Naomi Osaka Is Talking to the Media Again, but on Her Own Terms

The tennis superstar is guest-editing Racquet magazine and has written a cover essay for Time. What’s left for traditional sports journalism?

Roger Federer’s Gift to Tennis: A Shot That Players Love to Hit

The squash shot may be a last-resort play, but it’s fun to unleash and spectacular to watch. Federer made it his own, but many other players, especially women, are adopting it.

‘The French’ Review: A Candid Look at the French Open

This documentary by William Klein relies on the unspoken or spontaneous moments to tell the tale of the 1981 Open, off court and on.

Rafael Nadal Says He Will Skip Wimbledon and the Olympics

The Spanish star said a short turnaround between the French Open and Wimbledon did not allow enough time for his body to recover.

An Unlikely Champion Wins the French Open, and Thanks a Mentor

Barbora Krejcikova developed her multifaceted game with the help of the former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, who died in 2017.

Now Halfway to a Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic Wins the French Open

Djokovic rallied to win three straight sets and defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas. It was his 19th major men’s singles title overall and his second this year.

At the French Open Grounds, a Guided Tour of Change

A tennis writer has watched Roland Garros evolve and grow for 30 years, for better or worse.

In Making the French Open Final, Djokovic Edges Closer to His Rivals

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in four fierce sets and will try to win his 19th Grand Slam title against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

In Paris, It’s a Wide Open World of Women’s Tennis

The unseeded Barbora Krejcikova has advanced to face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the No. 31 seed, in the singles final of the French Open.

Lewis Hamilton Gives Encouragement to Naomi Osaka

Hamilton, the F1 champion, says he knows how it feels to be under intense media scrutiny and supports Osaka’s stand against news conferences.

It’s Nadal vs. Djokovic in the French Open, but One Round Early

Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, is set for yet another showdown with Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 and his longtime rival. But the title won’t be on the line.

French Tennis Chief Defends Handling of Naomi Osaka

“I think we did very, very well,” said Gilles Moretton, the new president of the French Tennis Federation. He has faced several challenges during the first French Open of his term.

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff Eliminated in French Open Quarterfinals

For the first time in the Open era, all four women’s singles semifinalists have reached this stage for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament.

A Very Strange Version of the Paris Night

The pandemic may be ebbing, but Paris still has a curfew, which feels completely unnatural in the City of Light.

Paula Badosa’s Body Was Ready to Win, but Her Mind Was Not

The Spanish player is yet another in the sport who has battled depression and spoken openly about it.

In Paris, Rafael Nadal Is the Same as Always, and Yet He’s Different

The player who turned defense into an art form fights to avoid the wars of attrition he battled as a younger athlete. At 35, that is what he must do.

In Paris, Coco Gauff Is Confident, Consistent, and Off to the Quarterfinals

The 17-year-old, the last American player in singles, will face Barbora Krejcikova in her first Grand Slam tournament quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say

One of the most dominant players in tennis history, Navratilova was a cultural pioneer when the world wasn’t prepared for an outspoken lesbian. Finally, the world is catching up, and she’s still here.

Roger Federer Pulls Out of French Open

The 20-time Grand Slam tournament champion withdrew after a brutal third-round match that lasted until early Sunday morning.

Federer Escapes With a Win in a French Open Night Match

Still, he expressed doubt about his ability to play his fourth-round match Monday against Matteo Berrettini.