Djokovic vs. Thiem French semi-final to resume on Saturday
The men’s French Open semi-final clash between world number one Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem was called off for the day because of bad weather and will resume at 1200 local time (1000GMT) on Saturday, organizers said on Friday.
Hamilton fastest in first practice in Canada
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton clocked the best time in a dusty first practice session for the Canada Grand Prix on Friday as Mercedes broke in an upgraded engine.
MLB announces 2020 London series for Cards, Cubs
One of the National League’s most storied rivalries is going international next season.
Federer delights fans with hint of Paris return
At the age of 37, Roger Federer knows he cannot keep playing amongst the world’s greatest tennis players for too much longer, and his fans know that too, often treating his appearances round the world like valedictory performances.
From refugee to Rouen, Fulutudilu ready to shine for South Africa
Ode Fulutudilu’s early life was one of upheaval as her family fled Zaire and then Angola, but her selection for South Africa at the 2019 women’s World Cup shows she has not let those tough beginnings define her.
Teenager Vondrousova outwits Konta to reach French Open final
Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova became the first teenager to reach a Grand Slam final for 10 years as she outsmarted Johanna Konta 7-5 7-6(2) at the French Open on Friday.
Court switch made it feel unlike a semi-final, says Konta
Johanna Konta said her 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Marketa Vondrousova had not felt like a French Open semi-final after it was played 24 hours late and on a half-empty small showcourt.
Grinding Barty through to French Open final
Sometimes, tennis is just about grinding through the bad moments and Ashleigh Barty did just that on Friday when she weathered tough conditions and a fierce opponent to reach the French Open final.
Nadal too tough for Federer, reaches 12th French final
Before this French Open semi-final match-up it had been all about the dizzying numbers and statistics, but once great foes Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal stepped on to the Roland Garros center court, all that mattered was both men’s preternatural ability…
Anisimova eager to carry French Open confidence onto grass
Teenager Amanda Anisimova hopes the confidence she gained during her amazing run at the French Open will help her to succeed during the grasscourt season.
