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The latest on Serena Williams' comeback
She's chatted to the media, won her first doubles match, and entered more tournaments.
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Andreeva & Zverev: Two new major champions
Two different journeys, yet two breakthroughs, for Mirra Andreeva and Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros.
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Top Gun Ballkids: From the AO to Roland Garros
Meet Australian Open 2026's top Ballkids Elisabeth O'Connor and Jackson Chaponnel, who are representing Australia in Paris.
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Sabalenka into 14th straight Slam quarterfinal
It's the best since Serena made 16 in a row, at Australian Open 2005.
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The teen trio shaking up Roland Garros
Mirra Andreeva, Joao Fonseca and Rafael Jodar into quarterfinals in Paris.
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May 2026

A postcard from Paris II
Heat, upsets, and a Roland Garros tournament that's harder than ever to predict.
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AO Archive: Li Na's time arrives in 2014
Prior to winning Australian Open 2014, Li Na reigned supreme at Roland Garros.
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Fonseca v Djokovic: dream Roland Garros clash
After facing Sinner and Alcaraz in March, Fonseca meets Novak next.
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Osaka leads unofficial Paris Fashion Week at Roland Garros
Here are some of the best looks to come out of Paris after Round 1...
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A postcard from Paris
And the Grand Slam that delivers a charming je ne sais quoi …
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Who’ll triumph at Roland Garros?
It’s Sinner versus the field on the men’s side, while at least eight women are legitimate title threats in Paris.
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Explainer: How Grand Slam tournament draws are made
A handy guide ahead of tomorrow's Roland Garros draw.
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