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FRENCH OPEN

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after beating Alexander Zverev in the French Open final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 10, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz lists French Open triumph as proudest moment of career
The 21-year-old beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the French Open final.
Iga Swiatek has become only the fourth woman to win four Roland Garros singles titles in the Open era, joining Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Justine Henin.
TENNIS
Jun 9, 2024
Iga Swiatek seals place among greats with 'surreal' fourth French Open
Iga Swiatek has become only the fourth woman to win four Roland Garros singles titles in the Open era, joining Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Justine Henin.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
TENNIS
Jun 8, 2024
Alcaraz and Zverev win to set up tantalizing French Open final
Having already captured a Wimbledon and U.S. Open trophy at the age of 21, Alcaraz became the youngest man to reach major finals on all three of the sport's surfaces.
Germany's Alexander Zverev during a match at the French Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Alexander Zverev settles abuse case brought by former girlfriend
The agreement, according to German media, includes a monetary condition of €200,000 ($217,820), with the player not found guilty of any wrongdoing.
Novak Djokovic speaks during a news conference after defeating Francisco Cerundolo during the French Open in Paris on June 3.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Novak Djokovic says knee operation 'went well'
The 24-time Grand Slam winner was forced to withdraw ahead of his Roland Garros quarterfinal against Casper Ruud.
Iga Swiatek will be vying for her fourth French Open title when she meets Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday in Paris.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Iga Swiatek beats Coco Gauff to reach third straight French Open final
World No. 1 Swiatek defeated U.S. Open champion Gauff 6-2, 6-4 to extend her winning streak in Paris to 20 matches.
Mirra Andreeva hits a backhand return against Aryna Sabalenka during the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2024
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open semifinals
Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in 27 years.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives medical treatment during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2024
Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal
The Serbian great's withdrawal means that Italian Jannik Sinner will become the new No. 1 next week.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches his knee during his men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the French Open in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2024
Djokovic unsure about French Open quarterfinals after knee injury
The player had been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee, which flared up as he played Francisco Cerundolo.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia plays a backhand return to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during their men's singles round of sixteen match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 3, 2024
Alcaraz books Tsitsipas rematch as Swiatek races into quarterfinals
Alcaraz says he feels much more like himself in Paris after an injury-hit buildup saw him sidelined for almost a month.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their French Open men's singles match early Sunday in Paris.
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2024
Djokovic battles back in French Open epic that ends at 3 a.m.
Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round match which ended at 3:07 a.m.
Fans watch a training session during the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 25.
TENNIS
May 31, 2024
Players react as French Open bans alcohol in crackdown on unruly fans
After the French Open banned fans from drinking alcohol in the stands on Thursday to clamp down on inappropriate behavior, Iga Swiatek was told by a rival player "she cannot complain" about noise occurring during her matches.
Kei Nishikori pulled out of the French Open due to a shoulder injury on Thursday.
TENNIS
May 31, 2024
Kei Nishikori pulls out of French Open due to shoulder injury
The former world No. 4 threw in the towel after dropping the first two sets to American No. 15 seed Ben Shelton.
Naomi Osaka hits a return against Iga Swiatek during their second-round match at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
May 30, 2024
Naomi Osaka gains confidence despite losing epic French Open clash against Iga Swiatek
Swiatek, the defending champion, staged an impressive rally for a 7-6 (7-1), 1-6, 7-5 win.
Naomi Osaka plays a forehand return to Lucia Bronzetti during their women's singles match on Day 1 of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 29, 2024
Osaka 'really excited to face' Swiatek at French Open
Osaka will be a big underdog against Swiatek in the pair's first ever meeting on clay.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his first-round match against France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday
TENNIS
May 29, 2024
Djokovic shrugs off troubles in winning start at French Open
The player has advanced to the French Open quarterfinals or better every year since 2010.
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2024
Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat
"I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics," Nadal said after his loss to Alexander Zverev.
Naomi Osaka hits a return against Lucia Bronzetti during their match at the French Open in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 27, 2024
Naomi Osaka overcomes late stumble to make winning start at French Open
Naomi Osaka reached the second round of the French Open for the first time in three years after battling past Italy's Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday at Roland Garros.
Naomi Osaka speaks during a news conference on Saturday ahead of the French Open in Paris.
TENNIS
May 26, 2024
Naomi Osaka hopes dedication to improving on clay pays off at French Open
Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay ahead of the French Open.
Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning the French Open title on June 10, 2023.
TENNIS
May 23, 2024
Iga Swiatek bidding to join exclusive club with fourth French Open title
Since tennis turned professional in 1968, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Justine Henin are the only women with at least four titles at Roland Garros.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
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