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Straits Times
3 days ago
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- Straits Times
Anisimova hopes to burn bright at French Open again after tough journey
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Denmark's Clara Tauson in action during her third round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in action during her third round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in action during her third round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Lisi Niesner PARIS - Amanda Anisimova said she experiences flashbacks of her run to the French Open semi-finals six years ago but the American aims to stay in the present at Roland Garros as she bids to continue her resurgence after a mental health break due to burnout. The powerful 23-year-old burst onto the scene at the Paris Grand Slam as a teenager in 2019 before being beaten by eventual champion Ash Barty, but struggled to hit the same heights since and took a hiatus from the game two years ago. "When I first got (back) here, I was getting some flashbacks and good memories," Anisimova said on Friday after beating Clara Tauson 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the fourth round. "Every time I come here I get a bit of that, but once I get started and get into the groove of the tournament, I try to stay really present and in the moment. "It's 2025 now, so that's how I look at it. But yeah it's always nice to have that in the back of my head, that I had a great run here and also hopefully that the fans remember that and how they were carrying me through." Anisimova cultivated an art hobby and sold her paintings for charity before returning to the game last season and is now back in business as she bids to improve her world ranking of 16. "It's definitely been a journey, and I've had some amazing moments and some tough moments and phases," she said. "It's been quite a ride. I think the most important thing is just the people I surround myself with, the team I have. I think that's what drives me every day, especially having fun off of the court. That's the most important thing. "The wins aren't going to happen if you're not happy off of the court." Up next for Anisimova is world number one Aryna Sabalenka, a player she has a 5-2 win-loss record over having last beaten the Belarusian in the quarter-finals of Toronto last year. "We're both pretty big hitters, so I'm sure we're going to be going at it back and forth," said Anisimova. "She's one of the best right now. She's number one. It's always a good matchup. I enjoy the fight and the challenge she brings. I'm looking forward to it. "Hopefully I can bring my 'A' game. Hopefully it'll be a good match." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Tennis-Roland Garros bracing for bizarre Saturday as Champions League final looms
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 General view during the third round match between Denmark's Clara Tauson ands Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner PARIS (Reuters) -Roland Garros is bracing for a surreal Saturday evening when the biggest noise around the French Open might come not from the courts, but from the nearby Parc des Princes, where tens of thousands of Paris St Germain fans will gather to watch their team contest the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Some 40,000 PSG supporters are expected to watch a screening at their home stadium, 750 metres from the French Open grounds, where around 15,000 tennis fans will fill Court Philippe-Chatrier for the night session starting at 2000 local time. With the Champions League final kicking off at 2100, authorities are bracing for both sets of spectators to spill out onto the streets of western Paris around the same time — a potential flashpoint in a city still on edge after PSG's semi-final victory over Arsenal earlier this month sparked looting and clashes with police. French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said organisers were in close coordination with police to ensure the evening runs smoothly. "Metro line 9 was supposed to be closed, but it will stay open all weekend, which means people can arrive and leave in good conditions," Mauresmo told reporters on Friday. "Everything around the stadium grounds is being managed by the police teams. They've secured the perimeter and are handling what needs to be done. On our side, we're managing operations inside and immediately around the stadium, while the police prefecture is in charge of everything beyond that perimeter." Paris police chief Laurent Nunez confirmed 5,400 officers would be deployed across the capital on Saturday, with the Champs-Elysees and streets around the Arc de Triomphe closed from midday as a precaution, in light of a recent incident in Liverpool where a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans. As for whether the football frenzy might distract from the tennis, Mauresmo was relaxed. "I'm not sure you can stop someone from checking the score on their phone," she smiled. "We're obviously vigilant and have security measures in place. But it's like the Olympics — people follow other events. "If there's a couple of disturbances, we'll live with it. And on paper, it's not like there's going to be 10 or 20 goals." (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Roland Garros bracing for bizarre Saturday as Champions League final looms
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2025 General view during the third round match between Denmark's Clara Tauson ands Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner PARIS - Roland Garros is bracing for a surreal Saturday evening when the biggest noise around the French Open might come not from the courts, but from the nearby Parc des Princes, where tens of thousands of Paris St Germain fans will gather to watch their team contest the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Some 40,000 PSG supporters are expected to watch a screening at their home stadium, 750 metres from the French Open grounds, where around 15,000 tennis fans will fill Court Philippe-Chatrier for the night session starting at 2000 local time. With the Champions League final kicking off at 2100, authorities are bracing for both sets of spectators to spill out onto the streets of western Paris around the same time — a potential flashpoint in a city still on edge after PSG's semi-final victory over Arsenal earlier this month sparked looting and clashes with police. French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said organisers were in close coordination with police to ensure the evening runs smoothly. "Metro line 9 was supposed to be closed, but it will stay open all weekend, which means people can arrive and leave in good conditions," Mauresmo told reporters on Friday. "Everything around the stadium grounds is being managed by the police teams. They've secured the perimeter and are handling what needs to be done. On our side, we're managing operations inside and immediately around the stadium, while the police prefecture is in charge of everything beyond that perimeter." Paris police chief Laurent Nunez confirmed 5,400 officers would be deployed across the capital on Saturday, with the Champs-Elysees and streets around the Arc de Triomphe closed from midday as a precaution, in light of a recent incident in Liverpool where a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans. As for whether the football frenzy might distract from the tennis, Mauresmo was relaxed. "I'm not sure you can stop someone from checking the score on their phone," she smiled. "We're obviously vigilant and have security measures in place. But it's like the Olympics — people follow other events. "If there's a couple of disturbances, we'll live with it. And on paper, it's not like there's going to be 10 or 20 goals." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
How to watch Roland Garros Friday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more May 30
How to watch Roland Garros Friday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more May 30 There are four matches at the Roland Garros on May 30, highlighted by No. 22-ranked Clara Tauson against No. 16 Amanda Anisimova. If you're trying to keep up with the action, then check out the Tennis Channel, which will have live coverage and the biggest highlights from the world of tennis on Center Court and Center Court Live. Roland Garros key details Tournament: The Roland Garros The Roland Garros Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Date: May 30 May 30 Venue: Stade Roland Garros Stade Roland Garros Location: Paris, France Paris, France Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Match of the day: Clara Tauson vs. Amanda Anisimova Start time: 5:00 AM ET 5:00 AM ET Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Tauson has not won any of her 10 tournaments this year, with an overall match record of 14-10. Anisimova, who holds a 14-8 record in nine tournaments this year, has claimed one tournament title. Roland Garros schedule today Victoria Mboko vs. Qinwen Zheng, 5:00 AM ET (Round of 32) Bernarda Pera vs. Elina Svitolina, 5:00 AM ET (Round of 32) Clara Tauson vs. Amanda Anisimova, 5:00 AM ET (Round of 32) Jasmine Paolini vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva, 5:00 AM ET (Round of 32) Sign up for Fubo to watch tennis today!
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Roland Garros Betting Odds and Match Previews for May 26, 2025, Women's Singles
Roland Garros Betting Odds and Match Previews for May 26, 2025, Women's Singles There are 25 round of 128 matches on the slate at the Roland Garros today at Stade Roland Garros, including a highly anticipated clash between world No. 22 Clara Tauson and No. 32 Magda Linette. Tauson has not won any of her 10 tournaments so far this year, with an overall record of 14-10. Linette, who holds a 14-11 record in 11 tournaments this year, has yet to claim a tournament win. With the Roland Garros featuring 25 matches today, stay on top of the most current betting odds with our preview below. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:13 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Today's matches at the Roland Garros Odds to win the 2025 Roland Garros
