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Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam finalist and former British number one Greg Rusedeski look back on a shock exit for Elena Rybakina, another early British defeat, and a wild story involving Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach.
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00:38: Elena Rybakina's defeat
07:05: Novak Djokovic progresses
11:33: Fran Jones' exit
11:50: Fran Jones post match interview
16:48: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coach fall out
Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson and Annabel Croft look back on the British men’s exit, Daniil Medvedev — a former world number one — being knocked out of Roland-Garros seven times, and 17‑year‑old Moise Kouame reaching the second round.
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00:20: Cameron Norrie retires from opening round.
02:18: Cameron Norrie speaking to Russell Fuller.
07:00: Medvedev knocked out of Roland-Garros at the earliest opportunity for the seventh time.
11:12: Moise Kouame, 17‑year‑old French star, making history.
12:09: Moise Kouame post‑match interview.
16:30: Sabalenka questioned over prize‑money stance and diamonds.
To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis’ on BBC Sounds. Coverage continues on Wednesday 27th May — we will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds from 1pm UK time with commentary of Elina Svitolina, Elena Rybakina, followed by Novak Djokovic against Frenchman Valentin Royer and Britain’s Francesca Jones.
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Leon Smith look back on former champion Stan Wawrinka's final French Open campaign ending and British qualifier Toby Samuel beaten in straight sets by Alex de Minaur.
But there was success for Britain's Katie Boulter, who goes into the second round.
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00:36 Wawrinka bids farewell to French Open
03:39 Wawrinka interview post match
06:42 Toby Samuel French Open debut
08:10 Toby Samuel Interview post match
To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis’ on BBC Sounds. Coverage begins from 1pm on Tuesday 26th May - British number one Cameron Norrie in his first-round match….following that a combination of Lois Boisson v Anna Kalinskaya and last year's French Open winner Coco Gauff begins her title defence.
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft look back on the opening day of the French Open. We hear from Emma Raducanu after her straight sets exit on Day One.
But there was success for Britain's Fran Jones, who came from behind to win at a Grand Slam for the first time.
And Novak Djokovic was pushed hard by home favourite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard before prevailing in four sets. Can he pose a serious threat at this tournament?
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04:00 Emma Raducanu exits on Day One
06:45 Raducanu interview with Russell Fuller
10:40 Fran Jones wins for the first time at a Grand Slam
15:50 Marta Kostyuk's emotional win
To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis’ on BBC Sounds. Coverage begins from 1pm on Monday 25 May, featuring Katie Boulter, Stan Wawrinka and Elena Rybakina's matches.
Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world but else do you know about him? BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell his story from the foot of the Dolomites to the top of world tennis. Featuring interviews with his first coach, the men who guided him into the top 10, and the owner of a local bar where Sinner matches are watched all hours of day and night.
02:02 - Introduction and descriptions of Jannik Sinner's home town
Russell Fuller and French Open doubles champion Ryan Harrison are in Paris to react to the singles draws. Plus, the latest on how players are looking to put pressure on Grand Slam organisers in the ongoing debate over prize money.
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Eleanor Oldroyd, Tennis Correspondent Russell Fuller and French Open Doubles winner Ryan Harrison look ahead to the French Open, discussing player boycotts, Sinner challengers and the draws for the British players.
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British players draws: 0:15
Raducanu reunited with coach: 1:12
Sinners tournament to lose: 3:20
Biggest challengers to Sinner 4:10
Player Protests: 5:30
Sabalenka's press conference: 7:30
All the reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth golfer to win consecutive green jackets at The Masters. Mark Chapman presents reaction with Iain Carter, Trish Johnson, Katherine Downes, Andrew Magee and Alistair Bruce-Ball as they react to the final round of the 90th Masters which saw Rory McIlroy win for the second year in a row. Plus, hear from the man himself.
Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller, Pat Cash and Annabel Croft react to an historic day in Melbourne which saw Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.
The Spaniard went one set down to Novak Djokovic, himself chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, but Alcaraz powered through to beat the 38-year-old Serb and win his maiden major championship in Melbourne.
Hear from the team at the Rod Laver Arena as well as both finalists.
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