Moutet carries French flag with a little help from Rafa and Roger
Corentin Moutet became the youngest French man since Gael Monfils in 2006 to reach the third round at Roland Garros on Wednesday just as old stagers Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet exited the tournament.
Federer continues smooth Parisian progress
Even during a clinically efficient win, Roger Federer still produced enough masterstrokes to have the French Open crowd purring as he moved past German qualifier Oscar Otte into the third round on Wednesday.
NBA commish on Lakers: ‘They’ll figure it out’
Jeanie Buss and the Lakers will get it together. At least that’s the expectation of NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
Cycling: Peters wins Giro stage 17, Carapaz stays in pink
Frenchman Nans Peters claimed the biggest win of his career when he prevailed in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 181-km ride from Commezzadura on Wednesday.
Zverev needs to find ruthless streak, says Wilander
Alexander Zverev is destined to win a Grand Slam title but how long that breakthrough takes depends on when he develops a more ruthless streak, according to one of the sport’s toughest competitors Mats Wilander.
Nishikori downs Tsonga to reach French Open third round
Japan’s Kei Nishikori overcame a sluggish start to see off local favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 and reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.
Stephens fully committed to new coach at Roland Garros
Sloane Stephens is not only engaged to her fiance, she is now also fully committed to her new coach as she looks to win the French Open after reaching the final last year.
Durant still limited, unlikely to play in games 1-2
Kevin Durant resumed light workouts in his recovery from a calf injury, but the Golden State Warriors are not expecting the All-Star forward to be on the court for the first two games of the NBA Finals in Toronto.
Tsitsipas beats tricky Bolivian Dellien to reach third round
Stefanos Tsitsipas said patience was the key after beating tricky Bolivian Hugo Dellien to become the first Greek man to reach the French Open third round since 1967 on Wednesday.
Brutal Nadal through to French Open third round
Rafa Nadal left German qualifier Yannick Maden no hope as he booked his ticket for the third round of the French Open in ruthless fashion with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory on Wednesday.
