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Coco Gauff admits that French Open was a tournament which she ‘really wanted’, says final ‘wasn’t pretty’
"It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job done, and that’s all that matters.”
Aryna Sabalenka brands French Open match against Coco Gauff ‘the worst final’ she has ever played
“It was really honestly the worst tennis I’ve played in the last, I don’t know, in the last I don’t know how many months."
Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka to become third American woman to win French Open since 1990
The world No 2 is just the third American player to win the women’s French Open title since 1990, joining Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams.
Andre Agassi reveals the exact moment he knew that he would never beat Rafael Nadal
"I’m going, 'Is this kid serious' "
Andy Roddick says that Jannik Sinner is the first player to employ this strategy against Novak Djokovic
The former US Open champion analysed that Jannik Sinner employed a strategy that rarely works against the Serb.
Mats Wilander believes that Carlos Alcaraz was ‘surprised’ by Lorenzo Musetti during their French Open encounter
The Seven-time Grand Slam champion weighed in on the semi-final clash.
‘Disappointed’ Lorenzo Musetti reacts to French Open retirement against Carlos Alcaraz
"Honestly, I am very disappointed by how it ended, but it was still a great match."
Carlos Alcaraz joins Rafael Nadal in record books as he makes second French Open final
The Spaniard moved into his fifth Grand Slam final after Lorenzo Musetti retired from the match.
Coco Gauff hopes to avoid same mistake she made before 2022 French Open final
“Like everybody is dealing with way bigger things in life than losing a final."
Darren Cahill casts doubt on Jannik Sinner’s ability to beat Novak Djokovic just hours before clash
"Jannik still needs to improve a few things."
Novak Djokovic’s scheduling ‘request’ snubbed by French Open organisers
The tournament organisers failed to accept Djokovic's scheduling 'request.'
‘Happy’ Iga Swiatek ties Chris Evert record after latest French Open win
The former world No 1 has joined the 18-time Grand Slam champion in this impressive statistics.
Novak Djokovic reveals the thing that is an even greater motivation than Grand Slams
“Anyone who hasn’t experienced it can’t fully understand, but for athletes who have had the privilege to experience it, it is unique.”
Chris Evert on which of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz is ‘mentally tougher’
"He does everything so well, he has full awareness of what his strengths and weaknesses are."
Alex de Minaur makes ‘burnt out’ admission after shocking French Open exit
“I’m just tired, tired mentally, I’m a little bit burned out if anything, a lot of tennis being played."
Mats Wilander warns that Novak Djokovic has a ‘problem’ which may prevent French Open success
“There’s a possibility that it’s his last French Open."
Jacob Fearnley launches ‘Scottish revenge mission’ as he looks to take down Stan Wawrinka
"We can see it like a Scottish revenge mission. I remember he beat him."
Coco Gauff names five favourites for the women’s singles French Open title
“Who knows, we’ve all seen things like the US Open when Emma [Raducanu] won, so literally anybody can win this tournament."
Alexander Zverev’s plane to Paris makes emergency landing after being struck by lightning
"It was the first time [in my] experience [that a plane was] struck by lightning mid-air."
Daniil Medvedev lays down French Open gauntlet: ‘I’m playing the best tennis of my life on clay’
“I feel that I’m really not far from a great level."
Carlos Alcaraz admits to having a ‘long look’ at draw as he seeks to defend French Open crown
“We have a really open draw that everyone can make really good results or even win the tournament, so I think that's really good for tennis.”
Novak Djokovic 1 match away from title No 100 after defeating Cameron Norrie in Geneva
The former world No 1 is just one victory away from the milestone for a third time in last seven months
Aryna Sabalenka sends strong signal to French Open competitors: ‘I feel stronger than ever’
"I think throughout the years I improved a lot, and today I feel physically, mentally, and I think my game is pretty much ready to play on clay."
Former world No 4 Caroline Garcia announces that 2025 will mark her final French Open appearance
"After 15 years competing at the highest level ... I feel ready to start a new chapter."
Andy Roddick sends warning to Jannik Sinner, ahead of French Open campaign
"He is going to deal with some things coming off of this suspension."
Alexander Zverev says he threw up ’37 times’ before worrying Hamburg loss
The German is defending 1300 points at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic collects first clay-court victory of 2025, faces Madrid-conqueror next
"Very glad, as I said, to be able to play the best tennis when it was most needed."
French Open: 5 unseeded stars to watch out for in men’s singles draw
A look at the unseeded players who could prove dangerous for the top seeds at the Parisian Grand Slam.
‘Complicated’ Daniil Medvedev opens up in honest interview: ‘Maybe I could have won 10 Grand Slams’
"When people talk to me, they understand how I am."
Emma Raducanu makes major change to grass-court schedule
The Brit joins a star-studded event, as she seeks to ramp up her Wimbledon preparations.
Coco Gauff reflects on ‘bittersweet’ Italian Open final loss to Jasmine Paolini
“Definitely proud of the two results, but also disappointed."
Jasmine Paolini wins second WTA 1000 title, dominates Coco Gauff to lift Italian Open trophy
The Italian secured a top 4 seeding for the Parisian Grand Slam.
Who will Emma Raducanu face in WTA Strasbourg opener? World No 15 Daria Kasatkina
Exploring the career and season of Daria Kasatkina, Emma Raducanu's next opponent.
Andy Roddick reveals what to ‘watch out for’ early on during Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner clash
The former world No 1 reveals that he will 'keep an eye' on this crucial factor during the 2025 Rome Masters final.
Hamburg Open draw: Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe lead the way in final push before French Open
Your full breakdown of the 2025 ATP Hamburg draw.
Rafael Nadal makes bold prediction about ‘special’ Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
"Jannik and Carlos have an advantage over the others at the moment."
Emma Raducanu comes through ‘mental’ second-round match after last-minute switch
“To be honest, it was pretty mental."
Carlos Alcaraz admits that he ‘needs’ Jannik Sinner playing on the ATP Tour
"Having the chance to see him and watch his tennis again is great."
Retired tennis great analyses what has ‘changed’ for Joao Fonseca since the start of 2025
"That is where his coaching team is going to have to bring him back and educate him. This is all part of the process."
Brad Gilbert explains why Jannik Sinner needs to be ‘careful’ during return to tennis
"It’s not about what he does in Rome, but it’s how he peaks physically so that he is ready to play best of five in Paris."
Jon Wertheim on what he ‘recognised’ after interviewing Jannik Sinner ahead of the Rome Masters
"I think that he understands big picture this is something he’s going to have to answer for."
‘It’s time’ – Fabio Fognini announces that 2025 will be his last Rome Masters appearance
The 37-year-old has struggled with various injuries over the last few years.
Jack Draper reveals what motivates him after rapid rise – ‘Fear and doubt’
The Brit recently lifted the title at the Indian Wells Masters and reached the final of the Madrid Open, launching him into the world's top five.
Dan Evans lambasts Jannik Sinner’s Rome return: ‘Pretty convenient’
"From the public, they’re looking in and thinking that he’s had preferential treatment."
Iga Swiatek may miss the grass-court season in favour of an extended rest period
The world No 2 and her team are weighing up whether or not to skip the third Grand Slam of the year.
Casper Ruud puts Madrid final participation in doubt as he admits to ‘not ideal’ injury
“I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish the match, honestly."
Carlos Alcaraz’s first coach on why leaving the Spaniard’s team was ‘the best decision’ he ever made
"When I see him, what I see is the same player I had as a child, only stronger and taller."
Jack Draper joins Rafael Nadal in remarkable statistic after reaching Madrid last 4
The Brit added himself to another impressive list after reaching the Madrid semi-finals
Coco Gauff explains how she made Iga Swiatek ‘uncomfortable’ during their semi-final
"I just feel like it's one of those days you just step on court and everything feels good"
Novak Djokovic admits it ‘could be’ his last Madrid Masters appearance after stunning upset
Everything that Novak Djokovic said during his post-loss press conference at the 2025 Madrid Masters