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At Roland Garros, Dimitrov impresses and Hurkacz plays for keeps

30/05/2024 15:35 - Elio Valotto

So far, the world's Top 10 are holding their own in Paris. Seven players have already booked their place in the third round, and by the end of the day they could well have all done so. On Thursday, Gr...

At Roland Garros, Dimitrov impresses and Hurkacz plays for keeps

Zverev has perfectly digested Nadal and mastered Goffin to reach the 3rd round at Roland-Garros

30/05/2024 14:57 - Guillaume Nonque

There was no hangover for Alexander Zverev after his highly-publicized victory over Rafael Nadal on Monday. He masterfully refocused on the rest of his tournament, dominating a fine David Goffin in th...

Zverev has perfectly digested Nadal and mastered Goffin to reach the 3rd round at Roland-Garros

Mannarino and clay, a clear dislike: "I'm not enjoying it at all".

30/05/2024 14:37 - Elio Valotto

Tennis is a fascinating sport. Depending on the playing surface, the level of some players can vary quite impressively. While there have always been ochre specialists, accustomed to playing clay-court...

Mannarino and clay, a clear dislike: I'm not enjoying it at all.

Too shaky, Parry loses to Svitolina

30/05/2024 13:43 - Elio Valotto

It was a close call for Diane Parry. On a Philippe Chatrier court that was once again sparsely filled, the Frenchwoman didn't look too shabby, but eventually lost out to a solid Elina Svitolina (6-4, ...

Too shaky, Parry loses to Svitolina

Tsitsipas doesn't want to get ahead of himself: "I like to concentrate on my matches regardless of everything else".

30/05/2024 12:22 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the clay-court stars of the season. After winning the title in Monte-Carlo, he arrives in Paris full of ambition. After a strong first round against a very good Fucsovics ...

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Tsitsipas doesn't want to get ahead of himself: I like to concentrate on my matches regardless of everything else.

Sabalenka continues her Parisian health walk

30/05/2024 11:24 - Elio Valotto

Don't let it be said that Sabalenka doesn't know how to play on clay. After reaching the final in Madrid and Rome, where she was beaten by Swiatek on both occasions, the Byelorussian returned to her w...

Sabalenka continues her Parisian health walk

Medvedev takes advantage of Kecmanovic's withdrawal to reach the third round

30/05/2024 10:39 - Elio Valotto

Daniil Medvedev didn't have to exert himself much. Up against an in-form Miomir Kecmanovic, the Russian took advantage of his opponent's injury to qualify after less than an hour (6-1, 5-0 ab.). Ther...

Medvedev takes advantage of Kecmanovic's withdrawal to reach the third round

At Roland Garros, play has already stopped on all the side courts!

30/05/2024 10:30 - Elio Valotto

The rain is already disrupting matches in Paris. After just over an hour of tennis, it's already raining at Roland-Garros, and all play except on the Chatrier and Lenglen courts has come to a halt. F...

At Roland Garros, play has already stopped on all the side courts!

Wednesday's weather at Roland-Garros - Rain may yet spoil the party

30/05/2024 09:18 - Elio Valotto

It's not raining in Paris yet, but it's not likely to stay that way for long. While all first-round matches should be able to start at 11 a.m. as scheduled, the rest of the day could be far less cheer...

Wednesday's weather at Roland-Garros - Rain may yet spoil the party

After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head: "I'm going to start another tournament".

30/05/2024 07:13 - Elio Valotto

After Monday's emotions, Alexander Zverev must now move on. A brilliant first-round winner (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) over Rafael Nadal, the king of the French Open, the German has won just one match. It's easy ...

After defeating Nadal, Zverev keeps a cool head: I'm going to start another tournament.

Insolite - Rybakina gently reframes a journalist: "The questions are always the same".

30/05/2024 06:56 - Elio Valotto

Elena Rybakina has made a successful debut at Roland-Garros. Having made an excellent start to the 2024 season (title in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart, finalist in Doha and Miami, semi-finalist in...

Insolite - Rybakina gently reframes a journalist: The questions are always the same.

Osaka: "I cried when I left the court, but it was a memorable atmosphere".

29/05/2024 23:17 - Guillaume Nonque

Naomi Osaka came agonizingly close against Iga Swiatek in the 2nd round of the French Open on Wednesday. Facing the world No.1 and two-time title-holder, she led 5-2 in the 3rd set and even had a matc...

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Osaka: I cried when I left the court, but it was a memorable atmosphere.

Wawrinka loses to Kotov at Roland-Garros after a tremendous battle

29/05/2024 22:55 - Guillaume Nonque

Stan Wawrinka's adventure at the 2024 French Open is already over. The Swiss put up a fierce fight, only to lose to Pavel Kotov after a huge battle lasting over 3 hours and a half (7-6, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6)...

Wawrinka loses to Kotov at Roland-Garros after a tremendous battle

Etcheverry: "It's hard to play here in France, the fans are really supportive of the French players."

29/05/2024 22:14 - Guillaume Nonque

Reactions have been multiplying in recent days concerning the attitude of a section of Roland-Garros spectators, who are breaking with the historical codes of tennis in general and Grand Slam tourname...

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Etcheverry: It's hard to play here in France, the fans are really supportive of the French players.

Brilliant Sinner defeats a fine Gasquet to reach the third round of the French Open

29/05/2024 21:43 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner continues to make progress in Paris. After a decent first-round performance (6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over Eubanks), the Italian took things up a notch again on Wednesday evening. Faced with a ...

Brilliant Sinner defeats a fine Gasquet to reach the third round of the French Open

Swiatek tries to educate the crowd: "Cheer between points, not during, please"

29/05/2024 21:05 - Guillaume Nonque

After David Goffin's reaction on Tuesday, when he didn't at all appreciate the attitude of some Court 14 spectators, which he deemed "clearly disrespectful", it was Iga Swiatek's turn to speak out on ...

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Swiatek tries to educate the crowd: Cheer between points, not during, please

Miraculously, Swiatek saves a match point but comes through against Osaka!

29/05/2024 18:38 - Guillaume Nonque

Iga Swiatek has just qualified for the 3rd round of the French Open after a crazy match. The world n°1 came from behind to beat Noami Osaka (7-6, 1-6, 7-5), who led 5-2 in the 3rd set, where she also ...

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Miraculously, Swiatek saves a match point but comes through against Osaka!

Thursday's packed schedule at Roland-Garros

29/05/2024 18:25 - Guillaume Nonque

Thursday promises to be a busy day at Roland-Garros, with 52 singles matches scheduled. None of the matches on the side courts could be completed on Wednesday due to rain, and 23 of the 32 scheduled h...

Thursday's packed schedule at Roland-Garros

At Roland Garros, Rublev reaches the third round with ease

29/05/2024 16:46 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev held his nerve on Wednesday. Relying on an efficient serve and some very dry shots, he had no trouble in disposing of an under-strength Pedro Martinez (6-3, 6-4, 6-3). Against a solid S...

At Roland Garros, Rublev reaches the third round with ease

Dominated by Kenin, Garcia makes no secret of her disappointment: "I wasn't really able to put my game down."

29/05/2024 16:21 - Elio Valotto

Unfortunately for the French public, Caroline Garcia once again disappointed. After a very laborious first round (victory 4-6, 7-5, 6-2), she was largely dominated by Kenin on Wednesday (6-3, 6-3). Un...

Dominated by Kenin, Garcia makes no secret of her disappointment: I wasn't really able to put my game down.

Before facing Gasquet, Sinner pays tribute to the Biterrois: "He gave so much for this sport".

29/05/2024 15:51 - Elio Valotto

In 2024, Jannik Sinner is the best player on the planet. Having already won three titles this season (Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami), it's almost an anomaly to see him arrive in Paris without a ti...

Before facing Gasquet, Sinner pays tribute to the Biterrois: He gave so much for this sport.

Insolite - Tsitsipas annoyed by his father and coach: "Shut up!"

29/05/2024 15:45 - Elio Valotto

This Wednesday, Stefanos Tsitsipas had a harder time than expected. Against Daniel Altmaier, he needed almost 3 hours of play to dispose of a tough opponent (6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4). Just as he was letti...

Insolite - Tsitsipas annoyed by his father and coach: Shut up!

All matches postponed until Thursday at Roland-Garros due to rain!

29/05/2024 15:42 - Guillaume Nonque

It's official: no matches will be resumed this Wednesday on the Roland-Garros annex courts. Contrary to forecasts, the rain continued to fall all afternoon on the Paris clay courts, and no further imp...

All matches postponed until Thursday at Roland-Garros due to rain!

Alcaraz in 3rd round despite a few scares at Roland Garros

29/05/2024 15:28 - Guillaume Nonque

Carlos Alcaraz has just qualified for the 3rd round of the 2024 French Open. He dominated Jesper De Jong in 3 sets (6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2) and just over 3 hours of play. As the final scoreline suggests, ...

Alcaraz in 3rd round despite a few scares at Roland Garros

Alcaraz in trouble against De Jong at Roland-Garros?

29/05/2024 15:00 - Guillaume Nonque

Carlos Alcaraz was in doubt on Court Philippe Chatrier against Jesper De Jong in the 2nd round of the 2024 French Open. The Spaniard got off to a perfect start, winning the first two sets quite easily...

Alcaraz in trouble against De Jong at Roland-Garros?

At the French Open, Collins knows she's expected: "I think a lot of attention is being paid to me."

29/05/2024 13:50 - Elio Valotto

Danielle Collins is enjoying an absolutely prodigious season. Although she announced that 2024 would be her last year on the professional circuit, the American is racking up one major result after ano...

At the French Open, Collins knows she's expected: I think a lot of attention is being paid to me.

Cornet opens up: "I dreamt of Rafael Nadal all night long".

29/05/2024 12:19 - Guillaume Nonque

Alizé Cornet, 34, officially retired on Tuesday at Roland-Garros, where she played her final match on the clay of Court Philippe Chatrier. It's easy to imagine that it was this final act in her life a...

Cornet opens up: I dreamt of Rafael Nadal all night long.

Tsitsipas reaches the third round at Roland-Garros in two steps

29/05/2024 12:09 - Elio Valotto

Stefanos Tsitsipas gave himself a scare, but secured the essential: a solid qualification for the next round. Faced with a Daniel Altmaier (83rd) who is always very dangerous, as he was last year whe...

Tsitsipas reaches the third round at Roland-Garros in two steps

Nervous Garcia still not up to it at Roland Garros

29/05/2024 11:52 - Elio Valotto

Sad to say, but hardly a surprise. For the fourth year running, the French No.1 has stalled in the second round. Faced with a very aggressive Sofia Kenin, Garcia never really had a chance. Still paral...

Nervous Garcia still not up to it at Roland Garros

Wednesday's weather report for Roland-Garros - Rain continues to play spoilsport

29/05/2024 11:04 - Guillaume Nonque

Another rainy day at Roland-Garros on Wednesday. The matches started on schedule (11:00), but were suspended by the rain after just 45 minutes. Play continued only under the closed roofs of the two ma...

Wednesday's weather report for Roland-Garros - Rain continues to play spoilsport

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I wouldn't be counting his chickens yet. Best of three in an exhibition is very different from best of five in a grand slam.

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cyberpixie

cyberpixie

That lines person sitting in the corner is suffering from terminal lethargy or he's already passed.

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normhkt

How about English so we can read what was said.

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Frank M

Go for it, Maya! Don't let her psych you out.

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cyberpixie

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