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What's Mbappe Doing At French Open Final?

What's Mbappe Doing At French Open Final?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's parents, wife and children watched him win a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at the Philippe Chatrier court on Sunday.

Bryans achieve another record with Masters slam

Bryans achieve another record with Masters slam

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan added another accolade to their lengthy resume after taking the Shanghai Masters men's doubles title on Sunday to become the first pair to win all nine ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments.

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Australian great Rod Laver says engravers should get to work putting the world number one's name on the Grand Slam trophy for an 11th time.

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'He's a bit of God, I'm not gonna lie'

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Sharapova floors Halep to win second French Open title

Sharapova floors Halep to win second French Open title

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova claimed her second French Open title when she floored Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 after a marathon encounter in Saturday's final.

French Open: Zverev downs de Minaur; faces Ruud in semis

French Open: Zverev downs de Minaur; faces Ruud in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev kept his bid for an elusive first Grand Slam title alive by reaching a fourth straight semi-final at the French Open

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of broken promises.

French Open: Makarova, Vesnina win women's doubles title

French Open: Makarova, Vesnina win women's doubles title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina claimed their maiden grand slam title together by beating Italian top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-2 in the French Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

If Stanislas Wawrinka's hot streak extends another four days, the Swiss might be unstoppable in his quest for a second French Open title, three-time former champion Mats Wilander said.

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Sinner sends holders Italy into Davis Cup final

Sinner sends holders Italy into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Defending champions Italy moved into the Davis Cup final after a 2-0 win over Australia on Saturday as Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets to follow up Matteo Berrettini's victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

French Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka To Face Off In Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff ended local heroine Lois Boisson's dream run at the French Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory on Thursday to set up a final clash with top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'You can't be frustrated all the time because the neighbour has a bigger house than you, or a bigger TV or better garden. That's not the way that I see the life, you know'

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Form guide for American Serena Williams ahead of Thursday's US Open semi-final clash against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova:

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Poland will face Italy in their first ever Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after beating the Czech Republic 2-1 in a hard-fought tie that ended in the early hours of Sunday.

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

Record-breaking Federer goes past Sampras, Renshaw

Record-breaking Federer goes past Sampras, Renshaw

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Roger Federer is the oldest male player to win a Grand Slam title since Australia's Ken Rosewall won at Melbourne Park in 1972 at the age of 37.

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when she faces a diminished field on her best surface at the famous All England Club.

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Djokovic raced into a 3-0 lead before his opponent found his rhythm to set up three break points at 4-2.

'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Certainly the prospect of another showdown at the US Open in a few weeks is exciting, but whether or not 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic can stretch his career long enough to battle Carlos Alcaraz on a regular basis is questionable.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court meltdowns that once blighted her career, has shown a frightening level of consistency at Grand Slams.

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, even if it means he has a clearer shot at the Grand Slam title record.

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Medvedev whips Dimitrov to enter US Open final

PICS: Sinner leads Italy to second straight Davis Cup crown

PICS: Sinner leads Italy to second straight Davis Cup crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner spearheaded Italy's charge towards a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final at the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday.

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation.

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

It took the COVID-19 pandemic to put a brake on Djokovic's 18-match unbeaten run in 2020, as he won the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships before the season came to a halt in early March.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Naomi Osaka said using words like 'no education' and 'no class' to criticise a Black tennis player were among the worst things to say as the debate over a heated row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko raged on

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Osaka said she was going to 'take some time away from the court now'

Madison Keys conquers Adelaide again

Madison Keys conquers Adelaide again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Madison Keys fought through a leg injury to beat Jessica Pegula

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before taking up the coaching role between the end of 2013 and 2016.

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Wielding a potent backhand and renowned for his fitness, the serve-volleying Cooper beat Neale Fraser for his maiden Grand Slam title at the 1957 Australian Championships and again for the Wimbledon trophy the following year.

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