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Level I couldn't handle: Alcaraz hails Paris opponent

Level I couldn't handle: Alcaraz hails Paris opponent

Carlos Alcaraz got the shock of his life when Fabian Marozsan played the set of his life - but normal service was soon resumed for the French Open champ.

Expect the unexpected: Demon to face Bublik enemy No.1

Expect the unexpected: Demon to face Bublik enemy No.1

Expect the unexpected: Demon to face Bublik enemy No.1

Expect the unexpected: Demon to face Bublik enemy No.1

The brilliant if barmy Alexander Bublik stands in Alex de Minaur's way in Paris - but the Kazakh's last Australian victim is sure 'Demon' will prevail.

No Ruud awakening awaits as Popyrin powers on in Paris

No Ruud awakening awaits as Popyrin powers on in Paris

No Ruud awakening awaits as Popyrin powers on in Paris

No Ruud awakening awaits as Popyrin powers on in Paris

Alexei Popyrin has reached the third round at Roland Garros for the first time, becoming the first Australian into the last 32 on a drizzly day in Paris.

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Comeback kid Del Toro claims stage but Aussie aces quit

Comeback kid Del Toro claims stage but Aussie aces quit

Leader Isaac del Toro has reclaimed the initiative with a stage win in the Giro d'Italia but two Australian riders, Jay Vine and Luke Plapp, abandoned the race.

French surgeon jailed for abusing hundreds of children

French surgeon jailed for abusing hundreds of children

An already-jailed French surgeon is facing a further 20 years of incarceration for the sexual abuse of nearly 300 patients, most of them children.

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Two paintings by Golden Age master Frans Hals have been brought at auction for $US7.8 million by two museums with support from the Dutch government.

Djokovic pure gold back at site of Olympic triumph

Djokovic pure gold back at site of Olympic triumph

Novak Djokovic ruled his Olympic domain again under the roof while Daniil Medvedev became the highest profile men's first-round victim at the French Open.

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Beaten Brazilian Beatriz a rare boilover in Paris

Beaten Brazilian Beatriz a rare boilover in Paris

Beaten Brazilian Beatriz a rare boilover in Paris

Beaten Brazilian Beatriz a rare boilover in Paris

The leading women's players have mostly found Roland Garros to be to their liking so far with only three of the top 25 losing in the first round in Paris.

'Jeez, I'm sorry' - Demon wins despite feet of clay

'Jeez, I'm sorry' - Demon wins despite feet of clay

'Jeez, I'm sorry' - Demon wins despite feet of clay

'Jeez, I'm sorry' - Demon wins despite feet of clay

'Clay dog' Alex de Minaur has launched his French Open bid with a predictable win - but Adam Walton joining him in the next round was a pleasant surprise.

Roglic quits, Del Toro wobbles, Italy joy as Giro boils

Roglic quits, Del Toro wobbles, Italy joy as Giro boils

Roglic quits, Del Toro wobbles, Italy joy as Giro boils

Roglic quits, Del Toro wobbles, Italy joy as Giro boils

The Dolomites have thinned the contenders for the maglia rosa with Primoz Roglic quitting and Isaac del Toro struggling but Aussie Michael Storer remains.

Tomljanovic primed for Chatrier showdown with Paolini

Tomljanovic primed for Chatrier showdown with Paolini

Tomljanovic primed for Chatrier showdown with Paolini

Tomljanovic primed for Chatrier showdown with Paolini

Maya Joint has given her Australian friend Ajla Tomljanovic the perfect preparation to face last year's French Open finalist at Roland Garros.

Russia seizes villages in push into northeast Ukraine

Russia seizes villages in push into northeast Ukraine

Russia seizes villages in push into northeast Ukraine

Russia seizes villages in push into northeast Ukraine

Russia has captured four villages in Ukraine's Sumy region in another setback for Kyiv after its forces were driven from Russian areas across the nearby border.

Sinner, Alcaraz flex muscles at Roland Garros

Sinner, Alcaraz flex muscles at Roland Garros

Sinner, Alcaraz flex muscles at Roland Garros

Sinner, Alcaraz flex muscles at Roland Garros

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has opened the defence of his French Open crown with a straightforward dismissal of Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri.

Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick

Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick

Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick

Tomljanovic owns the Joint amid Aussie Paris hat-trick

Ajla Tomljanovic has ended young comet Maya Joint's dream run as she reached the second round of the French Open along with Daria Kasatkina and Alexei Popyrin.

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'How much more can I take?' - Kyrgios hit by new injury

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been left "pretty down" after pulling out of his latest planned return to grand slam action at the French Open.

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.

Sabalenka's first-day warning as Canada teen wows Paris

Aryna Sabalenka has made a striking start to her French Open bid as Paris found a new teen star to cheer in Victoria Mboko.

Nadal sheds tears as Paris pays homage to King of Clay

Rafael Nadal may have retired but he still effortlessly eclipsed everything else on show on the opening day of the French Open.

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Piastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Oscar Piastri's world championship lead is down to three points after a third-place finish in Monaco where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris came out on top.

Grim Aussie start but Joint venture lifts Paris gloom

Maya Joint is determined to lighten the gloom after the Australian challenge began in underwhelming fashion at the French Open.

Joint is jumping as Aussie tennis teen wins first title

Maya Joint has won her first WTA title at the age of 19 in Morocco, leaving Australian tennis to celebrate its brightest new star on the eve of the French Open.

Aussie Groves makes podium but misses out at Giro

Australian sprinter Kaden Groves won a sprint finish at the Giro d'Italia - but the frustration was that it was only for second place.

Oscar hits the walls as Norris powers to Monaco pole

F1 leader Oscar Piastri had a hairy time brushing the walls at the Monaco Grand Prix street circuit, finishing third in qualifying as Lando Norris took pole.

Matildas star as Arsenal women crowned European champs

Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley were outstanding as Arsenal beat Europe's dominant team Barcelona 1-0 to win the UEFA Women's Champions League final in Lisbon.

Iranian thriller wins Cannes' top prize

An Iranian thriller about a group of former prisoners who abduct the guard they believe tortured them in captivity has won the coveted Palme d'Or in Cannes.

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