Day 5 of the 2026 French Open will be remembered as one of the most dramatic days in recent Grand Slam history. Under another sweltering Parisian afternoon, a stunning upset there was a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through the tournament, while a young French prospect provided a memorable homeContinue Reading
Day 4 at Roland Garros delivered more drama under the persistent Parisian heat, as the second round concluded and the draw began to open up, with some big upsets around the grounds. Third seed Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round after a four-set battle against home favourite Valentin Royer.Continue Reading
Day 3 of the 2026 French Open brought another round of intense heat to Roland Garros, and just like day 1 and 2, high temperatures continuing to test players’ fitness and concentration. While some top contenders began to find their stride, the day was highlighted by a feel-good story forContinue Reading
The second day of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros was defined by punishing heat and the kind of endurance test the clay is famous for. With temperatures climbing close to 33°C, fans queued for water and shade while players battled not just opponents but the sapping conditions thatContinue Reading
The 2026 French Open began under challenging conditions on Sunday, with high temperatures and humidity turning the clay at Roland Garros into a demanding test right from the outset. The players will need to get used to it though, with conditions set to get worse, in what promises to beContinue Reading
The 2026 French Open draw has been completed, so we’ve ran our eye over it, and tried to predict the quarter-finalists. With Carlos Alcaraz withdrawn from the event, there’s no doubt Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite. But there will be a few other players fancying their chances of makingContinue Reading
1. Top Seeds Shine, But Not Without Challenges The tournament’s top seeds largely lived up to expectations, with commanding performances, hopefully for them, setting the tone for their fortnight. World No.1 Jannik Sinner navigated a tricky 1st Round match against Arthur Rinderknech, securing a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 victory despite aContinue Reading
The 2025 French Open women’s draw is now set. With Roland Garros’ red clay always throwing up surprises, let’s break down each quarter, spotlight the key players, and predict who might emerge to reach the semi-finals. Quarter 1: Sabalenka’s Domain, But Threats Lurk Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is the womanContinue Reading
Roland Garros obviously took plenty of the attention this week, but there was a plethora of other events that took place. Here are the winners on the tennis tour for last week. French Open Men’s: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) def Alexander Zverev (GER) 6-3 2-6 7-5 6-1 6-2 French Open Women’s:Continue Reading
The Women’s French Open final is all set. Up one end, we have the overwhelming favourite from the start, world number 1, Iga Swiatek. On the other side of the net, is Italian surprise packet, Jasmine Paolini. While she has had a wonderful season, reaching the final having never madeContinue Reading
