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Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner start French Open with straight-set victories

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner start French Open with straight-set victories

PARIS (AP) — Ig Swiatek began her bid for a third consecutive French Open title with a straightforward 6-1, 6-2 victory over Leolia Jeanjean on Monday, stretching her winning streak to 13 matches. Swiatek, who has been ranked No.
A French player at the French Open gets only a warning when his ball strikes a fan

A French player at the French Open gets only a warning when his ball strikes a fan

PARIS (AP) — A French player at the French Open was allowed to continue his first-round match without being penalized after hitting a ball angrily and accidentally striking a spectator in the stands at one of the event's smaller courts Sunday.
Stan Wawrinka, who is 39, beats Andy Murray, who is 37, at the French Open. Alcaraz and Osaka win

Stan Wawrinka, who is 39, beats Andy Murray, who is 37, at the French Open. Alcaraz and Osaka win

PARIS (AP) — After Stan Wawrinka ended Andy Murray's stay at the French Open yet again — and this time, it was perhaps Murray's last singles appearance at Roland Garros — the two long-time opponents, both in their late 30s, met at the net for a hands
Canada's Gabriel Diallo falls in first round of French Open after five-round battle

Canada's Gabriel Diallo falls in first round of French Open after five-round battle

PARIS — Canada's Gabriel Diallo rallied but fell just short, losing 7-5, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 1-6, 7-5 to Japan's Kei Nishikori on Sunday in first-round men's singles action at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with 'low expectations and high hopes'

Novak Djokovic enters the French Open with 'low expectations and high hopes'

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has yet to win a title this season. Hasn't even reached a final. His schedule has been lighter than usual, and so has his record, which is just 14-6 entering the French Open .
Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?

Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?

PARIS (AP) — The French tennis federation put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year, because he has said this might not necessarily be his final appearance at the tournament he has won a record 14 times .

Filip Planinsek of Alabama, Alexa Noel of Miami win NCAA singles titles in tennis

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Filip Planinsek of Alabama and Alexa Noel of Miami rallied to win singles titles and the Ohio State men and Georgia women won thrilling doubles crowns at the NCAA Tennis Tournament on Saturday.

Keys beats Collins in all-American final in Strasbourg

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Madison Keys won the Strasbourg International when she thrashed Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-2 in an all-American final on Saturday.

Rookie wild card wins hometown Lyon Open for maiden ATP title

LYON, France (AP) — Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard completed a dream week when the French wild card won his maiden ATP title in just his fourth tour event on Saturday — in his birth city to boot.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu prepares for French Open after 10 months off due to injury

Canada's Bianca Andreescu prepares for French Open after 10 months off due to injury

PARIS — As Canadian tennis champion Bianca Andreescu returns to the court after nearly 10 months away because of a stress fracture in her back, she's anxious. "This is the most nervous I’ve been," the 23-year-old from Mississauga, Ont.
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