‘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.
Coached by Marian Vajda, a long-time Novak's trainer, Alex played well in the third set to stay in touch with world no. 1 and reach a tie break.
In addition, as the sixth seed, talented Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz joins the two stalwarts in the top half and could face Djokovic or Nadal in the semifinals.
"At the end, when she missed the last ball, I was just extremely happy that it's over. I was really happy it's over."
Osaka's unfulfilled departure from Paris is bad luck not only for her but for the French Open as well.
"I think it was one of my best matches I have played in a long time," Maria Sakkari said after beating Elise Mertens.
