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Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

29 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has had a close shave at the French Tennis Open, but more off the court than on

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A rare Kiwi versus Kiwi match-up lies in wait at the French Tennis Open
	28 May 2025: A rare Kiwi versus Kiwi match-up lies in wait at the French Tennis Open... more

The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open
	28 May 2025: The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open... more

One of the rising stars of men's tennis is preparing for the second round after taking centre stage to round out night one at the French Open
	26 May 2025: One of the rising stars of men's tennis is preparing for the second round after taking centre stage to round out night one at the French Open... more

Novak Djokovic has broken his form slump ahead of the French Tennis Open
	25 May 2025: Novak Djokovic has broken his form slump ahead of the French Tennis Open... more

Novak Djokovic insists his desire to win remains, despite a decline in form
	21 May 2025: Novak Djokovic insists his desire to win remains, despite a decline in form... more

Novak Djokovic admits no more could be gleaned from his player-coach partnership with Andy Murray
	21 May 2025: Novak Djokovic admits no more could be gleaned from his player-coach partnership with Andy Murray... more

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals, but saved six of eight break points in the process
	15 May 2025: Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals, but saved six of eight break points in the process... more

Jasmine Paolini has become the first local woman to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals in 11 years, triumphing in three sets after losing the first against world number 11 Diana Shnaider
	14 May 2025: Jasmine Paolini has become the first local woman to reach the Italian Open tennis semi-finals in 11 years, triumphing in three sets after losing the first against world number 11 Diana Shnaider ... more

Iga Swiatek's defence of her title at tennis' Italian Open is over after a third round defeat to Danielle Collins
	11 May 2025: Iga Swiatek's defence of her title at tennis' Italian Open is over after a third round defeat to Danielle Collins... more

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