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Jannik Sinner cruises in French Open 2025, extends slam win streak to 17

When Jannik Sinner's opponent in the French Open's third round finally won a single game Saturday, the Court Suzanne-Lenglen crowd responded with a standing ovation. Sinner was simply too good on this day, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches and looking very much like the No. 1-ranked man. Sinner dominated Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in just 1 hour, 34 minutes, the quickest men's match at Roland-Garros this year and, measured by games lost, the most lopsided victory at a major tournament of Sinner's career. We try to improve, Sinner said. Today, I don't think there are many things I can improve. Can say that again. Check out some of the numbers: Sinner delivered 31 winners and made only nine unforced errors. He accumulated 18 break points, converting seven, and faced just one, which he saved. The first 11 games went Sinner's way. When Sinner missed a return wide, making the score 6-0, 5-1 after 55 minutes of action, Lehecka raised his arm and pumped his fist in a

French Open 2025 Round up: Zverev, Sinner advance; Gauff cruises to Round 4

Germany's Alexander Zverev continued his impressive consistency at the French Open, reaching the fourth round for the eighth year in a row.

French Open stars tweak match slots to catch the Champions League final

The French Open isn't the only sports event in Europe drawing attention from tennis players: The Champions League final will decide the continent's best soccer club, and one of the two teams involved Saturday night is Paris Saint-Germain, whose stadium is a couple of blocks from Roland-Garros. Count Novak Djokovic among those rooting for PSG against Italy's Inter Milan, and he hoped to be able to tune in on TV to watch the big clash that'll be held in Munich, Germany. So Djokovic made that preference known to the people in charge of arranging the program at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament he's won three times a common practice, especially among the sport's elite. They often ask to be scheduled at a certain time. Or to avoid a certain time. I will definitely watch it if I'm not playing (in the) night session. Yeah, that will be nice, Djokovic said with a big smile. FYI, Roland-Garros schedule. Hint, hint. Except his plea went unheeded: When Saturday's order of play was release

French Open 2025 May 31 Matches: Djokovic, Sinner continue Round 3 action

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continues his quest for a maiden French Open title as he takes on Czech challenger Jiri Lehecka in what promises to be a test of baseline resilience

French Open 2025 Round-up: Aryna, Swiatek advance; Rune fights past Halys

With Alcaraz in action later in the night, another big name is set to take stage at the Roland Garros tonight.

French Open 2025 May 30 Matches: Alcaraz, Sabalenka lead Round 3 action

Top seeds in women's singles headline the third round, with Aryna Sabalenka facing Olga Danilovic and defending champion Iga Swiatek up against Jaqueline Cristian

French Open 2025 Round-up: Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff qualify for Round 3

Top seed Jannik Sinner maintained his flawless run with a commanding 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory over Richard Gasquet as Coco Gauff also advanced in straight sets

French Open 2025 May 29 matches: Djokovic, Sinner in action today

Novak Djokovic continues his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title and faces a tough challenge from local favourite Corentin Moutet

French Open 2025 Round-up: Alcaraz, Swiatek through to R3, Rudd bows out

In a significant upset, seventh seed Casper Ruud was eliminated by Portugal's Nuno Borges, who triumphed 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0

French Open opponents face insults, whistling, and even gum attacks

In all sports, there are advantages to being at home. At the French Open tennis tournament, being a visitor playing against a French player can feel as though the whole world is against you. The crowds don't just cheer. They boo, they whistle, they make noise between serves, they hurl insults and, at least once, even gum at the locals' opponents. That sort of behavior is why the tournament organizers banned alcohol from the stands last year, a policy still in place. Some of the non-French athletes who deal with that sort of negativity in Paris, such as 19-year-old Jakub Mensk of the Czech Republic, who eliminated Alexandre Mller in front of a rowdy crowd at Court 14 on Tuesday, compare the high-intensity atmosphere to that of a soccer game. Others choose stronger terms. One player says French Open fans can be disgusting' ================================ Disgusting. Worst experience of my life, was what Nicols Jarry of Chile said this week when asked to think back to last year's

Joo Fonseca shocks Hubert Hurkacz in French Open 2025 debut triumph

Joo Fonseca is making a habit of drawing big crowds at tennis tournaments and of beating seeded opponents in his Grand Slam debuts. The 18-year-old from Brazil delighted a loud and overflowing group of spectators at 1,500-capacity Court 7 on Tuesday and won the first French Open match of his nascent career, beating 30th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. I'm young, and I'm getting the experience of everything now, Fonseca said. So I'm learning a lot from this circuit and this environment. Fonseca needed just 1 hour, 40 minutes to wrap up the victory, producing more than twice as many winners, 36, as unforced errors, 15, and repeatedly delivering booming forehands. I mean, he's (got) a very powerful game, said Hurkacz, who reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2021 by beating Roger Federer in the last match of the 20-time major champion's career. "He's definitely an all-around player and can develop a lot. It's difficult to play against him." All along, Fonseca heard plenty of sup

Djokovic advances in French Open, but weather proves main obstacle

Novak Djokovic experienced the lowest of lows pulling out of the French Open after tearing the meniscus in his right knee and the highest of highs winning a long-sought Olympic gold medal for Serbia at Roland-Garros last year. This trip to the site went smoothly, once he got going. Other than some first-set interruptions by, and lengthy discussions about, the windy, wet weather, the 24-time major champion was unbothered during a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over 98th-ranked Mackie McDonald of the United States at Court Philippe-Chatrier in the first round. He makes it seem like a video game, almost, for him, said McDonald, a 30-year-old Californian who played college tennis at UCLA and twice has been to the fourth round at Grand Slam tournaments. He's able to just do so much. I don't even think he was playing his best tennis or his highest level. But if I pushed him to a different point, he would bring it up. One example: When McDonald earned his first break points, getting to love-40

French Open 2025 May 28 matches: Alcaraz, Sabalenka in action today

For Indian fans, it will be a big day as Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri begin their journey in the doubles draw

French Open 2025 Round up: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Medvedev bows out

Fresh off claiming the 100th title of his illustrious career in Geneva, Djokovic looked every bit the contender as he eyes an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown.

French Open 2025 matches on May 27: Djokovic, Gauff in action today

The Serbian star, seeded sixth, will begin his campaign against American Mackenzie McDonald. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the third seed from Germany and last year's finalist, will face Learner Tien.

French Open 2025 matches on May 26: Alcaraz, Swiatek in action today

In the men's singles draw, world No. 2 Alcaraz will take on Italy's Giulio Zeppieri, who progressed through the qualifiers.

French Open 2025 round-up: Sabalenka, Tiafoe enter second round with ease

The opening day featured several noteworthy matches. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen extended her winning streak in Paris by defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-3

Tennis legend Nadal feted at Roland Garros ahead of French Open 2025

The ceremony took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier, where Nadal has etched his name into tennis folklore over two decades

Djokovic to Sabalenka: Full list of Round 1 matches of French Open 2025

Serbian Novak Djokovic will be the sole representative of tennis's Big Four (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic) at the French Open 2025

French Open 2025 schedule, live timings (IST), live streaming, telecast

SonyLIV, through its app and website, will live stream all the matches of the French Open 2025 in India