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French Open 2025: Ben Shelton reaches the third round when his opponent withdraws with injury

French Open 2025: Ben Shelton reaches the third round when his opponent withdraws with injury

PARIS (AP) — Ben Shelton reached the third round at the French Open for the second year in a row — and this time, the American didn't even need to swing his racket, moving on Tuesday when Hugo Gaston withdrew from the tournament because of an abdomin

Coco Gauff's amusing racket mishap at Roland-Garros draws laughter and applause

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff caused a brief and amusing delay at the French Open on Tuesday when she stepped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier without her rackets. “They were supposed to be in my bag,” the American told the chair umpire.
The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call

The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call

PARIS (AP) — For Novak Djokovic , this is a relatively easy call: He, like many players, thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big tennis tournaments and instead remaining old school by letti
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are off to good starts at the French Open in their title defenses

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are off to good starts at the French Open in their title defenses

PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek , who has struggled lately, and Carlos Alcaraz , who has not, got off to good starts in their French Open title defenses Monday, recording straight-set victories to reach the second round.
Jannik Sinner beats Arthur Rinderknech at the French Open for a 15th straight Grand Slam win

Jannik Sinner beats Arthur Rinderknech at the French Open for a 15th straight Grand Slam win

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner stretched his Grand Slam winning streak to 15 matches by grabbing the last five games to complete a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Arthur Rinderknech of France in the French Open's first round on Monday night. The No.
Diallo posts first French Open main-draw victory, Shapovalov also advances

Diallo posts first French Open main-draw victory, Shapovalov also advances

PARIS — Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Denis Shapovalov won their opening men's singles matches in straight sets Monday at the French Open.
Djokovic thought about his own future retirement while at Nadal's farewell ceremony at French Open

Djokovic thought about his own future retirement while at Nadal's farewell ceremony at French Open

PARIS (AP) — As Novak Djokovic chatted at Court Philippe-Chatrier with his greatest rivals in tennis — Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, all of whom have retired — he couldn't help but think about when his day to walk away might arrive.
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 .