French Open

Djokovic into French Open semi-finals for 12th time

June 07, 2023 | 17:19

Novak Djokovic closed in on a potential blockbuster French Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the last four.

Nadal to miss US Open with season-ending foot injury

August 21, 2021 | 12:46

Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open after announcing on Friday that he is ending his season because of an injury to his left foot that has troubled him since his defeat in the semi-finals at the French Open in June.

Delaying 2021 French Open saves 'tens of millions of euros'

May 27, 2021 | 09:41

The decision to delay Roland Garros for a second successive year has saved "tens of millions of euros", the head of the French Tennis Federation told AFP.

After Nadal loss, Djokovic seeks solace at Bosnia's 'energy pyramids' 1

October 20, 2020 | 11:39

Novak Djokovic visited a Bosnian 'pyramid park' on Tuesday to benefit from the site's purported healing powers and miracle cures, 48 hours after his demolition by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.

US Open champion Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

September 18, 2020 | 10:43

Freshly crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open with a sore hamstring on Thursday, in a fresh blow to the coronavirus-hit Grand Slam which is already missing world number one Ashleigh Barty.

Nadal still preparing to play Roland Garros despite US Open withdrawal

August 06, 2020 | 14:06

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday said he still intends to play at the French Open next month and remains hopeful it will go ahead, despite withdrawing from the US Open due to coronavirus concerns.

Murray plans to play both US, French Open

June 23, 2020 | 08:19

LONDON: Andy Murray is hoping of making a return to Grand Slam tennis at both the US and French Open later this year.

Government to decide on spectators at French Open

June 02, 2020 | 09:15

PARIS: The head of French tennis said on Monday (Jun 1) he would like a full house at the French Open but conceded only the government can decide if spectators can attend the re-arranged tournament.

Roland Garros planning for fans, not empty seats

May 28, 2020 | 09:03

PARIS: Roland Garros chiefs insisted on Wednesday (May 27) that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules.

French Open organisers not considering 'cancellation' over virus fears

March 07, 2020 | 10:37

French Open organisers are "studying different scenarios" but are not considering a "postponement or cancellation" of the tennis Grand Slam tournament, which starts in May, due to the coronavirus outbreak, they told AFP on Friday (Mar 6).

Federer targets Wimbledon after knee surgery blow

February 21, 2020 | 09:31

Roger Federer has undergone surgery to resolve a longstanding knee problem and said on Thursday (Feb 20) he would be out of action until after the French Open while his rivals backed the 38-year-old to return as strong as ever.

Nadal sweeps to 12th French Open and 18th Grand Slam title

June 10, 2019 | 06:43

Rafael Nadal swept to an historic 12th Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria's Dominic Thiem.

Federer, Nadal to meet in French Open semi-finals

June 05, 2019 | 09:19

Roger Federer set up a mouthwatering French Open semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday (Jun 4) when he defeated Stan Wawrinka in four sets to become the oldest men's Grand Slam semi-finalist in 28 years.

Shoulder injury rules Sharapova out of Roland Garros

May 16, 2019 | 09:13

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of this year's French Open with a shoulder injury, the two-time former Roland Garros winner announced on Wednesday (May 15).