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.
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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.
Kokkinakis adds to Aussie joy in Paris
There were 11 Aussie starters at the French Open and two have made it through to the next round with one winning an epic mate versus mate battle.
Unwanted Aussie history in Paris
Australians are now 0-5 at the French Open after an underarm serve went all wrong for one of the five first round losers in Paris.
‘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.
Four Aussies gone after French Open shocker
The Australian contingent at the French Open started in double-digits but is down to singles after a trio of day one losses.
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.
Top Aussie to mount comeback at French Open
Australia’s top women’s player has received welcome news ahead of the French Open along with an underrated men’s prospect.
When post-match press conferences get ugly
When an athlete does something exceptional, a spotlight is put on their life and, on occasion, it brings up some awkward questions.
‘Eat clay’: Tennis villain’s stinging rant after horror upset
Daniil Medvedev’s French Open campaign lasted one match after being knocked out by the 172nd-ranked player in the world. But the fiery Russian saved his best for the post-match.
Djoker dominates and Demon impresses
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men’s record 23rd grand slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round.
Novak’s controversial political message amid ethnic tensions
Novak Djokovic has come under fire for a political message he wrote on a camera after his French Open win. But the Serbian superstar has defended his statement.
Love match for Special K at French Open
The city of light and love may just be the vibe that Thanasi Kokkinakis needs to make it to the second week of a grand slam.
‘Addictive’: Aussie gun breaks 8-year drought
Australia had a thinner than normal representation at the French Open, but there was a big first day of wins.
‘Toughest draw’ looms as Kokkinakis ends eight-year wait
Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed one of the upsets of the opening round to win on the Paris clay for the first time 2015 — and he faces a brutal challenge to continue his advance.
‘People should be honestly embarrassed’: fans boo snub
Politics spills over into French Open as Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarus’ Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Aussie French mission confirmed
Only eight Australians will feature in the Frenchy Open main draw after a last-minute withdrawal left the women’s side nearly bare.
‘Goes in cycles’: Stosur defends Aussie depth
Australia’s top-ranked woman is on track to return for the French Open as a former great defends the current crop of players.
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