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Novak Djokovic lost from two sets up to exit the French Open against teenager Joao Fonseca in an extraordinary upset, which means a new men’s grand slam champion will be crowned in Paris this fortnight. Following the shock exit of favourite Jannik Sinner and with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent due to injury, the 39-year-old Djokovic

The tennis world has reacted after Spanish star Rafael Jodar strongly refuted pushing a ball girl after footage emerged from his French Open third-round win.As Jodar was seen between sets in his five-set win over American Alex Michelsen, with the viral footage showing him throwing a water bottle into his box as a ball girl walked across his p

Naomi Osaka reaches the Roland Garros fourth round for the first time in her career after defeating Iva JovicNaomi Osaka is through to the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time in her career after beating Iva Jovic in a tough three-set battle. The match lasted just under three hours, with Osaka eventually coming out on top 7-6, 6-7

Joao Fonseca added another twist to an already unpredictable Roland Garros, coming from behind to stun Novak Djokovic in five sets last Friday. Fonseca fought back from two sets down to take out the 24-time major winner, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. At just 19 years old, he became the first teenager ever to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam event. Th

Eudice Chong will aim to take another step towards establishing herself in tennis’ upper echelons when she partners Veronika Erjavec in the third round of the French Open women’s doubles on Monday. Flying the Hong Kong flag in Paris following Coleman Wong Chak-lam’s first-round exit, Chong and Slovenian Erjavec overcame 12th seeds Caty McNally

MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Am Christopher Papa primed himself for his much-awaited singles showdown against Alberto Lim Jr. by teaming up with doubles maestro Francis Casey Alcantara to capture the men’s doubles crown at the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center late Saturday.Papa and Alcantara put on a masterclass to repel the

PARIS, May 31 — Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence came to an end in the third round o...

Basic understanding of data is important. You may be able to become a competent doctor, economist, or a tennis player without data analysis, but your understanding and decision-making can be greatly enhanced by the ability to think and analyse statistically, writes economist Azizul Amiludin.