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Serena steals Queen's show as Inglis loses, English win

Serena Williams has made a winning return to professional tennis at Queen's, but having battled her way through qualifying Maddison Inglis is out.

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Emma Raducanu finds ‘clarity’ on grass as Queen’s bid begins with thumping win

Raducanu defeated qualifier Anna Blinkova 6-0 6-3 and said she was able to play her ‘natural’ game in her opening match of the grass-court season

The Independent UK

Zverev reaches French Open semi-finals as Mensik ends Fonseca run

German tennis player Alexander Zverev moved within two wins of a maiden Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Czech rising star Jakub Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's dream run. In the women's draw, Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva booked a last-four showdown in Paris.

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Russia's Mirra Andreeva overwhelms Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals

Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open semi-finals. She defeated Sorana Cirstea convincingly. Andreeva is now a leading contender for the title. She will face Marta Kostyuk next. The young Russian displayed aggressive play throughout the match. She felt she was in the zone during her quarter-final victory.

The Economic Times

Emotional Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open win against Elina Svitolina to Ukraine

At least 18 people were killed last night after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine in one of the largest aerial strikes of the four-year war

The Independent UK

In-form Kostyuk sets up French Open semi-final with ruthless Andreeva

Marta Kostyuk beat her Ukrainian compatriot Elina Svitolina and will play Mirra Andreeva in the last four in Paris after her 6-0, 6-3 defeat of Sorana Cirstea

The Guardian - UK

I want to quit tennis: Sabalenka after Shnaider shock

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka stormed off court after losing 11 of her last 12 games to hand a French Open semi-final place to Russia's Diana Shnaider.

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French Open LIVE: Czech starlet Jakub Mensik withstands late Joao Fonseca fightback to book semi-final spot

Jakub Mensik will face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals after seeing off Joao Fonseca

The Independent UK

French Open 2026 quarter-finals: Zverev races past Jódar; Kostyuk and Andreeva into semis – as it happened

Mirra Andreeva routed Sorana Cirstea, Marta Kostyuk overpowered Elina Svitolina and Alexander Zverev saw off Rafael Jodar, all three winners moving into the last four

The Guardian - UK

Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters

PARIS (FRANCE) - Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud both bid to reach the quarter-finals.

Bangkok Post

Veteran Cirstea defies age to reach first French Open quarter-final in 17 years

Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea has reached her first French Open quarter-final in 17 years. The 36-year-old veteran defeated China's Wang Xinyu to advance. This marks her third Grand Slam quarter-final appearance. Cirstea expressed her passion for the sport and her joy in playing at this level. She is enjoying…

The Economic Times

Aryna Sabalenka shocked by Sorana Cirstea’s comeback win at Italian Open

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the Italian Open in the third round by Sorana Cirstea, the world No 1 falling 2-6, 6-3, 7-5

The Guardian - UK

Coco Gauff reaches fourth round despite vomiting on court at Madrid Open

The American beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 as Gauff struggled with a virus which has spread through the locker room

The Guardian - UK

Coco Gauff overcomes vomiting during match to advance at Madrid Open

A stomach virus appears to be circulating among players

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Emma Raducanu retires in Qatar Open first-round clash after blood pressure check

The British number one had called for a medical time out, during which she had her blood pressure checked

The Independent UK

Katie Boulter hits back strongly to win Ostrava Open final

The victory means the Briton will climb back into the top 100 in the world rankings after a fourth WTA title success.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu heavily beaten by Sorana Cirstea as title wait goes on

Raducanu lost in straight sets and appeared to be feeling the effects of her marathon semi-final win against Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova

Evening Standard

Emma Raducanu prevails in gruelling battle with Oleksandra Oliynykova to reach Transylvania Open final

Emma Raducanu will face Sorana Cirstea in Saturday's final

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The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka heartbroken after pulling out injured from Australian Open

Two-time former champion Osaka had been due to face Australian Maddison Inglis in the third round but has withdrawn thanks to an abdominal injury

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'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush

WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.

AAP

Guessing game: Osaka coy on fitness before Aussie clash

Naomi Osaka wouldn't elaborate on her injury concern against Sorana Cirstea -- and is also keeping quiet on what her next fashion statement will be.

The Guardian - UK

Naomi Osaka battles past Cirstea but emotions boil over in ‘fair play’ row

Naomi Osaka was a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 winner over Sorana Cirstea but tempers frayed at the end of the match

Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka, Sorana Cirstea Share Icy Handshake After Australian Open Match

Osaka then apologized for what she said about the brief handshake in a post-match interview while speaking to reporters.

AAP

Fireworks outshine fashion as Osaka offers apology

Naomi Osaka wore a stripped-down version of her eye-catching outfit as she made the Australian Open third round, but had a frosty exchange with Sorana Cirstea.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka stunned by frosty handshake from beaten Australian Open opponent

Sorana Cirstea, who was making her last Australian Open appearance, complained about Osaka making noise between serves

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