Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open.

A look at all the men's singles champions in the history of the French Open, and the players who have won the most titles.

A tennis nation with an eye for the spectacular is getting closer to refuting the idea that it is all showmanship and no substance

Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running with an emphatic victory.

Heading into the French Open, an argument could be made that the headlines about tennis lately have been as, or more, intriguing off the court — and in the court of law — than on the court of play.

A tennis star's plane was forced to make an emergency landing after it was struck by lightning on its way to the French Open. Alexander Zverev, who is among the favourites at the French Open this year, has opened up about the incident which occurred mid-air during the flight from Hamburg.

Thousands of spectators gave Nadal, who retired last year, a standing ovation as he strode through the doorway of Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Taxi drivers protesting in Paris for a sixth straight day are threatening to block access to Roland-Garros on Monday, day two of the French Open.