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French Open 2025 - Day Eleven - Roland Garros
Coco Gauff fights off Madison Keys to reach French Open semi-finals
A scruffy match featuring a combined 101 unforced errors and 14 breaks of serve ended 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-1 in favour of the world number two.Download

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

French Open Tennis
'I was mad' – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton
The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4.

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

French Open Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz shows off football skills in French Open win over Fabian Marozsan
The Spaniard, bidding to become the first man to retain the Roland Garros crown since compatriot Rafael Nadal in 2020, beat world number 56 Marozsan 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

French Open Tennis
Cameron Norrie stuns 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in five-set French Open thriller
The British hopeful was downbeat about his chances. 

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day Two
French Open to pay tribute to clay king Rafael Nadal after end of an era
Roland Garros 2025 marks two decades since Nadal won his first title.

Thu, 22 May, 2025

History-maker Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic French Open final
History-maker Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev in epic French Open final
The 21-year-old filled a Rafael Nadal-sized void at Roland Garros with a marathon 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory in four hours and 19 minutes.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final after defeating Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final after defeating Jannik Sinner
Italian Sinner, 22, struggled with cramp during the third set, but still went the distance in a contest lasting four hours and nine minutes.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Iga Swiatek beats enraged Coco Gauff to reach French Open final
Iga Swiatek beats enraged Coco Gauff to reach French Open final
An emotional Gauff had a blazing row with umpire Aurelie Tourte, telling the official she “should be ashamed” for not overturning a call.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Mirra Andreeva’s dream dashed as Jasmine Paolini reaches first grand slam final
Mirra Andreeva’s dream dashed as Jasmine Paolini reaches first grand slam final
Mirra Andreeva’s teenage dreams were shattered by Jasmine Paolini at the French Open.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Alexander Zverev maintains impressive French Open semi-final run
Alexander Zverev maintains impressive French Open semi-final run
Zverev will play two-time runner-up Casper Ruud.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Mirra Andreeva and Jasmine Paolini reach French Open semis on day of shocks
Mirra Andreeva and Jasmine Paolini reach French Open semis on day of shocks
The 17-year-old Russian edged out world number two Sabalenka 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 in two hours and 29 brutal minutes.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Jasmine Paolini stuns Elena Rybakina to reach French Open semi-finals
Jasmine Paolini stuns Elena Rybakina to reach French Open semi-finals
The 28-year-old Italian reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros following a 6-2 4-6 6-4 victory.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Novak Djokovic set for knee surgery which will rule him out of Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic set for knee surgery which will rule him out of Wimbledon
The 24-time grand slam champion suffered a knee injury during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the French Open fourth round on Monday

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open with knee injury
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open with knee injury
The world number one suffered the injury to his right knee during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Jannik Sinner becomes world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
Jannik Sinner becomes world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
The 22-year-old, who is the first man from Italy to be world number one, sank Bulgarian veteran Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-6 (3).

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
World number one Swiatek has won 10 of their 11 meetings.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka joins fellow big guns in French Open quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka joins fellow big guns in French Open quarter-finals
The big-hitting Belarusian won 6-2 6-3 and has now dropped only 18 games over her four matches.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz fired a warning to the rest of French Open field that he is getting better and better.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
Novak Djokovic endured the latest finish in French Open history against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beats best friend Paula Badosa in straight sets at French Open
Aryna Sabalenka beats best friend Paula Badosa in straight sets at French Open
Second seed Sabalenka edged a tight first set against the former world number two, and then ran away with the second to win 7-5 6-1.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Frustrations boil over as Andrey Rublev is knocked out of French Open
Frustrations boil over as Andrey Rublev is knocked out of French Open
The sixth seed had a heated argument with umpire Lazemar Engzell.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Coco Gauff eases past Dayana Yastremska to reach French Open fourth round
Coco Gauff eases past Dayana Yastremska to reach French Open fourth round
Coco Gauff’s bid for a maiden French Open title gathered pace after she reached the fourth round with a straight-sets victory over Dayana Yastremska.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic races into French Open third round
Novak Djokovic races into French Open third round
The defending champion said he had “low expectations” going into Roland Garros following a disappointing season and he lived down to them in an unspectacular first-round win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets
Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets
The world number one said he arrived at Roland Garros with “low expectations and high hopes” after suffering some uncharacteristic defeats this year.

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Rafael Nadal set to miss Wimbledon as he targets Olympics after French Open exit
Rafael Nadal set to miss Wimbledon as he targets Olympics after French Open exit
The Spaniard had told tournament organisers last week that he did not want a farewell ceremony as he would not “close the door” on a return to the Paris showpiece.

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round of potential last French Open appearance
Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round of potential last French Open appearance
The 14-time champion, known as the ‘King of Clay’, was roared on by family, friends and rivals at the scene of his greatest triumphs.

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka
Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka
The 37-year-old Scot, still expected to retire this year despite some recent wavering, was beaten in the first round by fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka.

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Rafael Nadal handed tough French Open draw against fourth seed Alexander Zverev
Rafael Nadal handed tough French Open draw against fourth seed Alexander Zverev
Nadal is set to play at the tournament he has won on a record 14 occasions for the final time.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in French Open final with history on the line
Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in French Open final with history on the line
Novak Djokovic can complete his ascent to the top of tennis history by claiming a 23rd grand slam title at the French Open on Sunday

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

Novak Djokovic reaches another final after Carlos Alcaraz struggles with cramp
Novak Djokovic reaches another final after Carlos Alcaraz struggles with cramp
Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open hopes were hobbled by cramp as Novak Djokovic moved through to a 34th grand slam final in anti-climactic fashion

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

It sucks – Coco Gauff left dejected by another defeat to Iga Swiatek
It sucks – Coco Gauff left dejected by another defeat to Iga Swiatek
A dispirited Coco Gauff was forced to digest a seventh straight loss to Iga Swiatek as the defending champion progressed to another French Open semi-final

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Most difficult year of my life – Alexander Zverev makes French Open semis again
Most difficult year of my life – Alexander Zverev makes French Open semis again
The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago after being forced to retire during a compelling last-four clash with Rafael Nadal

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz relishing chance to play Novak Djokovic in French Open semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz relishing chance to play Novak Djokovic in French Open semi-final
The hotly-anticipated clash will take place at Roland Garros on Friday after both moved through to the last four without dropping a set.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Iga Swiatek sees off Coco Gauff to reach French Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek sees off Coco Gauff to reach French Open semi-finals
The pair had met in the final 12 months ago, with Gauff winning just four games, and the American had not won a set in their six previous clashes

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Beatriz Haddad Maia claims historic victory to reach French Open semi-finals
Beatriz Haddad Maia claims historic victory to reach French Open semi-finals
Haddad Maia beat Tunisian Jabeur to reach the last four. 

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz demolishes Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Novak Djokovic semi-final
Carlos Alcaraz demolishes Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Novak Djokovic semi-final
The crowd were torn between admiring the flamboyant brilliance of Alcaraz and wanting a contest

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Novak Djokovic fights back to book place in French Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic fights back to book place in French Open semi-finals
The third seed looked like he could be in trouble.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka: I don’t support war so I don’t support Alexander Lukashenko
Aryna Sabalenka: I don’t support war so I don’t support Alexander Lukashenko
Sabalenka came out against Belarusian president Lukashenko

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina beaten by Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina beaten by Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Elina Svitolina was booed again by the French Open crowd after her memorable Paris run was ended by Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Coco Gauff hopes for an improved showing against Iga Swiatek at French Open
Coco Gauff hopes for an improved showing against Iga Swiatek at French Open
Gauff reached her first grand slam singles final here last year and was handed a heavy beating by Swiatek, who claimed her second Roland Garros title

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Holger Rune beats Francisco Cerundolo to set up Casper Ruud rematch
Holger Rune beats Francisco Cerundolo to set up Casper Ruud rematch
Holger Rune survived a fifth-set tie-break against Francisco Cerundolo to set up a French Open quarter-final rematch with Casper Ruud

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Novak Djokovic reaches record 17th French Open quarter-final with clinical win
Novak Djokovic reaches record 17th French Open quarter-final with clinical win
Novak Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal’s all-time record by reaching his 17th French Open quarter-final.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Coco Gauff makes progress but French Open loses Elena Rybakina to illness
Coco Gauff makes progress but French Open loses Elena Rybakina to illness
Gauff and Andreeva’s combined age is younger than Novak Djokovic, and the American teenager looked like she could lose to a player her junior for the first time in her senior career.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of French Open due to illness
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of French Open due to illness
The fourth seed was one of the favourites for the title having enjoyed a brilliant season and won the Italian Open in Rome last month.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

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