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French Open 2026: 4 WTA Grand Slam champions ousted on Day 1

Four Grand Slam tennis champions played on the opening day of the 2026 French Open. None of them won. The European clay was not a welcome surface for Sofia Kenin, Barbora Krejcikova, Emma Raducanu, and Sloane Stephens on Sunday. MORE:…

'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?

Emma Raducanu's French Open first-round defeat was not unexpected, but the nature of it may have left her wishing she had stayed at home.

Practice or premiere? Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff steal the spotlight at Roland Garros!

Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff took full advantage of their final practice sessions at Roland Garros, fitting in some last-minute prep before the main draw action began. With play now underway in Paris, both are sure to be at the centre of attention throughout the tournament.

Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard

Novak Djokovic shows signs of rust as he is forced to fight back from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open.

Inside the chaos: Cameron Norrie reveals the moment Ben Shelton turned practice upside down

Shelton takes on Merida Aguilar in Roland Garros openerBen Shelton begins his fourth appearance at Roland Garros on Monday. The American will face 21-year-old Spaniard Daniel Merida Aguilar, a player he hasn’t previously met on the ATP Tour.

French Open recap Day 1: An American milestone and upset in the same match

Follow The Athletic’s French Open coverage Welcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 1, a landmark Roland Garros moment for the U.S. was double-edged, a rising talent made a statement and a Frenchman was almost caught short on the court. How did American men’s tennis take a step forward? American men logged a nifty milestone in Paris on Sunday. Wild card Nishesh Basavareddy won 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9),

French Open - schedule, seedings and how to follow

The second Grand Slam of the year is under way as players head to Paris for the French Open - here's all you need to know.

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French Open 2026: 4 WTA Grand Slam champions ousted on Day 1

'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?

Practice or premiere? Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff steal the spotlight at Roland Garros!

Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard

Inside the chaos: Cameron Norrie reveals the moment Ben Shelton turned practice upside down

French Open recap Day 1: An American milestone and upset in the same match

French Open - schedule, seedings and how to follow

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