Vatsal Shah

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Vatsal Shah |Janainah Fazlin Anam

Controversies seem to be taking over the French Open at the moment. From the ever-passionate PSG fans with their fireworks to the scheduling of matches, we’re seeing it all. There was another controversy boiling over as American tennis sensation Coco Gauff, along with Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek, called on the tournament to improve its scheduling and include more women’s matches in the night slot.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Vatsal Shah |Irfan Kabeer

Amid the big names of American tennis like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, there is an emerging silent star in the form of Hailey Baptiste. The 23-year-old is having a giant killing run at the ongoing French Open and has reached the fourth round. She caused a massive upset right in her first-round match here when she defeated Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Growing in confidence, she had dominating displays against Nao Hibino and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to advance to the fourth round.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Vatsal Shah |Janainah Fazlin Anam

It has been a mixed 2025 Roland Garros campaign for the American hopefuls so far. While the likes of Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff have sailed through, the American men’s campaign hasn’t been that great. The fourth seed, Taylor Fritz, crashed out in the opening round against Daniel Altmaier. The hopes now rest on the likes of Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton, who have made it to the fourth round.

5 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Vatsal Shah |Janainah Fazlin Anam

Serena Williams is a true legend on and off the court; really, every tennis fan would agree. While her tennis exploits need no mention, the American legend is a multi-talented personality off the court too. Over the course of her illustrious career, Williams has managed to win an astonishing 23 Grand Slam titles, along with a host of other big titles. Moreover, she is a fashion icon and often sports interesting outfits while playing in these tournaments.

6 days ago | essentiallysports.com | Vatsal Shah |Janainah Fazlin Anam

It’s been a smooth ride for Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka at the ongoing French Open. While the Sabalenka is through to the fourth round, Djokovic will play his third-round match tomorrow. The two have dominated their opponents and are yet to lose a set in this tournament, and are looking like early favorites for the title. Now earlier this week, Sabalenka and Djokovic came across each other on the way to the dressing room.