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French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Medvedev looking to finally clear first hurdle at French Open

Medvedev looking to finally clear first hurdle at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The 25-year-old Medvedev, who has played Grand Slam finals at the Australian and US Opens, is certainly expecting to go through to the second round at Roland Garros.

French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.

Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final

Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A crowd favourite for her creative playing style, Ons Jabeur rolls into her second straight Grand Slam championship match brimming with confidence, with lessons learned from her heartbreaking loss at the All England Club to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury

Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injury

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

World number two Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for six to eight weeks by the hip flexor injury he suffered during his second-round loss at the Australian Open, the Spaniard's team said on Thursday.

Meet the top five women's contenders at Wimbledon

Meet the top five women's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title and equal Margaret Court's record haul.

French Open PIX! Swiatek crowned champion

French Open PIX! Swiatek crowned champion

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

IMAGES from the Women's Singles Final of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

Tsitsipas hits back at critics after grasscourt title win

Tsitsipas hits back at critics after grasscourt title win

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he has proved a point to his critics ahead of Wimbledon by winning his maiden grasscourt title at the Mallorca Championships

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tsitsipas in the 2021 US Open and in last year's Miami Masters and Barcelona Open.

Is Joe Biden Buying A Car?

Is Joe Biden Buying A Car?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

US President Joe Biden visited the Detroit Auto Show to highlight electric vehicle manufacturing in America.

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where the Spaniard will bid for a record-extending 14th title.

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The winner of the two-day rubber will qualify for the World Group I stage that is scheduled to take place later this year.

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

PM unveils national emblem on new Parliament building

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the national emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Ramkumar Ramanathan partnered with American Hunter Reese won his first main draw win at a Grand Slam at Rolland Garros on Wednesday

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

Uganda to Jalgaon: Lord Ganesha!

Uganda to Jalgaon: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'He was a better player I think in important moments.'

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

REVEALED! What Recruiters Look For

REVEALED! What Recruiters Look For

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Remember, anyone can make two plus two four. But if you can make two plus two five, you will be adding value, management guru Virender Kapoor advises job-seekers.

Djokovic advances in Rome

Djokovic advances in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare

French Open champ Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by Lewandowski support

French Open champ Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by Lewandowski support

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek said she was "overwhelmed" after finding out Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was in attendance

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Henin subdues Serena on clay

Henin subdues Serena on clay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Maria Sharapova made it to her maiden semi-finals of the French Open by beating fellow Russian Anna Chakvetadze 6-3, 6-4.

Nadal moulding victories on clay

Nadal moulding victories on clay

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

The Spaniard beat Thomas Johansson 6-1, 6-4 to enter the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open.

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek to win a singles major.