Tennis News

Johanna Konta's maiden French Open semi-final is pushed back to Friday after rain washes out Wednesday's play in Paris.

Roger Federer has vowed to be "fearless" when he takes on his old rival Rafael Nadal for the 39th time in the French Open semi-finals.

Gabriela Sabatini is the latest tennis great to jump on the Ashleigh Barty bandwagon as the Australian chases Roland Garros redemption and a spot in the French Open semifinals.

Katie Boulter will miss the Nature Valley Open as she continues to recover from a back injury but hopes to be fit for Wimbledon.

Johanna Konta is playing "better tennis than anybody" at the French Open and can win her maiden Grand Slam title, says Sue Barker.

With rain wiping out two quarterfinal matches in both the men's and women's singles at the French Open, play will resume Thursday, with semifinals for both likely to be played Friday.

Rain washed out the entire schedule at the French Open on Wednesday, meaning Johanna Konta's semi-final clash will now be played on Friday.

Johanna Konta has belied her dismal previous record at Roland Garros to reach the French Open semi-finals - the first time there has been a British woman at this stage in 36 years.

It's been a spectacular rise to stardom for Johanna Konta, who is on the verge of making more Grand Slam history as she aims to become the first British winner at Roland Garros since Sue Barker 43 years ago.