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Emptying the French Open Notebook
Odds and ends from 2025 Roland Garros, including Sabalenka, Gauff, TNT, and much more.
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It's How You Finish
After more than five hours, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played an all-timer in the French Open final.
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Coco Gauff Inherits the Earth
After winning her second major at Roland Garros, Coco Gauff stays grounded.
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Sinner vs. Alcaraz: The 'Changeover' to a New Generation Is Here
Ahead of the French Open final, a conversation with author Giri Nathan about the rivalry that has completely taken over men's tennis.
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Novak Djokovic: Over and Out?
After losing to Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros, the 38-year-old talked bluntly about his future—in English and Serbian.
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Building the Best
A pre-French Open final interview with Anton Dubrov, coach of dominant WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
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Into the Wild
Loïs Boisson's unprecedented run at Roland Garros shows the power of bending the numbers.
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The Final Score
Women's relegations—and frustrations—have added up at Roland Garros.
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The View from Iga Swiatek's Corner
An in-depth interview with Wim Fissette, the coach of defending Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek.
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Retreat to Move Forward
Iga Swiatek made a critical adjustment against Elena Rybakina to keep her run at Roland Garros alive.
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May 2025

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