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Yannick Noah won the French Open on June, 5, 1983.

June 5, 1983: The day Yannick Noah restored French glory in Paris

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 5, 1983, Yannick Noah sent the whole of France into delirium as he became the first Frenchman to win the Roland-Garros title in the Open Era

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Bill Tilden OTD

June 5, 1953: The day American tennis legend Bill Tilden passed away

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 5, 1953, Bill Tilden, the first American tennis legend, passed away at the age of 60 one day before he was due to fly out to play in the US Pro Championships

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Tsitsipas, Roland-Garros 2023

Dethroned as Prince of Clay by Alcaraz, Tsitsipas has a golden opportunity to reclaim his crown

With an Alcaraz vs Tsitsipas quarter-final set at Roland-Garros 2023, can Stefanos Tsitsipas reclaim the Prince of Clay crown he seemed destined to hold when he made the final here two years ago?

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Bren Gray
Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023

Alcaraz and Djokovic played their “best match of the tournament” at the same time, the clash of the titans draws closer

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are hurtling towards each other in the top half of the Roland-Garros 2023 draw, with both winning by the same margin today

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Bren Gray
Karen Khachanov, Roland-Garros 2023

“My brain clicked” – Khachanov cracks Grand Slam code as Djokovic lies in wait in Roland-Garros quarter-final

Khachanov has now reached at least the quarter-final stage in each of the last three Grand Slams he has played. The Russian faces Novak Djokovic next.

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Jamie Malachy
Francisco Cerundolo Roland-Garros
12 months ago

Francisco Cerundolo believes Rune match will “probably be 50/50”

After defeating No 9 seed Taylor Fritz in four sets, a confident Francisco...
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Bren Gray
Casper Ruud
12 months ago

“I’m not haunted by what happened last year” – Ruud flying under the radar at Roland-Garros after difficult start to the year

Casper Ruud enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2022, but has struggled so far...
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Jamie Malachy
Rafael Nadal
12 months ago

Nadal has hip operation, faces five months out

The Spaniard has already said he expects 2024 to be his final year...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic Roland-Garros
12 months ago

“I wouldn’t say (Novak was) playing incredible tennis, but…” : takeaways on Djokovic’s first rounds at Roland-Garros 2023

Despite entering Roland-Garros with a potential elbow injury and little match play, Novak...
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Bren Gray
Musetti, Roland-Garros, 2023
12 months ago

“Could be the best performance of the season”: Musetti pleased with Norrie win

Italy's Lorenzo Musetti has described his straight sets win over No 14 seed...
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Bren Gray
Gustavo Kuerten drew an heart on Roland Garros clay in 2001
12 months ago

June 3, 2001: The day Gustavo Kuerten saved match point and gave his heart to Roland-Garros

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Varillas Hurkacz Roland-Garros
12 months ago

“I was capable of running more”: Juan Pablo Varillas credits fitness for win over Hurkacz

World No 94 Juan Pablo Varillas has played three consecutive five set matches...
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Bren Gray
Stefanos Tsitsipas Roland-Garros
12 months ago

“With certain opponents it’s a mind game”: Tsitsipas explains dominant win over Schwartzman

No 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas swept past Diego Schwartzman in straight sets today,...
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Bren Gray
Novak Djokovic at 2023 Roland-Garros
12 months ago

Roland-Garros: Djokovic reaches fourth round without dropping a set

The Serb will face the winner of the match between Peruvian Juan Pablo...
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Tennis Majors
Ofner in Estorial
12 months ago

Roland-Garros: Qualifier Ofner beats Fognini in five sets to move into last 16

The Austrian will play the winner of the match between Argentinian Diego Schwartzman...
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Tennis Majors
Lorenzo Sonego - Open Sud de France 2021 - Montpellier
12 months ago

Turin, Djokovic, Antalya: Everything you always wanted to know about Lorenzo Sonego (but never had time to find out) – updated with Rublev win

Lorenzo Sonego has won three ATP singles titles and defeated Novak Djokovic en...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Lorenzo Sonego at the 2023 French Open
12 months ago

Roland-Garros: Sonego comes from two sets to love down to upset Rublev, meets Khachanov next

The Italian produced a stunning comeback to beat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 0-6, 6-3,...
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Tennis Majors
Karen Khachanov, Roland-Garros, 2023
12 months ago

Roland-Garros: Khachanov avoids the fifth set and defeats Kokkinakis

The Russian will play the winner of the match between Italian Lorenzo Sonego...
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Tennis Majors
Alexander Zverev Roland-Garros
12 months ago

“I haven’t been out there since the accident” – Zverev speaks about anxiety prior to playing on Philippe-Chatrier

No 22 seed Alexander Zverev has confessed to feeling anxious prior to his...
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Bren Gray
Taylor Fritz Roland-Garros
12 months ago

Roland-Garros: Fritz overcomes slow start to defeat home favourite Rinderknech

No 9 seed Taylor Fritz has navigated a tricky late match on day...
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Bren Gray