All articles tagged with #french open 2026
Alexander Zverev finally wins a major at Roland Garros 2026, capping a tournament filled with star-making moments from Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalińska, a wave of teenage breakthroughs, and a spectrum of off-court debates about prize money, governance, ticketing, and media — a memorable blend of high-stakes tennis and the sport’s evolving landscape.
Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from his French Open semi-final with a virus, handing Flavio Cobolli a walkover into the final where Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev. Arnaldi, who had spent nearly 20 hours on court en route to the last four, cited dizziness, inability to eat or drink after a lengthy run, and apologized to the fans as Cobolli prepared for the final.
Diana Shnaider stunned Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to reach her first major semifinal, while Chwalinska beat Kalinskaya to also advance. In the men’s quarterfinal, Felix Auger-Aliassime led Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 2-1 as wind-affected play continued under a roofed Chatrier.
Jannik Sinner’s shock second-round loss to Cerundolo in scorching Paris heat has opened up the French Open draw, giving Djokovic a strong chance to chase a 25th major while Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud and rising teenager Rafael Jodar plot deep runs; Djokovic faces Joao Fonseca in hot conditions, with cooler weather expected later, and young talents like Kouame adding intrigue as the field reshapes.
Naomi Osaka opened the French Open 2026 with a striking black-and-gold outfit—black corset and cascading skirt over a glittering gold dress—before defeating Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6(7-3) to reach the second round. The look drew comparisons to the Eiffel Tower at night, with the outer pieces by Kevin Germanier and the gold dress by Nike, and she faces Donna Vekic next.
Stan Wawrinka’s final French Open ends with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Jesper De Jong in the first round, closing his Roland Garros chapter as he eyes retirement later in the year. The 41-year-old, a three-time Grand Slam champion renowned for his 2015 Paris epic with Djokovic, bid farewell to the Paris crowd in a tournament he has long cherished.