17 h. ago Emma Raducanu battles back from brink of tears to win first match since French Open

The British number one, who missed last week's Berlin Open as she managed a back problem, triumphed 6-7 (5) 6-3 6-1.

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5 d. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Katie Boulter reveals reply to online troll after receiving death threats

The British No 2 has detailed the extent of online abuse following her second round match at the French Open in an ever-increasing issue in tennis

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2 w. ago Gisèle Pelicot settles claim for invasion of privacy against French magazine

Paris Match agrees to pay €40,000 to two charities after publishing photos of Pelicot and companionGisèle Pelicot, who survived almost a decade of rape by dozens of men after she was drugged by her ex-husband, has settled an invasion of privacy case with the French magazine Paris Match.Pelicot, who became a feminist hero after she decided to waive her right to anonymity in the trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men last year, took legal action against Paris Match in April. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner in epic French Open final

Alcaraz wins 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2)Spaniard wins fifth grand slam title against world No 1As he faced up to the excruciating reality of trailing three championship points against the best player in the world, Carlos Alcaraz started his service preparation from the Court Philippe-Chatrier baseline with a deep, long breath. For most other players in the history of tennis, there was no reason to believe in any outcome other than defeat.In his short time competing in the biggest matches of his sport, ­however, Alcaraz has made it clear that he is different to anyone who has come before him, both in the way he approaches his tennis and the unwavering belief that underpins his ­success. Alcaraz recovered and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport, in an otherworldly confrontation, spectacularly toppling the world No 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes to defend his French Open title in Paris. Con...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: French Open final result as Alcaraz saves match points to win epic

Alcaraz came from two sets down and saved three match points in the fourth to win an all-time classic 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: French Open final score as Alcaraz saves match points to force fifth set

Young rivals Alcaraz and Sinner clash in their first grand slam final after winning the last five major titles between them

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: Scores and updates as Alcaraz saves match points to stay alive in French Open final

Young rivals Alcaraz and Sinner clash in their first grand slam final after winning the last five major titles between them

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2 w. ago French Open: Defending champion Alcaraz faces No. 1 Sinner for the men's title

Jannik Sinner faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final in a match pitting the world’s top two men’s players

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2 w. ago Novak Djokovic sees the end as Jannik Sinner underlines reality of French Open defeat

Djokovic said defeat to Sinner could have been his last match at the French Open, with the Italian through to face Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final

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2 w. ago Wildcard Boisson drinks in French Open fairytale run after reaching semis

Home player delights crowd with 7-6 (6), 6-3 victoryAndreeva punished for striking ball into the standsIt took less than a minute for the shenanigans on a crammed Court Philippe-Chatrier to begin. While Loïs Boisson and Mirra Andreeva feathered their first forehands of the pre-match warmup, the French crowd cleared their throats with a forceful rendition of La Marseillaise. The message was clear: no matter how the match unfolded, they would be there with her until the end.All 15,000 of them were there to witness and encourage the extension of one of the most unexpected breakthrough runs in the history of tennis. Boisson, a French wildcard ranked No 361 and competing in her first French Open, continued her incredible journey through the draw by toppling the sixth seed Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 to reach the semi-finals. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz on ‘perfect’ French Open match: ‘I could close my eyes and everything went in’

Alcaraz needed just 94 minutes to defeat Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz corrects French Open umpire and gives up point due to rarely used rule

Carlos Alcaraz showed his class in Paris as he corrected an umpire during his match with Ben Shelton at the French Open - handing a point to his opponent after he breached the rules

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3 w. ago When is Jack Draper playing today? Alexander Bublik match start time and how to watch French Open live today

Winner likely to face Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals

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3 w. ago Two people die and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League victory

Vehicles torched in French capital as football supporters clash with police following match in MunichTwo people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France amid raucous celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champion’s League final victory.Cars were torched as flares and fireworks were set off while supporters clashed with police in the French capital on Saturday night following the match in Munich. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Cameron Norrie French Open match interrupted by loud explosions

Cameron Norrie will face Novak Djokovic in the French Open fourth round after beating British compatriot Jacob Fearnley in a match overshadowed by fireworks

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3 w. ago Jack Draper reveals key to dominant Joao Fonseca win and French Open run

Draper used the conditions to his advantage as he thrashed Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-2 6-4 to reach the fourth round

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3 w. ago Jack Draper beats João Fonseca in straight sets to reach French Open fourth round

Briton defeats 18-year-old Brazilian 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Draper reaches last 16 at Roland Garros for first timeA few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to advance. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie both cruise into French Open fourth round

Draper defeats 18-year-old João Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Norrie sees off fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 7-6, 6-2A few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago French Open: Ruthless Jack Draper cruises into fourth round with straight sets win over Joao Fonseca

Jack Draper will face Henrique Rocha or Alexander Bublik in the fourth round

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