DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

Sabalenka and Badosa friendship a sign of shifting dynamics on WTA tour

Their French Open match ended in an embrace, reflecting a wider trend in what was once a tensely competitive locker room

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Friendship cast aside as Sabalenka crushes pal Badosa

Friendship took a back seat at the French Open as Aryna Sabalenka crushed her best pal Paula Badosa at rainy Roland Garros.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

Sabalenka and Rybakina bulldoze their way into last-16 at French Open

Two of the big hitters in the women's game – second seed Aryna Sabalenka and fourth seed Elena Rybakina – powered their way into the fourth round at the French Open on Saturday with respective straight sets victories over Paula Badosa and Elise Mertens.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2024

French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka breeze into third round at Roland Garros

The big names had no issues in continuing their progress in Paris

Evening Standard · May 30, 2024

Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 4 – rainout and reign nearly over

Awash with woe was the day as persistent showers forced the cancellation of play on the courts without a roof at the Roland Garros stadium. But there were a few, oh the lucky few – 18 in total – who got to parade their wonderfulness on the better bestowed courts.…

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

French Open was tough for British players but big picture not bleak – Dan Evans

All six British singles players lost in the first round, the first time since 2020 that none made it to the middle of the opening week.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

No sense of panic despite first-round wipeout for British players at French Open

All six British singles players fell at the first hurdle but expectations had not been high

Evening Standard · May 29, 2024

Six players, six defeats: Brits crash out of singles at French Open as focus turns to grass

Katie Boulter and Dan Evans were both knocked out late on Tuesday, leaving no Brits in round two at Roland Garros for the first time in four years

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Dan Evans and Katie Boulter complete first-round British wipeout at French Open

Evans fell to Holger Rune in straight sets before Boulter suffered late-night heartbreak against Paula Badosa.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

French Open order of play today: Day 3 schedule including Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Katie Boulter

There is plenty to enjoy on the third day at Roland Garros as the final second-round spots are filled

Evening Standard · May 27, 2024