Roland-Garros Day 3 recap: Crazy comebacks and another Kiki collapse

There were some more final-set thrillers on both the men’s and women’s sides at Roland-Garros on Tuesday. And there was controversy, too, as Kristina Mladenovic was undone by a terrible call in her match against Laura Siegemund.

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.

How a $1 bill propelled women’s tennis into prominence

On September 23, 1970, nine women — including Billie Jean King — signed a symbolic $1 contract that changed the course of history. On Wednesday, 50 years on, the leading women players paid tribute to the efforts of those who paved the way for them.

Done for 2020, Bianca Andreescu Sets Sights on 2021 and Olympics

After withdrawing from the French Open, Bianca Andreescu has confirmed she will not feature on the WTA Tour in 2020.

Serena Williams pulls out of Rome with Achilles injury

Serena Williams is likely to go into this month’s Roland-Garros with no clay-court preparation after she pulled out of this week’s Rome event because of an Achilles strain.

Vasek Pospisil exclusive: Why time was right to form the PTPA (Professional Tennis Players Association)

Together with Novak Djokovic, Canadian Vasek Pospisil is one of the men behind the creation of the Professional Tennis Players Association, which was formed on the eve of the US Open. In an exclusive interview, Pospisil tells Tennis Majors how and why it all came about, what leverage it gives the players, the impending addition of the women and how he would love Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to come on board.

Wim Fissette: Osaka is more intuitive; Azarenka more analytical

Wim Fissette is hoping his inside track on what makes Victoria Azarenka tick will be of use when his new pupil, Naomi Osaka, takes on the Belarussian in the US Open final on Saturday.

Becoming a leader off the court has helped Osaka on it – Eye of the Coach #18

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou believes Naomi Osaka’s growing maturity off the court is making her a better player on it.

Osaka prevails over Brady in three-setter for final spot

Naomi Osaka was able to stay calm and prevail in a match of the tightest margin against one of the surprises in the tournament in American Jennifer Brady.

Thiem halts de Minaur’s dream run, sets up semi-final against Medvedev

Dominic Thiem continued his run to a possible first Grand Slam title in an open draw by knocking off Alex de Minaur in straight sets.

Sinner too strong for Kohlschreiber as Ramos-Vinolas exits

Two-time champion Philipp Kohlschreiber was no match for Jannik Sinner at the Generali Open.

Rampant De Minaur downs Pospisil to reach first slam quarter-final

The 21-year-old might just take some beating at this year’s US Open after he put together another superb performance to end the run of Pospisil in straight sets.

Red-hot Brady to face Putintseva in quarter-finals

American Jennifer Brady will take on Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the quarter-finals of the US Open after she beat former world No 1 Angelique Kerber in straight sets.

Hewitt protégé De Minaur downs veteran Gasquet to reach third round

New Australian great hope Alex de Minaur perhaps signalled a changing of the guard after the 21st seed came through a highly entertaining match, defeating Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 7-5.

Brilliant Garcia turns on the style to upset No 1 seed Pliskova

It’s nine years since Andy Murray saw Carolina Garcia and said she could be a future world No 1. At the US Open on Wednesday, the Frenchwoman played like one as she upended top seed Karolina Pliskova in straight sets in the second round.

10 questions about Milos Raonic – Missile, Art Connoiseur, McEnroe

What does Milos Raonic like to do for fun and what’s his best Grand Slam result? Here are 10 things you should know about the Canadian star.

Lexington champion Brady suffers early Cincinnati exit

A week after winning the first title of her career, American Jennifer Brady came back to earth with a bang on Sunday as she was ousted in the first round of the Western and Southern Open.

Bouchard back with a win before storm halts Prague proceedings

Ahead of Simona Halep’s return to action on Tuesday, the Prague Open was hit by adverse weather conditions at the start of the week.

Konta turns to rental cars to mitigate coronavirus risks in America

Johanna Konta says she and her team are travelling by car in the United States this summer to avoid risks related to Coronavirus.

Top 20 post-confinement matches: Impressive young guns, Haas’ winning return

Since the middle of May, tennis exhibitions have been popping up around the globe as a means to keep the players employed and the fans satiated. Now that the tours are restarting, Tennis Majors takes a look back at the top 20 matches of quarantine.

Auger-Aliassime vs Zverev: Who is the king of the UTS jungle?

Big cats. Big power. Get ready for big-game hunting. The Panther Felix Auger-Aliassime, at just 19 years old, and The Lion Alexander Zverev, age 23, are eager to get their paws on the UTS2 prize.