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Photos: Beauties scorch the French clay

Photos: Beauties scorch the French clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Check out the sexiest female tennis players at this year's French Open.

Viaan, Taimur, Mehr celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi!

Viaan, Taimur, Mehr celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Bollywood's adorable star kids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with their famous parents and make lovely pictures.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Although hampered by a chronic foot injury that saw him out in the last 16 of the Italian Open, an event that precedes the French Open, the 21-time Grand Slam champion has looked pain-free in his bid for a 14th French Open crown.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Marie Bouzkova has withdrawn from the French Open before her second-round match after she reported that she has tested positive for COVID-19

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

French Open: Raducanu's Paris adventure cut short

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a short-term basis as the multiple Grand Slam winner works towards rediscovering the form that took him to the top of the world rankings.

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Nadal has a habit of truly coming into his own at Roland Garros, as his 100-2 win-loss record testifies.

Rune shock for former champion Zverev in Munich

Rune shock for former champion Zverev in Munich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The 18-year-old Rune broke world number three Zverev four times in a flawless performance for his first win over a player in the ATP top-10

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The prime minister recalled the innumerable every day adversities that his mother encountered and successfully overcame.

Federer, Safin impress on clay

Federer, Safin impress on clay

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

World number one Roger Federer beat Greg Rusedski 6-3, 6-1 while Marat Safin breezed past Lee Hyung-taik 6-0, 7-5

Murray sends Thiem packing; Halep in Madrid quarters

Murray sends Thiem packing; Halep in Madrid quarters

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Former world number one Simona Halep stepped up her French Open preparations with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Coco Gauff to march into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Monday while Andy Murray won on clay for the first time in five years.

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Nadal has traditionally started his French Open campaigns with at least one claycourt title under his belt but this year got to the French capital empty-handed.

Relieved Rafa After Dogfight With Djoko

Relieved Rafa After Dogfight With Djoko

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The 13-time French Open champion is chasing a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam title. But time may be running out for Rafa who has been suffering from a chronic foot injury that had put his participation at the clay court major in doubt.

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The 20-year-old is on the longest unbeaten run in the women's tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday:

Murray's clay dream crushed by Gonzalez

Murray's clay dream crushed by Gonzalez

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Third seed Andy Murray was outclassed on his least favourite surface by Chile's Fernando Gonzalez on Tuesday, losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals.

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Three-times winner Serena Williams moved into the Toronto Open second round after beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

While the debate over the political, financial and health implications of holding the Tokyo Olympics in July rages around the world, triple jump gold medal hopeful Will Claye believes a crucial voice is not always being heard - that of the athlete.

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Technology can certainly gain India membership in the comity of modern nations in the 21st century.

Clay king Nadal issues Wimbledon warning

Clay king Nadal issues Wimbledon warning

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

By winning the Queen's title, Rafael Nadal showed that he would continue to stalk Roger Federer for the next three weeks.

Serena, Murray find feet on clay

Serena, Murray find feet on clay

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Serena Williams beat France's Mathilde Johansson 6-2, 7-5 while Andy Murray disposed clay-specialist Jose Acasuso 6-4, 6-0, 6-4.

What Serena needs to do to triumph at French Open

What Serena needs to do to triumph at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Serena Williams needs to be creative and add variety to her game if the 39-year-old American wants to tame the current power-hitters on clay, seven-time Grand Slam singles winner Mats Wilander said ahead of this week's French Open.

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'I get scared. I feel insecure. I lose confidence many times in the day. But that is why I keep going because the weaker you are, the stronger you get'

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic has suffered more than his fair share of heartache against Rafael Nadal at the French Open but Sunday's final offers him a chance to dethrone the claycourt king.

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

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

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

Nagal goes down fighting at Argentina Open

Nagal goes down fighting at Argentina Open

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sumit Nagal was beaten by world number 46 Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 2-6, 5-7.

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

She remained philosophical in defeat, however, saying that her expectations coming into the tournament had not been high.

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rafa Nadal returned from an injury layoff to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 7-6(4) on Wednesday