start at Roland GarrosMen’s singles final preview | And you can email JohnThe roof is open and the wind is blowing in, which adds a variable. It could get a bit swirly.Via the BBC, plucky Brit news:Teenager Hannah Klugman was unable to become the first Briton in almost 50 years to win a French Open juniors title after losing in the girls’ singles final.The 16-year-old, competing in her first junior Grand Slam singles final, was beaten 6-2 6-0 by Austria’s Lilli Tagger. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Coco Gauff claims first French Open title after fightback floors Aryna Sabalenka

American wins epic final battle 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4Gauff wins second slam after 2023 US Open titleIn her half-decade competing at the highest level of her sport, Coco Gauff has built an impermeable reputation for her toughness. No matter the significance of the occasion or the state of her strokes, she will fight with everything at her disposal until the very last point. More often than not, she will find a way through.Across the net from the best player in the world in one of the most important moments of her career, Gauff showed the full breadth of her grit and durability as she somehow plotted a path to victory, holding her own in a gripping match between the two best players in the world to topple Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 and win her first French Open title. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Emma Raducanu on collision course with Wimbledon champion after Queen's draw

Emma Raducanu has been handed a tough draw at Queen's Club, where she could face reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in just the second round

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4 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka v Coco Gauff: French Open women’s singles final goes to deciding set – live

Live updates from the 2pm BST start at Roland GarrosMen’s singles final preview | And you can email JohnThe roof is open and the wind is blowing in, which adds a variable. It could get a bit swirly.Via the BBC, plucky Brit news:Teenager Hannah Klugman was unable to become the first Briton in almost 50 years to win a French Open juniors title after losing in the girls’ singles final.The 16-year-old, competing in her first junior Grand Slam singles final, was beaten 6-2 6-0 by Austria’s Lilli Tagger. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sabalenka wins first set against Gauff in French Open women's final

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has won the first set 7-6 (5) against No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open women's final

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5 h. ago Coco Gauff is not actually tennis star's real name as people confused

Coco Gauff is in action in the French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka - and the American tennis sensation has previously explained why she goes by 'Coco'

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7 h. ago Novak Djokovic drops retirement hint after crushing French Open defeat by Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic has hinted he could retire at the end of the year after he was knocked out of the French Open by Jannik Sinner, losing in straight sets to the Italian

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7 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 7 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he makes a humiliating climbdown

The Trump administration performed a screeching u-turn on an issue that has sparked fury across the country - and the President dusted off his Marie Antoinette wig one more time...

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7 h. ago Singer, 57, who nicknamed herself 'Fat Emma' looks unrecognisable after shedding 3st using Mounjaro

Emma Hughes, 57, from Gosport, Hampshire, weighed 13st 9lbs at her heaviest - as she recalled feeling embarrassed by her reflection in the mirror.

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7 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka v Coco Gauff: French Open 2025 women’s singles final – live

Live updates from the 2pm BST start at Roland GarrosSinner sets up Alcaraz blockbuster | Send John an emailHere’s that 2023 meeting between the pair.Gauff’s opponent is the same player she beat at Flushing Meadows in 2023 to win her first Slam, Sabalenka. What’s she thinking?I have to go out there on Saturday and I have to fight and I have to bring my best tennis, and I have to work for that title. Yeah, I’m ready. I’m ready to go out and I’m ready to fight. I’m ready to do everything it’s going to take to get the win. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago It’s fun, and not fun – Jannik Sinner looks forward to final with Carlos Alcaraz

It is an intriguing showdown between the two bright young things who have won the last five grand slams between them.

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8 h. ago Coco Gauff shows true colours after winning massive tennis prize money

Coco Gauff faces Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday as she bids to win a second major singles title - but the American is not motivated by money

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