French Open Day Four
Highlights of the fourth day at the French Open on Wednesday (times GMT):
Roland Garros Sport News
Reluctant Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic
PARIS :Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.
Eala sees ‘new era for Filipino sport’ after first Grand Slam match win
PARIS: Alexandra Eala on Tuesday achieved a first Grand Slam match win for a Filipino woman, saying she hoped her doubles success at the French Open was part of “a new era for sport” in her country.
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi team up to launch a soccer club in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO: Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi have been partners on the pitch for several years. Now they’re teaming up off it as businessmen.
Nicklaus surprised by McIlroy skipping his PGA Memorial event
WASHINGTON: Jack Nicklaus said Tuesday that he was surprised Masters winner Rory McIlroy did not tell him in advance that he was not playing in this week’s Nicklaus-hosted PGA Memorial tournament.
Jitesh, Kohli power Bengaluru into IPL qualifier 1
LUCKNOW: Skipper Jitesh Sharma hammered an unbeaten 85 and Virat Kohli hit 54 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into qualifier one of IPL playoffs with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime gives up 2-set lead in French Open loss to Italy's Arnaldi
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the French Open after giving up a two-set lead in a 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 first-round loss to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi on Tuesday.
Jabeur slams French Open for not scheduling women’s matches in night sessions
PARIS: Tunisian player Ons Jabeur slammed French Open organizers and broadcaster Amazon on Tuesday for sidelining women’s matches from the coveted night sessions, with none featured at the claycourt Grand Slam in almost two years.