World No. 1’s 40-min demolition as Alcaraz sends French Open warning
Iga Swiatek dropped just ten points as she demolished her rival in just 40 minutes as Carlos Alcaraz sent a scary warning to the rest of the men’s field. FRENCH OPEN WRAP!
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‘Lost it completely’: Angry Rublev crashes out of French Open
Russian world number six Andrey Rublev is an early departure at the French Open after a meltdown that rivals John McEnroe at his pomp.
Demon sounds warning to rivals in ruthless French Open display
Alex de Minaur declared he was in the strongest clay court form of his life leading into the French Open and has made good on that vow by producing a career-best run at Roland Garros.
Heartbreak for Osaka in French Open thriller against world No.1
Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka has came within one point of causing a massive upset against world No.1 and three-time champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open.
Demon inflicts revenge as Aussie star makes French Open statement
Alex de Minaur has put rivals on notice, dropping just three games in demolishing American Alex Michelsen in the first round of the French Open.
‘I don’t know’: Nadal leaves door open on French Open return
Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end as he crashed out in the first round in straight sets.
‘I really hope to see you again, but I don’t know’: Nadal
The King of Clay bids farewell to Roland Garros, after losing his opening match in straight sets, fearing the end is near after 19 years of dominating the French Open.
Mortal Rafa faces his Bradman moment
Rafael Nadal’s appearance at the French Open tonight could be The Oval in 1948 all over again.
The sliding doors moment which shattered star’s Olympic dream
Coming off a career-best season and reaching world No. 1 in doubles at the end of 2023, Storm Hunter was on a high and striving for Paris. Then a snap decision on the practice court changed everything.
A French Open farewell as good as it gets
His superstitions may set him apart but so does Rafael Nadal’s amazing career, particularly on clay as he prepares for a likely departure.
Rod Laver Aryna: Sabalenka claims second Aus Open in domination
Aryna Sabalenka has broken a 12-year hoodoo to win back-to-back Australian Opens at Rod Laver Arena in a straight-sets victory over challenger Qinwen Zheng.
Sabalenka wins second straight Melbourne Park title
Aryna Sabalenka completed her dominant fortnight by crushing Qinwen Zheng, claiming the tournament without dropping a set.
Comeback for the ages: Medvedev flips table on Zverev in epic semi
One hour into the second semi final, Daniil Medvedev would have been thinking about what movies he wanted to watch on the plane home. Three hours later, he’s thinking about his chance to win the Australian Open.
Aus Open exit one of my worst Grand Slam games ever: Novak
Novak Djokovic says his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner – his first at Melbourne Park in 2195 days – was one of the worst Grand Slam matches he’s ever played.
Sinner knocks off Djokovic’s crown
The Italian silences the Rod Laver Arena crowd with an assured performance, answering every question asked of him to run the champion out of town. Long live the king.
Sabalenka finally serves notice
The Belarusian’s recovery from tear-filled depths of despair to winning last year’s Australian Open and briefly holding the World No. 1 ranking – she’s No. 2 now – is one of the great comeback stories in sport.
Magi-Zheng locked to face Sabalenka in Aus Open final
Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng will face off in the Australian Open final after they were both successful in their semi-finals on Thursday night at Melbourne Park.
Sabalenka’s Coco revenge to reach final
The world No.2 will start as the raging favourite to win back-to-back titles after a straight sets win over Coco Gauff.
Medvedev the sleepy Octopus with tentacles of venom
Daniil Medvedev floats across a baseline while hitting sinuous, looping, somersaulting forehands and circular eight-handed backhands.
The man who can bring down the King of Melbourne Park
The King of Melbourne Park hasn’t tasted much defeat in Australia, but defeated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz thinks rising Italian star Jannik Sinner can bring down the greatest of all time.
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