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Home hope Arthur Fils ruled out of French Open due to hip issue

French hopes for a title at Roland Garros suffered ⁠a blow even before the year's second Grand Slam got underway, as world number 19 Arthur Fils ‌withdrew on Saturday with pain because of a hip issue.

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French Open 2026 women's draw analysis: Sabalenka eyeing maiden title, Swiatek facing battle

With just a few days until the start of the French Open, the women's draw is absolutely tantalising. It is hard to pinpoint one clear favourite, with so many top players truly in the mix. World number one Aryna Sabalenka is eyeing a maiden Grand Slam title on the dirt, while Coco Gauff is looking to defend her crown. But can four-time champion Iga Swiatek rediscover her touch?

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Tommy Paul mounts comeback to see off Alex de Minaur and reach Hamburg final

American world number 26 Tommy Paul came from a set down to beat Australia's Alex de Minaur in the semi-finals of the Hamburg ATP event on Friday.

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Djokovic admits Sinner the major hurdle as he eyes 25th Grand Slam at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.

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Clara Tauson says she is suffering from serious chronic back injury before French Open

Danish World No. 21, Clara Tauson says that she is suffering from two disc herniations in her back which is the main reason for her injury struggles this season.

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Taylor Fritz says players being 'ignored' over prize money dispute ahead of planned protest

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open, which Jannik Sinner says is about "respect".

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Clay court queen Iga Swiatek feeling positive and 'willing to fight' at French Open

For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion, but she said on Friday, "it doesn't matter".

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Aryna Sabalenka '100% fit' and ready to challenge at French Open despite poor form

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed ⁠her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season.

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French Open 2026 men's draw analysis: Sinner the huge favourite for Career Grand Slam

The second major of the year in Paris is right around the corner. The French Open begins on Sunday, with Jannik Sinner the huge favourite to win the title and complete the Career Grand Slam. Can anyone lay a glove on the world number one, who is looking to add to his victories on the dirt of Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome in 2026?

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Gael Monfils prepares for French Open farewell with star-studded exhibition match

Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming ⁠up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his ‌final appearance at his home Grand Slam.

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Griekspoor drawn against Arnaldi, Van de Zandschulp to meet Cerundolo at French Open

Tallon Griekspoor was drawn against Matteo Arnaldi in Thursday's draw of the first round of the upcoming French Open.

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French Open director Mauresmo says they 'will not budge' in prize money row

The French Open organisers "will not budge" and increase prize money for the 2026 event despite a dispute with players, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday.

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Djokovic & Swiatek handed nightmare French Open draws, Sabalenka faces Bouzas Maneiro opener

Four-time winner Iga Swiatek and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been handed nightmare draws at the French Open, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka begins her campaign to win a maiden Roland Garros crown against the tricky Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

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Holmgren loses qualification clash for French Open but can hope for 'lucky loser' ticket

August Holmgren missed out on a direct ticket for the French Open when he lost the qualification final against the Argentinian Facundo Diaz Acosta 7-6, 4-6, 2-6. Holmgren can instead hope for a "lucky loser" ticket for the Grand Slam tournament.

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Rafael Nadal aims for honesty and transparency in Netflix documentary

Tennis great Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he sought to be "transparent" and "honest" in his forthcoming Netflix documentary series, speaking to AFP at a preview event ahead of its release.

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Novak Djokovic confirms Viktor Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.

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Tauson crashes out in Strasbourg as Holmgren closes in on French Open ticket

There were different outcomes for Clara Tauson and August Holmgren on Wednesday afternoon as Tauson's disappointing season continued with a 1-6, 5-7 defeat against Romania's Jaqueline Christian, while Holmgren moved within one match of qualifying for the French Open when he defeated the 17-year-old Frenchman Daniel Jade 6-3, 6-3.

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Alexander Zverev hoping to break Grand Slam duck despite 'big gap' to Jannik Sinner

Germany's Alexander Zverev has been knocking on the door for the best part of a decade ⁠but is still waiting to enter the club of Grand Slam champions and time might be running out.

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Djokovic admits to 'not ideal preperation' for French Open as he chases 25th career Slam

Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time.

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Alcaraz announces withdrawal from Wimbledon as injury issues persist

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.

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Sinner firm favourite to claim French Open and career Grand Slam with Alcaraz absent

Jannik Sinner will head into the French Open as the most overwhelming favourite to win the men's title since Rafael Nadal's heyday and with the career Grand Slam firmly in his sight.

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Sabalenka out to overcome patchy clay-court form in hunt for first French Open title

Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women's game has started to show cracks.

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The Base Line: Invincible Sinner ends 50-year drought as Svitolina finds form in Rome

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, is back for the 2026 season, as we look to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

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Jannik Sinner beats Casper Ruud to win Italian Open and complete Career Golden Masters

Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory.