Last of the 'Big Three' standing, Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record
Novak Djokovic enters the French Open amid a run of indifferent claycourt form but few would be surprised to the see Serbian great hoist the Musketeers' Trophy for a third time.
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Sabalenka hunting for Grand Slam gold in Paris clay
Aryna Sabalenka will arrive at the French Open in the best form of her career with a chance of snatching the number one ranking from Iga Swiatek and convinced she has banished her Grand Slam demons for good.
Abortion rights in the US: South Carolina passes six-week abortion ban
Elsewhere, Brazil has recorded its first cases of bird flu. The news could be catastrophic for the country, which is the world's largest exporter of poultry. FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear tells us more.
Aryna Sabalenka a 'totally different player' and 'mentally tough' ahead of French Open, says John McEnroe
John McEnroe believes Aryna Sabalenka is a “totally different player” after shoring up her serve and looks a «much more confident» player. Sabalenka's serve has previously let her down in some key moments, and in 2022 she hit 440 double faults, 151 more than any other player. Ad But she looked to have new-found confidence at the Australian Open earlier this year as she was crowned champion.
European rowing championships: Fintan McCarthy and Hugh Moore, Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch advance
Olympic gold medallist Fintan McCarthy booked his spot in the European Rowing Championships semi-finals alongside new lightweight double sculls partner Hugh Moore in Bled, Slovenia this morning.
Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander
Novak Djokovic will be “the most disappointed” player with Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Nadal — a 14-time Roland-Garros champion — pulled out of the tournament last week due to a lack of fitness.
Head of French Olympic Committee steps down
PARIS: The president of the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF), Brigitte Henriques, has resigned from her position a little over a year before the Paris 2024 Summer Games, the CNOSF said on Thursday (May 25).
Spain's Badosa ruled out of French Open with spinal fracture
Paula Badosa will miss the French Open after suffering a stress fracture in her spine at the Italian Open last week, the former world number two said on Thursday.