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#Roland Garros

# roland-garros - Friday 11 June, 2021

Novak Djokovic overcomes Rafael Nadal in French Open classic to reach final
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# Epic

Novak Djokovic overcomes Rafael Nadal in French Open classic to reach final

Jun 11th 2021, 11:01 PM 7,595 Views 6 Comments

Djokovic came from a set down to end Nadal’s reign as champion.

Stefanos Tsitsipas battles past Alexander Zverev to reach French Open final
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# Roland Garros

Stefanos Tsitsipas battles past Alexander Zverev to reach French Open final

Jun 11th 2021, 8:22 PM 2,490 Views 1 Comment

Zverev recovered from two sets down to force a decider as Tsitsipas prevailed 6-3 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-3.

# roland-garros - Wednesday 9 June, 2021

Djokovic sets up Nadal reunion after curfew-interrupted French Open quarter-final
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# Roland Garros

Djokovic sets up Nadal reunion after curfew-interrupted French Open quarter-final

Updated Jun 9th 2021, 11:01 PM 4,882 Views 1 Comment

Matteo Berrettini was his quarter-final opponent.

Nadal loses a set but reaches 14th French Open semi-final
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# Roland Garros

Nadal loses a set but reaches 14th French Open semi-final

Jun 9th 2021, 5:35 PM 2,580 Views 0 Comments

The 35-year-old extended his incredible French Open record to 105 wins and two losses.

Sakkari stuns reigning champ Swiatek to become first Greek woman to reach Grand Slam semi
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# Roland Garros

Sakkari stuns reigning champ Swiatek to become first Greek woman to reach Grand Slam semi

Jun 9th 2021, 4:55 PM 2,668 Views 0 Comments

For the first time in the Open era, the French Open semi-finals will feature four women who have never previously gotten this far at the Slams.

# roland-garros - Monday 7 June, 2021

Gauff reaches maiden grand slam quarter-final, Swiatek on course to defend French Open title
# French Open
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# French Open

Gauff reaches maiden grand slam quarter-final, Swiatek on course to defend French Open title

Updated Jun 7th 2021, 10:03 PM 6,364 Views 0 Comments

The 17-year-old defeated Ons Jabeur 6-3 6-1 and is yet to drop a set in singles.

Djokovic avoids upset against teenager Musetti while Nadal cruises past Sinner
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# Roland Garros

Djokovic avoids upset against teenager Musetti while Nadal cruises past Sinner

Updated Jun 7th 2021, 9:46 PM 3,375 Views 1 Comment

Italian Musetti won the first two sets but ran out of energy as Djokovic stormed back to reach his 15th quarter-final at the French Open.

# roland-garros - Friday 4 June, 2021

Serena Williams powers into French Open fourth round to boost record hopes
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# Roland Garros

Serena Williams powers into French Open fourth round to boost record hopes

Jun 4th 2021, 5:18 PM 2,443 Views 0 Comments

Elsewhere there were wins for Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev.

# roland-garros - Thursday 3 June, 2021

Federer loses cool, Djokovic in cruise control, as big guns make last 32 at French Open
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# Roland Garros

Federer loses cool, Djokovic in cruise control, as big guns make last 32 at French Open

Jun 3rd 2021, 6:17 PM 7,052 Views 1 Comment

Djokovic continued his bid for a 19th Grand Slam title with a comfortable straight-sets win, while Federer became entangled in a rare dispute.

# roland-garros - Wednesday 2 June, 2021

'That was kind of fun,' says Serena after step closer to 24th Slam
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# Roland Garros

'That was kind of fun,' says Serena after step closer to 24th Slam

Updated Jun 2nd 2021, 9:00 PM 3,306 Views 0 Comments

Meanwhile Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas powers into the last 32, recording a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Spaniard Pedro Martinez.

Djokovic hails 'bold, brave' Osaka for French Open withdrawal
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# Roland Garros

Djokovic hails 'bold, brave' Osaka for French Open withdrawal

Jun 2nd 2021, 8:11 AM 3,462 Views 7 Comments

Osaka refused to attend post-match press conferences, and revealed the depression she has been suffering since 2018.

# roland-garros - Monday 31 May, 2021

Federer impresses with straight-sets win on grand slam return at French Open
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# Roland Garros

Federer impresses with straight-sets win on grand slam return at French Open

May 31st 2021, 5:54 PM 2,184 Views 0 Comments

The 39-year-old is playing in his first major tournament since last year’s Australian Open after two knee operations.

# roland-garros - Sunday 30 May, 2021

'Work in progress' Osaka lets racket do talking at French Open
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# Roland Garros

'Work in progress' Osaka lets racket do talking at French Open

May 30th 2021, 12:47 PM 3,250 Views 1 Comment

The world number two won her opening match in straight sets.

# roland-garros - Thursday 27 May, 2021

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in same half of French Open draw From The42

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in same half of French Open draw

May 27th 2021, 7:03 PM 2,577 Views 3 Comments

In the women’s draw, defending champion Iga Swiatek opens against Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan.

# roland-garros - Tuesday 6 October, 2020

'Crazy' Schwartzman shocks Thiem in five-hour epic to reach first Slam semi at Roland Garros
# Underdog Story
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# Underdog Story

'Crazy' Schwartzman shocks Thiem in five-hour epic to reach first Slam semi at Roland Garros

Oct 6th 2020, 10:21 PM 4,053 Views 1 Comment

The Argentine’s success came on the same day that compatriot Nadia Podoroska, the world 131, reached the last-four of the women’s singles.

# roland-garros - Monday 5 October, 2020

Novak Djokovic admits 'awkward deja vu' after ball hits line judge again
# Worry
From The42
# Worry

Novak Djokovic admits 'awkward deja vu' after ball hits line judge again

Oct 5th 2020, 8:18 PM 7,307 Views 6 Comments

The world number one racked up his 35th win of 2020 today.

# roland-garros - Wednesday 30 September, 2020

Bertens leaves court in wheelchair after stormy Roland Garros clash
# Pain
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# Pain

Bertens leaves court in wheelchair after stormy Roland Garros clash

Sep 30th 2020, 3:03 PM 9,392 Views 5 Comments

The tie featured 24 breaks of serve with the Dutch star firing 61 winners but committing 63 unforced errors.

'I’m struggling to walk' - Williams' season could be over after fresh Achilles injury setback
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# Roland Garros

'I’m struggling to walk' - Williams' season could be over after fresh Achilles injury setback

Sep 30th 2020, 11:37 AM 4,552 Views 2 Comments

Her wait to equal Margaret Court’s Grand Slam titles record goes on.

# roland-garros - Tuesday 29 September, 2020

Djokovic in cruise control at Roland Garros as row sparks video replay call
# French Open
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# French Open

Djokovic in cruise control at Roland Garros as row sparks video replay call

Sep 29th 2020, 5:51 PM 6,362 Views 2 Comments

Djokovic is aiming to become the first man in 50 years to win all four Grand Slam titles twice.

# roland-garros - Monday 28 September, 2020

Serena overcomes patchy French Open start as Thiem aces Cilic test
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# Roland Garros

Serena overcomes patchy French Open start as Thiem aces Cilic test

Sep 28th 2020, 5:03 PM 3,749 Views 0 Comments

Rafa Nadal, meanwhile, says he will defend his title in the ‘most difficult conditions’ he has ever met at Roland Garros.

# roland-garros - Sunday 20 September, 2020

Five players out of French Open qualifying following positive coronavirus tests
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# Covid-19

Five players out of French Open qualifying following positive coronavirus tests

Sep 20th 2020, 10:00 PM 4,627 Views 3 Comments

Two players set to take part in the qualifying tournament have tested positive for Covid-19.

# roland-garros - Monday 10 June, 2019

'I was down mentally and physically' before Roland Garros triumph, says Nadal
# Master
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# Master

'I was down mentally and physically' before Roland Garros triumph, says Nadal

Jun 10th 2019, 6:30 AM 4,850 Views 5 Comments

Unstoppable Nadal made history with remarkable 12th French Open title yesterday.

# roland-garros - Sunday 9 June, 2019

'I tried to tell myself that I may never get this chance again. I grabbed it with both hands'
# French Open
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# French Open

'I tried to tell myself that I may never get this chance again. I grabbed it with both hands'

Jun 9th 2019, 11:54 AM 5,780 Views 1 Comment

Ashleigh Barty ended Australia’s 46-year year wait for a French Open title on Saturday.

# roland-garros - Saturday 8 June, 2019

Ashleigh Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title after thrashing Czech teenager
# Champion
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# Champion

Ashleigh Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title after thrashing Czech teenager

Jun 8th 2019, 5:13 PM 6,303 Views 5 Comments

Eighth seed Barty got off to a strong start and never looked back to claim her maiden Grand Slam title.

# roland-garros - Friday 7 June, 2019

Nadal powers past Federer into 12th French Open final
# Rafa
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# Rafa

Nadal powers past Federer into 12th French Open final

Jun 7th 2019, 2:41 PM 6,373 Views 13 Comments

It was the Spaniard’s first win over his old rival in five years.

'We always have to justify ourselves': Konta blasts Roland Garros
# Speaking Out
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# Speaking Out

'We always have to justify ourselves': Konta blasts Roland Garros

Jun 7th 2019, 1:46 PM 7,034 Views 8 Comments

The French Open women’s semi-finals were played in front of half-empty venues on Friday.

Czech teen reaches first Grand Slam final after stunning Britain's Konta
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# Roland Garros

Czech teen reaches first Grand Slam final after stunning Britain's Konta

Jun 7th 2019, 12:39 PM 3,816 Views 0 Comments

Marketa Vondrousova will face Ashleigh Barty in the French Open decider.

# roland-garros - Thursday 6 June, 2019

'These four women have played so well and earned their right to play on the biggest stage'
# Washout
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# Washout

'These four women have played so well and earned their right to play on the biggest stage'

Jun 6th 2019, 10:01 PM 6,923 Views 3 Comments

Sexism row stirs as women’s French Open semi-finals are moved away from showpiece court in ‘unfair and inappropriate’ rescheduling.

Thiem relishing last-four challenge alongside 'best players of all time' Djokovic, Federer and Nadal
# Fab Four
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# Fab Four

Thiem relishing last-four challenge alongside 'best players of all time' Djokovic, Federer and Nadal

Jun 6th 2019, 7:19 PM 2,243 Views 0 Comments

A fourth French Open semi-final awaits the Austrian, but to claim the title he will have to be at his very best.

Dream to win four Grand Slams in the same season alive as Djokovic reaches French Open semi-final
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# Roland Garros

Dream to win four Grand Slams in the same season alive as Djokovic reaches French Open semi-final

Jun 6th 2019, 4:08 PM 2,727 Views 1 Comment

The world number one will meet Austrian Dominic Thiem after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

# roland-garros - Wednesday 5 June, 2019

Torrential Paris rain disrupts French Open and causes scheduling headache
# Wipe Out
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# Wipe Out

Torrential Paris rain disrupts French Open and causes scheduling headache

Jun 5th 2019, 4:14 PM 2,977 Views 2 Comments

No play was possible at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

# roland-garros - Tuesday 4 June, 2019

Federer and Nadal to meet in French Open semi-final after Swiss sees off Wawrinka
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# Roland Garros

Federer and Nadal to meet in French Open semi-final after Swiss sees off Wawrinka

Jun 4th 2019, 6:13 PM 4,056 Views 4 Comments

Federer beat Wawrinka in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the 2019 French Open.

Sloane Stephens exits French Open as magnificent Konta books first semi-final place
# Roland Garros
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# Roland Garros

Sloane Stephens exits French Open as magnificent Konta books first semi-final place

Jun 4th 2019, 3:33 PM 3,869 Views 3 Comments

Stephens’ hopes of going one better than last year in Paris were ended by an inspired Johanna Konta.

# roland-garros - Monday 3 June, 2019

Djokovic storms into 10th successive French Open quarter-final as Halep also progresses
# Wrap
From The42
# Wrap

Djokovic storms into 10th successive French Open quarter-final as Halep also progresses

Jun 3rd 2019, 6:08 PM 2,370 Views 2 Comments

The world number one comfortably defeated Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.

# roland-garros - Sunday 2 June, 2019

Nadal books quarter-final spot after 90th Roland Garros win as Federer awaits 2015 champion
# Wrap
From The42
# Wrap

Nadal books quarter-final spot after 90th Roland Garros win as Federer awaits 2015 champion

Jun 2nd 2019, 7:44 PM 4,480 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile, Sloane Stephens will face Johanna Konta for a place in the semi-finals of the French Open after defeating Garbine Muguruza.

# roland-garros - Friday 31 May, 2019

Federer wins record 400th Grand Slam match as second seed Pliskova crashes out of French Open
# Masterful
From The42
# Masterful

Federer wins record 400th Grand Slam match as second seed Pliskova crashes out of French Open

May 31st 2019, 8:13 PM 3,995 Views 7 Comments

Meanwhile, Rafa Nadal survived a blip on his way to a fourth round berth.

# roland-garros - Thursday 30 May, 2019

Osaka survives second scare as Djokovic and Williams cruise at French Open
# Battle Hardened
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# Battle Hardened

Osaka survives second scare as Djokovic and Williams cruise at French Open

May 30th 2019, 7:51 PM 3,542 Views 0 Comments

The two-time Grand Slam winner fought back from the brink again, this time against the experienced Victoria Azarenka.

# roland-garros - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

Defending champion Nadal powers on in Paris, battling Tsitsipas and Pliskova also prevail
# 12 Calling
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# 12 Calling

Defending champion Nadal powers on in Paris, battling Tsitsipas and Pliskova also prevail

May 29th 2019, 2:47 PM 1,737 Views 1 Comment

Nadal is on the hunt for a record-extending 12th French Open title.

# roland-garros - Tuesday 28 May, 2019

Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris
# Hiccups
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# Hiccups

Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris

May 28th 2019, 7:13 PM 1,905 Views 0 Comments

Women’s top seed Osaka battled back from a set and a break down to reach the second round.

# roland-garros - Monday 27 May, 2019

Serena survives scare in Paris opener as Djokovic lays down early French Open marker
# Roland Garros
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# Roland Garros

Serena survives scare in Paris opener as Djokovic lays down early French Open marker

May 27th 2019, 7:43 PM 2,877 Views 1 Comment

The world number one is chasing his second ‘Novak Slam’.

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