Roland-Garros

Suzanne Lenglen, On this day

July 4, 1938: The day Suzanne Lenglen, tennis’ first female superstar, passed away

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1938, Suzanne Lenglen, the first female tennis superstar, passed away at the young age of 39

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

With the two majors so close in the calendar, and played on such different surfaces, winning both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon has rarely been achieved in the same year

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Bren Gray
Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. One June 16, 1974, two teenagers won their maiden Roland-Garros titles, the start of their reigns at the top

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Adriano Panatta - On this day

June 13, 1976: The day Adriano Panatta completed a miraculous title run at Roland-Garros

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1976, Adriano Panatta became the first ATP player to win Roland Garros after saving a match point during the tournament

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nadal Djokovic OTD 10_06

June 11, 2012: Nadal and Djokovic complete two-day Roland-Garros final

On this day in tennis history, a two-day Roland-Garros final played out to its almost inevitable conclusion. Find out how

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day
2 months ago

June 10, 1984: The day Ivan Lendl finally achieved his dream

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Mary Pierce OTD 10_06
2 months ago

June 10, 2000: France’s Mary Pierce makes national history at Roland-Garros

On this day in tennis history, a Frenchwoman achieved an incredible feat at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Laurent Luyat, Patrick Mouratoglou and Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2024 | © Tennis Majors / Virginie Bouyer
2 months ago

“Hopefully 24, but…” – Alcaraz sets his sights on Djokovic’s record

Carlos Alcaraz verbalised his desire to chase down Djokovic's record of 24 Grand...
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Bren Gray
Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
2 months ago

“This is the one I’m most proud of”: Why Alcaraz’s Roland-Garros title means the most

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what makes his Roland-Garros title his most special Grand Slam...
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Bren Gray
Alcaraz Roland Garros 2024 - © Action Plus / Panoramic
2 months ago

“You have to give your heart” – Alcaraz on his fifth-set mentality

Carlos Alcaraz has now won 11 of 12 five-set matches he's played. After...
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Bren Gray
Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
2 months ago

“I’ll see what I can do to be at the same level” – Zverev praises Alcaraz’s physical qualities after epic final

Alexander Zverev led two sets to one in the final of Roland-Garros before...
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Jérémy Baudu
Illustration of the official ball during Roland-Garros 2023
2 months ago

Dates, tickets, Nadal: Everything you always wanted to know about Roland-Garros 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after men’s final

Here is everything all need to know about the 2024 edition of Roland-Garros,...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Laurent Luyat, Patrick Mouratoglou and Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2024 | © Tennis Majors / Virginie Bouyer
2 months ago

“An honour to come after Rafa”: Alcaraz’s first reflections after winning Roland-Garros title

The Spaniard said he used to rush home from school to watch Nadal...
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Simon Cambers
Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
2 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins maiden Roland-Garros title with enthralling victory over Zverev

The Spaniard overcame Alexander Zverev in five captivating sets to clinch his first...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz wins Roland-Garros 2024 - Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
2 months ago

Alert: Alcaraz wins the title at Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz won the title on Sunday afternoon against Alexander Zverev.
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2024
2 months ago

“It’s the referee’s decision” – Mauresmo on Djokovic’s complaints

The Serb had complained about the state of the court during his round...
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Lucas Morlier
Maciej Ryszczuk, Iga Swiatek's physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach (Zuma / Panoramic)
2 months ago

“We didn’t know how she was going to react”: Ryszczuk built Swiatek’s body to support her mind

Maciej Ryszczuk has been working on turning Iga Swiatek into a top athlete...
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Carole Bouchard
Monica Seles On This Day 9_6
2 months ago

June 9, 1990: The day Monica Seles became the youngest Roland-Garros champion in history

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Martina Navratilova, On this day
2 months ago

June 9, 1984: The day Martina Navratilova won her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek wins Roland-Garros 2024
2 months ago

“I don’t expect a lot” – Swiatek faces grass-court conundrum after Roland-Garros triumph

The world No 1 clinched her fifth Grand Slam title earlier today, beating...
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Jamie Malachy