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Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form • May 19, 2025, 1:02 AM ET (AP)
Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite • May 18, 2025, 2:17 PM ET (AP)
Novak Djokovic splits with coach Andy Murray ahead of French Open • May 13, 2025, 10:43 AM ET (AP)
Gauff taking a lot of positives from her performance in Madrid despite loss to Sabalenka in final • May 4, 2025, 4:02 PM ET (AP)
Alcaraz blames 'demanding sport' for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:58 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As French Championships • Championnats Internationaux de France de Tennis • French Open Championship
Notable Honorees Novak Djokovic • Rafael Nadal • Iga Świątek • Roger Federer • Serena Williams • Carlos Alcaraz • Ashleigh Barty • Andre Agassi • Billie Jean King • Monica Seles • Martina Navratilova • Martina Hingis • Justine Henin • Jennifer Capriati • Maria Sharapova • Chris Evert • Mahesh Bhupathi • Thomas Muster • Rod Laver • Leander Paes • Ivan Lendl • Althea Gibson • Bill Tilden • Suzanne Lenglen • Margaret Court • Ilie Nastase • Helen Wills • Ken Rosewall • Steffi Graf • Maureen Connolly • Björn Borg • Henri Cochet • René Lacoste • Jacques Brugnon • Lew Hoad • Michael Chang • Jaroslav Drobny • Guillermo Vilas • Iva Majoli • Jean Borotra

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Holding court at the French Open
Justine Henin competing in the women's final at the 2007 French Open; she defeated Ana Ivanovic in straight sets.
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