News for 'French Federation'

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'

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal's annual rampage on clay most just chuckled.

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat Court Simonne Mathieu nestles amongst the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

Federer, Sharapova top seedings

Federer, Sharapova top seedings

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

The respective world number ones were named as top seeds for next week's US Open.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Security breach as fan attempts selfie with Federer

Security breach as fan attempts selfie with Federer

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Security was breached at the French Open on Sunday when a fan jumped onto Court Philippe Chatrier and attempted to take a selfie with Roger Federer.

As Halle beckons, Federer talks of mentality he plans to adopt

As Halle beckons, Federer talks of mentality he plans to adopt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Federer had no regrets about missing the French Open to focus on Wimbledon but said it was a move he was unlikely to repeat.

'Without Federer US Open not the same'

'Without Federer US Open not the same'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic admitted that they miss their old rival Roger Federer, who was forced to skip the US Open for the first time since 1999 due to a knee injury.

Federer, Davenport top seedings

Federer, Davenport top seedings

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The two players were named as the top seeds for the men's and women's singles event at the Australian Open which starts on Monday.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

Frenchman Hamou kicked out of French Open for kissing journalist

Frenchman Hamou kicked out of French Open for kissing journalist

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Maxime Hamou was banished from the French Open on Tuesday after the French player kissed and cuddled a TV journalist following his first-round exit, the French tennis federation (FFT) said.

French Open could leave Roland Garros

French Open could leave Roland Garros

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) is considering to move the French Open out from Roland Garros if its extension project does not get the green light within a year. The project was agreed on earlier this year and an architect was appointed but the Paris City Council is now getting cold feet, FFT director general Gilbert Ysern said on Tuesday.

Federer eyeing Nadal rematch

Federer eyeing Nadal rematch

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The world number one is looking forward to taking revenge against Rafael Nadal later this week on the grass of the Halle Open.

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

Federer avenges Olympic defeat

Federer avenges Olympic defeat

Rediff.com11 May 2005

The world No. 1 thrashed Tomas Berdych to reach the third round of the Hamburg Masters.

Federer fitness under spotlight

Federer fitness under spotlight

Rediff.com9 May 2005

World number one Roger Federer, who was out for a week due to injury, will seek to defend his Hamburg title

Moudgil shoots down mental barriers en route to Paris Games

Moudgil shoots down mental barriers en route to Paris Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'The competition is very high in India and the pressure situations we face during trials will definitely help in Olympics. I just wanted to be my best in trials, the fire to perform in trials and the experience of last 15 years really paid off. These things will surely help me in Paris, the experience of playing in the Olympics is there with me.'

No need for 'Quiet Please' at French Open

No need for 'Quiet Please' at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Tennis fans expressed frustration that the players weren't getting better crowds.

Barthez set for Marseille switch

Barthez set for Marseille switch

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Federer, Nadal make winning starts

Federer, Nadal make winning starts

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Roger Federer erased miserable memories by gliding into the second round of the French Open with a clinical 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Spaniard Alberto Martin on Monday.

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Nadal, Federer in last eight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Top three seeds Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray continued their serene progress at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, reaching the quarter-finals with straight-sets victories.

Fit Federer gears up to play in Madrid Masters

Fit Federer gears up to play in Madrid Masters

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

As part of his preparations for the second major of the season, the French Open, world number three Roger Federer will play in next week's Madrid Open, confirmed the tournament officials.

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer,

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Roger Federer's 6-3, 7-5 win over Argentine Juan Monaco in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters made him only the seventh player in the Open Era to win 800 singles matches on the Tour. His career-record now stands at 802-186.

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

Philippoussis, Federer in final

Philippoussis, Federer in final

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The big-serving Aussie beat Sebastien Grosjean in the first men's semi-final at Wimbledon.

'Federer will come back even stronger'

'Federer will come back even stronger'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Roger Federer is bidding for an Olympic medal in Beijing to make up for what has been a barren year.

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Federer seeks redemption at Wimbledon

Federer seeks redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

There is no better place than at the citadel of grasscourt tennis for the world No 1 to reconfirm his tennis supremacy, especially if he lifts a modern-era record sixth successive trophy.

Federer sees off Kohlschreiber fightback

Federer sees off Kohlschreiber fightback

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Roger Federer lost his first set of the tournament but still managed to conjure a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-1 victory over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at Wimbledon on Friday.

Federer's record seems light-years away: Nadal

Federer's record seems light-years away: Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Rafael Nadal believes he still has a very long way to go before he can match or overtake the record haul of 17 Grand Slam singles titles amassed by his great rival Roger Federer.

Federer through after choppy ride

Federer through after choppy ride

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Roger Federer survived a bumpy ride to beat claycourt specialist Argentine Jose Acasuso 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the third round of the French Open on Thursday.

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The water is very, very good, a little bit cool.'

Underdog Federer continues title defence

Underdog Federer continues title defence

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Roger Federer, revelling in the unusual role of being the underdog, will continue his bid for a fifth successive US Open title on Friday when he plays little-known Brazilian Thiago Alves in the second round. The Swiss, relegated to second seed in New York after losing his number one ranking to Spaniard Rafael Nadal, is trying to avoid ending the year without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2002.

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Facts and figures on Sunday's all-Spanish men's French Open final between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer.

Images: Federer on fire, Schiavone survives

Images: Federer on fire, Schiavone survives

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Images from Day 6 of the 2011 French Open in Paris, on Friday.

Federer focused on Olympic gold

Federer focused on Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

World number one Roger Federer launches his Olympic preparations and his North American hardcourt campaign this week at the Toronto Masters.

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.