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Tennis-Jodar latest Spanish gem to sparkle in French Open's post-Nadal era

Tennis-Jodar latest Spanish gem to sparkle in French Open's post-Nadal era

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz may have established himself as the "Prince of Clay" with successive French Open titles in the post-Rafa Nadal era at Roland Garros but the defending champion's absence this year has allowed another young Spaniard to grab the spotlight.
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Tennis-Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka concludes French Open chapter with loss

Tennis-Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka concludes French Open chapter with loss

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, but another much-admired winner in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.
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Tennis-Monfils embraces final Roland Garros as trickster Gaston looks to spoil send-off

Tennis-Monfils embraces final Roland Garros as trickster Gaston looks to spoil send-off

PARIS, May 24 (Reuters) - The first round of the French Open continues on Monday with four-times champion Iga Swiatek, world number two Elena Rybakina and newly crowned Italian Open champion Elina Svitolina among the top seeds in action.
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Wawrinka waves emotional goodbye to French Open after losing in first round

Wawrinka waves emotional goodbye to French Open after losing in first round

Stan Wawrinka has waved a fond goodbye to the French Open after losing in the first round
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Tennis-Emotional Wawrinka bows out of final French Open with loss to De Jong

Tennis-Emotional Wawrinka bows out of final French Open with loss to De Jong

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Swiss Stan Wawrinka made his final French Open appearance in a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 loss to Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday before departing Roland Garros to a standing ovation and loud applause that reflected the enduring affection for the 2015 champion.
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Tennis-Sinner, Sabalenka enter the fray as Gauff hopes to find her way again in Paris

Tennis-Sinner, Sabalenka enter the fray as Gauff hopes to find her way again in Paris

May 25 (Reuters) - The top seeds are set to kick off their French Open campaigns on Tuesday, with Jannik Sinner facing Clement Tabur and Aryna Sabalenka taking on Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Defending champion Coco Gauff will also be in action, playing fellow American Taylor Townsend.
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Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open

Novak Djokovic comes back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance
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French Open 2026: Key Players Withdraw and Viewing Options for U.S. Fans

French Open 2026: Key Players Withdraw and Viewing Options for U.S. Fans

French Open 2026: Key Players Withdraw and Viewing Options for U.S. Fans
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Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and has fans begging for water

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and has fans begging for water

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Tennis-Frenchman Fils out of Roland Garros due to hip pain

Tennis-Frenchman Fils out of Roland Garros due to hip pain

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - French hopes for a title at Roland Garros suffered a blow even before the year's second Grand Slam got underway as world number 19 Arthur Fils withdrew on Saturday with pain because of a hip issue.
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Tennis-Svitolina balances Rome form with calm approach in Paris

Tennis-Svitolina balances Rome form with calm approach in Paris

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - Elina Svitolina is among the contenders for the French Open title after her Rome triumph but the Ukrainian played down her chances, saying a calmer mindset and focus on her performance outweighed thoughts of a long-awaited maiden Grand Slam title.
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Tennis-Djokovic seeks record 25th Grand Slam as French Open begins

Tennis-Djokovic seeks record 25th Grand Slam as French Open begins

PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - The first round of the French Open starts on Sunday, with Novak Djokovic beginning his hunt for a fourth crown and a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title when he takes on home hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while world number three Alexander Zverev faces Benjamin Bonzi.