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#french open

# french-open - Sunday 5 June, 2022

Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title
# Relentless
From The42
# Relentless

Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title

Jun 5th 2022, 4:46 PM 5,583 Views 4 Comments

His straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud means saw the Spaniard become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.

# french-open - Saturday 4 June, 2022

Victor Perez hits hole-in-one to lead European Open
# Ace
From The42
# Ace

Victor Perez hits hole-in-one to lead European Open

Jun 4th 2022, 7:43 PM 2,695 Views 0 Comments

Frenchman got off to a flying start at Green Eagle Golf Courses with a birdie on the first and hole-in-one on the second.

Anger at French Open amid claim female players treated like 'second class citizens'
# Prejudice
From The42
# Prejudice

Anger at French Open amid claim female players treated like 'second class citizens'

Jun 4th 2022, 4:48 PM 6,632 Views 2 Comments

Tennis pioneer Billie Jean-King has waded into the tournament’s scheduling row.

Alexander Zverev says injury suffered against Rafael Nadal is ‘very serious’
# French Open
From The42
# French Open

Alexander Zverev says injury suffered against Rafael Nadal is ‘very serious’

Jun 4th 2022, 9:50 AM 8,274 Views 0 Comments

The world number three’s participation at Wimbledon this month is in major doubt following the incident in Paris.

# french-open - Friday 3 June, 2022

Casper Rudd reaches French Open final after protester ties herself to net
# Philippe Chatrier
From The42
# Philippe Chatrier

Casper Rudd reaches French Open final after protester ties herself to net

Jun 3rd 2022, 10:01 PM 8,057 Views 4 Comments

The woman leapt from the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd during the sixth game of the third set.

Bigger issues than tennis on Coco Gauff's mind ahead of French Open final
# Conscientious
From The42
# Conscientious

Bigger issues than tennis on Coco Gauff's mind ahead of French Open final

Jun 3rd 2022, 7:48 PM 4,751 Views 1 Comment

The 18-year-old, who has only just graduated high school, was widely praised for her impromptu ‘peace, end gun violence’ message.

# french-open - Thursday 2 June, 2022

Gauff becomes youngest Slam finalist for 18 years at French Open
# Teenage Kicks
From The42
# Teenage Kicks

Gauff becomes youngest Slam finalist for 18 years at French Open

Jun 2nd 2022, 5:46 PM 5,028 Views 0 Comments

The 18-year-old American claimed a 6-3, 6-1 win.

Mother of all rows as French Open quarter-finalists trade 'grow up', 'no respect' barbs
# Rivalry
From The42
# Rivalry

Mother of all rows as French Open quarter-finalists trade 'grow up', 'no respect' barbs

Jun 2nd 2022, 11:31 AM 18,684 Views 4 Comments

Holger Rune and Casper Ruud were involved in a tense encounter.

# french-open - Wednesday 1 June, 2022

Marin Cilic hits remarkable 33 aces to reach first French Open semi-final
# Pushing On
From The42
# Pushing On

Marin Cilic hits remarkable 33 aces to reach first French Open semi-final

Jun 1st 2022, 8:28 PM 4,567 Views 0 Comments

Earlier, Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open semi-finals.

Women's matches less appealing than men's at French Open, says tournament director
# Roland Garros
From The42
# Roland Garros

Women's matches less appealing than men's at French Open, says tournament director

Jun 1st 2022, 6:36 PM 5,784 Views 3 Comments

Amelie Mauresmo, a former world number one, said it was ‘tough’ to schedule women’s matches for the prime night session slots.

Russia's Kasatkina reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open
# Maiden
From The42
# Maiden

Russia's Kasatkina reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open

Jun 1st 2022, 3:07 PM 2,436 Views 0 Comments

The 25-year-old will face either Iga Swiatek or Jessica Pegula for a place in Saturday’s championship match.

Rafael Nadal outlasts Novak Djokovic to inch closer to 14th French Open title
# Tennis
From The42
# Tennis

Rafael Nadal outlasts Novak Djokovic to inch closer to 14th French Open title

Jun 1st 2022, 7:58 AM 6,709 Views 10 Comments

The Spaniard hustled his way to a 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (4) win in an enthralling showdown lasting four hours and 12 minutes.

# french-open - Tuesday 31 May, 2022

Zverev delighted to edge past Alcaraz 'before he starts beating us all'
# French Open
From The42
# French Open

Zverev delighted to edge past Alcaraz 'before he starts beating us all'

May 31st 2022, 7:45 PM 5,276 Views 2 Comments

The German third seed secured a semi-final meeting with either Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.

Coco Gauff reaches first French Open semi-final
# Onwards
From The42
# Onwards

Coco Gauff reaches first French Open semi-final

May 31st 2022, 3:51 PM 2,716 Views 0 Comments

She will face Italy’s 59th-ranked Martina Trevisan for a place in Saturday’s championship match.

Trevisan into first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open
# Roland Garros
From The42
# Roland Garros

Trevisan into first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open

May 31st 2022, 2:04 PM 2,402 Views 0 Comments

The 28-year-old will face either Coco Gauff or Sloane Stephens for a place in the final.

# french-open - Monday 30 May, 2022

World number two Medvedev dumped out of French Open in straight sets defeat
# Au Revoir
From The42
# Au Revoir

World number two Medvedev dumped out of French Open in straight sets defeat

May 30th 2022, 10:07 PM 4,686 Views 1 Comment

Former US Open champion Marin Cilic will face Russia’s Andrey Rublev in the quarter-final.

World number one Swiatek survives scare to reach French Open quarter-finals
# Close Call
From The42
# Close Call

World number one Swiatek survives scare to reach French Open quarter-finals

May 30th 2022, 7:44 PM 2,082 Views 0 Comments

After dropping the first set, Iga Swiatek defeated Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen.

Teenage sensation Rune stuns Tsitsipas to reach French Open quarter-finals
# Roland Garros
From The42
# Roland Garros

Teenage sensation Rune stuns Tsitsipas to reach French Open quarter-finals

May 30th 2022, 5:31 PM 3,755 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile, Daria Kasatkina and Veronika Kudermetova guaranteed a Russian woman will make the semi-finals with wins today.

# french-open - Saturday 28 May, 2022

Swiatek racks up 31st straight win as French Open gets Nordic twist
# Pole Position
From The42
# Pole Position

Swiatek racks up 31st straight win as French Open gets Nordic twist

May 28th 2022, 10:34 PM 2,249 Views 0 Comments

The Pole was the only top 10 women’s seed left standing at the French Open as Casper Ruud and Holger Rune gave Roland Garros a rare Nordic twist with landmark performances.

# french-open - Thursday 26 May, 2022

World number one Swiatek racks up 30th successive victory after straight sets win at French Open
# In Form
From The42
# In Form

World number one Swiatek racks up 30th successive victory after straight sets win at French Open

May 26th 2022, 6:23 PM 2,640 Views 0 Comments

Iga Swiatek defeated Alison Riske of the United States to reach the French Open third round.

# french-open - Wednesday 25 May, 2022

Alcaraz and Zverev pull off French Open escapes as kingpins Nadal and Djokovic cruise
# Tennis
From The42
# Tennis

Alcaraz and Zverev pull off French Open escapes as kingpins Nadal and Djokovic cruise

Updated May 25th 2022, 10:45 PM 5,537 Views 2 Comments

Meanwhile this evening, Barbora Krejcikova was forced out with Covid.

Raducanu crashes out of French Open after second round defeat
# End Of The Line
From The42
# End Of The Line

Raducanu crashes out of French Open after second round defeat

May 25th 2022, 2:44 PM 5,212 Views 3 Comments

The British number one was unable to maintain her momentum after a strong first set.

# french-open - Tuesday 24 May, 2022

'I lost my mind' - World number seven apologises after blasting ball past groundsman
# Sorry
From The42
# Sorry

'I lost my mind' - World number seven apologises after blasting ball past groundsman

May 24th 2022, 6:57 PM 6,396 Views 9 Comments

Andrey Rublev smashed the ball against the courtside chair during the French Open.

Medvedev cruises at French Open as Paris struggles to escape Wimbledon shadow
# Tennis
From The42
# Tennis

Medvedev cruises at French Open as Paris struggles to escape Wimbledon shadow

May 24th 2022, 6:22 PM 2,525 Views 0 Comments

Medvedev routed Argentina’s 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis today.

# french-open - Monday 23 May, 2022

Defending champion among the big names to crash out early at French Open
# Disappointment
From The42
# Disappointment

Defending champion among the big names to crash out early at French Open

May 23rd 2022, 8:24 PM 7,581 Views 0 Comments

Barbora Krejcikova tumbled out in the first round on Monday.

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round
# Straight Sets
From The42
# Straight Sets

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round

May 23rd 2022, 12:15 PM 3,162 Views 1 Comment

Osaka served up eight double faults and committed 29 unforced errors.

# french-open - Wednesday 16 March, 2022

Novak Djokovic clear to play at French Open under current restrictions
# Novax Djokovic
From The42
# Novax Djokovic

Novak Djokovic clear to play at French Open under current restrictions

Mar 16th 2022, 12:59 PM 1,280 Views 0 Comments

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo plans could change if cases in the country rise.

# french-open - Thursday 3 March, 2022

Novak Djokovic given French Open boost with Covid rules set to change
# In With A Shout
From The42
# In With A Shout

Novak Djokovic given French Open boost with Covid rules set to change

Mar 3rd 2022, 2:46 PM 1,599 Views 0 Comments

Djokovic is currently unable to enter the US for the big ATP events in Indian Wells and Miami this month.

# french-open - Monday 17 January, 2022

Naomi Osaka 'more comfortable in my skin' after turbulent year
# Scrutiny
From The42
# Scrutiny

Naomi Osaka 'more comfortable in my skin' after turbulent year

Jan 17th 2022, 5:43 PM 2,146 Views 0 Comments

The Japanese former world number one opened the defence of her Australian Open title with a battling 6-3, 6-3 win against Colombia’s Camila Osorio.

# french-open - Monday 16 August, 2021

Tearful Osaka attends first press conference since withdrawing from French Open
# Back On Track
From The42
# Back On Track

Tearful Osaka attends first press conference since withdrawing from French Open

Aug 16th 2021, 11:08 PM 5,984 Views 8 Comments

The four-time grand slam champion pulled out of Roland Garros for mental health reasons.

# french-open - Monday 5 July, 2021

Naomi Osaka confirms she will do press conferences at Olympics
# Future Plans
From The42
# Future Plans

Naomi Osaka confirms she will do press conferences at Olympics

Jul 5th 2021, 4:48 PM 3,768 Views 2 Comments

The world number two told Japan’s national broadcaster NHK she was getting ready to play on home turf.

# french-open - Monday 14 June, 2021

Tsitsipas learned of grandmother's death minutes before French Open final
# Sadness
From The42
# Sadness

Tsitsipas learned of grandmother's death minutes before French Open final

Jun 14th 2021, 4:39 PM 7,193 Views 2 Comments

Novak Djokovic overturned a two-set deficit to win 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and secure his 19th Grand Slam title.

'Everything is possible': Djokovic eyes Golden Grand Slam
# Tennis
From The42
# Tennis

'Everything is possible': Djokovic eyes Golden Grand Slam

Jun 14th 2021, 11:53 AM 3,861 Views 1 Comment

Djokovic now has nine Australian Opens, five Wimbledons, three US Opens and two French Opens.

# french-open - Sunday 13 June, 2021

Djokovic makes history with 19th Grand Slam title in epic French Open final
# Happy Days
From The42
# Happy Days

Djokovic makes history with 19th Grand Slam title in epic French Open final

Jun 13th 2021, 7:13 PM 8,939 Views 6 Comments

The world number one became the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice when he came from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas.

# french-open - Saturday 12 June, 2021

Krejcikova wins French Open, dedicates victory to Novotna
# Roland Garros
From The42
# Roland Garros

Krejcikova wins French Open, dedicates victory to Novotna

Jun 12th 2021, 4:36 PM 3,667 Views 1 Comment

The 25-year-old emulates compatriot Hana Mandlikova who claimed the trophy in Paris in 1981.

Novak Djokovic turns his attention to Tsitsipas after epic semi-final
# Eyes On The Prize
From The42
# Eyes On The Prize

Novak Djokovic turns his attention to Tsitsipas after epic semi-final

Jun 12th 2021, 4:31 PM 2,848 Views 1 Comment

The Serb handed Rafael Nadal just his third defeat at Roland Garros and will challenge for a 19th grand slam title at the French Open.

# french-open - Friday 11 June, 2021

Novak Djokovic overcomes Rafael Nadal in French Open classic to reach final
# Epic
From The42
# Epic

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

Jun 11th 2021, 11:01 PM 7,639 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
# Roland Garros
From The42
# Roland Garros

Stefanos Tsitsipas battles past Alexander Zverev to reach French Open final

Jun 11th 2021, 8:22 PM 2,504 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.

‘I’m just going to have fun’ – Barbora Krejcikova set for two French Open finals
# Doubling Up
From The42
# Doubling Up

‘I’m just going to have fun’ – Barbora Krejcikova set for two French Open finals

Jun 11th 2021, 5:25 PM 3,093 Views 0 Comments

Krejcikova will play Anastasia Pavlychenkova in the singles final on Saturday and will also contest the doubles final.

# french-open - Thursday 10 June, 2021

Krejcikova saves match point to set up French Open final with Pavlyuchenkova
# Pav
From The42
# Pav

Krejcikova saves match point to set up French Open final with Pavlyuchenkova

Updated Jun 10th 2021, 7:45 PM 3,519 Views 6 Comments

It will be a Czech Republic v Russia final at Roland Garros.

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