Roland-Garros

Montage Thiem Djoko

Euphoric Thiem, vengeful Djokovic: Ready to challenge Nadal at Roland-Garros

Even though they had differing fortunes at the US Open, both Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic both arrived at Roland Garros with confidence. Each man fully intends to challenge the supremacy of the King of Clay, 12-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal.

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Ricky Dimon
Fernando Verdasco

Verdasco tweets again, arguing that Roland-Garros changed its rules

Fernando Verdasco says that Roland-Garros tournament organizers have changed their rules regarding the players' ability to get second coronavirus tests. Verdasco was unable to do so after he tested positive.

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Ricky Dimon
Chatrier Roland Garros 2020

Covid-19, rain, cold, heavy balls: A Roland-Garros like no other

Moved from May-June to September-October because of the pandemic and with Covid-19, rain, cold and heavy balls to deal with, this year's Roland-Garros, which begins on Sunday, is like no other.

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Victor Lengronne
Serena Williams at Roland-Garros 2019

Serena Williams: in the bubble, not 100%, but she’s looking at the bright side

The Roland-Garros experience has been a huge change-of-pace for players, and Serena Williams will be taking it head-on as she looks for her 24th major.

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Ryan Lam
Fernando Verdasco - Spain

Fernando Verdasco “frustrated and outraged” about Roland-Garros Covid disqualification

Fernando Verdasco expressed his resentment over the fact that Roland-Garros disqualified him due to a positive Covid-19 result without allowing a retest.

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Chris Oddo
Roland-Garros 2020: rainy Lenglen
6 years ago

Players ready for “weird and cold” Roland-Garros

With the move to September-October and a wet weather forecast, the leading players...
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Simon Cambers
Roland-Garros, Suzanne-Lenglen court, 2020
6 years ago

Roland-Garros confirms maximum 1,000 fans allowed in each day

Roland-Garros confirmed on Friday that no more than 1,000 fans will be allowed...
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Chris Oddo
6 years ago

French Open 2020: Will Serena’s heir emerge at Roland Garros?

Naomi Osaka is not at the French Open, giving her rivals the opportunity...
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Tennis Majors
Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
6 years ago

Shapo v Stef, Serena v Vika: Roland-Garros, 2020 as we dream it

The Roland-Garros draws were unveiled on Thursday and we're already starting to imagine...
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Chris Oddo
Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros 2019
6 years ago

Roland-Garros draw: 13 facts that might define the 2020 tournament

The draw for Roland-Garros took place earlier today, giving players and fans a...
Ryan Lam
Halep at 2018 French Open
6 years ago

Roland-Garros women’s singles draw

The French Open women's draw is done. Top seed Simona Halep is trying...
Ryan Lam
6 years ago

Roland-Garros men’s singles draw

The Roland-Garros men's singles draw is done, with match-ups like Wawrinka-Murray to start...
Ryan Lam
Benoit Paire Hamburg
6 years ago

Covid-19 protocols: The four precedents worrying players for Roland-Garros

With Roland-Garros starting in Paris on Sunday, many players have expressed concern about...
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Simon Cambers
ROLAND_GARROS_PHILIPPE_CHATRIER
6 years ago

Roland-Garros awaits decision from government on number of fans

There was no final decision on Wednesday regarding the number of spectators that...
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Ricky Dimon
Damir Dzumhur Adria Tour 2020
6 years ago

Distraught Dzumhur and Popovic threatening legal recourse against FFT

After being disqualified from Roland-Garros qualifying, Damir Dzumhur and his coach Petar Popovic...
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Chris Oddo
Simona Halep at Rome 2020
6 years ago

Rome recap: Halep on top form, expanded players pool and more

Simona Halep continued her stunning run of form on clay with a first...
Ryan Lam
Djokovic Rome trophy
6 years ago

Rome Masters recap: Djokovic’s win, Nadal’s loss, and what you might have missed

Novak Djokovic won a record 36th Masters 1000 title, Diego Schwartzman and Denis...
Ryan Lam
6 years ago

French Open favourite Halep: “I’m not going to put pressure on myself”

With a 10-0 record on clay this summer - including wins in Prague...
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Tennis Majors
Le court Philippe C
6 years ago

Roland-Garros further limits crowd to 5,000 spectators

The French Tennis Federation announced on Thursday that the total number of fans...
Ryan Lam
Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open 2020
6 years ago

US Open champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Roland-Garros

Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka has announced that she will not play...
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Chris Oddo