Tennis-Give women prime time slots, says King, backing Mauresmo to make changes
By Julien Pretot
Tennis Sport News
French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'
PARIS : World number one and newly crowned French Open women's champion Iga Swiatek of Poland urged Ukraine on Saturday to "stay strong" amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.
Iga Swiatek sweeps Coco Gauff in French Open final, longest win streak since 2000
Twenty months ago, an unheralded Iga Swiatek became the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open. Today, Swiatek won her second French Open as the world’s most dominant tennis player in years, and perhaps for years to come.
'You should respect him' - Novak Djokovic treatment from French Open fans 'really unfair' - Goran Ivanisevic
Novak Djokovic's coach, Goran Ivanisevic, has spoken out against the treatment his player received from fans at the French Open. The 13-time champion overcame the world No. 1 and reigning champion in four gruelling sets in the night match on Tuesday night as fans were treated to an epic encounter between the two old rivals.
Alexander Zverev was 'better player' than Rafael Nadal before horror injury ended match
Novak Djokovic's coach has claimed that Alexander Zverev was playing "better" than Rafael Nadal in the French Open semi-final before the German was forced to retire after picking up a horror injury. Nadal defeated Djokovic to set up a semi-final clash with Zverev but the world No 3 retired with the Spaniard leading 7-6(8) 6-6 after injuring his ankle.
Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff to win 2022 French Open title
No. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek‘s dominance was on full display during Saturday’s women’s final at the 2022 French Open. The 21-year-old from Poland defeated 18-year-old American Coco Gauff in straight sets (6-1, 6-3).
Give women prime time slots, says King, backing Mauresmo to make changes
PARIS : Female players should get prime time slots when they play if women's tennis is to get a better audience, Billie Jean King said on Saturday amid a scheduling controversy at the French Open.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek wins French Open women's tennis final
The 21-year-old Pole stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century.