Tennis

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins her maiden Grand Slam title, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim the French Open crown and become the youngest Roland Garros champion since 1992.

June 7, 2026

US Zachary Svajda reacts after a point as he plays against Italy's Flavio Cobolli during their men's singles match on day 9 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 1, 2026. (AFP)

Flavio Cobolli fights into French Open last eight against dogged Zachary Svajda

The 24-year-old Italian will go into the last eight as the third-highest remaining men's seed, as It will be his second Grand Slam quarter-final.

June 1, 2026

Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova

Coco Gauff exits the French Open after a three-set loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round.

May 30, 2026

Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Novak Djokovic in five sets at the French Open, ending Djokovic’s bid for a 25th Grand Slam and guaranteeing a first-time men’s champion in Paris.

May 29, 2026

Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers

Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek defeated Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2, while second seed Elena Rybakina swept past Veronika Erjavec 6-2, 6-2 in sweltering conditions at Roland Garros.

May 25, 2026

Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls

Djokovic fights back from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a tough Roland Garros opener and keeps his chase for a 25th Grand Slam title alive.

May 24, 2026

Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after a shock defeat to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic, raising fitness concerns before Roland Garros, while Alexander Zverev and Iga Swiatek advanced in Rome.

May 9, 2026

Poland's Iga Swiatek serves to US Caty McNally during their women's singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 8, 2026. (AFP)

Iga Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round

Iga Swiatek beats Caty McNally to reach the Italian Open third round in Rome after a tough three-set match, recovering from a second-set loss to finish strongly in the decider.

May 8, 2026

Sabalenka, champion Paolini open Italian Open accounts

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Italian Open third round with a straight-sets win, while Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini also progressed; Italian men suffered early exits.

May 7, 2026

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts after winning a point to US' Hailey Baptiste during their 2026 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on April 28, 2026. (AFP)

Aryna Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money

The Belarusian says players should consider boycotting Grand Slams to demand a larger share of prize money, arguing they deserve higher payments and stronger control over tournament revenue distribution.

May 5, 2026

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