Australian exits after second-round match with Magda Linette Barty also required medical timeout in her first-round win World No 1 Ashleigh Barty is out of the French Open after retiring Read more

Live updates from day five at Roland Garros Serena Williams survives tough three-setter to make third round Email Luke or tweet @LukeMcLaughlin with your thoughts 10.47am BST It’s 3-0 Li! Read more

This week’s roundup also features Italy’s Euro 2020 squad rapping and Premier League one-goal wonders 1) Italy pulled out all the stops for their Euro 2020 squad announcement, with the Read more

The outcry over the tennis star shows it’s OK to admit having a mental illness, but only on your own time The Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has spoken about Read more

Williams beats Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 American now second-highest ranked player in her half of draw It remains to be seen whether Serena Williams can play herself into form Read more

The tennis champion has been let down by the grand slam organisers who have profited so greatly from her remarkable talent, writes Dr Nicholas Marlowe, while Kate Alley says she Read more

A sporting career at the highest level can bring wealth, fame and adoration. It does not cushion you against the pain of being human When I saw the news of Read more

In pulling out of the French Open, the young tennis player has exposed a truth known to all players, fans and even journalists: the obligatory press conferences are pointless and Read more

Live updates from day four at Roland Garros Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets as he launches title defence Email Daniel with your thoughts 10.47am BST Down 2-5, Bencic improves Read more

Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety and depression Athletes and sponsors in Naomi Osaka’s native Japan have joined much of Read more