Record number of fans attend French Open 2024; Local TV viewers peak at over seven million for men’s singles final
6 months, 1 week ago

Record number of fans attend French Open 2024; Local TV viewers peak at over seven million for men’s singles final

The Hindu  

A tournament record 675,080 spectators attended the French Open and more than seven million people saw the men’s final on television, the French Tennis Federation said on Friday. The peak audience on French national television for the men’s singles final between champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is Spanish, and Alexander Zverev, who is German, reached 7.34 million viewers for an audience share of 40.6 per cent last Sunday. The FFT did not provide French national TV viewing figures for the women’s final between Iga Swiatek of Poland, who won her fourth French Open and fifth Grand Slam title, and first-time major finalist Jasmine Paolini of Italy. There was a peak audience of 1.5 million people in Poland for the women’s final, the FFT said, and 2.2 million viewers on broadcaster Eurosport in Germany for the men’s final.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz roar to opening doubles victory

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as Spain’s so-called dream team opened its Olympic doubles campaign with a 7-6, 6-4 defeat of Argentine sixth seeds Maximo Gonzales and Andres Molteni on Saturday. Despite some injury worries, the 38-year-old Nadal looked sharp as the 14-time French Open champion sealed the opening set with a fierce backhand …

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2024 French Open men’s singles title on Sunday at Roland Garros with a win over Alexader Zverev in the championship clash. The 21-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — has now eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to …

French Open 2024, June 8 schedule: Swiatek faces Paolini in women’s final, Bolelli-Vavassori pair eyes men’s doubles crown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 8 schedule: Swiatek faces Paolini in women’s final, Bolelli-Vavassori pair eyes men’s doubles crown

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek takes on Jasmine Paolini in the women’s singles final of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Saturday. In men’s doubles final, the ninth-seeded Croatian-Salvadorian duo of Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo faces the 11th-seeded Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori for the title. Here’s the full list of fixtures for day 14 of French Open …

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

Associated Press  

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz started poorly and fell behind early in his French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner. “I didn’t know what the occasion means.” This will be the first French Open men’s final without Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004. “I learned from last year’s match against Djokovic, when I was in the same position as …

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 5 schedule: Sabalenka, Rybakina and Zverev in action in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Reigning Australian Open champion and second seed Aryna Sabalenka faces unseeded teenager Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Wednesday. In men’s singles, fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev, a three-time semifinalist, will be up against 11th-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur. Here’s the full list of quarterfinal fixtures for day 11 of French Open 2024: …

Iga Swiatek dispatches Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach 2024 French Open semi-finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek dispatches Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to reach 2024 French Open semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek produced a dominant show in the quarterfinals of women's singles in the French Open 2024 to outclass Marketa Vondrousova with a 6-0, 6-2 win on Tuesday. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 3 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in fourth-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. In women’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka plays against 22nd-seeded American Emma Navarro while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on 15th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Here’s the full list …

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, June 2 schedule: Swiatek, Alcaraz and Sinner look to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek faces Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In men’s singles, second seed and reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner plays against local favourite while third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for …

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban

China Daily  

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match against Spain's Roberto Carballes at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France May 30, 2024. PARIS, May 30 - Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros …

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 30 schedule: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in second-round action

The Hindu  

Defending champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic takes on Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Thursday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka plays against Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima while fourth seed Elena Rybakina takes on Dutch woman Arantxa Rus. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024, May 29 schedule: Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sinner in second-round action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 29 schedule: Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sinner in second-round action

The Hindu  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in the second round of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Wednesday. In women’s singles, defending champion Iga Swiatek will be up against former World No. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day four of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Caroline Garcia vs …

The last lap: On the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 28 order of play: Djokovic, Sabalenka and Rybakina in action on third day

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic begins his title defence with a first-round clash against local wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert on the third day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Tuesday. In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka will take on Erika Andreeva while fourth seed Elena Rybakina will play against Belgium’s Greet Minnen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for …

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 27 order of play: Nadal vs Zverev marquee clash; Swiatek, Sinner in action

The Hindu  

Fourteen-time champion Rafael Nadal takes on fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev in a marquee first-round clash on the second day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Monday. Reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces USA’s Christopher Eubanks on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day two of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles …

French Open 2024, May 26 order of play: Alcaraz, Osaka in action, Wawrinka vs Murray clash in night session
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024, May 26 order of play: Alcaraz, Osaka in action, Wawrinka vs Murray clash in night session

The Hindu  

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces lucky loser J.J. Wolf in first round of men’s singles on the opening day of French Open 2024 at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday. In women’s singles, former World No. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of French Open 2024: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Naomi Osaka vs Lucia Bronzetti - …

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?

Associated Press  

PARIS — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the early Wimbledon betting odds are and more: What Happened on Sunday? Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall with a 6-3, …

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal to play Alexander Zverev, Swiatek faces qualifier at French Open

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal was handed a tough start to what is expected to be his farewell to the French Open as the record 14-times champion was drawn against fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. Two-times Grand Slam champion and last year's losing semi-finalist Carlos Alcaraz begins against a qualifier, while newly-crowned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner faces American Christopher …

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half
7 months ago

French Open 2024 draw: Iga Swiatek vs Naomi Osaka on cards; Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina in same half

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek could run into four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the second round of the 2024 French Open tournament which begins from May 26 onwards at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Swiatek is seeded to face former French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova, who starts against Viktorija Golubic, in the fourth round, while Danielle Collins or …

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros
7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2024: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions at Roland Garros

Associated Press  

PARIS — A glance at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2024: Surface Red clay Site Roland Garros Schedule Play begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. 1 in the women’s bracket, with Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka next, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff at No. 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Iga Swiatek, Poland 2023 Men’s Singles …

Women’s World Cup 2023 final most watched match in US that did not include American team
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 final most watched match in US that did not include American team

The Hindu  

Spain’s 1-0 victory over England on Sunday was the most-watched Women’s World Cup final on American television that did not include the United States. This year’s final in Australia marked an 87.8 per cent decline over four years ago. The tournament’s 64 matches averaged 669,000 viewers on Fox and FS1, a 60 per cent decrease from 2019. The 1-1 draw …

French Open: Novak Djokovic retains no.1 rankings, Rafael Nadal slips out of 100
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic retains no.1 rankings, Rafael Nadal slips out of 100

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic returned to no.1 in the ATP rankings after his record-breaking display in the recent French Open 2023. Nadal, who has 14 titles at French Open, slipped to 136th place in the ATP rankings as he hasn't played any game since January this year. After clinching the top place in the ATP rankings, Djokovic said that he feels amazing …

French Open Final: Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Muchova, Where to Watch in India, Live Streaming details
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open Final: Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Muchova, Where to Watch in India, Live Streaming details

India TV News  

French Open 2023 is set to say goodbyes with the world no.1 Iga Swiatek taking on unseeded Karolina Muchova in the women's singles final on Saturday, June 10. French Open 2023 Final, Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Muchova - When & Where to Watch in India? Tennis fans in India can watch the French Open Final 2023 live telecast on Sony …

French Open: Iga Swiatek defends her Roland Garros crown after fending off Karolina Muchova
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Iga Swiatek defends her Roland Garros crown after fending off Karolina Muchova

India TV News  

French Open: Poland's World No.1 Tennis player Iga Swiatek on Saturday fended off a spirited comeback from unseeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic to defend her Roland Garros title in France. The Polish player defeated Muchova in a closely contested summit clash in French Open to win by 6-2 5-7 6-4 at the Philippe Chatrier Court in the women's …

Swiatek vs Muchova, French Open 2023 Women’s Final: Preview, Head-to-head record, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

Swiatek vs Muchova, French Open 2023 Women’s Final: Preview, Head-to-head record, streaming info

The Hindu  

Top seed Iga Swiatek will bid to win her third French Open crown in four years on Saturday and join an exclusive club of three-time winner including Serena Williams and Monica Seles. FRENCH OPEN 2023 WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL LIVE UPDATES But the 22-year-old Pole faces an unexpected hurdle in the final with unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova having defied injuries and …

French Open 2023 Highlights, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: History-chasing Djokovic enters 7th Roland Garros final
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023 Highlights, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: History-chasing Djokovic enters 7th Roland Garros final

Hindustan Times  

By Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Highlights French Open 2023: Follow here highlights of Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic semi-final match. Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Highlights French Open 2023 Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Highlights French Open 2023: Chasing history, Novak Djokovic sealed a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 win vs Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles semi-final of the …

French Open 2023, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: Where to Watch in India, Live Streaming details
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: Where to Watch in India, Live Streaming details

India TV News  

The world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz will clash against the 22-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the French Open 2023 semi-final game on Friday, June 9. French Open 2023 semi-final, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic - When & Where to Watch in India? French Open 2023 semi-final - Where to Watch outside India? France - France TV sport, Amazon Prime …

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to set up final vs Karolina Muchova
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia to set up final vs Karolina Muchova

India Today  

World number one Iga Swiatek has stormed into the 2023 French Open Final following her straight sets win over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. Swiatek beat Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6 to book a spot in her third final at Roland Garros. Swiatek then beat sixth seed and last year’s runner-up Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the quarter-final …

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova Stuns World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to Enter Women's Singles Final
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova Stuns World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to Enter Women's Singles Final

News 18  

Unheralded Karolina Muchova saved a match point as she stunned world number two Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open final on Thursday, while Iga Swiatek hopes to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title. The 43rd-ranked Muchova will play her first Grand Slam final after knocking out Australian Open champion Sabalenka 7-6, 6-7, 7-5, ending the Belarusian’s …

French Open 2023, June 8 schedule: Swiatek vs Haddad Maia, Sabalenka vs Muchova semifinals; H2H records, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 8 schedule: Swiatek vs Haddad Maia, Sabalenka vs Muchova semifinals; H2H records, streaming info

The Hindu  

Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek will take on Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the women’s singles semifinals at Roland-Garros, Paris on Thursday. 1 Swiatek aims to become the first woman to reach consecutive finals at the French Open since Simona Halep, Haddad Maia aims to be the first-ever Brazilian woman to reach the French Open final. FRENCH OPEN WOMEN’S …

French Open 2023: Muchova pummels Pavlyuchenkova to book semifinal spot
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Muchova pummels Pavlyuchenkova to book semifinal spot

The Hindu  

, Karolina Muchova stopped resurgent former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her tracks with a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Tuesday to march into the Roland Garros semi-finals for the first time in her career. In the last four, Czech Republic’s Muchova will play second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or Ukrainian former world number three Elina Svitolina who will …

French Open 2023, June 6 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in action in quarterfinals; H2H records, streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 6 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in action in quarterfinals; H2H records, streaming info

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will look to set up a blockbuster French Open semifinal clash by winning their respective quarterfinals at Roland-Garros, Paris on Tuesday. FRENCH OPEN 2023 DAY 10 LIVE UPDATES In women’s singles, second seed Aryna Sabalenka will face Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina while Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova will be up against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals Here’s …

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic breaks another Nadal's record, Alcaraz set quarter-final date with Tsitsipas

India TV News  

With no surprises on Day 8 at the French Open 2023, title favorites Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarter-finals on Sunday, June 4. In one of the biggest matches of the tournament this year, the world no.1 Alcaraz beat Italian star Lorenzo Musetti to take his revenge for a defeat in last year's Hamburg …

French Open 2023, June 5 schedule: Swiatek, Jabeur eye quarterfinal spots
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 5 schedule: Swiatek, Jabeur eye quarterfinal spots

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek faces Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in fourth round of French Open on Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros, Paris on Monday. Here’s the full list of fourth-round fixtures for day nine of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Ons Jabeur vs Bernarda Pera - 3:15PM IST Men’s Singles - Casper Ruud vs Nicolas Jarry Women’s Singles …

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Karen Khachanov Beats Lorenzo Sonego, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Ousts Elise Mertens

News 18  

Russian 11th seed Karen Khachanov reached the French Open quarter-finals for the second time on Sunday with a four-set win over Lorenzo Sonego of Italy, setting up a potential clash with Novak Djokovic. It was just like the last match and I won that anyway.” Two-time champion and 22-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic was facing Juan Pablo Varillas of …

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, didn’t appear at a news conference Friday after reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over …

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion — was allowed to avoid the traditional postmatch session open to all accredited journalists and instead speak Friday with what was described as a …

French Open: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy

The Hindu  

With Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic in action on Friday, day six of the French Open could once again see off-court issues grabbing the headlines despite both players having made clear their desire to put controversy in the rear-view mirror. In the men’s draw, Djokovic will also be looking to avoid discussion surrounding his statement this week that “Kosovo is …

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Still no Women's Matches in Night Sessions at Roland Garros

News 18  

When the French Open introduced night sessions a year ago, just one of the 10 matches scheduled for under the lights in the main stadium featured women. “If the tournament is not going to change it, then there’s nothing we can do,” 2017 U.S. Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist Sloane Stephens said. Play begins at 11 a.m. local …

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Claims Win in Second Round After Kosovo Controversy

News 18  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Djokovic, who is chasing a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros, came through a marathon first set against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics before prevailing 7-6, …

French Open 2023, June 1 schedule: Swiatek, Rybakina play in second round
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, June 1 schedule: Swiatek, Rybakina play in second round

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek resumes her title defense as she takes on USA’s Claire Liu in second round on Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros, Paris on Thursday. Title contender Elena Rybakina will also be in action as she faces Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova. Here’s the full list of second-round fixtures for day five of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Men’s Singles - …

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, then saying they reflected what he “stands for”. Alcaraz through World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set blip to blow away Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and set up a tie with Canadian …

French Open 2023, May 30 schedule: Swiatek begins title defense; Medvedev, Rune in men’s first-round action
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, May 30 schedule: Swiatek begins title defense; Medvedev, Rune in men’s first-round action

The Hindu  

1 Iga Swiatek begins her French Open title defense against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa on Philippe-Chatrier Court at Roland-Garros, Paris on Tuesday. Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune will be in action in men’s singles first round. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day three of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Ons Jabeur vs Lucia Bronzetti …

French Open: ‘Big Three’ in women’s game earned the right for recognition - Pegula
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: ‘Big Three’ in women’s game earned the right for recognition - Pegula

The Hindu  

World number three Jessica Pegula is not yet a part of the burgeoning “Big Three” rivalry on the women’s tour but the American said Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina had earned the right to receive such recognition. Swiatek has claimed three major titles, including two French Opens, and Sabalenka won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open …

French Open 2023, May 29 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz in first-round action
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023, May 29 schedule: Djokovic, Alcaraz in first-round action

The Hindu  

Title favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic begin their campaign at French Open on Monday. While two-time champion Djokovic faces USA’s Aleksandar Kovacevic, top seed Alcaraz takes on Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. Here’s the full list of first-round fixtures for day one of the 2023 French Open: Court Philippe-Chatrier Women’s Singles - Karolina Pliskova vs Sloane Stephens - 2:30PM IST …

WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: French Open 2023 - A beginner’s guide to the iconic Grand Slam at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from May 28 to June 11 at Roland-Garros in Paris. STORYLINES TO FOLLOW Nadal to miss French Open Do you remember how the world was like at the time of 2004 French Open? Opportunity for Djokovic and Alcaraz Nadal’s absence in …

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Also making the main draw for the French Open, which gets …

French Open 2023: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the French Open, second Grand Slam of the year, is scheduled to be held from May 28 to June 11 at Roland-Garros in Paris. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES The women’s singles champion receives the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, named after the six-time French Open champion. Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands and partner Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador celebrate …

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