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Rafael Nadal to be honored with a tribute at the French Open • Apr. 17, 2025, 7:10 AM ET (AP)
Djokovic upset by Tabilo in the 2nd round at Monte Carlo. Alcaraz advances • Apr. 9, 2025, 7:29 PM ET (AP)
Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say • Apr. 3, 2025, 6:50 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As French Championships • Championnats Internationaux de France de Tennis • French Open Championship
Notable Honorees Rafael Nadal • Roger Federer • Andre Agassi • Serena Williams • Billie Jean King • Martina Navratilova • Novak Djokovic • Justine Henin • Martina Hingis • Chris Evert • Maria Sharapova • Jennifer Capriati • Thomas Muster • Mahesh Bhupathi • Althea Gibson • Bill Tilden • Helen Wills • Leander Paes • Suzanne Lenglen • Rod Laver • Margaret Court • Steffi Graf • Maureen Connolly • Björn Borg • Ilie Nastase • Henri Cochet • Jaroslav Drobny • René Lacoste • Ken Rosewall • Guillermo Vilas • Carlos Alcaraz • Iva Majoli • Ashleigh Barty • Iga Świątek • Jacques Brugnon • Lew Hoad • Jean Borotra • Michael Chang • Ivan Lendl • Monica Seles

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Holding court at the French Open
Justine Henin competing in the women's final at the 2007 French Open; she defeated Ana Ivanovic in straight sets.
Reaching for the ball
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