Dominic Thiem ended Marco Cecchinato’s run to the semifinals of the French Open on Friday. The Austrian will meet Rafael Nadal in his first Grand Slam final on Sunday, as Nadal chases an 11th title at Roland Garros.The fairytale had to end some time. Marco Cecchinato, ranked 72nd in the world, defied the odds three …
Angelique Kerber has reached the last eight at Roland Garros for the first time in six years, while Rafael Nadal has joined Alexander Zverev in the men’s quarterfinal. Elsewhere, Serena Williams withdrew injured.Germany’s Angelique Kerber followed her compatriot Alexander Zverev into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros after a straightforward 6-2, 6-3 victory over France’s Caroline …
A set and three games down, Jelena Ostapenko looked like she would lose in her first grand slam final. But the Latvian fought back in superb style to become the first unseeded woman to win at Roland Garros since 1933.Jelena Ostapenko became the first Latvian to win a grand slam title when she beat Romania’s …
Third seed Stan Wawrinka has beaten world number one Andy Murray in a contest that had fans on the edge of their seats. In the other seminfinal, Rafael Nadal cruised past Dominic Thiem in straight sets.Friday’s French Open semifinals produced two matches of the highest quality to set up a mouthwatering final between Stan Wawrinka …
All eyes are on Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal in the first semifinal. But experts at Roland Garros firmly believe that this could be Wawrinka’s year as he rapidly emerges from the shadow of the top four.That gesture of his. Unwitting opponents could interpret it as an insult. Or as a sign the guy had forgotten …
Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko has reached the final of the French Open following a close-fought victory against Timea Bacsinszky. She will now face Simona Halep, who powered past Karolina Pliskova.Jelena Ostapenko booked her place in the French Open women’s final with a 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-3 win over Timea Bacsinszky in Thursday’s first semifinal. Following six …
After crashing out in the quarterfinals, the reigning champion insisted he had the desire to bounce back. But having now failed to win any of his last four grand slams, Djokovic is mulling a shake-up ahead of Wimbledon.Novak Djokovic was visibly shocked after a 7-6, 6-3, 6-0 defeat to Dominic Theim in the French Open …
World number one Andy Murray is through to the semifinals after beating Kei Nishikori. But the story of the day came as Austria’s Dominic Thiem stunned defending champion Novak Djokovic with a straight sets win.Dominic Thiem swept aside defending champion Novak Djokovic in a stunning French Open upset on Wednesday, setting up a semifinal clash …
Jelena Ostapenko became the first Latvian woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal in the professional era after a shock win against Caroline Wozniacki. The world number 47 will face Swiss Timea Bacsinszky on Thursday.Latvian Jelena Ostapenko’s dream run at the French Open continued as she stunned former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach …
World number one Andy Murray eased into the quarterfinals at the clay grand slam by overpowering Karen Khachanov. Simona Halep looks favorite for the women’s title after dispatching Carla Suarez Navarro in just an hour.Whatever Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic can do, Andy Murray can match. A confident 6-3 6-4 6-4 win over Russia’s Karen …
Rafael Nadal’s blistering form continued as he beat Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets. Defeats for Garbine Muguruza and Venus Williams mean there will be a first time Grand Slam champion in the women’s draw.Rafael Nadal continued his near-flawless form in his favorite tournament as he blitzed compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1 6-2 6-2 in …
Rafael Nadal laid down a marker as he continued his march to a tenth French Open title with a stunning display against Nikoloz Basilazhvili. But things were less straightforward for Novak Djokovic, who needed five sets.Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal has advanced to the last 16 with a straight-sets victory in the third round. …
Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl and Toni Nadal: Perhaps the coaches are the most interesting stories a this year’s French Open. However, it’s unclear how much of a shelf life any of them will have.Roger is not there, neiher is Serena. Well actually she is, but she is pregnant, so she is in the stands watching …
French Open master Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic both sailed in to round 3 with straight sets wins on Wednesday. But things weren’t quite so straightforward for women’s champion Garbine Muguruza.Rafael Nadal remained on course for a 10th French open title with a regulation 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Robin Haase in the …
The 20-year-old, who won his first Masters title against Novak Djokovic last month, went down to the experienced Spaniard in four sets. Top seeds Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka eased into the second round.Germany’s ninth-seeded starlet Alexander Zverev was stunned by Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco, who secured a 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-2 win in the …
None of the favorites has received an easy paths through to the finals at the French Open, but the draw has set up some interested potential matchups . The second Grand Slam of the season begins on the weekend.Friday’s French Open draw saw Germany’s Angelique Kerber matched up against the experienced Ekaterina Makarova in the …
