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'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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

'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.

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

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

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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Grim Aussie start but Joint venture lifts Paris gloom

Grim Aussie start but Joint venture lifts Paris gloom

Grim Aussie start but Joint venture lifts Paris gloom

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

Joint is jumping as Aussie tennis teen wins first title

Joint is jumping as Aussie tennis teen wins first title

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.

Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final

Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final

Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final

Joint wins all-Aussie battle to reach first WTA final

Australian riser Maya Joint has reached her first WTA final after compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic pulled out with illness during their duel at the Morocco Open.

Djokovic ready to be 100 not out on the march to Paris

Djokovic ready to be 100 not out on the march to Paris

Djokovic ready to be 100 not out on the march to Paris

Djokovic ready to be 100 not out on the march to Paris

Novak Djokovic is in line to win his 100th tournament as the perfect lead in to his attempt to win the French Open and a record 25th grand slam.

'Demon' sounds the battle cry for Aussies in Paris

'Demon' sounds the battle cry for Aussies in Paris

'Demon' sounds the battle cry for Aussies in Paris

'Demon' sounds the battle cry for Aussies in Paris

Alex de Minaur says he's "proud to be an Aussie" after great displays from Maya Joint and Daria Saville provided the French Open challenge with an ideal boost.

De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open

De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open

De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open

De Minaur faces minefield draw at the French Open

Alex de Minaur has been handed a minefield of a draw at the French Open as he seeks to go even further than his breakthrough to the quarter-finals in 2024.

Djokovic enjoys fine 38th birthday gift with Geneva win

Djokovic enjoys fine 38th birthday gift with Geneva win

Djokovic enjoys fine 38th birthday gift with Geneva win

Djokovic enjoys fine 38th birthday gift with Geneva win

Novak Djokovic has made it into the Geneva Open semi-finals on his 38th birthday, but Alexei Popyrin missed the chance to meet him in the last four.

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Daria Saville is last Aussie hope in Paris qualifying

Daria Saville is the last Australian left in the French Open qualifying draw and faces experienced American Taylor Townsend in a bid to make the main draw.

Weak end at Bernie's match as Tomic hopes sink in Paris

Bernard Tomic's bid to reach another grand slam at the age of 32 is over at Roland Garros on a soggy, rain-hit day for the Australian challenge.

Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic

Damir Dokic, the controversial father of former Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic, has died.

Aussie sextet clear French Open first qualifying hurdle

Six Australians remain in contention to claim a main draw place in Paris after the first round of qualifying was concluded at Roland Garros.

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Tomic heads trio of Aussie qualifying hopefuls in Paris

Qualifying is underway for the French Open, but five of Australia's 15 hopefuls have already been knocked out at Roland Garros.

Kyrgios to end French Open exile in doubles

Nick Kyrgios has not played the French Open since 2017 but he's heading back to Roland Garros later this month on a doubles mission.

Rome rain delays de Minaur defeat in French warm-up

Alex de Minaur has ended a frustrating day in Rome, due to horrible weather, with a straight-sets loss to Tommy Paul as the days count down to the French Open.

De Minaur progresses despite interruption by air aces

The Italian Air Force’s acrobatic team proved more of a hindrance for Alex de Minaur than his opponent as the Australian No.1 reached the last 16 in Rome.

Schoolkate and Aiava earn wildcards into French Open

Australian Open stand-outs Destanee Aiava and Tristan Schoolkate have been handed wildcards to compete in the French Open.

Demon the last Aussie survivor after Popyrin Rome exit

Alex de Minaur is the last Australian left in the singles at the Italian Open after Alexei Popyrin was outplayed by Daniil Medvedev at Rome's Foro Italico.

Sinner roars back to hero's welcome with win in Rome

Jannik Sinner's winning return to action after a doping ban thrilled his home fans at the Italian Open, while Alex de Minaur battled a fan's disruption.

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