Delaying 2021 French Open saves 'tens of millions of euros'
May 27, 2021 | 09:41
The decision to delay Roland Garros for a second successive year has saved "tens of millions of euros", the head of the French Tennis Federation told AFP.
Djokovic, Nadal face new-look Roland Garros road blocks
October 09, 2020 | 15:29
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 36 Grand Slam titles between them, are both just two wins away from creating more tennis history at Roland Garros but standing in the way in Friday's semi-finals are Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman.
Collins driven on by memories of '$50 and Greyhound bus' at Roland Garros
October 08, 2020 | 08:00
Danielle Collins basked in the achievement of reaching the Roland Garros quarter-finals on Tuesday and insisted the harsh lessons of life on the road travelling to the less glamorous outposts of tennis have kept her grounded.
Djokovic eyes 10th Roland Garros semi-final
October 07, 2020 | 08:00
Novak Djokovic targets a 10th Roland Garros semi-final on Wednesday as he faces Pablo Carreno Busta, the man who was on the other side of the net when the world number one was sensationally defaulted at the US Open.
Nadal comes face-to-face with future at Roland Garros
October 06, 2020 | 09:20
Rafael Nadal comes face-to-face with the future in the shape of Jannik Sinner for a place in the Roland Garros semi-finals on Tuesday.
Djokovic 'the snake' tackles Berankis 'the spearfisher' at Roland Garros
October 01, 2020 | 11:58
Novak Djokovic, who was likened to a snake by his vanquished first round Roland Garros opponent, tackles spear-fishing fan Ricardas Berankis on Thursday for a place in the last 32.
Djokovic says players may skip US Open and start on clay
June 11, 2020 | 09:04
BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic suggested that his season might resume on clay rather than at the US Open as he repeated concerns about playing in North America.
Government to decide on spectators at French Open
June 02, 2020 | 09:15
PARIS: The head of French tennis said on Monday (Jun 1) he would like a full house at the French Open but conceded only the government can decide if spectators can attend the re-arranged tournament.
Roland Garros planning for fans, not empty seats
May 28, 2020 | 09:03
PARIS: Roland Garros chiefs insisted on Wednesday (May 27) that the French Open, delayed until September due to the coronavirus, will have fans attending even with social distancing rules.
Cancel French Open rather than play without spectators, says Leconte
May 15, 2020 | 09:21
PARIS: Henri Leconte says the French Open should be cancelled if it is impossible to have spectators at the claycourt Grand Slam event.
French Open organisers not considering 'cancellation' over virus fears
March 07, 2020 | 10:37
French Open organisers are "studying different scenarios" but are not considering a "postponement or cancellation" of the tennis Grand Slam tournament, which starts in May, due to the coronavirus outbreak, they told AFP on Friday (Mar 6).
Former Roland Garros champion Schiavone 'wins' cancer fight 1
December 14, 2019 | 09:24
Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone said on Friday (Dec 13) she had defeated cancer, defiantly telling fans: "I'm still breathing".
'Discrimination' victim Tatishvili wins Roland Garros prize money appeal
July 20, 2019 | 15:11
Anna Tatishvili, who was stripped of her entire 46,000-euro (US$52,000) prize money at Roland Garros for "not playing at a professional standard", has had her punishment overturned, the player announced on Twitter on Friday (Jul 20).
Nadal braced for 'trouble' in Federer showdown
June 07, 2019 | 09:34
Rafael Nadal rekindles tennis' greatest rivalry when he faces Roger Federer in the Roland Garros semi-finals on Friday (Jun 7), admitting his status as overwhelming favourite ignores the "trouble" he could face from the rejuvenated Swiss.
Roland Garros chiefs won't rule out finals shift after washout
June 06, 2019 | 16:03
Roland Garros organisers were facing a scheduling nightmare on Wednesday (Jun 5) after the entire day's play was washed out with the prospect of another all-consuming deluge expected to swamp Paris on Friday, possibly forcing the women's final to be played alongside the men's on Sunday.
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