Most people don't know that the clay courts at the French Open technically aren't actually made of clay. They're actually made up of five different layers. The bottom is made up of stones, followed up ...

The scorching heat wave that has gripped Paris since the start of the French Open isn't just pushing the players to their limits. The clay courts risk cracking, too, under the intense sun.

Aryna Sabalenka came closest to a French Open title last year, when she lost in the final. Ian MacNicol / Getty Images PARIS — Each time it happens, the same question arises: Will Aryna Sabalenka win ...