Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
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Who is Moise Kouame, the youngest French Open match winner since 1991?
World no 318’s victory over Marin Cilic also made him the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam victory in 17 years.
France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years
At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.
Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in French Open first round
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev is stunned by Australia’s Adam Walton in the opening round at Roland Garros.
Ruthless Sabelenka in storming start to pursuit of first French Open title
Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.
Monfils wants to emulate Ronaldo and LeBron despite French Open defeat
Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland-Garros in defeat by fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston but pledges to play on.
French Open has ‘positive’ meeting with players over tennis dispute
Roland Garros director discusses greater revenue sharing with player representatives after boycott-impacted media day.
Players accuse Grand Slams of ignoring concerns as tensions rise in Paris
The dispute between players and the Grand Slams reaches boiling point in Paris, but boycott restricted to media duties.
Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party
The evening blended tennis, music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.
French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.
Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon with ongoing wrist injury
Former world number one says he’s still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.
