Topic: Roland Garros

Australian Open: Azarenka does it again, but was Li crowd favorite?

For the second year in a row, Victoria Azarenka, from Belarus, won the Australian Open. The match, against China's Li Na, was emotional and tension-filled. Li fell to the court twice, but fought to the end.

Venus Williams suffers 1st round defeat at Wimbledon

For the first time in 15 years, former Wimbledon ladies' singles champion Venus Williams tasted defeat at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on the tournament's first day.

Is Rafael Nadal ready for a third Wimbledon title?

After his seventh French Open win, can Rafael Nadal defeat Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at Wimbledon? Nadal says such talk is "arrogant."

Rafael Nadal takes record seventh French Open title

Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in four sets in the French Open Monday. Nadal has won the French open seven of the past eight years.

Sharapova, No. 1 in the world again, reaches French Open finals

Maria Sharapova enjoyed two victories on Thursday, reclaiming the top ranking in ladies tennis, and winning her French Open semifinal match in Paris.

Sharapova, attempting career Grand Slam, reaches French Open semifinals

Maria Sharapova has won the Australian and US Open championships, along with Wimbledon. But the Russian has never won on the red clay of France.

Stosur, Errani advance to French Open ladies semifinals

Both Samantha Stosur and Sara Errani enjoyed two-set victories Tuesday in the quarterfinals at the French Open.

Tennis youth and experience both served at French Open Friday

An American teenager and Russian veteran both advanced to the Grand Slam tournament's fourth round on the ladies side of the draw.

Serena Williams loss at French Open, an unprecedented stumble (+video)

Serena Williams entered the day with a 46-0 record in first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments. Serena Williams lost Virginie Razzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday at the French Open.

Maria Sharapova: A 'double bagel' in French Open win

Maria Sharapova, the No. 2 seed, easily beat Alexandra Cadantu of Romania 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. With a French Open victory, Sharapova would notch a career Grand Slam.

Tour de France celebrates 100 years in the Alps with highest-ever finish

The French Alps have always been the holy grail of cycling. But this year the quest is even tougher: Tour de France cyclists will set a new record for the highest finish.
07/20/2011 11:11 am

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French Open title awarded to Nadal after Federer defeat

French Open final: Rafael Nadal took the coveted title after beating Roger Federer in the 6th French Open.
06/05/2011 06:10 pm

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Maria Sharapova confident after destroying first round opponent at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova spent only 54 minutes beating her first round opponent. Now Maria Sharapova sounds optimistic about an extended stay at Wimbledon.
06/23/2010 07:04 am

Wimbledon: Venus Williams looking forward to tournament

Wimbledon: Venus Williams says she looks forward to Wimbledon next week. Venus Williams also has a book coming out.
06/17/2010 02:25 pm

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Rafael Nadal moves relentlessly toward dethroning tennis’s reigning king

This week will tell whether Roger Federer, the Fred Astaire of tennis, can regain his footing after losing the No. 1 ranking to the hustling Spaniard, or whether a once-in-a-generation shift is under way.
09/04/2008 01:00 am