Barty, Vondrousova shrug off sexism row to reach Roland Garros final
FRIDAY, JUNE 07, 2019
Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova set-up a Roland Garros final showdown on Friday, shrugging off a sexism row which had seen their semi-finals shifted away from the tournament's showpiece court.
Roland Garros chiefs won't rule out finals shift after washout
THURSDAY, JUNE 06, 2019
Roland Garros organisers were facing a scheduling nightmare on Wednesday 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.
Wawrinka sets up Federer clash after Tsitsipas epic, Nadal racks up 90th Roland Garros win
MONDAY, JUNE 03, 2019
Stan Wawrinka knocked Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the French Open with a thrilling victory in the longest match of this year's tournament on Sunday, setting up a quarter-final against Roger Federer, while Rafael Nadal claimed his 90th Roland Garros win.
Thiem blasts Serena 'bad personality' in Roland Garros press conference row
MONDAY, JUNE 03, 2019
Dominic Thiem blasted Serena Williams for a "bad personality" Sunday as the bizarre row over him being booted out of his own press conference so that Roland Garros organisers could accommodate the American star took another twist.
'Never so nervous' Osaka, Halep survive Roland Garros horror shows
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019
World number one Naomi Osaka was just two points from a sensational Roland Garros exit on Tuesday before securing her place in the second round where she was joined by defending champion Simona Halep who also needed three sets to survive.
'On edge' Federer marks Paris return with victory, Kerber crashes
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019
Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he "felt on edge", as Angelique Kerber's hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were placed in the same half of the draw for the French Open on Thursday meaning the two longtime rivals could meet in the semi-finals.