Zverev keeps it simple after first-round scare
After his problems in round one Alexander Zverev kept it simple at the French Open on Thursday as he outplayed Swede Mikael Ymer 6-1 6-3 7-6(3).
Del Potro prevails in five-set battle with Nishioka
Juan Martin del Potro was pushed to the limit before eventually taming Japan’s plucky Yoshihito Nishioka 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7(5) 6-2 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday.
Garcia in defiant mood after French women exit Roland Garros
Just like her compatriot Kristina Mladenovic, Caroline Garcia was in defiant mood when asked to reflect on Thursday on the French women’s spectacular failure at Roland Garros.
Germany beat Chile 2-0 in final women’s World Cup warmup
Germany scored twice in a strong first half to beat Chile 2-0 in their last women’s World Cup warmup match on Thursday, stretching their unbeaten run to 12 games ahead of the start of the tournament next week.
Highlights: French Open day five
Highlights of the fifth day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tournament of the year, on Thursday (all times GMT):
Monfils hails girlfriend Svitolina as new French clash looms
Gael Monfils paid tribute to both his girlfriend and his new coach on Thursday, after he won his all-French clash against Adrian Mannarino which set up another Gallic tie in the third round against lowly-ranked Antoine Hoang.
Djokovic enjoying Paris mystery tour
Novak Djokovic’s French Open has been something of a magical mystery tour so far and it will continue into round three after a convincing win over Swiss Henri Laaksonen on Thursday.
Warriors say Cousins ready for Game 1
The Golden State Warriors will have a reinforcement for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night with big man DeMarcus Cousins available to play.
Bruins’ Grzelcyk in concussion protocol after Game 2 hit
Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is in concussion protocol after taking a first-period hit from St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.
Mother Serena shows her compassionate side
The tennis world is more used to seeing the ruthless side of 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, but since becoming a mother the American’s maternal instinct is spilling over into her professional life.
