Tennis News
Nadal wins to start chase for record 21st GS title
ESPN - 2 Jun 2021 01:08
Rafael Nadal's pursuit of a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title and a record-extending 14th French Open championship got off to a quick start Tuesday with a straight-sets win.
Ash Barty ailment takes gloss off good day for Australians at French Open
The Guardian - 2 Jun 2021 00:44
Barty 'not quite 100%' after requiring medical timeout in win Four Australian victories on day three at Roland Garros Australian tennis has been left fretting about the state of Ash Barty's fitness, delighting in Alex de...
Gauff wins first match as seeded player at French
ESPN - 2 Jun 2021 00:08
American teenager Coco Gauff, seeded 24th, erased set points before pulling out the opening tiebreaker and went on to beat Aleksandra Krunic 7-6 (11), 6-4 Tuesday in the French Open.
French Open: Doubles players test positive for Covid-19
BBC - 2 Jun 2021 23:44
A men's doubles pair due to compete at the French Open have tested positive for Covid-19, organisers say.
B. Watson talks anxiety issues, supports Osaka
ESPN - 2 Jun 2021 22:04
Bubba Watson recently detailed personal anxiety issues that have affected his life and career, while also voicing support for tennis star Naomi Osaka, who cited her experiences with depression ahead of her withdrawal fro...
Serena digs deep to reach round three
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2021 21:15
Serena Williams was forced to dig deep against world No 174 Mihaela Buzarnescu, as she continued her bid for a fourth French Open title with a battling three-set victory at Roland Garros.
Zverev slams 15 aces to advance at French Open
ESPN - 2 Jun 2021 19:55
Sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev hit 15 aces on his way to the third round at the French Open on Wednesday.
French Open: Serena takes on Mihaela Buzarnescu in second round
ESPN - 2 Jun 2021 19:12
Serena Williams faces Mihaela Buzarnescu in her second-round match at Roland Garros. Earlier on Wednesday, Victoria Azaranka and Danielle Collins both advanced.
Naomi Osaka shames those who ignored her pleas for help | Letters
The Guardian - 2 Jun 2021 18:47
The tennis champion has been let down by the grand slam organisers who have profited so greatly from her remarkable talent, writes Dr Nicholas Marlowe, while Kate Alley says she owes us no more than a game of tennis and ...
Murray slams lack of prize money and sterile hotel bubbles
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2021 15:55
Jamie Murray has criticised the French Tennis Federation for its treatment of doubles players and lack of prize money at Roland Garros.
French Open 2021: Alexander Zverev through in straight sets
BBC - 2 Jun 2021 13:49
Sixth seed Alexander Zverev overcomes dogged Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the French Open.
French Open 2021: Daria Kasatkina knocks out 10th seed Belinda Bencic
BBC - 2 Jun 2021 13:09
Daria Kasatkina delivers an early surprise on day four of the French Open as she knocks out 10th seed Belinda Bencic.
French Open: Latest scores
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2021 12:46
Updates from Roland Garros and the latest scores as Serena Williams headlines day four with Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas among the names in action.
Cancer survivor Suarez Navarro: I've received a lot of love
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2021 08:45
Carla Suarez Navarro says she has "received a lot of love" from her fellow professionals at Roland Garros following her return to the court after successful cancer treatment.
Osaka should be 'supported and applauded', says Stephens
Sky Sports - 2 Jun 2021 07:29
Naomi Osaka should be supported and applauded for her decision to withdraw from the French Open to focus on her mental health, former US Open champion and WTA Players' Council member Sloane Stephens says.
'Courageous': Japanese athletes and sponsors voice support for Naomi Osaka
The Guardian - 2 Jun 2021 06:20
Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety and depression Athletes and sponsors in Naomi Osaka's native Japan have joined much of the tennis world in rall...
French Open: Carla Suarez Navarro narrowly misses win on return after cancer
BBC - 2 Jun 2021 00:04
Carla Suarez Navarro comes within two points of a fairytale win on her return at the French Open, a month after announcing she is cancer free.