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How a free Nadal tribute T-shirt turned into a $500 resale frenzy

How a free Nadal tribute T-shirt turned into a $500 resale frenzy

PARIS (AP) — A day after the French Open honored Rafael Nadal , dozens of spectators began selling the clay-colored “Merci Rafa” T-shirts handed out at Sunday’s tribute — with some listings reaching up to 500 euros ($540).
Naomi Osaka tears up after first-round French Open loss to Paula Badosa

Naomi Osaka tears up after first-round French Open loss to Paula Badosa

PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a French Open news conference after her first-round loss
A teary-eyed Caroline Garcia plays her final French Open match

A teary-eyed Caroline Garcia plays her final French Open match

PARIS (AP) — Caroline Garcia wiped away a tear in the tunnel leading to Court Suzanne-Lenglen on Monday. She brushed it off, smiled, then stepped into the light — for what turned out to be her final singles match at the French Open .
French Open: US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz loses to Daniel Altmaier in first round

French Open: US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz loses to Daniel Altmaier in first round

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz lost in the first round of the French Open as the tournament's No. 4 seed on Monday, eliminated 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 by 66th-ranked Daniel Altmaier of Germany.
Emma Navarro stunned by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in French Open first round

Emma Navarro stunned by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in French Open first round

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Open semifinalist Emma Navarro only lasted 57 minutes at the French Open , losing 6-0, 6-1 in the first round Monday to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain.
Rafael Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn't picked up a racket in 6 months

Rafael Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn't picked up a racket in 6 months

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal hasn't swung a tennis racket in the six months since the final match of his remarkable career. Eventually, he figures, he will do so again, if for no other reason than to prepare for exhibition matches.
Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, tournament honors Nadal

Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, tournament honors Nadal

PARIS (AP) — Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday.
French Open: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray join the ceremony for Rafael Nadal

French Open: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray join the ceremony for Rafael Nadal

PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray showed up at the French Open on Sunday to participate in a ceremony honoring 14-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal , symbolizing the approaching end of a golden era in men's tennis .
Canadian teen Mboko earns first career Grand Slam win in opening-round of French Open

Canadian teen Mboko earns first career Grand Slam win in opening-round of French Open

PARIS — Canadian teen Victoria Mboko earned her first career Grand Slam victory with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening-round win over New Zealand's Lulu Sun on Sunday at the French Open.
French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 times

French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 times

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal stepped out into Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday to the sort of unending adulation, thunderous applause and chants of his nickname, “Rafa,” that greeted him for years as he accumulated a record 14 French Open championships