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Barcelona test a platform to success in claycourt season: Nadal

World number two Rafael Nadal said his grueling 6-4, 6-7(6), 7-5 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Barcelona Open final could prepare him for long battles ahead in the European claycourt season.

French Open postponement a possibility: Sports minister

French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu said it was possible the French Open could be postponed for the second year amid the COVID-19 crisis.

‘What counts is victory’, says peerless Nadal

When Rafael Nadal beat the Argentinian Mariano Puerta in four sets to win his first major title at the French Open back in 2005, no one had any idea that it was the start of one of the most remarkable winning sequences in any sport.

Age just a number for Nadal, Federer and Djokovic

Rafael Nadal's 13th French Open was hailed as "one of sport's greatest achievements" by close friend and rival Roger Federer, but for tennis's flagging chasing pack, it was another dagger in the heart of their ambitions.

‘It’s his house’: Nadal vs. Djokovic in French Open final

Go all the way back to June 8, 2006, when Rafael Nadal moved on at the French Open after his 19-year-old, 63rd-ranked opponent in the quarterfinals quit because of a bad back while trailing two sets to none.

Collins takes 'untraditional route' to French Open quarterfinals

Danielle Collins faces Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros on Wednesday after a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Tunisian 30th seed Ons Jabeur on Tuesday.

Tsitsipas beats Dimitrov to make French Open last eight

Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas reached his first French Open quarterfinal with victory over Grigor Dimitrov in a high-quality encounter.

Thiem beats Ruud in straight sets to reach French Open fourth round

US Open champion Dominic Thiem booked his spot in the French Open fourth round with a hard-fought 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Norwegian Casper Ruud.

Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with Achilles injury

Three-time champion Serena Williams withdrew from the French Open because of an Achilles injury.

Thiem defeats Cilic to reach round two at French Open

US Open champion Dominic Thiem eased into the French Open second round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win over Croatia's former world number three Marin Cilic.

Nadal back, chasing 20th GS title at unfamiliar-looking French Open

Rafael Nadal returns to Grand Slam tennis and aims to move level with Roger Federer's tally of 20 major titles when an unfamiliar-looking French Open starts in Paris on Sunday.

Nadal 'number one' French Open favorite, says Djokovic

Rafael Nadal remains "number one favorite" for Roland Garros, rival Novak Djokovic said, despite saying the Spaniard's last-eight exit at the Italian Open showed he can be beaten on clay.

Osaka pulls out of French Open with hamstring injury

Recently-crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in another serious blow to organizers of the tournament in Paris.

World No. 1 Barty to skip French Open title defense due to COVID concerns

World number one Ashleigh Barty decided not to defend her French Open tennis title this year, pulling out of the tournament because of coronavirus.

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his agent told Reuters.