Politics come into play at the French Open

The French Open is underway in Paris and the political volleys off the court are getting as much attention as the tennis volleys on the court. From the war in Ukraine to the flare-up in Kosovo, host Marco Werman discusses how geopolitics and sports are colliding at one of this year’s major tennis tournaments.

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