The first four Roland Garros quarterfinals didn’t quite match the epic matches we’ve seen in the previous 9 days, but there were still plenty of interesting storylines. Rain forced the roof closed over Court Philippe-Chatrier for parts of the afternoon, altering the atmosphere and slowing the conditions down considerably. WhatContinue Reading
Most eyes have been on Roland Garros in the last week, but off broadway a little, there was still a lot of action on the ITF Tour. It looks like there’s yet another Czech tennis player emerging, with 18-year-old Laura Samson winning her second W75 of the year, and 8thContinue Reading
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
All eyes on Roland Garros at the moment, but that doesn’t stop the ITF Tour from rolling on, with plenty of events scattered around the world. Yuki Naito took out the biggest event of the week. The 25-year-old is a long way from her career high of 169, but herContinue 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
This time of year is when more and more ITF events are run, and last week was no exception. We have all the results of the Women’s and Men’s Tour at a glance below: Katie Swan won her 18th ITF title, while Filip Cristian Jianu won his 17th event. ITFContinue Reading
Tennis clearly stands out among major sports for its susceptibility to match-fixing and corruption. As an individual sport dominated by singles matches, it only requires corrupting one or two players to manipulate outcomes with near certainty—unlike team sports, where bribing multiple athletes raises costs, risks detection, and lowers success rates.Continue Reading
