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Inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang, Qinwen Zheng wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold in Paris

NEW DELHI: Loud cries of "Jia You!" in Mandarin erupted from every corner of Court Philippe Chatrier on Saturday, just before Qinwen Zheng delivered the opening serve of a triumph that would deliver China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Supporters were also waving the red-and-yellow flags of their nation.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s Olympic dream ended to leave uncertain future

Nadal waved a lingering goodbye to all sides of Court Philippe Chatrier after the 6-2 6-4 defeat

The Independent UK

Nadal to face Djokovic in Olympic clash after three-set win at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal needed three sets to beat Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics on Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris on Sunday, setting up an Olympic clash with Novak Djokovic. Nadal said Djokovic “probably is the clear favourite” in what will be the rivals’ 60th meeting.

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Alcaraz outlasts Zverev over five sets to win first French Open title

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz hoisted a first French Open crown on Sunday after a five-set victory over the fourth seed Alexander Zverev. The match on Court Philippe Chatrier finished 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 after four hours and 19 minutes. Alcaraz, 21, becomes the youngest man to win trophies at…

Radio France Internationale

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka dispatches close pal Paula Badosa

PARIS: Paula Badosa leaned over the net and reached out to hug the Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka after their 77-minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. The duo was locked in a long embrace that was all respect and some relief.

The Times of India

Fans serenade birthday girl Swiatek after waltz into last-16 at French Open

Fans on Court Philippe Chatrier regaled the defending champion Iga Swiatek with the Happy Birthday song on Friday afternoon after the top seed celebrated her 23rd birthday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over the unseeded Czech Marie Bouzkova to reach the last-16 at the French Open.

Radio France Internationale

Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 5 - Power, the love and the self

World number 115 David Goffin complained robustly about the noisy fans and nothing was done. But world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek raised her eyebrow and the French Open tournament director was on the case.

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Novak Djokovic explains issue with booing French Open crowd

Djokovic was jeered by some of the fans on Court Philippe Chatrier and he promptly won 13 of the next 16 games to claim a statement 6-4 6-1 6-2 win.

The Independent UK

Cornet takes leave of the French Open and tennis to cheers amid the tears

Even if Alizé Cornet touched on the cold realities of tennis circuit life as she bid good-bye to all that on Court Philippe Chatrier on Tuesday afternoon, there was a heart-warming symmetry to the Frenchwoman's adieux.

Radio France Internationale

French Open day one: Andy Murray and Jack Draper crash out at Roland Garros

There were wins for Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka overcomes nerves to get off to winning start at French Open

The former world number one from Japan needed a deciding set to beat Lucia Bronzetti in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The Independent UK

Contenders remain in the shadow of Nadal, the French Open's mightiest warrior

Moments after collecting the French Open men's singles trophy for the 14th time in 2022, Rafael Nadal soaked up the ovation from the 15,000 spectators on Court Philippe Chatrier. "It's difficult to describe the feeling," Nadal said. "At 36, playing in the most important court of my career and still…

Radio France Internationale

Djokovic vs Ruud live stream: watch the 2023 French Open final for free online and on TV today

Here's how to watch a Djokovic vs Ruud live stream from anywhere, as the Serbian seeks to become the mens's singles statistical GOAT against a baseliner who has never beaten him.

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French Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thumps Denis Shapovalov to make fourth round

NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Friday with a dominant performance against the 26th seed Denis Shapovalov, conceding only seven games on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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It's difficult emotionally to play against the Russians: Dayana Yastremska

PARIS: Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska backed compatriot Marta Kostyuk, who was booed off the court by fans on Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, for not shaking Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka's hand, following their French Open opening-round match.

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Master Nadal takes experience into French Open final against apprentice Ruud

How time flies. On 3 June 2005, on Court Philippe Chatrier, Rafael Nadal, long black locks a-flowing, celebrated his 19th birthday with a French Open semi-final victory over Roger Federer. Two days later in the final, the Spaniard overcame Mario Puerta to lift the men's singles crown for the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No. 1 Iga Swiatek Beats Coco Gauff for 2nd French Open Title

Iga Swiatek is so efficient, so smooth, with a racket in her hand, seemingly never flustered a bit and, for months now, never beaten. The only time she looked even the slightest bit shaken Saturday at Court Philippe Chatrier was after her 6-1, 6-3 victory against Coco Gauff in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Open Semi-final Interrupted as Protester Ties Herself to Net

The French Open semi-final between Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic was held up for 13 minutes Friday when a protestor ran onto the court and tied herself to the net. The woman leapt from the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd during the sixth game of the third set, said AFP. She…

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Protester ties herself to net to interrupt French Open semi-final between as Casper Ruud beats Marin Cilic

A protester interrupted the French Open men's semi-final between Marin Cilic of Croatia and Norwegian Casper Ruud for 15 minutes on Friday when she jumped onto Court Philippe Chatrier and tied herself to the net.

Radio France Internationale

Can queen Iga fall at Roland Garros as old kings ward off young princes?

That groovy crew steering the good ship Roland Garros has come up with a rip-roaring idea to welcome the full complement of fans to the centre court at the 2022 French Open. Before each of the 10 night matches on Court Philippe Chatrier, a DJ will mix the sounds to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Tests Injury in Front of Packed French Open Stands

Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, delighted fans who packed two sides of the 15,000-capacity Court Philippe Chatrier in the baking Paris sun, AFP said. Welcomed by the…

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