Tennis News
French Open: reaction to Osaka exit, plus Barty and Nadal in action - live!
The Guardian - 1 Jun 2021 12:12
The latest news from around the courts at Roland Garros Jonathan Liew: Osaka shows problem with press conferences Federer returns with comfortable win | Konta knocked out Any comments? You can email John or tweet @johnbr...
Djokovic may reconsider Olympics I Federer unsure
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 11:28
Novak Djokovic says he is planning to play at the Tokyo Olympics so long as fans are able to attend, while Roger Federer remains unsure he will take part.
Serena wins under the lights at French Open
ESPN - 1 Jun 2021 01:30
Serena Williams won Monday at the French Open in the first scheduled night match in the tournament's history while Iga Swiatek celebrated her 20th birthday with a straight-sets win to begin her title defense.
French Open: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares advance, Ken & Neal Skupski lose
BBC - 1 Jun 2021 21:26
Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat Luke Bambridge and Dominic Inglot in the first round of the men's doubles at the French Open.
Wie: Osaka's French Open withdrawal 'incredibly brave'
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 21:08
Michelle Wie West has called for "more conversations" regarding the mental health of sports personalities in the wake of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open.
Petra Kvitova out of French Open after injuring ankle during press duties
The Guardian - 1 Jun 2021 20:37
Kvitova fell and hurt her ankle leaving broadcast interview Naomi Osaka left event on Monday over press conference row Petra Kvitova was forced to withdraw from the French Open before her second-round match after sustain...
Top-ranked Barty advances at French in 3 sets
ESPN - 1 Jun 2021 20:15
Top-ranked Ash Barty held off American Bernarda Pera in three sets to reach the second round of the French Open.
Grand Slams pledge to offer Osaka 'support and assistance'
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 20:09
The Grand Slams have pledged to work to improve the player experience at major tournaments following Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open.
Clinical Nadal advances in straight sets
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 19:18
Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of an unprecedented 14th French Open title with a hard-fought straight-sets success against Alexei Popyrin on Tuesday afternoon.
Kvitova out of French Open; injured doing press requirements
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 17:40
Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from the French Open due to an ankle injury sustained during her "post-match press requirements" after her first-round win on Sunday.
French Open 2021: Petra Kvitova withdraws after freak ankle injury
BBC - 1 Jun 2021 17:06
Two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova withdraws from the French Open after suffering a freak ankle injury.
Barty battles past Pera in thrilling opener
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 15:31
Top seed Ashleigh Barty overcome an injury scare as she began her bid for a second French Open crown with victory over Bernarda Pera in a taxing three-set battle at Roland Garros.
Osaka's rise to stardom
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 15:00
After four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka announced her shock French Open withdrawal to help her mental health, we delve into the archives to look back at her glittering career.
French Open 2021: Elina Svitolina and Jennifer Brady progress to second round at Roland Garros
BBC - 1 Jun 2021 13:48
Fifth seed Elina Svitolina survives a second-set scare to beat teenage debutant Oceane Babel in the French Open first round.
Tennis figures rally to support Osaka after exit
ESPN - 1 Jun 2021 12:16
Japan joined leading figures in tennis in rallying around Naomi Osaka on Tuesday after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties, saying she had been suffering from "depres...
Naomi Osaka: Spotlight on media, authorities & player after French Open withdrawal
BBC - 1 Jun 2021 08:47
As Roland Garros loses one of the sport's biggest stars, the issues raised by Osaka's withdrawal sit firmly in the spotlight.
Serena: I wish I could give Naomi a hug
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2021 08:00
Serena Williams only found out about Naomi Osaka's withdrawal after winning her first-round match at the French Open, but wishes she could giver her "a hug".