French tennis star Alizé Cornet has retired after her final match at Roland Garros. Cornet, who turned 34, has had a remarkable career, highlighted by a career-high ranking of World No. 11, six singles titles, 20 Roland-Garros appearances, and a record 69 consecutive Grand Slam appearances. She also won 1 Fed Cup. Her last match ended in a first-round defeat to China's Qinwen Zheng, who won 6-2 in the first set. Cornet's emotional farewell included a ceremony and a montage video of her career, which brought her to tears. She expressed her gratitude and nostalgia, stating, 'I was already crying watching Nadal's match yesterday... Never been prepared for this moment, when you have to say goodbye to a page in my book, which has been turning for 30 years.' Cornet's resilience and longevity in the sport have made her a beloved figure in tennis, especially in France.
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Naomi Osaka lost against No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a thrilling clash at the French Open but leaves the tournament even more encouraged about the progress she has made after returning to the sport. https://t.co/gkpgtcHUBL
1 - Since the start of the 2023 season, Iga Swiatek's the only player to win multiple Women's Singles matches at Grand Slam events from match point down. Bencic - Wimbledon R16 2023 Osaka - Roland Garros R64 2024 🆕 Unrelenting. #rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/i7OgntFsRu
Naomi Osaka wasn't lying when she said she was 'on to something' 🧱 The former World No. 1 put up an impressive fight against reigning #RolandGarros champion Iga Swiatek. While this may have been a surprise to some, Osaka saw it coming 👀 https://t.co/JBeyKmZIFY
Day 4 under lights 🏟️ #RolandGarros https://t.co/Tpj4HYFNBQ
“I honestly didn’t believe I could win, because I would be pretty naive," Iga Swiatek said after her Houdini-act victory over Naomi Osaka on Wednesday. On Osaka’s statement performance, and Swiatek’s head-spinning comeback https://t.co/Y7JWSnGWsE
A rainy day in Paris comes to a close ☔ #RolandGarros https://t.co/thZ7aCTq3K
Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat but admits: 'I've felt worse': Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse". The Japanese star led 5-2 in the final set… https://t.co/oghfCwHcPu #japannews #japantoday
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16 in a row, 30 overall for Iga Swiatek at #RolandGarros 🤯 To learn more about this historic win ➡️ https://t.co/idNoWQOra3 https://t.co/3hmEcr4rh3
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In just her fifth match at a Grand Slam tournament in two years, Naomi Osaka just missed pulling off an upset of world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. https://t.co/icoTalH9Nb
Naomi Osaka: "I cried when I got off the court, but then I realize I watched Iga win this tournament last year [while] pregnant. It was just my dream to be able to play her. When I kind of think of it like that, I think I'm doing pretty well." Impressive on and off-court today.
DID YOU KNOW❓ With her win over Naomi Osaka in the second round of Roland Garros today, 🇵🇱 @iga_swiatek is still the ONLY woman to reach the third round or better at EVERY SINGLE GRAND SLAM THIS DECADE. 💪👏 That's 17 Grand Slams in a row and counting since the start of 2020:
Day session meets night session at #rolandgarros https://t.co/HlqQmef8UX
30 - Iga Swiatek has won her 30th match at Roland Garros, as many as Seles before turning 23; only Graf (47), Sanchez Vicario (39), Sabatini (34) and Hingis (31) have registered more wins U-23 at this event during the Open Era. Mesmerise. #rolandgarros | @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/q1L6aubd4q
16 consecutive wins on the Parisian clay 🫰 @iga_swiatek | #RolandGarros https://t.co/wAWeSC2NBs
Deserving of all praise 👐 @naomiosaka | #RolandGarros https://t.co/Z3OdiUcLbW
A real Houdini act by Swiatek; that match looked like Osaka's for the entirety of 2 sets—minus one match point. https://t.co/Zh3jeMZd32
That was an amazing match!!!!!!!! The forehand that Naomi missed serving for the match up 30-15 to go up two match points is one she is going to see in her sleep (nightmares) tonight! After this win, i think IGA now just plows thru everyone else after that match.
A match that can pretty much decide the tournament. Just can't see Swiatek not winning the all thing now. And Osaka... INCREDIBLE performance and huge disappointment surely for not closing this out. What a match. https://t.co/dsoxdeTSnA
22,363 - At 22 years and 363 days, Iga Swiatek is the third youngest women's player after Monica Seles and Steffi Graf to win 16 consecutive matches at the French Open during the Open Era. Clan. #rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/Pmq1ojkTY5
In the last four weeks, we have watched Iga Swiatek save match points to fend off career-best clay-court performances from Aryna Sabalenka (Madrid) and Naomi Osaka (RG). This is how you build an aura. Unreal.
hell of a match between Swiatek and Osaka. Obviously R2 exit is disappointing for Osaka, but she should be super proud to have battled against Swiatek on clay of all surfaces.
From 2-5 down 4 straight games for Swiatek to lead 6-5 in the decider.
Swiatek up 6-5 and serving for the match now.
Four games in a row for Swiatek who looks like she will escape this one, leading 6-5 in the third. Shades of Keys US Open 2016 for Naomi now, lamentably. #rolandgarros
Swiatek backhands put her back level at 5-all. Riveting. #rolandgarros
Swiatek holds. Osaka was... 5-2 30-0* 5-3 *30-15 and MP 5-4* 40-40 It's 5-5 now
Swiatek has a break point. (That forehand error from Osaka at 30-15...)
Huge hold from Swiatek for 2-4. Saved a break point.
Midway through a match with the best women's clay-courter since Evert (or at least Henin), Naomi Osaka suddenly became 100% Full-On Naomi Osaka again. Holy smokes. https://t.co/s2Y688eVOd
Unbelievable ball striking from Naomi Osaka. She leads 4-1 in the 3rd. The crowd chanting "Naomi, Naomi".
Swiatek stops the bleeding, holds for 1-3 in the third. That was quite enormous to gain a semblance of a foothold here. #rolandgarros
Swiatek with an important hold for 1-3 in the decider. Was 15-30 down. A big game now...
Swiatek 1/11 (!) on break points today and incredibly 0/8 in this 3rd set.
Crikey I’ve missed watching Naomi Osaka playing her best tennis.
Naomi Osaka, pounding winners like the good old days, is now up a break in the third on the Queen of Clay #getty https://t.co/Jv2nEI0hrw
INCREDIBLE. Another winner and Osaka breaks for a 2-0 lead in the 3rd set. Crowd going crazy here. https://t.co/zidT4B59cs
Heckin’ magnifique hold by Naomi Osaka, saving two Swiatek break points to hang on for 1-0* in the third set. #rolandgarros
By a mile Osaka's best career match on clay. And surely her best performance since her last Australian Open title in 2021. She is back.
Osaka saves three break points and holds to start the 3rd set. From 2-4 down in the first set, she won 11 of 15 games. She is believing.
1 - Iga Swiatek is 68-1 in completed clay court WTA main draw matches after winning the opening set - she only lost to Karolina Muchova in Prague 2019 (4-6 6-1 6-4). Possibility. #rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider
Good lord, this hitting from Osaka. Welcome back.
Order of play is out for Thursday at #RolandGarros📷 and after Wednesday's rain delays, it is packed. Courts usually reserved for doubles at this stage are all singles. Taylor Fritz and Jelena Ostapenko on Court 13. Good day for a grounds pass (if you can find one)… https://t.co/sAApeYCuGJ
Order of play is out for Thursday at #RolandGarros and after Wednesday's rain delays, it is packed. Courts usually reserved for doubles at this stage are all singles. Taylor Fritz on Court 13. Good day for a grounds pass (if you can find one) https://t.co/3tDlfUYpu5
Osaka vs Swiatek is a brilliant watch😍 wta need to do more to capitalise on these match ups!
Oh my god WHAT A SHOT from Osaka.
Swiatek saves a set point and holds for 5-5. It’s tense here. https://t.co/xy8qRrdpZk
The French Tennis Federation has confirmed there will be no more play on the outside courts at Roland Garros until tomorrow. @CDEccleshare explains how the weather messes with players and fans alike. https://t.co/bTzHU3Ss7n
Win or lose today (and Swiatek at #rolandgarros is deeply daunting), Naomi Osaka looks great out there. Fitness is back, belief is back, ball striking is huge. One to watch for the rest of the season, for sure.
Osaka v Iga feels pretty big out here. Good start for the 4-time champs. Osaka pummeling the ball.
Osaka thought she had the break here. Missed the DTL FH by cms. Hitting the ball incredibly well so far.
Starting off strong 💥 @naomiosaka | #RolandGarros https://t.co/8lKCgCDqNP
Iga Swiatek/Naomi Osaka coming up - wish this wasn’t a Round2 meeting!
All matches on the outside courts have been cancelled for the day as the rain continues 😱 https://t.co/HET9AGWWEd
Here comes today’s marquee match: 4x Slam champ Iga Swiatek vs 4x Slam champ Naomi Osaka The only two players, male or female, born after 1987 to have won four or more singles slams. First Slam meeting. Swiatek a heavy favorite, but it’s still a big occasion. #rolandgarros
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Naomi Osaka says she is "really excited" to face red-hot tournament favourite Iga Swiatek in the #FrenchOpen second round on Wednesday, when men's title contenders Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are also in action ➡️ https://t.co/I3LnaMsJMw #AFPSports https://t.co/CSnBA3SfGf
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka headline day 4! Check out our full match previews 👉 https://t.co/zAlZBDJdDI https://t.co/ExJFDd5w9m
Katie Boulter's defeat by Paula Badosa and Dan Evans’s loss to Holger Rune meant all six British singles players exited the French Open in the first round for the fourth time this century ⬇️Read more https://t.co/JhiwSnX3I8
Naomi Osaka says she is "really excited" to face red-hot tournament favorite Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round on Wednesday. https://t.co/GxfYuiOfkW
French Open day three https://t.co/NrONXFGVVC https://t.co/LpkA53E8Lh
Big guns Swiatek and Osaka meet in early French Open showdown https://t.co/CvvN9CR9ec https://t.co/N2MgTukgY1
Roland Garros Previews, Day 4 —Old pandemic pals Swiatek and Osaka face off —Sinner goes up against Gasquet and the night crowd —Tiafoe-Shapovalov promises flashy, streaky shot-making https://t.co/TONbR27ObI
Boulter and Evans exits leave no British players standing at Roland Garros https://t.co/5e3e3zMQHH
Day 3 delights ✨ #RolandGarros https://t.co/FuQSXEvfSV
Dan Evans and Katie Boulter complete first-round British wipeout at French Open https://t.co/fQnZjQxGbE
Katie Boulter exits Roland Garros after defeat to Paula Badosa❌ https://t.co/imJj7da1ah
Katie Boulter's defeat tonight means EVERY British player in the men's and women's singles draw has lost their first round match. ❌ #BBCTennis #RolandGarros https://t.co/O7DEBC4m44
The reaction says it all 🙌 @paulabadosa prevails in a late-night thriller, rallying to defeat Boulter 4-6, 7-5, 6-4! #RolandGarros https://t.co/NKuAxam3Kw
It’s a MASSIVE comeback win for Paula Badosa here on Court 9 against Katie Boulter. 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 after 2h06 to reach the #RolandGarros R2 after tough times. The last 30-40 minutes were really great from both players. Exciting battle. https://t.co/fIfIiL1794
Dan Evans fury as another Brit suffers first-round French Open exit https://t.co/UbyIQ26Jcm
✨ Under the night lights ✨ @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/SFNC1jhn33
Paula is digging deep ♨️ From a set and a break down, @paulabadosa fights hard to force a decider against Boulter! #RolandGarros https://t.co/01UzZ7em38
Photo of the Day Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo and Alizé Cornet, who just finished the last singles match of her career 📸 Getty https://t.co/ZDtUhjlsFT
Under the lights in Paris 🌌 #RolandGarros https://t.co/GtCcISdKVG
Night session Chatrier #rolandgarros https://t.co/MyF2ZDAlPi
Katie Boulter breaks twice in a row and takes the opening set 6-4 from 2-4 against Paula Badosa on a packed Court 9. Great Britain’s last and only hope for a main draw win in singles here at #RolandGarros… https://t.co/1hjWdU6tli
Night session #rolandgarros https://t.co/UnEL4vjtxa
#rolandgarros R1: Dan Evans goes out in straight sets to no. 13 seed Holger Rune DEN WR 13 (CH 4 in 2023) to complete a R1 singles wipeout for the GB men :-(
Holger Rune d. Dan Evans 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 Yes, there was yelling at umpires. Also some gorgeous tennis. Rune earns a R2 against Flavio Cobolli, who ousted the expected-to-be-dangerous Hamad Medjedovic.
Full (singles) Wednesday schedule at #RolandGarros. https://t.co/ccVe0MVjDs
I was in tears after Rafael Nadal’s match: Alize Cornet's career ends at French Open https://t.co/CyJR5219PL
Alizé Cornet, take a bow 👏 She highlights our Stat of the day by @Infosys #RolandGarroswithInfosys #ExperiencetheNext https://t.co/CfyIdzNFix
After letting 5 match points go in the second set, @peyton_stearns shook it off in the decider, and defeated Lucija Ciric Bagaric, 6-3, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (6). #RolandGarros 😳 The American has a flair for the improbable: https://t.co/gpySV0WfZT
Monumental resilience 💪 After missing out on 5 match points in the 2nd set, @peyton_stearns rallies to defeat Ciric-Bagaric 6-3, 6-7(8), 7-6(6) ❗️ #RolandGarros https://t.co/poQVVJqrKI
French Open 2024: Sabalenka wins, De Minaur and Kasatkina on court – live https://t.co/VrCxWJP6If
Dan Evans is in action against Holger Rune at #RolandGarros 🎾 📲📻 Listen on @BBCSounds and follow on the @BBCSport app #BBCTennis https://t.co/hy2WOLou3U
Zheng sends Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping https://t.co/fsUMTfK98f https://t.co/Dwi9nv0Tw8
Big schedule changes for a 4pm start at #RolandGarros: Fritz-Coria moved from SM to court 9 (wow) Badosa-Boulter moved from C14 to C7 Struff-Burruchaga from C7 to C2 Stephens-Putintseva from C7 to C6 Kerber-Rus from C6 to C2 (what) Carballes-Lestienne from C6 to C11… https://t.co/gTghf4KkHI
🔹 69 Grand Slam played in a row (record) 🔹 72 Grand Slam played (3rd in history) 🔹 20 Roland-Garros 🔹 6 WTA titles 🔹 1 Fed Cup (2019) 🔹 9 finals 🔹 World No.11 in 2009 🔹 25 victories against Top 10 Congratulations on your amazing career, Alizé Cornet 🇫🇷 🫶 @alizecornet https://t.co/6BDlOxV5cZ
It's day three at the French Open! 🇫🇷 A big day with Aryna Sabalenka, Katie Boulter and Dan Evans all in action 🎾 Listen to our coverage: https://t.co/TBPmC9HYuS https://t.co/EsumcmtSRs
. @rolandgarros had to wave a third emotional farewell in three days after Alize Cornet lost her first-round match at the French Open - by @AndyCSims #rolandgarros https://t.co/WX13NzwAvS
Shining on Philippe-Chatrier one last time ✨ @alizecornet | #RolandGarros https://t.co/ozAEmMTLXn
Retiring Alizé Cornet's best Grand Slam run came late in her long career: a QF at the 2022 Aussie Open. But her real achievement was her staying power. Competed in a women's record 69 majors in a row in singles & made 72 singles appearances, which is 3d on the all time list… https://t.co/neTVJdf6pC
Retiring on home soil... 🇫🇷🧱 ... and keeping some herself for the memories 🥲 @alizecornet | #MerciAlizé | #RolandGarros https://t.co/oB0PJGhCVB
Retiring on home soil... 🇫🇷🧱 and taking some home for the memories 🥲 @alizecornet | #RolandGarros https://t.co/oB0PJGiaL9
Lovely speech full of emotion and gratitude from Alizé Cornet, the French star who just played her last tour singles match at #RolandGarros at age 34 Classy of her young opponent Zheng Qinwen to wait and listen and hug Cornet again before she left #getty https://t.co/EkJhF1wsFt
A career-high ranking of World No.11, six singles titles on the Hologic WTA Tour, and a record 69 consecutive Grand Slam appearances 👏 Thank you for an amazing career, @alizecornet! #MerciAlizé https://t.co/YeeUwHlK0m
Cornet was in tears after watching the montage video highlighting her career. 'I was already crying watching Nadal's match yesterday... Never been prepared for this moment, when you have to say goodbye to a page in my book, which has been turning for 30 years.'
Au revoir, @alizecornet 🥹 Thanks for the memories https://t.co/erQMXkyxo5
A deserved ceremony for Alize Cornet. 🫶 https://t.co/sgGQas3xNs
Every story has a final chapter ✍️ Congratulations on an incredible career, @alizecornet. Allez! https://t.co/5IyX4hxVHL
🇨🇳 Qinwen Zheng takes the first set 6-2 over 🇫🇷 Alize Cornet in her final Roland Garros run. Tune in on Tennis Channel and stream live on Tennis Channel+ 👉 https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #RolandGarros https://t.co/RaCTQ37CAZ
"I would really try to not be too overwhelmed by my emotions. At the same time, I think it's completely normal to be emotional and to be sad in a way, to be nostalgic, to say goodbye." 🥲 Before her final #RolandGarros, @alizecornet sat down with us ⤵️ https://t.co/eagoR4arZE
Alize Cornet very emotional as she walks on court for her last tournament. https://t.co/6nxWT1Tnry
72 - Alize Cornet appears in a Women’s Singles Grand Slam main draw for the 72nd time in her career, becoming the third player in the Open Era with the most Major appearances. Unforgettable. #rolandgarros | @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/ixwY6oQmAq