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French GP cancelled for financial reasons

French GP cancelled for financial reasons

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The 2009 French Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled for financial reasons, organisers said on Wednesday.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

French firms to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India.

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Sticking to a limited schedule has helped Roger Federer enjoy a renaissance late in his career but the Swiss says rest time is now over and he is looking forward to returning to action at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

Federer, Srichaphan crash

Federer, Srichaphan crash

Rediff.com26 May 2003

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at French Open...

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at French Open...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The signs that things were going horribly wrong for Roger Federer were laid bare at Roland Garros.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

Federer stunned by teenager at Hopman Cup

Federer stunned by teenager at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Roger Federer's return from a six-month injury layoff suffered a setback when German teenager Alexander Zverev shocked the Swiss great 7-6(1) 6-7(4) 7-6(4) in an entertaining Hopman Cup tie on Wednesday. The 17-times grand-slam winner underwent knee surgery last February and, after missing the French Open with a back injury, announced in July that he needed extensive rehabilitation and would be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Federer banishes painful memories

Federer banishes painful memories

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The world number one began his pursuit of a modern-era record sixth successive Wimbledon title by dismantling Dominik Hrbaty 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

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'

Federer reclaims Halle title

Federer reclaims Halle title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer cruised to his fifth Halle Open title in Germany on Sunday, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4. Federer was rarely troubled by his German opponent, extending his winning streak on grass to 59 matches ahead of Wimbledon which starts on June 23.

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Federer retains Hamburg crown

Rediff.com15 May 2005

The world number one beat 18-year-old Richard Gasquet to avenge his defeat in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters last month.

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'I don't see him in any way stressed. He won't be completely destroyed if Rafa makes the 20'

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Second seed Roger Federer continued to scythe through the men's draw with a 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 fourth-round victory over Sweden's Robin Soderling on Monday.

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Kosovo's tennis federation has accused Serbia's Novak Djokovic of aggravating an already tense situation after the world number three wrote that Kosovo was "the heart of Serbia" on a camera lens.

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.

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally got one over him on Tuesday without even needing to lay a glove on the Swiss great.

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Federer seeded one at Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Champion Roger Federer will be number one seed for next week's Wimbledon championships despite being overtaken in the world rankings by Rafael Nadal. Federer, who claimed a sixth Wimbledon title in the absence of the injured Nadal last year, has benefited from the All England Club's unique seeding policy that takes in grasscourt pedigree and does not always stick rigidly to world rankings.

'Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard'

'Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

She should win her place thanks to good results, says Radwanska

Look who was spotted at the French Open!

Look who was spotted at the French Open!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open has, over the years, managed to pull in celebrities at high-profile matches. This year again, the celebrities have been in attendance as the big names of the game slug it out and get dirty on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Rediff.com gives a quick glimpse of the famous faces that have, so far, been spotted at the French Open.

Federer falls, Safin survives

Federer falls, Safin survives

Rediff.com30 May 2004

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Sunday.

Kuznetsova is Federer's favourite

Kuznetsova is Federer's favourite

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Roger Federer had picked out the Russian as his favourite player on the women's tour.

Did Federer's wife Mirka call Wawrinka a crybaby?

Did Federer's wife Mirka call Wawrinka a crybaby?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

It has now come to light that Federer's wife Mirka is at the centre of this now infamous row between the seventeen-time Grand Slam champion and the 2014 Australian Open champion.

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Paire was handed a code violation by umpire Mohamed Lahyani for unsporting conduct -- triggering a heated response.

Federer seals year-end top spot

Federer seals year-end top spot

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Roger Federer is guaranteed to end the year as world number one after winning his 11th title of 2005 at the Thailand Open.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Nadal, Federer bare their teeth

Nadal, Federer bare their teeth

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

Top seed Amelie Mauresmo, Kim Clijsters and Martina Hingis also revelled in improved conditions following the rain-soaked start to the French Open.

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Nadal not worried about chasing Federer's slam record

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

17 is an incredible number. I want to enjoy the moment, says Nadal, who also admits he thought he would have retired by now.

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Roger Federer reached a record eighth consecutive Grand Slam final by overcoming Nikolay Davydenko 7-5, 7-6, 7-6.

Federer marches into quarters

Federer marches into quarters

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Roger Federer scored a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych in the fourth round

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The 'Big Three' of tennis world -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- won't lose much due to the suspension of professional tours since they have already created their own legacies but the real struggle is for lower-ranked players, including the Indians, says legendary Vijay Amritraj. Amritraj said the trio of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, who have a tight grip over Grand Slam tournaments, won't feel any financial stress or the pressure of progress.

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Carrying her hardcourt success to the French Open and the Wimbledon was the 'biggest goal' going forward for Osaka.

Can ruthless Nadal surpass Federer's 19 slams?

Can ruthless Nadal surpass Federer's 19 slams?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'I really don't think much about these kind of things. I do my way, he does his way'