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PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father'

Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic looked back at what had shaped him as tennis's most successful male player - hardship and adversity.

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

Rediff.com28 May 2012

After a low-key start to the French Open, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic enter the fray at Roland Garros on Monday looking to add another chapter to the record books.

PIX! Swiatek humiliates Xinyu; Great Dane Rune mauls Olivieri

PIX! Swiatek humiliates Xinyu; Great Dane Rune mauls Olivieri

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Holger Rune powered past Argentine qualifier Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3 on Saturday to reach the French Open fourth round.

French Open PIX: Nadal blows away Federer to reach 12th final

French Open PIX: Nadal blows away Federer to reach 12th final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's tie.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray ease into the pre-quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray ease into the pre-quarters

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Novak Djokovic, Petra Kvitova and Andy Murray were among the top players who eased into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday.

Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court

Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said.

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Simona Halep became the first Romanian in 40 years to lift the French Open trophy at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry.

French Open: Federer equals another record

French Open: Federer equals another record

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Roger Federer netted a record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam victory when he beat German Tobias Kamke 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Benzema trial to go ahead, Cisse's case sent back to judge

Benzema trial to go ahead, Cisse's case sent back to judge

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

A French court rejected Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema's request to stop a trial over his alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video, a judicial source said on Friday. The affair involved phone-recorded sex footage that could prove embarrassing for Valbuena, according to sources close to the inquiry. Benzema's name came up during phone taps in relation to the inquiry opened last July, police sources say.

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Switzerland's highest court rejected former European soccer boss Michel Platini's bid to overturn his four-year ban from the sport over ethics violations, the court said on Thursday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-stretching 12th French Open title by beating Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in a repeat of last year's final on Sunday.

Djokovic, Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus'

Djokovic, Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A competitor lambasted the French Open as "one big circus" on Thursday as soggy weather once again came back to exasperate players seeking a foothold in the semi-finals of the rain-hit claycourt major.

French warship poses 'negligible' threat: Official

French warship poses 'negligible' threat: Official

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

However, the government official maintained that the export of the ship would violate the Basel Convention only if it carried toxic cargo, which it does not.

Roland Garros extension work to resume after high court ruling

Roland Garros extension work to resume after high court ruling

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The re-development of Roland Garros, home to the French Open, was set to resume after France's highest court on Monday cancelled the suspension of the extension works ordered by a lower court earlier this year.

Safin dumped out of French Open

Safin dumped out of French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Russian former world No 1 was beaten in the second round by Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic.

French diplomat seeks quashing of case against him

French diplomat seeks quashing of case against him

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

French diplomat Pascal Mazurier who was granted conditional bail by the Karnataka high court in connection with the alleged rape of his minor daughter, recently filed a petition before the court seeking quashing of the case against him.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign in ruthless fashion by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

French Open: Wawrinka trumps Federer, to meet Tsonga in semis

French Open: Wawrinka trumps Federer, to meet Tsonga in semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka trumped fellow Swiss Roger Federer at a grand slam for the first time with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(4) victory in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French Open semi-final with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(0), 6-1 defeat of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Last year, Andy Murray prevailed on four sets but the Briton has been struggling to find his A-game this season. Stan Wawrinka also believes he is playing better than a year ago.

Protestor with a flare interrupts French Open final

Protestor with a flare interrupts French Open final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Four protesters, one letting off a flare, briefly interrupted the French Open tennis final between Rafa Nadal and fellow Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday.

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Two former French Open champions produced easily the best women's match of the tournament so far.

French Open Day Five Images

French Open Day Five Images

Rediff.com29 May 2009

French Open Day Five Images

Myskina wins French Open

Myskina wins French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Images from the second day's play of the 2016 French Open at the Roland Garros

PIX: Unstoppable Sabalenka; Gauff march into quarters

PIX: Unstoppable Sabalenka; Gauff march into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat Del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.

Somdev crashes out of French Open singles

Somdev crashes out of French Open singles

Rediff.com24 May 2011

India's Somdev Devvarman crashed out of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday, after losing in straight sets to Croatian big-serving giant Ivan Ljubicic in the first round.

French Open: Kyrgios gets down and dirty with Grosjean in his box

French Open: Kyrgios gets down and dirty with Grosjean in his box

Rediff.com30 May 2017

'I don't really like running. I don't like that my shoes get dirty. I don't train too much on clay as it makes my car dirty'

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Sharapova, Nadal shine

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Sharapova, Nadal shine

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Images from the French Open matches played at the Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

Berdych slams French Open's decision to stop play

Berdych slams French Open's decision to stop play

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

French Open organisers, having been criticised for allegedly ensuring the players stayed on court in the rain, came under fire for sending them back to the dressing room on Thursday.

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is nowhere close to being a content man as the Indian tennis ace says he now faces the challenge of improving or holding on to his standing for direct entry into Grand Slams and the Paris Olympics.

King Nadal hails Uncle Toni after 10th French Open title

King Nadal hails Uncle Toni after 10th French Open title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Nadal paid tribute to his uncle and coach Toni after winning a record-extending 10th French Open title on Sunday.

Clijsters nurses French hopes

Clijsters nurses French hopes

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Pandit, who was appointed as the JNU VC in February last year, said some people opposed her decision to put the national flag and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the varsity premises.