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Gaël Monfils, tennis’s great showman, prepares for his final bow

The Frenchman never conquered the Big Four but left a legacy just as lasting – a reminder that beauty and theatre matter as much as silverware

The Guardian - US

Fils revels in fulfilling France Davis Cup dream with Mpetshi Perricard

French tennis players Arthur Fils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard returned to action on the ATP circuit basking in the glow of fulfilling their shared childhood dream of representing their country in the Davis Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Humbert declares himself primed for the big time after Paris Masters heroics

France's best tennis player Ugo Humbert emerged from the final at the Paris Masters targeting more shots at glory on the circuit's biggest stages despite a straight sets defeat to Alexander Zverev.

Radio France Internationale

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Humbert sees off Khachanov to reach final with Zverev at Paris Masters

France's top tennis player Ugo Humbert came from a set down on Saturday to beat Karen Khachanov and advance to the final of the 2024 Paris Masters.

Radio France Internationale

Forty years after Noah’s triumph, French tennis seeks path to Grand Slam glory

With no Frenchmen seeded in singles at Roland Garros this year, the home country is unlikely to see its first male champion since Yannick Noah’s win back in 1983. But as one generation of hopefuls bows out, there are signs a new one is readying to take up the challenge.

France 24

‘There is no perfect way to finish’: Andy Murray uncertain on retirement plans

Murray has watched a number of tennis’s biggest names, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, call it quits this year

The Independent UK

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…

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French Open Midterm Grades

Midway through the 2022 French Open, let’s take stock of the story lines.

Sports Illustrated

Simon Draws Inspiration from Tsonga in Grueling French Open Win

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's battling performance in the final match of his career proved to be a source of inspiration for compatriot Gilles Simon, who defeated Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in a grueling five-setter at the French Open. Former world number six Simon, playing after Tsonga's loss to Casper Ruud on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Open | Retiring Jo-Wilfried Tsonga felicitated as he bids tearful farewell to tennis

The 37-year-old Jo-Wilfried Tsonga struggled with a shoulder injury in his final tennis match, losing to No. 8 seed Casper Ruud at the French Open. Tributes poured in from his peers at the post-match retirement ceremony

The Hindu

Wednesday briefing: Anguish at another US school shooting

In today’s newsletter: how the killing of 19 children and two adults at a school in Texas will reignite America’s gun control debate

The Guardian - UK

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bids emotional farewell to tennis after retiring following French Open exit

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga called time on his 18-year professional career following a first-round defeat at the French Open.

Evening Standard

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ends tennis career with emotional French Open farewell

While Tsonga lost to Casper Ruud in his final singles match, the 37-year-old will play doubles with Richard Gasquet one last time before retiring for good

The Guardian - UK

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga cruelled by shoulder injury as he farewells tennis and Roland Garros in tears

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bids a tearful farewell to tennis as his body betrays him one last time — while Australia's Alex de Minaur is left frustrated by French fans as he loses to a local hero.

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Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 3 - Jo goes

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is no longer. The 37-year-old retired after his first round defeat to Casper Ruud. But for nearly four hours, it was a show for the ages.

Radio France Internationale

Tsonga says farewell to all that at the French Open

French veteran Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Tuesday bade farewell to tennis after a dramatic four-set defeat to eighth seed Casper Ruud.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Medvedev, Tsitsipas Begin French Open Campaigns

World number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas begin their French Open campaigns on Tuesday looking to take their first steps towards breaking the Roland Garros stranglehold of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. US Open champion Medvedev has traditionally struggled on clay, needing five trips to Paris before…

The Independent UK

French Open order of play: Day 3 schedule starring Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Aryna Sabalenka

The schedule for Tuesday’s play at Roland Garros

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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

Veteran Players Tsonga, Simon Receive French Open Wild Cards

Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organizers said Tuesday. A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court Grand Slam event. Play begins at Roland…

Radio France Internationale

Cilic sweeps past Tsonga at Monte Carlo Masters

The reasons for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's decision to retire from the international tennis circuit were laid bare on Monday night at the Monte Carlo Masters when he went down in straight sets to Marin Cilic.

Radio France Internationale

Facing Tsonga at Roland Garros would be a nightmare, says Monfils

France's top tennis player Gael Monfils admitted it would be the worst case scenario for him to face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open where the veteran hopes to play his last tournament before retiring.

Radio France Internationale

Tsonga hones his creaking frame for last shots in the tennis big time

On Sunday afternoon on the French riviera, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will face the international media for the first time since announcing that he will say goodbye to all the glitz and glamour of the tennis circuit.

Radio France Internationale

Injury-plagued Tsonga hopes to say adieu at French Open

French tennis chiefs were on Thursday weighing up whether to give veteran player Jo-Wilfred Tsonga an invitation to play in the French Open so he can say farewell to the international circuit at his home tournament in May.

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announces tennis retirement

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced he will retire from tennis after next month's French Open, after a career that saw him rise as high as fifth in the world rankings and reach an Australian Open final

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