RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
Second seed Zverev eased into his fourth Grand Slam final with a four-set win over Jakub Mensik and will take on Cobolli on Sunday as he eyes a long-awaited first major title.
Italian 10th seed Cobolli did not even have to play his semi-final after Arnaldi pulled out shortly before their scheduled match due to illness.
"Not really, because I feel fine," Zverev said when asked if he thinks Cobolli has an advantage.
"I didn't have brutally long matches. I honestly feel like I could play aga...
This archived item refers to zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
The German will face 10th seed Cobolli on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik.
Cobolli did not even have to play his first Grand Slam semi-final, as his last-four opponent and fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the tournament shortly before the match due to illness.
Zverev has endured several near misses at the majors, with three previous final defeats, including against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros two years ago.
"This is a Grand Slam, it's best of ...
This archived item refers to zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating Mensik. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
Cobolli, the 10th seed, was due to be playing in his first Grand Slam semi-final but will instead benefit from some extra rest ahead of Sunday's final.
"It's tough for me to speak also. When he came to me an hour ago I almost cried," said Cobolli of his friend Arnaldi, as they held a joint press conference while sitting three metres apart.
"I was ready to play this match and when he came I was completely sad for him, but at the same time of course I'm really happy for the result that I rea...
This archived item refers to cobolli to face Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
The German will face either 10th seed Flavio Cobolli or his fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik.
Zverev has endured several near misses at major tournaments, with three previous final defeats, including against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros two years ago.
"This is a Grand Slam, it's best of five, things are going to happen, opponents are going to play better. I managed it," said Zverev.
"I hope to play another great match on Su...
This archived item refers to zverev eases past Mensik to reach second French Open final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
She started playing tennis with her older sister Erika, also now a professional player, in Krasnoyarsk, some 4,000 kilometres east of Moscow.
"I never actually thought that I would be able to win big tournaments or be in Grand Slam finals," she said after her semi-final win over Marta Kostyuk at Roland Garros.
"It was just all my dreams, everything that I have been dreaming of."
The current world number eight was just 16 when she made her Grand Slam debut in Paris in 2023, already under b...
This archived item refers to from Siberia to French Open final, Andreeva living 'dream'. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
Chwalinska was roared on by thousands of Polish fans, who were perhaps expecting to be watching four-time champion Iga Swiatek, during her semi-final win over Diana Shnaider.
The 24-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Emma Raducanu, the only man or woman in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles tournament as a qualifier.
"Let's not pretend someone expected it," admitted Chwalinska.
"I mean, I was outside (the) top 100, and now I'm in the finals of a Grand Slam, so I feel l...
This archived item refers to chwalinska bidding to take final step at French Open against Andreeva. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/06/2026
The 59-year-old former star French wing, who had a less successful spell in charge of the national side (2012-15), said it had been an "enormous pleasure" to take on the task last year, build a team and all that came with it.
Aix will go into their first ever final -- they have been semi-finalists twice -- as underdogs but Saint-Andre said they have already defied that tag in beating Brive and Colomiers on their way to the final.
"It's crazy, a lot of people told me I was mad to come here,...
This archived item refers to former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe had been hoping to break Olivier Giroud's record of 57 goals for Les Bleus in what was his 97th appearance for his country but had a fruitless evening and was replaced by head coach Didier Deschamps at half-time, leaving him stuck on 56 goals in second place.
Rayan Cherki had given France the lead in the last minute of the first half with a powerful low strike after some neat footwork in the box.
But Guela Doue, the French-born older brother of France internati...
This archived item refers to diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", was handed another life sentence for the murder and kidnapping of Jonathan Coulom, who disappeared at a school holiday camp in western France.
The 55-year-old, who has always denied the charges, listened impassively as the court in the city of Nantes handed down the verdict.
The boy's bed was empty when his roommates woke up in a dormitory at the seaside camp in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins.
More than a month later Jonathan's body was found weighed down b...
This archived item refers to german serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
The Pole downed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the last four to join Russian 19-year-old Andreeva, a straight-sets winner over Marta Kostyuk, in Saturday's title-decider.
Should she best Andreeva in the final, Chwalinska will become just the second woman to come through qualifying and win a Grand Slam final in any major since the Open era began, after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.
The 24-year-old said her run in the French capital was "like a dream", moments after bea...
This archived item refers to qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
The 24-year-old's 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory over Russian 25th seed Shnaider made her only the second woman to come through qualifying and reach a Grand Slam final in any major since the Open era began, after Emma Raducanu's title run at the US Open in 2021.
Chwalinska will meet Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's title-decider.
Appearing in her first main draw in Paris, Chwalinska, who had on three previous occasions failed to qualify for Roland Garros, has won nine matches acros...
This archived item refers to qualifier Chwalinska downs Shnaider to reach French Open final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
The 19-year-old Russian took one hour and 16 minutes to overcome her Ukrainian opponent and reach a first Grand Slam final. Andreeva will play Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.
"I was so focused that I could see those hairs on the ball," the eighth seed told her press conference.
"One thing is when you see the hairs on the ball for a couple of points, and the other thing is when you're able to do it throughout the whole match. Today was one of those matches where I was...
This archived item refers to andreeva stays focused to race past Kostyuk into French Open final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 04/06/2026
The German will face Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in the last four, with the winner of that match-up meeting either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in the final.
Here, AFP Sport takes a look at the two men's semi-finals:
Alexander Zverev (GER x2) v Jakub Mensik (CZE x26)
Zverev leads head-to-head 1-0
-- Following the shock early exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Zverev finds himself the odds-on favourite to win Roland Garros and finally shake off the unwanted title of tennis' n...
This archived item refers to zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
"No thoughts, no emotions. Just want to quit tennis right now, but we'll see. We'll see in few days. Hopefully I'll get back on track mentally."
-- Aryna Sabalenka on her feelings after crashing out of the French Open quarter-finals.
"By the way, you know, I just figure how I can overcome it. You know those rooms where you just go in and you smash everything? Probably I will spend a whole day tomorrow over there destroying stuff. Maybe it will help... maybe not..."
-- Sabalenka on how she...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 11. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
Former Wimbledon finalist Berrettini, who has struggled with various injuries in recent years, called it quits in the second set when trailing 7-5, 5-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
"You never want someone to end the tournament like this," said the 25-year-old Arnaldi.
"I'm sorry for him and I hope he's going recover and soon it's going to come the grass and he's going to be very tough to play."
Arnaldi has spent the largest time on court for a player en route to a Grand Slam semi-final, so...
This archived item refers to arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
By eliminating the Canadian fourth seed, Cobolli has ensured that there will be an Italian man in the final come Sunday.
At the start of the tournament, that eventuality seemed almost a given with top seed Jannik Sinner on a scintillating clay-court run.
However, the world number one stunningly lost in the second round and blew the top half of the draw wide open.
Three of his compatriots have more than taken advantage of that opening, with Matteo Berrettini and Matteo Arnaldi battling it ...
This archived item refers to cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book 'derby' French Open semi. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
Saliba joined the rest of his France team-mates on Tuesday at their pre-tournament camp outside of Paris after playing for Arsenal in their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend.
France will face Ivory Coast in Nantes in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, but Deschamps is expected to limit Saliba's workload as a precaution.
"William is fine and will be managed. If he had needed to play tomorrow, he would have played," Deschamps said.
Deschamps, who will ste...
This archived item refers to france's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
Either Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska will await in the final.
Here, AFP Sport takes a look at the two women's last-four matches:
Marta Kostyuk (UKR x15) v Mirra Andreeva (RUS x8)
Kostyuk leads head-to-head 2-0
-- Kostyuk extended her victorious run on clay to 17 matches by winning an all-Ukrainian quarter-final against Elina Svitolina and next renews her burgeoning rivalry with Andreeva.
The 15th seed emotionally dedicated her last-eight win to Ukr...
This archived item refers to ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner in Sunday's final.
"Well honestly I'm speechless, I'm super happy. Obviously tough conditions with the wind," said the 22-year-old Shnaider after beating...
This archived item refers to sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros.
Shein said it was contesting the "disproportionate" penalties, arguing that no consumer harm had been established.
The Singapore-based company has been under fire since it established operations in France. Last year, the discovery of childlike sex dolls on the Shein platform caused outrage in France and prompted greater scrutiny.
Trade Minister Serge Papin said e-comm...
This archived item refers to france hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
However, the 24-year-old told reporters that her accomplishments were yet to fully sink in.
"I feel like I just, for some reason, I don't process it, you know," Chwalinska said.
"I'm just focusing on every single match. I honestly don't feel like it's, like, a huge, huge moment for me.
"But definitely after the tournament finishes, I will kind of have time to, I guess, be grateful for what happened and process it as well."
Chwalinska again defied the odds to down Russian 22nd seed Anna ...
This archived item refers to polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against the Asian fashion giant to more than 210 million euros.
They were levied by the government's consumer protection agency DGCCRF following an investigation targeting several e-commerce platforms, primarily based outside Europe, including Shein.
The first fine of 5.77 million euros targets Infinite Style Ecommerce Co Ltd (ISEL), which handles sales for Shein.
The DGCCRF accuses Shein of failing to comply with a 14-day period r...
This archived item refers to france hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
Gane will take on Brazilian Alex Pereira in a special June 14 bout organised in the White House on the day of US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations for the founding of the United States of America.
Many people view the whole event as a political stunt but Gane told AFP that he is ignoring the criticism and focusing on his bout.
But he admits it will be a unique experience, as it was when he visited the White House a few weeks ago.
"It was...
This archived item refers to french UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
One of only two top-10 seeds remaining in the women's tournament, Sabalenka will know this is a golden opportunity to go one step further than her runner-up finish last year at Roland Garros.
"I think because I'm not really focusing on that and I'm not really overthinking, I was able to kind of separate myself from what's going on this year at Roland Garros," Sabalenka said after her last-16 win over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
"I'm bringing my best level that I have,...
This archived item refers to sabalenka homes in on French Open semis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 03/06/2026
"No chance. The gold medal for me is the most difficult thing to win, because you get a chance once every four years. It's special in a way that there is so little people that have done it. I think you do it for your country. You do it for the people back home. I will never trade my gold medal for anything, but I wouldn't mind to add a few things to my list as well."
-- Alexander Zverev on whether he would trade his 2020 Olympic gold medal for a Grand Slam title.
"As I said before, I don't...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 10. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/06/2026
The 20-year-old Mensik beat Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier to extend his best run at a Grand Slam.
Mensik, the world number 27, will take on second seed and title favourite Alexander Zverev on Friday for a place in the final.
"I'm excited for the challenge," said Mensik.
He is the youngest Czech men's semi-finalist at a major and the first from his country to reach the last four since Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon in 2017.
"It was one of my best ...
This archived item refers to mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/06/2026
Chlordecone, also known under the brand name Kepone, is a pesticide that was widely used to eliminate weevils in banana plantations in France's former colonies turned overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique from 1972 until 1993.
France banned its use on the mainland in 1990, but allowed its continued use on the Caribbean islands until 1993.
Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament on Tuesday evening voted unanimously in favour of a bill in which "the state acknowledges its shar...
This archived item refers to france lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/06/2026
With the crushing 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win over the 19-year-old Spaniard, Zverev advanced to his fifth Roland Garros semi-final in the last six years.
The second seed is considered the heavy favourite to win his first Grand Slam title following the shock early departures of top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic last week in Paris.
Zverev has finished runner-up three times in Grand Slam finals, including at Roland Garros two years ago, and knows the pressure is fir...
This archived item refers to zverev 'doesn't care' about French Open favourite tag. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/06/2026
Kostyuk held her nerve to withstand a comeback from compatriot Elina Svitolina in the first all-Ukrainian women's quarter-final at a Grand Slam in the Open era, winning 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old Kostyuk extended her unbeaten run on clay this season to 17 matches to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
"I'm very happy I found a way. It was very difficult in the first two sets," said Kostyuk, who again dedicated her victory to the people of Ukraine.
The country was hit by ...
This archived item refers to kostyuk and Andreeva to clash in French Open semis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 02/06/2026
The Russian eighth seed needed just under an hour on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the last four at Roland Garros for the second time in three years.
Andreeva, 19, reached the last eight in 2025 before falling in straight sets to French sensation Lois Boisson.
When rain started falling over the French capital on Tuesday morning and Andreeva realised the match would take place under a closed roof, she said she started immediately having flashbacks to her bad-tempered loss from 12 months ...
This archived item refers to 'In the zone' Andreeva romps into French Open semis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
"I feel like I'm getting better and better with every match I play and overall I'm super happy with how I played today."
-- Aryna Sabalenka after producing an ominous display for her French Open rivals by blasting past Naomi Osaka.
"I'm really grateful for this opportunity. It's such a beautiful court. You know, I took a picture during the warm-up of Rafa's (Nadal's) plaque. I was very excited."
-- Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska after continuing her remarkable run by beating Diane Parry...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 9. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
Sabalenka produced an impressive display, hitting 39 winners and 12 aces, against a battling Osaka to win 7-5, 6-3 and reach the last eight for a 14th consecutive major tournament.
The Belarusian is the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men's or women's singles draws at Roland Garros.
"I was able to kind of separate myself from what's going on this year at the Roland Garros," Sabalenka said of the shock results elsewhere.
"I have been around. Anything can happen. That's tennis."...
This archived item refers to sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
Held at the Versailles palace west of Paris, the investments announced at the ninth "Choose France" event represent the creation of 15,600 jobs, in what Macron called "obviously by far a record edition".
"Everything you signed here, everything which was announced during these days... will be executed and delivered on time," Macron said in a speech in English to foreign business leaders after bilateral meetings and round tables.
"I put my credibility in front of you on the table," he added...
This archived item refers to macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' foreign investments. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
The former Wimbledon finalist, who has been plagued by injuries, won 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (8/6) against Argentinian Cerundolo, who had dumped out world number one Jannik Sinner in the second round.
"This (tennis) is the love of my life, I guess, otherwise I wouldn't keep coming back after all the setbacks, the injuries," said Berrettini.
"There were moments it was really tough to come back and hit a ball... But now I'm back and it's thanks to them (his team), my character and my resilience....
This archived item refers to 'Resilient' Berrettini powers into French Open last eight. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the first women's Roland Garros night-session match since Sabalenka played Sloane Stephens in the last 16 on June 4, 2023 - a run of 32 consecutive marquee matches.
"I think this match is the best match of the day. Multiple Grand Slam winners so it was for us obvious it should be a night match tonight," said Mauresmo, as she answered questions on the topic on Monday.
"It's going to be a wonderful...
This archived item refers to french Open happy with Sabalenka-Osaka in top slot, but men still have edge. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final.
A resurgent Osaka has powered into the French Open second week for the first time in her career, looking more at home then ever before on the Parisian clay.
It will be only the fourth meeting, all at the last-16 stage of tournaments, between two of the biggest stars in the sport.
Osaka edged their first encounter en r...
This archived item refers to sabalenka to face Osaka, Berrettini into French Open quarters. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final.
A resurgent Osaka has powered into the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career, looking more at home then ever before on the Parisian clay.
It will be only the fourth meeting, all at the last-16 stage of tournaments, between two of the biggest stars in the sport.
Osaka edged their first encounter en route...
This archived item refers to sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
"I just try to be me on court, try to be happy, try to hit winners, try to hit good shots, try to be entertaining."
-- Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca after delighting the crowd in his four-set win over Casper Ruud.
"She (Elina Svitolina) has paved the way for a lot of Ukrainian girls and boys, and she's doing great. And especially this year, she's doing unbelievable. So excited for this match. I have played with her two years ago, and I know a little bit what to expect, of course. It's go...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 8. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 01/06/2026
The 19-year-old powered his way to a 7-5, 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 6-2 win in the night match at Roland Garros to reach his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final, where he will face Czech youngster Jakub Mensik.
Fonseca showed a different side to his game after coming back from two sets down against both Dino Prizmic in round two and Djokovic on Friday.
He held off a battling Ruud, a two-time French Open finalist, in a gruelling contest that lasted three hours and 55 minutes and finished at 12:27 am loc...
This archived item refers to brazilian teen Fonseca downs Ruud to reach French Open quarters. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in June 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The 20-year-old Czech saw off the 11th-seeded Russian 6-3, 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 2-6, 6-3 on Court Suzanne Lenglen to set up a meeting with Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.
Mensik, who won the Miami Open last season, posted his previous best performance at a major in Melbourne earlier this year but surpassed that fourth-round run with his victory at the same stage over Rublev in the French capital.
"It was for me super difficult. Even if I was 2-0 up, I felt in some moments that I'm actually los...
This archived item refers to mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The 32-year-old from suburban Paris captured her seventh career LPGA title and first since the 2023 Maybank Championship in Malaysia.
"To win today it's something very special," Boutier said. "It's a tournament that's very special for me so very excited to be able to have another win here."
Boutier fired a five-under-par 66 in the final round to finish on nine-under 204 at Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey.
That was good enough for a one-stroke victory over Thailand's Arpichaya Yu...
This archived item refers to france's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
It is the second time O'Brien has swept the placings in one of France's historic races. Found led home two stablemates in the 2016 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Constitution Hill thundered home under Ryan Moore to beat Hawk Mountain and Montreal.
"One never thinks such things are possible, and when they do happen it is incredible," said O'Brien.
O'Brien named a whole host of people, including the stable lass who looks after Constitution River, for their contribution to the win.
It was left ...
This archived item refers to constitution River leads home O'Brien 1-2-3 in French Derby. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The 29-year-old, a three-time runner-up in major finals, eased into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 6-1 win over his 106th-ranked opponent.
With the men's draw certain to produce a first-time Grand Slam champion, Zverev is considered the favourite to be that player as he bids to cast away the unwanted title of tennis' nearly-man.
He overcame an early break of serve in the first set to take the opener in a tie-break.
From then on, it was plain sailing for the big...
This archived item refers to zverev eases into French Open last eight. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The Frenchman, unfazed by the partisan home crowd, defeated Loh 17-21, 21-15, 21-14.
Lanier secured his second BWF World Tour title of the year, denying the crowd its first local champion since Wee Choon Seng in 1962.
"I knew that I needed to fight really hard and was determined to do that," the 21-year-old Frenchman said.
Lanier regained control of the second game after losing the first and raced to a 13-5 lead, before Loh narrowed the deficit to 13-11.
He admitted to losing focus but m...
This archived item refers to frenchman Lanier breaks local hearts to win Singapore Open badminton. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The Polish third seed endured a miserable 25th birthday as she went down 7-5, 6-1 to Madrid Open winner Marta Kostyuk.
Since winning Roland Garros in her second appearance at the tournament in 2020, Swiatek had never gone more than two years without hoisting aloft the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen, but after Aryna Sabalenka ended her bid to win a fourth consecutive French Open in the semi-finals last year, she has lost her unbeatable status on clay.
Indeed since last winning in Paris in 2024, Swia...
This archived item refers to swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
Tournament organisers have been subject to repeated criticism from some women's players and fans for scheduling 30 successive men's matches in the primetime night slot since Sabalenka played Sloane Stephens in the last 16 on June 4, 2023.
But two of the sport's biggest stars will end that run on Court Philippe Chatrier in the fourth round.
"I'm so used to not playing night matches here and playing night matches in, like, US Open or something like that that I don't even associate this tourn...
This archived item refers to sabalenka v Osaka first women's French Open night match since 2023. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final held in the Hungarian capital Budapest late Saturday.
But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition.
Highlighting an increased use of fireworks directed at law enforcement, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press briefing 57 security forces were injured and that there had been "2...
This archived item refers to 780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The 36-year-old downed Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 and will next face either Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva or Switzerland's 170th-ranked Jil Teichmann.
Cirstea has said she will retire at the end of the season, but hinted she could yet have a rethink after backing up her semi-final run at the Italian Open by equalling her previous best performance at Roland Garros.
"This year, it's going way better than I expected," said Cirstea, who arrived in Par...
This archived item refers to farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men's draw. After the elimination of a wilting Jannik Sinner and a fading Novak Djokovic in five-setters on consecutive evenings, not a single Grand Slam singles winner is still standing.
The throne is vacant ahead of next Sunday's men's final when a new sun-proof king of clay will be crowned.
For the two men who have reached finals at majors, three-time losers Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, the trick will be to focus on Sunday's opponent...
This archived item refers to pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 31/05/2026
"For sure we have new Grand Slam champion, but I don't want to think about this."
"You see the draw...and, you know, it's not easy to stay match by match, but I try to do it."
-- Tenth seed Fabio Cobolli tries not to look past Zachary Svajda as he eyes an inviting draw.
"When I saw Sinner was out, I try to stay present and stay positive and just take it day by day, match by match. I knew the draw was open, but I just tried to keep doing what I've been doing, and just see what happens."
-...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 7. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG's win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in bid to minimise disturbances.
According to Paris police, 79 people were detained in the city, of whom 45 were taken into custody. Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged. A police officer was also injured.
As fans celebrated the dramatic penalty s...
This archived item refers to dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set.
"I think I've had a few (big wins) before, but I'd put it top three for sure," Potapova said on court after earning a career third win over Gauff.
Despite losing her first service game to open the match, Gauff struck back to break the Russian-born Austrian in the eighth and 10th games and take the lead.
Potapova responded with two consecutive breaks of her own t...
This archived item refers to defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May during the heatwave.
Temperatures remained above 33C in the Paris region Saturday and several other parts of France were above 30C.
The Meteo-France weather service said that "the arrival of a slightly cooler air mass" would bring down temperatures on Saturday night.
But it warned of storms across northern France that would be "localised but sometimes strong with hail and wind gusts" of more than ...
This archived item refers to france warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall in the opening week at Roland Garros.
The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before Potapova put together a run of five games for the loss of just one to condemn Gauff to her earliest Roland Garros exit since her debut in Paris six years ago.
The two-time major winner insisted being the reigning champion had not affected her play, unlike in 2024 when ...
This archived item refers to gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
The Belarusian top seed ripped through the first set in 29 minutes.
Sabalenka let her momentum drift at the start of the second set as two unforced errors and a double fault allowed Kasatkina to break in the opening game. The Australian then held to love as Sabalenka continued to miss.
The Belarusian took the next three games but faced greater resistance from Kasatkina.
At 6-5, with Kasatkina serving, Sabalenka reasserted her control. She raced to three match points and converted the seco...
This archived item refers to sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous gold train, an outfit, bracketed by pink tennis sneakers and a black sponsor's visor.
She shed the outer layers to play in another variation of her gold tennis dress, which shone in the blazing sun of the fading Paris heatwave.
After the match, Osaka refused to reveal if she had more outfits lined up in her hotel room.
"I think it's a surprise every time," she said.
T...
This archived item refers to glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranked 65th, accusing her opponent of "taking money" from a "company financing war crimes".
The players did not shake hands after the match.
During her post-match press conference on Thursday after she had booked her meeting with Shnaider, Oliynykova brandished her phone to show photos of Shnaider playing in an event sponsored by Russian state energy co...
This archived item refers to shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 30/05/2026
After he lost to French 17-year-old Moise Kouame in a fifth-set tiebreak on Thursday, Vallejo told tennis website Clay that Brazilian umpire Ana Carvalho had not been strong enough in the face of fan support for the local player.
"This sort of match needs to be umpired by a man. It's very difficult for a woman to do it," the 22-year-old said.
"It has to be refereed by a man, because it's a very demanding crowd and you need a lot of strength to go against the crowd."
Vallejo took to soci...
This archived item refers to vallejo apologises for criticising woman umpire at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
A season after finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League qualifying rounds, Nice suffered a dreadful slump that saw them finish in the relegation play-off spot.
But they salvaged their top flight status thanks in no small part to forward Wahi, who joined on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.
Saint Etienne, who were relegated from Ligue 1 last season, finished third in Ligue 2 this season and came through a play-off against Rodez to face Nice.
After a 0-0 draw at Sain...
This archived item refers to wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
The Brazilian 19-year-old wrecked Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam in the third round as he stormed back to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in a five-hour classic.
Djokovic's defeat blew apart an already unexpectedly open draw, with Jannik Sinner losing in the second round and two-time defending Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by injury.
It is the first time in the Open era no former men's Grand Slam champion has reached the last 16 at a major.
Fonseca is reluctant to look too far ahead t...
This archived item refers to fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
"I actually didn't. I just kept playing."
-- Joao Fonseca was asked how he kept believing when he trailed Novak Djokovic by two sets to love.
"I don't think I've done much wrong with my game. He was just better."
-- Djokovic reflects on losing to Fonseca.
"I fully agree with everything she says. I have been doing that in the beginning of the war."
"I just really don't have energy to fight this anymore. I have done it for over one and a half year, and it was difficult for me."
-- Marta...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 6. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic with a phenomenal display of power-hitting.
Fonseca triumphed 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes to make it through to the last 16 of a major for the first time.
Asked how he kept believing after falling behind, Fonseca replied: "I actually didn't.
"I just kept playing. I just enjoyed being on court. What a pleasure it was stepping on court with him (Djokovic) for the fi...
This archived item refers to fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
Brazilian teenager Fonseca produced a sensational comeback to erase a two-set deficit and beat Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after nearly five hours on court.
Djokovic was condemned to his earliest exit at Roland Garros since 2009, and left the court making a heart gesture to the Philippe Chatrier crowd.
Asked if he would be back next year, Djokovic twice replied: "I don't know."
The Serbian great has been stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open and may not get a better chance to add...
This archived item refers to 'I don't know': Djokovic unsure on French Open future. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
After he lost to French 17-year-old Moise Kouame in a fifth-set tiebreak on Thursday, Vallejo told tennis website Clay that Brazilian umpire Ana Carvalho had not been strong enough in the face of fan support for the local player.
"This sort of match needs to be umpired by a man. It's very difficult for a woman to do it," the 22-year-old said.
"It has to be refereed by a man, because it's a very demanding crowd and you need a lot of strength to go against the crowd."
The French Tennis Fe...
This archived item refers to french Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
The 19-year-old Russian survived a break point in the sixth game of the match before breaking herself in the ninth. She then served out comfortably for the set.
Andreeva immediately broke the Czech again to start the second set and then broke again, to love, in the seventh game as she won in one hour 35 minutes.
"I was very happy I was able to close the first set despite missing some shots," said Andreeva on court at the end. "Very happy I was able to play aggressive throughout the match."...
This archived item refers to andreeva sweeps into last 16 at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
"He will have to undergo heart surgery. The word is always frightening but it doesn't change his future with us in any way. Nothing is in doubt," Mignoni told reporters.
The 25-year-old winger will miss several months including Toulon's last two Top 14 matches this season as well as the beginning of the Nations Championship with the French national team this summer.
Having earned his first cap during the 2026 Six Nations, and with Toulon not involved in the Top 14 play-offs, Drean was a s...
This archived item refers to france rugby star Drean to have heart surgery. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
Swiatek advances to face in-form Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who is unbeaten in 14 matches on clay this season following titles in Madrid and Rouen.
Third seed Swiatek dug herself out of an early 2-0 hole against her 35th-ranked opponent who won their most recent meeting at Miami in March.
Swiatek broke three times in the opening set to nose ahead, and then surged into a 4-1 lead in the second set.
She overcame a stumble as she tried to close it out, before wrapping up victory in one hour an...
This archived item refers to swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
The 27-year-old centre-back, who has spent five years on Merseyside since joining from Leipzig, suggested last month that he was "close to an agreement" with Liverpool, the BBC, the Times, the Guardian and other media reported.
However, the reports said that the two parties could not settle on the financial aspects of the deal.
Konate, who will be in the France squad at the World Cup which starts next month, will becomes the third big name to leave Liverpool this summer with Egyptian strik...
This archived item refers to france defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 29/05/2026
Djokovic has been stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open but may not get a better chance to add to that haul with Sinner out and Carlos Alcaraz absent in Paris.
Standing in his way on Friday in the third round is Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, the highly-rated 19-year-old who is itching to make his Grand Slam breakthrough.
"Fonseca has been praised so much in the last couple of years," said Djokovic, who made his Roland Garros debut in 2005, a year before Fonseca was born.
"I think h...
This archived item refers to djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
The American fourth seed was too strong for the world number 129 on Court Suzanne Lenglen, winning 6-3, 6-2.
Gauff will next face either in-form Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova or Britain's Katie Boulter in the last 32.
"It was a physical match, a tough match, my patience was really tested today," said Gauff.
The 22-year-old, who has reached at least the quarter-finals at Roland Garros in each of the past five years, was not at her best but was never in danger of suffering an upset ...
This archived item refers to defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
France's Magnier surged to the line in Pieve di Soligo ahead of Italian pair Edoardo Zambanini and Jonathan Milan to reclaim the points jersey from Jhonatan Narvaez.
It was a third stage win of this year's Giro for Magnier, who rides for Soudal–Quick-Step, and his first since the race left Bulgaria following stage three.
But he had not planned on being in the sprint finish given the stage had a lumpy, punchy end.
Before the stage started, he had said he expected to be bringing up the rear...
This archived item refers to france's Magnier sprints to Giro 18th stage win, Vingegaard in pink. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
The 17-year-old wildcard survived a comeback from Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo to claim a remarkable 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (10/8) win after four hours and 56 minutes on a raucous, and boiling hot, Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Kouame is the youngest man to reach the last 32 of a major since Nadal at Wimbledon in 2003.
"Frankly, without you, I would never have won this match, never," Kouame told the crowd in his on-court interview.
After wins for Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca on Wednesday, ...
This archived item refers to france's Kouame, 17, youngest man into Slam third round since Nadal. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
Sinner, the red-hot favourite at Roland Garros, appeared to be cruising to victory, holding a two-set lead and a commanding 5–1 advantage in the third, before suddenly taking a turn for the worse.
The Italian complained of dehydration and dizziness, saying he felt as though he might vomit, and was visibly struggling as temperatures once again climbed above 30C during a record-breaking heatwave in France.
Sinner suddenly looked a shadow of himself and an inspired Cerundolo seized his chance...
This archived item refers to 'Dizzy' Sinner wilts in French Open heat, out in second round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
The world number one was cruising when leading by two sets and 5-1 in the third set before suddenly struggling with his movement as he lost 18 points in a row.
Sinner took a medical time-out, complained of feeling "dizzy" and left a sweltering Court Philippe Chatrier for treatment, but after returning still slipped to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 loss to world number 56 Cerundolo.
"I was little bit lucky, I feel sorry for him," said Cerundolo.
"I don't know what happened, he was cramping, ma...
This archived item refers to ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
The French were the third largest slave traders in Europe, after the British and the Portuguese.
Ships departing from French ports between the 17th and 19th centuries forcibly transported more than one million men, women and children from Africa into slavery, many in plantations in its overseas colonies in the Caribbean, according to expert estimates.
France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago, and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity".
...
This archived item refers to france moves towards symbolic repealing of slavery legislation. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 28/05/2026
Arriving in Paris on the back of winning all three of the clay-court Masters titles to become just the second player after Novak Djokovic to complete the set of nine 1000-level tournaments, Sinner currently stands head and shoulders above his closest competitors.
Few would bet against him now wrapping up his career Grand Slam at the French Open this year as he attempts to go one better than his epic five-set final loss in 2025 to Carlos Alcaraz -- especially with the injured Spaniard out of...
This archived item refers to sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/05/2026
Just like in his opening match, the 39-year-old saw off a home player at Roland Garros, this time moving past world number 74 Royer 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7/9), 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Djokovic, a 24-time major winner, will next meet either rising Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca or Croatia's Dino Prizmic in the third round.
"Obviously the feelings on the court are different when you win," Djokovic said.
"It was a match in very difficult (weather) conditions.
"I think Valentin merits a bi...
This archived item refers to djokovic digs in to reach French Open last 32. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/05/2026
The Kazakh world number two blew a one-set lead in dramatic fashion at Roland Garros, slumping to a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10/4) loss.
"Honestly, hard to describe, I'm super happy," said world number 55 Starodubtseva after beating a top-10 opponent for the first time in her career.
"I'm super proud of myself that I was able to do this today. It was a tricky third set but I got it done in the end."
It is Rybakina's earliest exit from any WTA tournament since the 2025 Miami Open and first defeat in...
This archived item refers to second seed Rybakina dumped out of French Open by Starodubtseva. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/05/2026
Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
The third-seeded Pole will next face either fellow former winner Jelena Ostapenko or compatriot Magda Linette as she bids to preserve her record of having always reached the second week at Roland Garros.
"Usually the weather is quite different here, but it doesn't matter," said Swiatek after spending 93 minutes on court on another boiling hot day in P...
This archived item refers to swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/05/2026
The four-time Roland Garros champion is seeking to reclaim the title she won three times consecutively between 2022 and 2024, before losing out at the semi-final stage to top seed Aryna Sabalenka last season.
Swiatek, 24, has recently teamed up with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig and has been preparing for the clay-court Grand Slam at the Spanish great's tennis academy in Mallorca.
"I spent a week in Mallorca, which is amazing, because starting the clay-court season there gave ...
This archived item refers to swiatek sees off Bejlek to reach third round at French Open. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 27/05/2026
Novak Djokovic will meet a second hometown player on Court Philippe Chatrier as he seeks to continue his quest for a record 25th major title and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina is also in action.
Four-time Roland Garros winner Swiatek will open the day's play on centre court against upcoming Sara Bejlek.
The 20-year-old Czech has never got further than the round of 64 in Paris, but won her first WTA title in February in the 500-level event in Abu Dhabi and has broken into the world...
This archived item refers to swiatek, Zverev, Djokovic in action as French Open hots up. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
"And diamonds, I don't really feel the heaviness of it, but I can imagine how it looks from the outside. Actually, it's supposed to be the third necklace, but, I was, like, 'Okay, it's kind of like too much probably', so I decided to keep it just two."
-- Aryna Sabalenka explains her on-court jewellery decisions.
"Frankly there are no tactics at the end of a match like that. You play with your hearts and your guts."
-- Felix Auger-Aliassime after winning a five-set match in 4 hours 16 mi...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 3. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4.
It was a 30th straight win for Sinner and showed his challengers, if they were in any doubt, that the red-hot Italian is focussed on continuing his streak as he seeks to complete his career Grand Slam.
After winning all three clay-court Masters 1000 events in the run-up to Roland Garros, Sinner appears to have cracked the code to victory on the red dirt.
Without double-reigning champion and world number ...
This archived item refers to ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
Last year Boisson entered Roland Garros ranked 361st in the world but battled to the last four. She then won on clay in Hamburg to enter the top 50 before her progress was derailed by injuries.
On Tuesday, Kalinskaya dominated from the start breaking the 23-year-old Boisson's serve in the first, third and fifth games. Boisson managed a break of her own in game four but it was not enough.
The Russian broke twice again at the start of the second set as she cruised to victory in 1 hour and 19...
This archived item refers to kalinskaya dispatches last year's French Open home hero Boisson. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) said that a match had never been called off at the French Open because of extreme heat but they would do it on all courts where the reading on one of their two wet bulb thermometers reached 32.2 Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
The FFT said that would included the display courts with retractable roofs: Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen.
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is an index that measures how effectively the human body can cool itself under hea...
This archived item refers to french Open: What level of heat would stop play?. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
Townsend, who had beaten Gauff in their only previous meeting in 2019, broke in the opening game.
The 30-year-old held on her first two service games, but from 3-1 up in the opener, won only one more game. That was at 3-5 down in the first, when Townsend saved a set point on Gauff's serve but dropped serve immediately to lose the set and that ended her resistance.
Gauff galloped through the second set in 24 minutes and will face Egyptian Mayar Sherif in the next round.
Gauff applied ice ...
This archived item refers to champion Gauff cruises into French Open second round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 26/05/2026
Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams).
One side will feature the symbolic Marianne face representing the French republic, while the other will show a map of the nation's territories, the Mint said.
They will compete on the global market with South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs or American Gold Eagles.
The goal is to "democratise the gold market in France", the Mint's chief Ma...
This archived item refers to au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 25/05/2026
A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer.
Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38C, while parts of Italy imposed restrictions on working outdoors.
In the UK, the Met Office weather agency said it was the hottest May day on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8C at Kew Gardens, southwest London -- a full two degrees above the ...
This archived item refers to heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 25/05/2026
Swiatek, playing at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since linking up with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig, showed flashes of her best tennis in a 6-1, 6-2 victory.
The Pole is looking to regain the trophy she won at Roland Garros in three successive years from 2022-24 before losing to Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals 12 months ago.
Swiatek will take on Czech Sara Bejlek for a place in the last 32 on Wednesday.
The third seed is among the favourites for the title af...
This archived item refers to swiatek races into French Open second round. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 24/05/2026
"I didn't speak with (my family) on the phone yet, but I obviously texted, and most of my friends and most of the people who have -- because the majority of Kyiv suffered from something like this this morning, and a lot of my friends are just trying to sleep longer, just trying to recover, because it was half of the night, it was happening throughout, like, four hours.
"They are just resting, and, you know, just trying to recover... It's good that it's Sunday today so everyone can just stay...
This archived item refers to who said what: French Open day 1. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 23/05/2026
"From today, Itamar Ben Gvir is banned from entering French territory" after "his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens" who were part of the humanitarian flotilla, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on X.
He added that, with Italy, he was also calling for European Union-level sanctions against the far-right Israeli minister.
The ban follows a global outcry after Ben Gvir published a video on Wednesday showing the heavy-handed treatment in Israeli custody of...
This archived item refers to france bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 23/05/2026
The court in the port city of Setubal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.
The case has drawn widespread attention in Portugal and France since the two small boys were found Tuesday evening crying beside a road near Alcacer do Sal, about 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of Lisbon.
They had been left with backpacks containing food and wat...
This archived item refers to french mother of boys abandoned in Portugal remanded in custody. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/05/2026
Florian Thauvin, a member of the France squad that won the World Cup in 2018, scored one goal and set up another for Odsonne Edouard as Lens found themselves 2-0 ahead late in the first half.
Teenager Djibril Coulibaly pulled one back for Nice with his first senior goal just before the interval and they hit the woodwork twice in the second half.
But Lens made sure of the win through substitute Abdallah Sima, who poked home in the 78th minute to spark joyous celebrations.
The triumph caps ...
This archived item refers to lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/05/2026
Eight French nationals arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris from Turkey on Friday afternoon, to supporters shouting "Long live the struggle of the Palestinian people".
Two of the 36 French people who were on board the flotilla were still in hospital in Turkey, the returnees told awaiting reporters.
Holding a yellow rose and wearing a keffiyeh, Meriem Hadjal, 38, said she was detained on board one of the boats on Monday then transferred to Israel.
"They made us go one by one int...
This archived item refers to french Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/05/2026
"Last year feels like ten years ago," the American said at media day on Friday.
Gauff comes into the tournament seeded fourth, fresh from reaching the Rome final on clay where she lost to Elina Svitolina.
At 22, she is about to play her seventh French Open.
She won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023, but Roland Garros is where she has shone most consistently. She has reached the last eight in each of her last five appearances in the French capital, including winning the tourname...
This archived item refers to gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 22/05/2026
The 41-year-old is preparing for his 21st and last appearance at the French Open, which gets under way on Sunday.
The striking pair of shorts he wore for the second of his three Grand Slam triumphs 11 years ago could yet also make a final bow on Court Philippe Chatrier.
"I'll ask the museum. I'm not sure. Maybe we can wash them before," said Wawrinka on Friday when asked about the iconic fashion item.
"But I didn't think about this. I'll think about it between now and Monday."
Wawrinka i...
This archived item refers to wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/05/2026
"Lens are favourites and this will practically be a home game for them. They are almost obliged to win," said Nice coach Claude Puel, summing up how most observers imagine the outcome of the match at the Stade de France.
It has already been a fine season for Lens, who finished second to all-conquering Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, falling not far short of a first French title since 1998.
Now they are hoping to win the French Cup for the first time in their history, having lost all three ...
This archived item refers to ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/05/2026
Sinner, the red-hot men's title favourite in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz, will start his bid for a maiden Roland Garros crown against French wildcard Clement Tabur, the world number 165.
Women's world number one Sabalenka faces a tough potential road to the final, with Naomi Osaka, Victoria Mboko and reigning champion Gauff all potential hurdles for the Belarusian.
The build-up to the event, which gets under way on Sunday, has been overshadowed by threats from players to bo...
This archived item refers to sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 21/05/2026
The Paris Court of Appeal ruling was a dramatic reversal of a lower court decision.
The appeal court said that the French flag carrier and Europe's leading aerospace manufacturer were "solely and entirely responsible for the crash of flight AF447," ordering each to pay 225,000 euros ($261,000) -- the maximum fine for corporate manslaughter.
While the penalties are symbolic, the ruling will be seen as significant reputational damage for both companies.
Air France and Airbus have consistent...
This archived item refers to air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 20/05/2026
The 55-year-old centrist, an ex-prime minister seen as one of the strongest contenders in next year's election to replace President Emmanuel Macron, denies the accusations.
Polls suggest that Philippe, a centrist with his Horizons party, could successfully take on the far right and win the vote.
His team told AFP that he took note of the probe and would "answer the questions put to him by the judiciary as he has always done in a very serene manner".
Contacted by AFP, his lawyer did not wi...
This archived item refers to french presidential candidate Philippe targeted in embezzlement probe. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in May 2026.