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The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, beginning in late May each year. The tournament and venue are named after the French aviator Roland Garros. The French Open is the premier clay court championship in the world and the only Grand Slam tournament currently held on this surface. It is chronologically the second of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments, occurring after the Australian Open and before Wimbledon and the US Open. Until 1975, the French Open was the only major tournament not played on grass. Between the seven rounds needed for a championship, the clay surface characteristics, and the best-of-five-set men's singles matches, the French Open is widely regarded as the most physically demanding tournament in tennis.

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Injured Murray on French Open entry list Britain's Andy Murray is named on the entry list for next month's French Open as he recovers from an ankle injury. BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago
Zverev domestic abuse trial set during French Open German player Alexander Zverev faces a trial during this year's French Open over domestic abuse allegations but will not have to appear in person. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024
Hisatsune wins French Open as Smith lets lead slip Englishman Jordan Smith squanders a six-shot lead as Japan's Ryo Hisatsune wins French Open. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023

Svitolina wins, Roland Garros finalist Muchova out Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina reaches the third round of Wimbledon, but French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova loses. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2023
'A good moment to be a Serbian!' Nuggets' Jokic congratulates Djokovic After helping Denver Nuggets win their first NBA title, Nikola Jokic congratulates fellow Serbian Novak Djokovic on his recent French Open title win. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023
Djokovic wins men's record 23rd major to surpass Nadal Novak Djokovic shows his greatness once again by beating Casper Ruud to win the French Open and claim a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023

Novak Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam after victory at French Open Novak Djokovic has won a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title after victory in the French Open final. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2023
Mauresmo says French Open can 'do better' on night scheduling French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says the tournament can "do better" on night scheduling after criticism. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
'Swiatek drops trophy but not loosening grip on game' Moments after Iga Swiatek won her third French Open title, she lost grip on the trophy lid. But she showed still has control of the women;s game. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
French Open final: Djokovic v Ruud - radio & text Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in the French Open men's singles final - follow live radio and text commentary. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023

Swiatek fights off Muchova to win third French Open Poland's Iga Swiatek maintains her recent grip on the French Open by beating Karolina Muchova to win her third Roland Garros title in four years. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
GB's Lapthorne wins doubles title but Hewett beaten Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne wins a second French Open quad wheelchair doubles title but compatriot Alfie Hewett is denied a fourth singles crown. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2023
Swiatek ready for unknown against Muchova in final Iga Swiatek takes on Karolina Muchova in Saturday's French Open final as she goes for a third title in four years in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	Stress of facing Djokovic caused cramps - Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz says the tension of playing 22-time major champion Novak Djokovic led to the full body cramps which ruined his chances in their French Open semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
Alcaraz injury helps Djokovic into French Open final Novak Djokovic is one more win away from a record 23rd men's major title after beating an injury-hit Carlos Alcaraz to reach the French Open final. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	French Open final: Swiatek v Muchova World number one Iga Swiatek faces unseeded Karolina Muchova in the French Open women's singles final - follow live radio and text. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
GB's Hewett & Reid reach French Open doubles final Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid reach the French Open wheelchair men's doubles final as they bid for a fourth title in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	Women's tennis needs more big rivalries - Barker Sue Barker says women's tennis needs more rivalries to grow after further scheduling controversy at the French Open. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
'The match people want to see' - Djokovic v Alcaraz Novak Djokovic, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, and Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz meet in the French Open semi-finals on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023	Muchova stuns Sabalenka to reach French Open final Karolina Muchova is one of lowest-ranked players to reach the French Open women's final with a thrilling win over second seed Aryna Sabalenka. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023
'Redemption' for Kato after 'unjust' disqualification Japan's Miyu Kato wins the French Open mixed doubles title four days after what she calls an "unjust" disqualification from the women's event. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023	Hewett into French Open wheelchair singles final Britain's Alfie Hewett is on course for a fourth French Open wheelchair singles title after reaching the final with victory over Gustavo Fernandez. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 2023
Scheduling shows women's tennis is undervalued - Pegula column In her latest BBC Sport column, Jessica Pegula discusses why only one of the 10 French Open night sessions showcased a women's match. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	All to gain and 'nothing to lose' in women's semi-finals The top two female players, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, are on course to meet in the French Open final, but face surprise semi-finalists. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023
Zverev books emotional return to Paris semi-finals Alexander Zverev books an emotional return to the French Open semi-finals with a hard-fought win over Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	Hewett thrashes Reid before pair win in doubles Alfie Hewett thrashes doubles partner Gordon Reid in the French Open men's wheelchair singles quarter-finals, but the British pair triumph in the doubles. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023
Haddad Maia stuns Jabeur to reach Paris semi-finals Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia will play Iga Swiatek or Coco Gauff in the French Open semi-finals after beating Tunisian seventh seed Ons Jabeur. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023	Swiatek ready for Gauff rematch in quarter-finals World number one Iga Swiatek will face sixth seed Coco Gauff in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, in what is a rematch of last year's final. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023
French Open quarter-finals: Maia v Jabeur before Swiatek v Gauff Listen to BBC radio commentary from the quarter-finals of the French Open 2023 at Stade Roland Garros. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023	Djokovic survives Khachanov scare to reach semis Novak Djokovic survives a French Open quarter-final scare from Karen Khachanov to keep his bid for a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title alive. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023
Hewett & Reid to meet in all-British quarter-final Doubles partners Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid will meet in an all-British men's wheelchair singles quarter-final at the French Open. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023	Skupski & Koolhof beaten in French Open quarters Britain's Neal Skupski and partner Wesley Koolhof's bid for a first Grand Slam men's doubles title ends with a French Open quarter-final defeat. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023
Muchova reaches first Roland Garros semi-final Karolina Muchova reaches her first French Open semi-final with a straight-set victory over former finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023	Emotional Kato struggles to discuss French Open default Japan's Miyu Kato is overcome with emotion as she tries to discuss her French Open doubles disqualification after hitting a ball girl with a ball. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
Alcaraz & Djokovic aim to set up semi-final showdown World number one Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will aim to set up a tantalising French Open semi-final meeting when they play at Roland Garros on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023	Glasspool loses mixed doubles quarter-final Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and American Asia Muhammad lose in the quarter-finals of the French Open mixed doubles BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
Ruud comes through Jarry test to reach last eight Fourth seed Casper Ruud sees off the challenge of in-form Nicolas Jarry to reach the French Open quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023	French Open quarter-finals - Sabalenka v Svitolina - radio & text Aryna Sabalenka faces Elina Svitolina for a place in the French Open semi-finals - listen to live radio commentary and follow text updates. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
Kasatkina 'feeling bitter' after French Open boos Daria Kasatkina says she is "leaving Paris with a very bitter feeling" after being booed at the end of her French Open match against Elina Svitolina. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023	Jabeur beats Pena to reach French Open quarters Tunisia's Ons Jabeur reaches the quarter-finals of the French Open for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
Swiatek continues title push against Tsurenko World number one Iga Swiatek will continue her bid for a third French Open title in four years when she faces Lesia Tsurenko on Monday. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023	Svitolina into quarters with win over Kasatkina Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reaches the French Open quarter-finals as her first Grand Slam since becoming a mother continues in dream fashion. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
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French Open: Djokovic v Varillas Novak Djokovic faces Juan Pablo Varillas for a place in the French Open quarter-finals - follow live text commentary. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023