He, like many players, thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big tennis tournaments and instead remaining old school by letting line judges decide whether serves or other shots land in or out.

PARIS – Aryna Sabalenka sent out an early warning to her French Open rivals as the world No. 1 produced a dominant display to outclass Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round, while Elina Svitolina also made an impressive start on May 25. A grand tribute was held for 14-time champion Rafa Nadal following the day session on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The post World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka dominates in tournament opener appeared first on ClutchPoints. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had a very encouraging start to her French Open campaign. The Belarusian superstar was entering the first round in stellar form on one of her lesser surfaces.

The eighth-seeded Musetti won 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 against qualifier Yannick Hanfmann of Germany, after the top-ranked Sabalenka earlier beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0.

Familiar names are at the top of the odds ahead of the French Open, although there are some noteworthy shifts among the order.

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, ATP and WTA stars finalize their last preparations for Roland Garros. Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz met on the Philippe Chatrier courts and took a selfie together,

Lorenzo Musetti and Aryna Sabalenka eased into the second round of the French Open without dropping a set on the opening day

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will kick off his French Open 2025 campaign against home favourite Arthur Rinderknech. Meanwhile, defending champion Iga Swiatek faces a daunting road to the title after landing in the same half as current World No.

Rafael Nadal said a tearful farewell as Roland Garros paid tribute to its greatest champion on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running with an