Novak Djokovic has low expectations, high hopes for French Open - ESPN
PARIS — Novak Djokovic said he has «low expectations and high hopes» for the French Open as he seeks to win his 25th Grand Slam men's singles title at Roland Garros.
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Naomi Osaka on course for Swiatek clash after digging deep to win opener at Roland Garros
Naomi Osaka reached the French Open second round for the first time in three years with a gritty victory over Italy's Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday, setting up a potential clash against world No 1 Iga Swiatek.
Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach French Open second round
PARIS : Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka laboured past unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti 6-1 4-6 7-5 in the first round of the French Open on Sunday to claim her first win at Roland Garros in three years.
Fans line up in cool Roland Garros weather as French Open begins
PARIS : Thousands of spectators made their way through the Roland Garros gates under cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine to attend the French Open as the year's second Grand Slam tournament got underway in western Paris on Sunday.
Osaka off to winning start at Nadal-dominated French Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal plays a forehand return as he practices during the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 25, 2024. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP)
Ruud grateful for Geneva Open grind ahead of French Open
Tennis world number seven Casper Ruud believes his physically taxing victory at the Geneva Open on Saturday could work in his favour as he prepares for his French Open campaign with a first-round match against Brazilian Felipe Alves on Monday.
Alcaraz looks to ease injury doubts with fast start at Roland Garros
PARIS : World number three Carlos Alcaraz returns to the French Open hoping to banish memories of the severe cramps that stopped his title charge in 2023 but will first need to address doubts caused by a recent injury when he plays J.J. Wolf on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz Bring Curtain Up On French Open
Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz bring the curtain up on the French Open on Sunday as Roland Garros prepares to bid a likely farewell to Rafael Nadal. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, is first up on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti. Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, then begins his campaign against J.J. Wolf of the United States, a lucky loser from qualifying. Andy Murray and his fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka will close proceedings in the night session.