Tennis News
Djokovic beats Zverev to set up Sinner semi-final clash
Sky Sports - 5 Jun 2025 00:00
Novak Djokovic came from behind to beat Alexander Zverev at the French Open, setting up a blockbuster semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner.
'Forget the age' - Gen Z aim to deny history-chasing Djokovic in semi-finals
BBC - 5 Jun 2025 20:37
Novak Djokovic is two wins away from a record-breaking 25th major title - but Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti all hope to deny him.
Sabalenka ends Swiatek's shot at French history
ESPN - 5 Jun 2025 20:24
No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek's 26-match French Open winning streak and reached the final in Paris for the first time by winning a back-and-forth semifinal 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0.
The Queen of Clay's reign ends - but Swiatek 'will be back'
BBC - 5 Jun 2025 20:51
Iga Swiatek's French Open title defence always felt under threat from Aryna Sabalenka - but there are positives for the Pole.
How does Djokovic stop Sinner? 'These challenges bring best out of me'
Sky Sports - 5 Jun 2025 20:50
Novak Djokovic says he is not thinking about how to stop world No 1 Jannik Sinner in their French Open semi-final on Friday, insisting "these kind of match-ups and challenges extract the best out of me".
Swiatek: Umpire's refusal to inspect mark unfair
ESPN - 5 Jun 2025 20:39
Iga Swiatek said it's unfair that the chair umpire refused her request to climb down and inspect a mark during her semifinal loss to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open on Thursday.
Hewett and Reid into sixth-straight French Open final
BBC - 5 Jun 2025 19:28
British pair Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett have reached the men's wheelchair doubles finals at the French Open for the sixth successive year.
Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign as queen of clay to reach French Open final
The Guardian - 5 Jun 2025 18:03
World No1 wins 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 as champion crumbles Swiatek's 26-match streak ends at Roland Garros Iga Swiatek's reign as the queen of clay was ended by Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals of the French Open. The irres...
LTA commits to paying equal prize money to women at Queen's by 2029
Sky Sports - 5 Jun 2025 17:50
The Lawn Tennis Association has committed to paying equal prize money to female players at Queen's and Eastbourne by 2029.
Djokovic has nowhere to hide against relentless Sinner in Paris showdown
The Guardian - 5 Jun 2025 16:54
The 38-year-old can prove he still remains at the top but his opponent seems to have his, and everyone else's, number "These kind of matchups and challenges in a way extract the best out of me," said Novak Djokovic, smil...
Boisson dream ended as Gauff sets up French Open final with Sabalenka
Sky Sports - 5 Jun 2025 15:43
French favourite Lois Boisson's dream run at Roland-Garros was ended as Coco Gauff booked her place in Saturday's final with a 6-1 6-2 victory.
Errani, Vavassori win doubles title over U.S. pair
ESPN - 5 Jun 2025 15:25
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori of Italy swept to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Americans Taylor Townsend and Evan King to claim the French Open mixed doubles crown.
New Queen's tournament to offer equal prize money for women by 2029
The Guardian - 5 Jun 2025 14:00
LTA hopes profit from new venture will bridge gap 2025 prize pot at £843,705 for women; £2.12m for men The LTA has pledged to secure equal prize money for the new women's tennis tournament held at Queen's and the mixed...
Djokovic drops 1st set, outlasts Zverev at French
ESPN - 5 Jun 2025 02:31
Novak Djokovic, the No. 6 seed, proved too much for No. 3 Alexander Zverev, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to set up a French Open semifinal showdown vs. No. 1 Jannik Sinner.