85歳以上のベテラン選手たちが、フランス選手権（85歳以上の部）のため、ローラン・ギャロスのクレーコートに集結した。準決勝の試合では、出場選手による見事なベースラインラリーやネットプレーが披露された。
男子準決勝では、ジャン＝フランソワ・ウリエがジャン＝ピエール・オリヴィエ・ド・サルダンを破った。ウリエは決勝戦でジェラール・ヴァレスと対戦する。女子のドローでは、メアリー・ジェーン・マーティがマリー＝フランソワーズ・ケルブラットを下し、決勝戦でジュヌヴィエーヴ・トゥルナードと顔を合わせることになった。決勝戦は2026年6月19日に予定されている。これらの大会は、30歳から90歳以上の年齢区分を設けているITFワールドテニスマスターズツアーの一環として開催されている。
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Serena Williams marked her return to competitive tennis with a doubles victory on Tuesday at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Partnering with Victoria Mboko, the 44-year-old defeated third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6(2), 6-2. The win came nearly four years after her retirement following the 2022 US Open.
Gael Monfils, the 39-year-old Frenchman on his farewell tour, has hinted at 'something special' planned for Roland Garros. In a video posted by the French Open's official account on April 13, he urged fans to tune in on April 16 for more details. The reveal builds anticipation ahead of his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.
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Novak Djokovic faces a demanding path at the upcoming French Open after the draw placed several strong opponents in his half of the bracket. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won the title three times, must navigate early tests from rising talents and experienced clay specialists. His preparation has been limited by injuries and minimal match play on the surface.
David Goffin secured a straight-sets victory in the first round of French Open qualifying on May 18 and struggled to hold back tears during his post-match interview. The 35-year-old Belgian defeated Tseng Chun-hsin 6-3, 6-1 in 73 minutes at Court Suzanne-Lenglen. The emotional moment came as the crowd gave him a standing ovation and chanted his name.
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Serena Williams returned to the court on Tuesday and partnered with Victoria Mboko to defeat the third-seeded pair of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the first round of the HSBC Championships.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round of Roland-Garros after defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets on Sunday evening.
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Several prominent players, including Grand Slam champions, were eliminated in the opening round of the French Open on May 25. The upsets marked one of the most dramatic starts to the tournament in recent years.