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Montreal officials say they've left no stone unturned to prepare for Grand Prix
MONTREAL - City officials and organizers of this weekend's Grand Prix in Montreal say they're ready for the more than 350,000 people expected at the Formula One race. They say they've learned lessons from last year's event, which was marked by heavy congestion and poor communication. Provincial and municipal officials said they were both taking steps to scale back or pause construction work or lane closures on some busy highways and streets around the city. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The city has also removed 250 orange pylons from its streets and is trying to cover up existing construction sites to improve Montreal's appearance for visitors. Organizers have also launched a new app this year to provide real-time updates on the event. A city spokesperson is still warning that people need to plan their trips around Montreal carefully this weekend, and should bike or take public transit where possible. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025. Read more on the Canadian Grand Prix at
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2 days ago
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By the numbers: Carlos Alcaraz and his performance for the ages in French Open final
PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open title on Sunday with a performance for the ages, winning the longest final at Roland-Garros in the Open era. Alcaraz produced a stunning comeback, rallying from two sets down to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) after saving three match points. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the thrilling final: 5 Alcaraz won his fifth Grand Slam title, in as many finals. The 22-year-old Spaniard became the third youngest man in history to reach that milestone after Bjorn Borg (21) and Rafael Nadal (22). And it was the fifth time in succession Alcaraz has beaten Sinner overall. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 5 hours, 29 minutes This was the longest men's final at Roland-Garros. The previous record was held by Mats Wilander and Guillermo Vilas in 1982 (4 hours and 42 minutes). 3 The number of match points saved by Alcaraz. He battled back from 3–5, 0-40 down in the fourth set. He saved the first match point when Sinner sent a forehand long. Sinner missed a return on the second, then Alcaraz came out on top of a short baseline rally. Alcaraz is just the third man in the Open era to save at least one championship point on his way to a Grand Slam trophy, joining Gaston Gaudio at the 2004 French Open and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2019. 2 It was only the second time that a men's singles Grand Slam final was decided at the fifth set tiebreaker after Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev at the 2020 U.S. Open. 9 Alcaraz is the ninth man in the Open era to rally from two sets down to win a major final. 22 The number of wins on clay for Alcaraz this year, with only one defeat. 1 Alcaraz has won a best-of-5 match after losing the opening two sets for the first time. ___ AP tennis: Read more on the French Open at
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2 days ago
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AP PHOTOS: Alcaraz beats Sinner in stunning comeback in French Open final
PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the French Open to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) and retain his French Open title for a second straight year on Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read more on the French Open at
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2 days ago
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Alcaraz saves three match points to take French Open final against Sinner to fifth set
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has forced a deciding set in the French Open final after saving three match points against Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz was trailing 5-3, 40-0 in the fourth set on Sunday before rallying past his rival, winning a tiebreaker 7-6 (3). Sinner, the top-ranked player, won the first two sets 6-4, 7-6 (4) before Alcaraz claimed the third set 6-4. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Sinner and Alcaraz share seven major titles, four for Alcaraz and three for Sinner, who is in the French Open final for the first time. Sinner is on a 20-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, after winning the U.S. Open and the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Alcaraz owns a tour-leading 21-1 record on clay this year and has beaten the 23-year-old Sinner in their past four meetings. He leads him 7-4 overall. ___ AP tennis: Read more on the French Open at
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2 days ago
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Sinner takes two-set lead over Alcaraz in Roland-Garros final
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is up two sets to none — 6-4, 7-6 (4) — against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final. After taking the opening set, Sinner carried his momentum into the second, securing an early break and holding serve to take a commanding 3–0 lead. The top-ranked Italian extended his advantage to 5–2, appearing firmly in control. However, a late surge from Alcaraz, sparked by a series of aggressive returns in the ninth game saw the defending champion break back, hold serve and level the set at 5–5. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Alcaraz saved two set points in the tiebreaker before Sinner wrapped up the set with a forehand attack that his rival could not return. Sinner and Alcaraz share seven major titles, four for Alcaraz and three for Sinner, who is in the French Open final for the first time. Sinner has not dropped a set at Roland-Garros this year. Sinner is on a 20-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, after winning the U.S. Open and the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Alcaraz owns a tour-leading 21-1 record on clay this year and has beaten the 23-year-old Sinner in their past four meetings. He leads him 7-4 overall. ___ AP tennis: Read more on the French Open at
