Reuters•14 minutes agoTennis - Mladenovic among the favourites in Paris, says former coach
Kristina Mladenovic's improved footwork gives her a real chance to become the first Frenchwoman in 17 years to win the singles title at Roland Garros, according to her former coach. Mladenovic reached the final in two of the major claycourt tournaments this season, in Madrid and Stuttgart, and Georges
Reuters•55 minutes agoFrench Open gets underway amid tight security on a hot day
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Roland Garros opened its gates for the main tournament of the French Open amid tight security on a searing hot Sunday with Petra Kvitova set to make her much-awaited return to competition five months after being stabbed during a burglary. The Czech two-time Wimbledon
ReutersTennis - Kvitova's return to provide French Open with early emotions
Five months after being stabbed during a burglary, Petra Kvitova will provide the French Open with early chills as she makes her return to competition by opening play at Roland Garros on Sunday. The left-handed Czech, a two-time Wimbledon champion, takes on American Julia Boserup on Court Philippe Chatrier
