Carlos Alcaraz won a first French Open title after a five-set thriller against Alexander Zverev. A day earlier Iga Swiatek was peerless as she romped to a fourth Roland Garros crown. Here, we look at what we learned from a fortnight in Paris. Time violation Novak Djokovic endured a late night (Jean-Francois Badias/AP) The incessant […]
Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off any injury fears as he tamed JJ Wolf to roar into the second round of the French Open. The Spanish world number three’s participation at Roland Garros was in doubt after he pulled out of the Italian Open earlier this month due to an issue with his forearm. But the two-time […]
Rafael Nadal currently holds the record for the most French Open. This year’s Roland Garros Grand Slam may be his last. (DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images) Tennis fans, it’s time for the second Grand Slam of the year, the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros. The French Open action officially begins on the clay court […]
The French Open begins on Sunday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek bidding to defend their titles. Here, we pick out five players to watch at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal has dominated the French Open over the years (Richard Sellers/PA) The 14-time champion’s participation remains in doubt even though he is, by his […]