Nadal reveals farewell plan after ‘difficult’ decision
Rafael Nadal is close to the end of his tether after a series of physical problems, but the tennis legend has plans for a triumphant farwell on the court. Read all the details
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Alleged gunpoint robbery behind Kyrgios’s French Open withdrawal
While Nick Kyrgios’s withdrawal from the French Open was initially blamed on knee surgery, the real reason has now been revealed.
‘Shock of my life’: Tennis star opens up on doping ban
The 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon champion is the highest-profile player to fail a drugs test since Maria Sharapova.
Making news: Serena Williams won tennis off no sleep, and other secrets she told Meghan Markle
All the news that’s fit to mint.
Nadal’s ‘career-ending’ injury worry after 22nd slam win
Rafael Nadal has revealed the extreme lengths he went to to secure a 14th Roland Garros title – overcoming a crippling foot injury that threatens his future on court.
Nadal won dragging a ball and chain
After capturing a record 22nd Grand Slam title, Spanish tennis legend reveals the extraordinary measures he took just to stay on court.
Nadal’s emotional reaction to record win
Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.
Swiatek creates history in French Open demolition job
Iga Swiatek has equalled the record for longest winning run in the 21st century as she cruised to a second French Open title.
French Open champion Swiatek in peace plea
Iga Swiatek received a standing ovation at Roland Garros on Saturday with an emotional ‘stay strong Ukraine’ peace plea after winning her second French Open title.
Women’s finalists both athletes who care
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are into the French Open final. They’re the best sorts of athletes. Athletes who care.
Tennis star uses biggest stage to protest gun violence
Having cruised into the final of the French Open Coco Gauff did not want the spotlight on her, instead the young American used her platform to call out a culture of violence
King of clay withstands Djokovic in epic 1am finish
Rafael Nadal is through to the French Open semi-finals for the 15th time after ousting Novak Djokovic in a match which had tennis fans around the world in awe.
Rafa strangles Djoker in French Open epic
When push came to shovelling groundstrokes after 1am in Paris, Rafael Nadal had the ball on a string. He did not miss.
Top contender blitzed in French Open disaster
Daniil Medvedev has been humiliated at Roland Garros, while Rafael Nadal had a key request denied ahead of his showdown with Novak Djokovic. Get the latest news from the French Open.
Behind-the-scenes powerplay could decide Roland Garros blockbuster
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are at loggerheads before their massive French Open quarter-final even begins.
Panic attack derails former champ at French Open
Dual Grand Slam winner Simona Halep has crashed out of the French Open after suffering a panic attack as the game’s dominant female athlete continued her seemingly inexorable run.
Saville the last Aussie hope at French Open
There is only one Australian left in the French Open singles draws but Daria Saville doesn’t intend to stop in the third round.
‘Australia’s most HATED’: Kyrgios-Tomic feud goes nuclear
The ugly war of words between Australia’s most controversial tennis stars has gone to the next level, with Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic trading vicious barbs.
Demon’s criticism is a bit rich
Alex de Minaur had Hugo Gaston on French toast but then let the crowd get the better of him.
‘There’s a line’: French crowd riles Aussie
Boisterous home crowds in Australia can help locals but the reverse happened to Alex de Minaur in Paris.
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