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FRENCH OPEN

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her victory over Iga Swiatek during their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on Thursday.
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2025
Sabalenka downs holder Swiatek to set up French Open final with Gauff
The Belarusian will face 2022 finalist Gauff in Saturday's showcase match after the American crushed French hopes with a straight-sets victory over wild card Lois Boisson.
Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2025
Novak Djokovic silences doubters again on way French Open semifinals
The 24-time Grand Slam winner moves on to face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to China's Zheng Qinwen during their quarterfinal women's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2025
Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semifinal as Alcaraz sweeps through
World number five Swiatek has been struggling for her best form and has not reached a final since winning the French Open title last year.
Alexander Bublik reacts after a point during his men's singles match against Jack Draper on Day 9 of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 3, 2025
Bublik downs Draper at French Open for 'best moment of his life'
Unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik hailed his surprise four-set victory over Jack Draper in the French Open last 16 on Monday as the "best moment of his life."
Novak Djokovic eyes the ball as he plays against Cameron Norrie during their men's singles match on Day 9 of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 3, 2025
Djokovic cruises into record 19th French Open quarterfinal
The three-time French Open champion will renew his rivalry with third seed Alexander Zverev in the last eight on Wednesday.
Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her fourth-round French Open match against Elena Rybakina at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2025
Alcaraz and Swiatek pass tough French Open tests
Swiatek is aiming to become the first woman to win four straight Roland Garros crowns since Suzanne Lenglen 102 years ago.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic prepares to serve during his third-round French Open match against Austria's Filip Misolic on Saturday in Paris.
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2025
Djokovic and Sinner flex muscles to reach French Open last 16 as Keys survives
Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title on track.
French veteran Richard Gasquet played the final match of his career on Thursday at the French Open in Paris.
TENNIS
May 30, 2025
No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves ahead as Richard Gasquet says goodbye at French Open
French Open veteran Richard Gasquet's career ended with a defeat against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, while seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by battling into the third round of the French Open on Thursday.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the French Open by defeating Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
May 29, 2025
Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek advance at French Open
Alcaraz defeated Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
US Coco Gauff reacts after a point during her women's singles match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Tuesday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2025
Gauff finds groove after forgetting rackets as Medvedev exits
Gauff forgot to take her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding first-round win.
Naomi Osaka during her women's singles match against Paula Badosa at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday
TENNIS
May 27, 2025
Osaka despondent after French Open first-round exit
The player won a lower-level title on clay earlier this month and is back in the top 50 but is still fighting to return to the sport's upper echelons.
Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd at Roland Garros during a ceremony honoring his career at the French Open on Sunday in Paris.
TENNIS
May 26, 2025
Roland Garros pays tribute to 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal at French Open
Nadal dominated the French Open after winning in his debut as a teenager in 2005, lifting the trophy a record-breaking 14 times.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a return against Kamilla Rakhimova during the first round of the French Open in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 26, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka off to strong start at French Open; Rafael Nadal says goodbye
Women's world No. 1 Sabalenka needed just an hour to sweep aside Russian Kamilla Rakhimova.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final in Rome on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 23, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz to open French Open title defense against Kei Nishikori
Naomi Osaka will face No. 10 seed Paula Badosa in the first round.
Iga Swiatek has won the last three French Open titles.
TENNIS
May 22, 2025
Iga Swiatek's French Open reign under threat after turbulent year
Swiatek dropped to No. 5 in the world rankings this week.
Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her round of 32 match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. at the Italian Open in Rome on May 10.
TENNIS
May 21, 2025
Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown
Jasmine Paolini became the eighth different player to reach a WTA 1000 final this season at last week's Italian Open.
Coco Gauff hits a return against Jasmine Paolini during the Italian Open final in Rome on Saturday.
TENNIS
May 19, 2025
Coco Gauff hopes to break through at French Open after losing two finals on clay
Gauff lost to Jasmine Paolini in the Italian Open final after falling against Aryna Sabalenka in the final round at the Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday.
TENNIS
Apr 25, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with eye on French Open defense
Alcaraz sustained an injury during the Barcelona Open final.
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.
Japan’s fertility rate hits record low despite government push
The total number of births dropped to about 686,000, marking the first time the figure has fallen below 700,000, according to a health ministry release on Wednesday.
Japan eyes tougher rules for foreign residents and tax hike for tourists
A tax-free shop in Kyoto in April 2024. Last week, members of a Liberal Democratic Party study group drafted a proposal seeking to scrap the country's tax-free shopping system altogether.
Hakuho’s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
Former <i>yokozuna</i> Hakuho performs a ring-entering ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020.
How Japan's youth are slowly changing the country's work ethic
After the asset-price bubble crash of the early 1990s, employment at a Japanese company was no longer necessarily for life. As a result, a new generation is less willing to endure a toxic work culture —life’s too short, after all.
Is Japan ready to say goodbye to tax-free shopping?
Arrows lead to the tax-free counter at a branch of discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.
New Naoshima museum bets on Asia, not the West
Detail of Takashi Murakami, “Rakuchu-Rakugai-zu Byobu: Iwasa Matabei RIP” (2023-25)
Japan’s prison reform focuses on rehabilitation
Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Friday. Suzuki said preparations for the changes that will focus more on rehabilitation are being actively made at each correctional facility.
Six months into 2025, J-pop is having a full-on identity crisis (and a great time)
The year so far is only proving that Mrs. Green Apple is the biggest band in Japan. Their success also seems to be hinting at a change in the musical landscape more broadly.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 console is finally here
The Switch 2 is Nintendo's first new gaming console in eight years.
Hakuho’s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
Former <i>yokozuna</i> Hakuho performs a ring-entering ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020.

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