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French Open October 1, 2020

French Open bubble not a real bubble, but Paris off-limits

So many in tennis love their annual French Open visit to the City of Lights for reasons that have nothing to do with tennis.

Tennis September 30, 2020

Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with hurt Achilles

Saying she is “struggling to walk,” Serena Williams ended her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title and withdrew from the French Open before her second-round match Wednesday because of an injured Achilles heel.

French Open September 28, 2020

French Open weather leaves Victoria Azarenka frustrated during first-round match

The French Open isn’t normally played in late September and early October and the competitors at the last major tennis event of the season have had some difficulty navigating the cooler temperatures.

French Open September 28, 2020

'A runaway train': Serena Williams wins opener in Paris

Serena Williams went from a 72-minute struggle of a first set that required a tiebreaker to resolve in her first-round match at the French Open to a lopsided second set in which she did not drop a game.

French Open September 27, 2020

No chill for Coco: Gauff ousts 9th seed in French Open debut

Prepping in the relative warmth of a gym before heading out with leggings and long sleeves to make her French Open debut against the tournament’s No. 9 seed, Coco Gauff got a pep talk from Dad.

French Open September 27, 2020

Wawrinka routs Murray in Slam champ matchup at French Open

That Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka were back together on Court Philippe Chatrier, all these years and operations later, was something of an accomplishment — not to mention a rare first-round matchup between past Grand Slam champions.

French Open September 27, 2020

Former champ Halep reaches French Open 2nd round, Goffin out

Top-seeded Simona Halep won 10 straight games in beating Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday and extend her winning streak to 15 matches.

French Open September 26, 2020

2020 French Open: What to know about women's singles tournament

Unlike the U.S. Open, the French Open will see several of the sport’s top female athletes compete.

French Open September 26, 2020

2020 French Open: What to know about men's singles tournament

The French Open will be the final major tennis tournament of the season as the coronavirus pandemic forced the sport to alter its schedule and push it back to the end of September through the beginning of October.

French Open September 26, 2020

Perfect prep: Halep takes 14-match win streak to French Open

Two months of physical training. Then three months of practice on clay courts. Followed by two straight titles on the red dirt.