PARIS — Jannik Sinner passed his first test back on tour after a doping ban — a run to last weekend's final at the Italian Open, where his tennis felt good and looked good, and the statistics he studied afterward backed that up.

For quite some time, there's usually been a sense of certainty at the French Open. That was particularly so on the men's side, with Rafael Nadal ruling over the red clay of Roland-Garros the way no one dominated any tournament in tennis history.

Rafael Nadal has won more French Open tournaments than any other tennis player, with 14 titles. Check out all-time men's and women's winners now.

PARIS — Caroline Garcia, a former U.S. Open semifinalist who has been ranked as high as No. 4, says she will retire from tennis. As she prepares to play at the French Open for a 14th consecutive appearance, the Frenchwoman said on social media that “it’s time to say goodbye.”

The current record for a Nadal racket is $139,700 when Sotheby's sold one in February linked to 12 matches in 2022, including his improbable Australian Open final comeback against Daniil Medvedev. When Nadal captured his second title in Melbourne, he became the second man in history to circumnavigate the double career Grand Slam.

Talking points ahead of this year’s French Open - Swiatek has not won a tournament since Roland Garros last year.

Rafael Nadal's narration. The video starts with Nadal’s voice saying, “Only where love is written in capitals. Only the clay where champions fight.” It immediately captivate

When is the 2025 French Open? How to watch, TV times, schedule, draw dates & live stream info. The Sporting News covers everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 French Open.