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'Ugly schedule': Nadal wavers over US Open, Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal finds the tennis restart schedule unrealistic while Andy Murray fears for the players’ safety

French Open to start September 27 with fans, new-look calendar
Unlike the US Open in New York, the French Open rejects the scenario of playing behind closed doors

Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
The postponed French Open plans to return this September with fans still attending but practicing physical distancing

French Open could be behind closed doors
'We haven't ruled out any option,' says French tennis chief Bernard Guidicelli

French Open now eyeing September 27 start
The claycourt Grand Slam tournament may be pushed back again to a later date

ATP chief hoping for French Open, clay court season in September
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi says they could still save 3 Grand Slams and 6 Masters 1000 if the tennis season resumes in August
Wimbledon chief fears 'no more tennis this year'
'I don't think it's unrealistic to say that there may be no more tennis this year,' says All England Club chief executive Richard Lewis
French Open date change over pandemic rocks tennis
Players call out for better collaboration among rival tournaments as the global tennis calendar gets thrown into disarray

French Open delayed to September due to coronavirus
Although the decision to postpone the French Open ensures the 'health and safety of everyone involved,' some players slam the lack of communication

Roger Federer pulls out of French Open after knee surgery
After resolving a nagging injury, Roger Federer won't see action in this summer's Grand Slam

Murray into first semifinal since 2017 French Open
Andy Murray is two wins away from his first title since the Dubai Open in 2017
Federer to play French Open next year
Roger Federer says he needs 'some time away' from tennis but promises to see action in the French Open

Ashleigh Barty: From quitting tennis to world No. 1
Following a brief stint as a professional cricketer, the Australian works her way back to tennis form and rises to the summit of the rankings
French Open triumph propels Barty to world No. 2
Naomi Osaka narrowly retains the top spot as Ashleigh Barty jumps 6 places by ruling at Roland Garros
Thiem 'closer' to 'dream' Grand Slam title
Dominic Thiem has been beaten by Rafael Nadal for back-to-back years in the French Open final
I was almost down and out before French Open triumph, says Nadal
The Spaniard captures a record-extending 12th French Open title and seizes his 18th Grand Slam crown
Nadal tells Thiem: 'You'll win it one day'
For the second straight time, Thiem falls prey to Nadal in the French Open final
History man Nadal cruises to 12th French Open title
Capturing his 18th Grand Slam crown, the Spanish great is now just two behind the all-time record of 20 majors set by old rival Roger Federer
Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title
The 23-year-old will rise to world No. 2 and will be the best-ranked Australian woman since 1976
'Incredible' dream: Nadal faces Thiem for 12th French Open title
Written off numerous times in his career, the Spanish great continues to showcase his mastery as he guns for a record-extending Roland Garros crown
Thiem ends Djokovic history bid, faces Nadal for French Open title
Austrian Dominic Thiem upsets world No. 1 Novak Djokovic to set up a final showdown against defending champion Rafael Nadal

Federer won't rule out 2020 Roland Garros return
Despite suffering his worst Grand Slam loss in 11 years, Roger Federer says he might just come back for another clay court season

Nadal hands Federer worst Slam loss in 11 years to reach French Open final
Delivering a masterful performance, Rafael Nadal easily disposes of long-time rival Roger Federer to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros

Nadal braces for 'trouble' in Federer showdown
Defending champion Rafael Nadal may be a heavy favorite but the Spanish star expects rejuvenated rival Roger Federer to 'play aggressive'

Djokovic embracing history and Thiem's 'Ringo Starr' threat
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces an 'unheralded' Dominic Thiem in the French Open semifinals

Federer dreaming of toppling Nadal: 'There's always a chance'
Despite losing all 5 of his French Open meetings against Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer still holds hope that he can achieve another milestone

Federer, Nadal clash in French Open semis blockbuster
Rafael Nadal holds a phenomenal 91-2 record at Roland Garros, including a 5-0 stranglehold over Roger Federer

Nadal, Federer one match away from dream Roland-Garros duel
Nadal faces Nishikori while Federer battles Swiss compatriot Wawrinka in the 2019 Roland-Garros quarterfinals

Thiem 'forgets' Serena incident, hits 'tweener' past Monfils
'So I think it was a little bit (of a) mistake of her, mistake of the officials, but as I said, it's forgotten,' says Thiem

Djokovic powers into record 10th straight French Open quarterfinal
The world No. 1 keeps alive his bid to hold all 4 Grand Slam titles simultaneously for the second time
Thiem blasts Serena 'bad personality' in French Open press conference row
The Austrian is booted out of his own press conference so that organizers could accommodate the American star
Nadal racks up 90th French Open win after 'impossible' Paris career
The 11-time champion barges into the Roland Garros quarterfinals for the 13th time
Federer eases into 12th French Open quarterfinal
At 37, Roger Federer becomes the oldest man in 28 years to make the last 8 of a Grand Slam

Thiem rages at press conference eviction for Serena
'I have to leave the room because she's coming. What the hell, I don't care,' says Austrian star Dominic Thiem after getting kicked out of his media conference to give way to Serena Williams

Serena's Slam history bid halted in Roland Garros shock
Booted out by 20-year-old Sofia Kenin, Serena Williams suffers her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2014

World No. 1 Osaka's Paris dream shattered by Siniakova
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic cruises into the fourth round

Nadal into last 16 on 10th anniversary of Soderling shock
Reigning champion Rafael Nadal advances to the French Open round of 16, exactly 10 years since his shock 2009 exit to Robin Soderling

Nostalgic Federer marks 'impressive' 400th Grand Slam match record
'I feel that my 20 years on the tour went too fast,' says Roger Federer after becoming the first player to contest 400 Grand Slam matches

'Everything feels harder' for Serena despite Roland Garros progress
Serena Williams aims to power through her bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title despite going through a 'tough year'

Generation game: Federer to face son of 1999 French Open rival
Roger Federer sets up a clash with Norway's Casper Rudd, who was just 5 months old when the Swiss star debuted in Roland Garros

Nadal powers on in Paris, Tsitsipas battles through
Rafael Nadal dispatches German qualifier Yannick Maden to up his Roland Garros win-loss record to an incredible 88-2

'Never been so nervous,' says Osaka after French Open escape
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka comes within a whisker of becoming just the second top seed to lose in the first round in Paris in the modern era

'I can make history again': Novak eyeing second 'Djoko Slam'
The Serbian is one of only 3 men, along with Don Budge and Rod Laver, to have won 4 straight Slam tournaments

'Being Serena is a lot to carry': Williams struggles to 800th victory
'It was just to remind everyone that they can be champions and are queens. So I love that about it,' says Serena of her 2019 dress and cape

Nadal opens French Open title defense with easy victory
The Spanish great dominates Yannick Hanfmann to start his bid for a record-extending 12th title
'Frustrated' Wozniacki says opponent got 'lucky' after French Open loss
The former world No. 1 crashes out of the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 3 years
Russian teen Potapova ends 'idol' Kerber Grand Slam bid
Playing in the main draw of the tournament for the first time in her young career, the 18-year-old claims her first-ever victory over a top-10 player
'Outsider' Federer delighted to have ended four-year French Open exile
It is as if the Swiss great had never been away as he swept into victory for his 60th successive first round win at a Grand Slam
Grand Slam clock ticking for weary Serena
Amid doubts over her match fitness, Serena Williams continues to chase the all-time record of 24 Grand Slams

Federer plays down title chances on Roland Garros return
Seeing action in the French Open for the first time in 4 years, Roger Federer heads into the tournament as a dark horse
