‘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.
The teenage American is set to play her first tournament since making her Top-10 debut and will open against a qualifier, according to wtatennis.com.
World No 5 Rafael Nadal clinched his 14th French Open title of his career which was also his record-extending 22nd Grand Slam trophy after beating Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the final of the tournament, on Sunday.
By earning a 22nd Grand Slam crown, the Spaniard has moved further clear of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the Grand Slam race, with the Serbian and Swiss tied on 20 major titles.
Under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier, one of the biggest matches of the season was cut short at 7-6(8), 6-6, when Zverev had to leave the court on a wheelchair after he badly rolled his right ankle, moving to his right when tracking down a Nadal forehand deep behind the baseline.
Prior to his French Open run to the final, Ruud had never reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal and his run to the final in Paris will see him rise to a career-high of world No. 6 on the ATP Rankings.
