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French Open 2015

French Open 2015
The French Open is one of tennis' major tournaments, held over two weeks between late May and early June at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is the top clay court event in the world. This year it takes place from 19 May to June 7. The reigning champions are Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova
Britain's unleashes a serve to Russia’s Karen Khachanov. Photo: Reuters
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Murray pays tribute to victims of terrorist attacks after victory

French Open

Nadal storms into yet another French Open quarter-final

Stan-the-man Wawrinka shocks Novak Djokovic in stirring French Open final

Serena Williams

Super Serena Williams seals 20th grand slam

Serena Williams screams in delight after winning the French Open women's singles final at Roland Garros. Photo: AFP

'Machine' Novak Djokovic on the brink of history at Roland Garros

World No 1 Serb can join an elite club if he beats Swiss Wawrinka and lifts his first French Open title after finishing off Murray in five sets

Andy Murray's honeymoon on clay ended by Novak Djokovic at French Open

Briton's fine run on clay ends but he leaves Roland Garros with his head held high

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Stan Wawrinka reaches French Open final, while Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic fall victims to rain delay

Stan Wawrinka took on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and 15,000 of his most passionate fans and silenced them all to reach the French Open final for the first time with a 6-3, 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 victory on Friday.

Stan Wawrinka raises his arms in triumph after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the French Open semi-finals. Photos: EPA
Serena Williams

Serena Williams a clear favourite in French Open final

Despite illness, the American looks on course for a 20th grand slam title against Czech underdog Lucie Safarova

Serena Williams

Ailing Serena Williams draws on will power to reach French Open final

Lucie Safarova is first Czech woman in 34 years to reach French Open final

Lucie Safarova shook off her jitters to gain the upper-hand over Ana Ivanovic, beating the 2008 champion 7-5, 7-5 in their semi-final match on Philippe Chatrier Court 

A jubilant Lucie Safarova reacts after winning her semi-final against Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 7-6, 7-5. Photos: EPA

History in the making: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray meet in high-stakes shoot-out

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray meet for the 27th time on Friday with a French Open final place at stake and with history on their shoulders. World number one Djokovic ended the reign of nine-time champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals, handing the Spaniard just his second defeat in 72 matches at Roland Garros in a decade of extraordinary dominance.

Andy Murray lets it all out during his four-set victory over David Ferrer in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Photo: Reuters
Serena Williams

Serena Williams sees ‘reflection’ in semi-final opponent Timea Bacsinszky

Serena Williams sees something of herself in Timea Bacsinszky, her semi-final opponent at the French Open on Thursday. The top-ranked Williams is chasing her 20th major title, while Bacsinszky is in a grand slam semi-final for the first time.

Novak Djokovic hands out-of-sorts Rafa Nadal second French Open defeat in 11 years

World number one Novak Djokovic handed nine-time champion Rafael Nadal of Spain his second defeat in 11 years at Roland Garros to reach the semi-finals of the French Open with a 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 win on Wednesday.

Roger Federer heads home as winds of change sweep through Roland Garros

Roger Federer waves to spectators as he heads for the exit. Photo: Reuters
Serena Williams

‘I’m living on the edge’: Serena Williams admonishes herself after another close call

World number one Serena Williams blasted herself for a performance “verging on unprofessionalism” after she needed another three sets to get past compatriot Sloane Stephens in the fourth round of the French Open on Monday.

Serena Williams pumps herself up during her fourth round match against Sloane Stephens at Roland Garros. Photo: EPA

‘It’s not life-changing’: Nadal plays down early showdown with Djokovic at French Open

Rafael Nadal believes all the pressure will be on Novak Djokovic in Wednesday’s French Open quarter-final with the nine-time champion dismissing the headline-grabbing collision as “not vital”. Nadal has defeated world number one Djokovic six times out of six at Roland Garros where the Spaniard boasts a record of 70 wins and just one loss

Lucie Safarova finds top gear to stun title holder Maria Sharapova at French Open

Defending champion Maria Sharapova's bid for a third French Open title in four years is over. Coughing between points on an overcast day, the second-seeded Sharapova was outplayed during a 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 loss to 13th-seeded Lucie Safarova, of the Czech Republic, in the fourth round yesterday.

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John McEnroe supports Victoria Azarenka's idea for full video replays on disputed calls

After a much-debated call in her third-round French Open loss to Serena Williams, Belarus' Victoria Azarenka suggested that perhaps it is time for full-on instant replays to be used in tennis - beyond simply the Hawk-Eye line-calling technology used at other tournaments.

Victoria Azarenka argues with chair umpire Kader Nouni. Photo: AP

Tsonga sets up French Open quarter-final with Nishikori as rain interrupts fourth round

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat fourth seed Tomas Berdych at a weather-hit Roland Garros on Sunday, winning their fourth round tie 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 on a day of mixed fortunes for French hopes

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray teach Australian upstarts a lesson at French Open

Top seed Novak Djokovic and third seed Andy Murray slapped down two Australian upstarts at the French Open in impressive fashion yesterday.

Home hopes give French fans reason to cheer at Roland Garros

Alize Cornet and Gael Monfils get the pulses racing, with France’s impatient wait for a home champion weighing more heavily each year

Alize Cornet collapses in joy. Photo: Xinhua

Meet Thanasi Kokkinakis – one of the new Australian stars in the making

Thanasi Kokkinakis drops to the court as he celebrates defeating Australian compatriot Bernard Tomic. Photo: AFP
Serena Williams

Serena Williams flirts with French Open disaster

Fists fly in the stands at Roland Garros

Simona Halep pays price for changing style of play at French Open

Simona Halep was drawn into an aggressive game against Mirjana Lucic-Baroni. Photo: EPA

Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova march on at Roland Garros

Roger Federer serves to Marcel Granollers in their second-round match. Photo: AFP

Golden girl Eugenie Bouchard gets her 'butt kicked again'

Rafael Nadal

It’s business as usual for Rafael Nadal at French Open

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