Roland Garros
Türkiye’s Zeynep Sönmez storms to first WTA title of career
Zeynep Sönmez of Türkiye roared past American Ann Li 6-2, 6-1 on Nov. 3 to capture the first WTA title of her career in Merida, Mexico.
Sönmez, 22, became the first Turkish player to lift a WTA trophy since Çağla Büyükakçay won in Istanbul in 2016 to become the first champion from the country.
Greece – Canada final score 79-86 Live from the First Day in Paris 2024 (updated)
Olympic Games: Live Coverage of the First Day in Paris 2024
Greece and Canada have faced each other 13 times at the men’s level, with the “official favorite” (Greece) holding 7 victories. Their most recent encounter was in Victoria on June 29, 2021, where the hosts of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament emerged victorious with a score of 97-91.
Bulgarian Tennis Standouts: Dimitrov in Top Ten, Tomova Advances
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov maintains his position among the top ten tennis players globally, as confirmed in the latest rankings released today. Meanwhile, Viktoriya Tomova has shown progress, climbing six spots in the women's rankings.
Sinner Overcomes Bulgaria's Dimitrov in Roland Garros Quarterfinals
In the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, Grigor Dimitrov suffered a defeat, ending his campaign at the tournament. The Bulgarian, ranked #10, was defeated by #2 Jannik Sinner from Italy with a score of 2:6, 4:6, 6:7(3). Their encounter lasted 2 hours and 32 minutes.
Djokovic withdraws from Roland Garros due to knee injury
PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis singles, has withdrawn from Roland Garros due to a knee injury, the tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.
Djokovic defeated Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round on Monday.
He experienced pain in his right knee during the match.
Djokovic outlasts Cerundolo to advance to Roland Garros quarters
PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis singles, is through to the Roland Garros quarter-finals after coming from behind to defeat Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round on Monday evening.
Djokovic, who won after four hours and 37 minutes of play, is now 1-0 head-to-head against world number 27 Cerundolo.
Bulgarian Tennis Stars Shine at Roland Garros
Bulgaria's Rositsa Dencheva has advanced to the second round of the girls' singles at the French Open tennis championship. In a decisive victory, Dencheva defeated Australia's Alana Subasic with a score of 6:2, 6:2, wrapping up the match in just 59 minutes.
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Bulgaria's Tomova Exits Roland Garros Doubles Event Amid Rain Delay
Viktoriya Tomova, Bulgaria's top women's tennis player, concluded her doubles campaign at the Roland Garros tournament.
Historic Victory: Bugaria's Grigor Dimitrov Advances to Roland Garros Quarterfinals
Grigor Dimitrov has advanced to the quarterfinals of Roland Garros for the first time in his career. The top Bulgarian tennis player defeated world number 8 Hubert Hurkacz 7:6(5), 6:4, 7:6(3) in two hours and 51 minutes on the "Suzanne-Lenglen" court. This victory marks Dimitrov's sixth win in as many matches against the Pole.
Djokovic overcomes Musetti in Roland Garros night-time thriller
PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis singles, is through to the Roland Garros fourth round after coming from behind to beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a night-time thriller.
Djokovic, who won after four and a half hours of play, is now 5-1 head-to-head against Musetti.