Alexander Zverev’s aggression is often unnoticed, yet highly effective. Stats reveal a significant shift towards ending points faster and dictating rallies earlier. This subtle evolution makes him a quiet, but powerful, force on court, redefining his playing style.
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 7, 1986, Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova to win Roland-Garros for a record-extending seventh time
Through a coach who named the barriers and a Federer model she chose to inhabit, Mirra Andreeva turned a turbulent season into a maiden Roland-Garros title at 19. Conchita Martínez explains how a world-class player became a champion.
Tennis Grand Slams and horse racing’s Triple Crown might seem worlds apart, but a closer look reveals striking similarities. From deep-rooted traditions and varied playing surfaces to the immense pressure on favorites and the magic of underdogs, both sports share a surprising emotional language. Discover the unexpected parallels that make these prestigious events so captivating.
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 6, 1982, Mats Wilander defeated Guillermo Vilas in the longest final in Roland-Garros history
Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from his Roland-Garros semi-final against compatriot Flavio Cobolli on Friday afternoon, citing illness. Zverev – Cobolli is 2026 Roland-Garros final.
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday afternoon. He’ll face the winner of the match between Matteo Arnaldi and No 10 seed Flavio Cobolli in the final
On this day in tennis history, a Spanish clay-courter made Roland-Garros history – more than a decade before Rafael Nadal even stepped foot on a court
Diana Shnaider (No 25), 22, beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 on Court Philippe-Chatrier – from 1-4 down in the second set and twice two points from defeat when Sabalenka served for the match. A 6-0 third set against the player who had been the heavy title favourite. Incredible.
Two wins from the title that has escaped him across three finals, Alexander Zverev insists he would never trade his Olympic gold for a Grand Slam. Into the Roland-Garros semi-finals, the German still bats away every question about an opportunity many consider tailor-made.
Marta Kostyuk (No 15) beat Elina Svitolina (No 7) 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. A rematch of the Madrid final, against Mirra Andreeva, awaits in the semi-finals.
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 2, 1994 Mary Pierce blitzed Steffi Graf with a dominant display of power tennis
The Belarusian dispatched the Japanese star in straight sets (7-5, 6-3) and will now face Diana Shnaider for a spot in the final four.
Félix Auger-Aliassime (No 4) beat Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier – his first Roland-Garros quarter-final in eight attempts, his fifth Grand Slam quarter-final overall.
Matteo Berrettini won against Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6) on Monday. He’ll play the winner of the match between American Frances Tiafoe, the No 19 seed, and Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the next round
Anna Kalinskaya (No 22) came back from two points down to beat Anastasia Potapova (No 28) 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7) in 2h 49min on Court Suzanne-Lenglen – Potapova served for the match twice in the third, Kalinskaya broke back both times, trailed 1-4 in the breaker, and won it 9-7.
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 1, 2009, John Isner saved 12 match points against Tommy Haas, setting a record for match points saved at a Grand Slam tournament
Marta Kostyuk (No 15) beat Iga Świątek (No 3) 7-5, 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. It’s the four-time Roland-Garros champion’s earliest defeat at the tournament since 2019, and Kostyuk’s first ever win over the Pole in four meetings. Whoever comes through this half of the draw will reach their first Grand Slam final.
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 31, 2009, the unthinkable happened, as Rafael Nadal went down to Sweden’s Robin Soderling in a massive upset
Anastasia Potapova edged out the defending champion Coco Gauff 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 on Saturday evening and will play Russian Anna Kalinskaya, the No 22 seed, in the next round
Naomi Osaka (No 16), 28, four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, into the round of 16 at Roland-Garros for the first time in her career — and the round of 16 of any non-hard-court Grand Slam for the first time in 12 years on tour.