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French Open first round continues with Gael Monfils headlining potential farewell

The first round of the French Open continues on Monday with four-times champion Iga Swiatek, world number two Elena Rybakina and newly crowned Italian Open ⁠champion Elina Svitolina among the top seeds in action.

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Djokovic roars back to down Mpetshi Perricard and keep French Open dream alive

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 and book his spot in the second round of the French Open on Sunday.

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Krejcikova and Raducanu dumped out on first day of French Open as Andreeva strolls through

Former French Open winner Barbora Krejcikova was the highest-profile female departee of the first day in Paris as the world number 41 was eliminated 6-7(7), 7-6(6), 6-2 by American 26th seed Hailey Baptiste.

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Clara Tauson suffers early exit at French Open as nightmare season continues

Clara Tauson looked to be headed for her first win since 6 March when she served for the match at 5-3 in the second set against Daria Snigur in the first round of the French Open. But the 24-year old Ukrainian managed to turn the game on its head and win 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 against Tauson who again seemed to be hampered by her persistent back problems.

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Zverev cruises past Bonzi into French Open second round, Fritz knocked out

Alexander Zverev marched into the second round of the French Open on Sunday with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over France's Benjamin Bonzi.

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Kostyuk maintains focus amid missile strikes in Ukraine to breeze into second round

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk made short work of Oksana Selekhmeteva with ⁠a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round of the French Open on Sunday and said she was ‌proud of how she remained focused even as the war in her ‌country hit closer to home.

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The Base Line: Navarro finds form ahead of French Open as Buse wins first ATP title

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

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French Open begins with Djokovic, Zverev and Andreeva headlining first day

The first round of the French Open starts on Sunday, with Novak Djokovic beginning his hunt for a fourth crown and a record-extending ⁠25th Grand Slam title when he takes on home hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while world number three Alexander Zverev faces Benjamin Bonzi.

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Rome winner Svitolina taking it 'one match at a time' as she seeks first Slam

Elina Svitolina is among the contenders for the French Open title after ⁠her Rome triumph, but the Ukrainian played down her chances, saying a calmer mindset and focus on her performance outweighed thoughts ‌of a long-awaited maiden Grand Slam title.

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Buse overcomes Paul to claim Hamburg crown, Tien and Navarro also win titles

Ignacio Buse beat Tommy Paul 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 in the Hamburg Open final on ⁠Saturday to become the first Peruvian winner on the ATP Tour in nearly 20 years, denying the United States a sweep of ‌the men's clay-court tune-up events ahead of the French Open.

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Home hope Arthur Fils ruled out of French Open due to hip issue

French hopes for a title at Roland Garros suffered ⁠a blow even before the year's second Grand Slam got underway, as world number 19 Arthur Fils ‌withdrew on Saturday with pain because of a hip issue.

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French Open 2026 women's draw analysis: Sabalenka eyeing maiden title, Swiatek facing battle

With just a few days until the start of the French Open, the women's draw is absolutely tantalising. It is hard to pinpoint one clear favourite, with so many top players truly in the mix. World number one Aryna Sabalenka is eyeing a maiden Grand Slam title on the dirt, while Coco Gauff is looking to defend her crown. But can four-time champion Iga Swiatek rediscover her touch?

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Djokovic admits Sinner the major hurdle as he eyes 25th Grand Slam at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.

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Clara Tauson says she is suffering from serious chronic back injury before French Open

Danish World No. 21, Clara Tauson says that she is suffering from two disc herniations in her back which is the main reason for her injury struggles this season.

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Taylor Fritz says players being 'ignored' over prize money dispute ahead of planned protest

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open, which Jannik Sinner says is about "respect".

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Clay court queen Iga Swiatek feeling positive and 'willing to fight' at French Open

For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion, but she said on Friday, "it doesn't matter".

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Aryna Sabalenka '100% fit' and ready to challenge at French Open despite poor form

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed ⁠her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season.

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French Open 2026 men's draw analysis: Sinner the huge favourite for Career Grand Slam

The second major of the year in Paris is right around the corner. The French Open begins on Sunday, with Jannik Sinner the huge favourite to win the title and complete the Career Grand Slam. Can anyone lay a glove on the world number one, who is looking to add to his victories on the dirt of Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome in 2026?

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Gael Monfils prepares for French Open farewell with star-studded exhibition match

Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming ⁠up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his ‌final appearance at his home Grand Slam.

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Griekspoor drawn against Arnaldi, Van de Zandschulp to meet Cerundolo at French Open

Tallon Griekspoor was drawn against Matteo Arnaldi in Thursday's draw of the first round of the upcoming French Open.

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French Open director Mauresmo says they 'will not budge' in prize money row

The French Open organisers "will not budge" and increase prize money for the 2026 event despite a dispute with players, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday.

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Djokovic & Swiatek handed nightmare French Open draws, Sabalenka faces Bouzas Maneiro opener

Four-time winner Iga Swiatek and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been handed nightmare draws at the French Open, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka begins her campaign to win a maiden Roland Garros crown against the tricky Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

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Holmgren loses qualification clash for French Open but can hope for 'lucky loser' ticket

August Holmgren missed out on a direct ticket for the French Open when he lost the qualification final against the Argentinian Facundo Diaz Acosta 7-6, 4-6, 2-6. Holmgren can instead hope for a "lucky loser" ticket for the Grand Slam tournament.

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Novak Djokovic confirms Viktor Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.