‘I’d rather come back in great shape’: Carlos Alcaraz doubtful for French Open 2026
Carlos Alcaraz faces French Open 2026 doubt after wrist injury, with upcoming tests set to decide his return to action
Carlos Alcaraz faces French Open 2026 doubt after wrist injury, with upcoming tests set to decide his return to action
Two-time major champion Barbora Krejcikova of Czechia overcame the in-form Victoria Mboko, the recently-crowned Montreal winner, in one of the most eye-catching first-round matchups in the women's singles at the US Open, getting the better of the 18-year-old from Canada in straight sets here on Monday.
The world No.2 becomes the first American to win the Roland Garros singles title since Serena Williams in 2015, and the youngest American since Serena Williams in 2002.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s era of dominance at Roland Garros in dramatic fashion on Thursday, snapping the Pole’s 26-match winning streak at the French Open with a 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 semifinal victory to reach her maiden clay-court Grand Slam final.
Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic stated that he would not risk his health given that the restrictions would be there in New York even during the weeks of the US Open.
Meanwhile, the ATP had extended the suspension of its Tours till at least the end of July and thus, the list of cancelled tournaments exceeded 40.
The French Open was initially scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7 but due to the outbreak of the virus, it was postponed till September 20.
World number 6 was also quick to add that it has been a kind of a blessing in disguise for him as he is getting to spend some quality time with his family.
While the new start date was originally supposed to be September 20, Guidicelli said that this could be pushed back to September 27.
