News for 'French Federation'

Federer, Tsonga set up London title showdown

Federer, Tsonga set up London title showdown

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Swiss former world number one Federer overcame some dogged resistance from David Ferrer, winning 7-5, 6-3 for his 12th victory in 12 against the gritty Spaniard before crowd-pleasing Tsonga stormed to a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych.

Federer wins fourth Wimbledon title

Federer wins fourth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

The Swiss ace became only the third man in the professional era to win four Wimbledon singles titles in a row when he beat Rafael Nadal in the final.

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

With fire in their bellies, former Grand Slam champs Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are targetting a fresh return to the tennis courts in 2017.

Haas stuns Federer at Kooyong

Haas stuns Federer at Kooyong

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The world number one was beaten 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Germany's Tommy Haas at the invitational Kooyong Classic.

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Roger Federer avoided any more security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday but danger still lurks in the bottom half of the draw, namely in the shape of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Federer made to work hard

Federer made to work hard

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The top seed trailed 0-3 and 3-5 in the first set against Argentine qualifier Diego Hartfield before winning his first round match at the French Open.

Federer levels McEnroe's Slam record

Federer levels McEnroe's Slam record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Swiss matched John McEnroe's record streak of 11 straight-set wins in Grand Slam matches on Sunday.

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Roger Federer crushed Fernando Gonzalez 6-2, 6-4 to set up a Monte Carlo final against Rafael Nadal

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Seven-time champion Federer faces last year's runner-up Milos Raonic in his quarter-final on Wednesday after defending champion Murray, who is chasing a third SW19 title, takes on big-serving American Sam Querrey for a place in the last four.

French Open: Nadal handed kind draw

French Open: Nadal handed kind draw

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Six-time champion Rafa Nadal was handed a smooth looking path to the French Open final on Friday, avoiding the half of the draw featuring World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer who are seeded to meet in the semi-finals.

Triple jumper Tamgho ruled out of world c'ships

Triple jumper Tamgho ruled out of world c'ships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

French triple jumper Teddy Tamgho has pulled out of the athletics world championships with an ankle injury, the French federation said on Tuesday.

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Defending champion Roger Federer overcame some dogged resistance by Spain's David Ferrer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday, winning 7-5, 6-3 at the O2 Arena.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

Federer proves he is the greatest

Federer proves he is the greatest

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

If there was any lingering doubt about whether Roger Federer was the greatest player to pick up a tennis racket, he provided the answer on Sunday.

Ligue 1 crisis: Who will be champion, who gets relegated?

Ligue 1 crisis: Who will be champion, who gets relegated?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The LFP board will meet to "study the sporting and economic consequences of the measures announced by the prime minister", it said on Tuesday night after Edouard Philippe said the 2019-20 professional season could 'not return'.

Federer races into second round

Federer races into second round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Federer and Ivanovic head Olympic entries

Federer and Ivanovic head Olympic entries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

World number ones Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic head a strong field at the Olympic tennis tournament in Beijing next month. The International Tennis Federation , which released the entry lists for the men's and women's singles and doubles on Wednesday, said Beijing would witness the best lineup since tennis returned as a full medal sport in Seoul 1988.

Federer races into round of 16

Federer races into round of 16

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Roger Federer crushed unseeded Italian Potito Starace 6-2, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open third round.

Federer in last eight at Halle

Federer in last eight at Halle

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer advanced to the quarter-finals of the Halle Open on Thursday with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Jan Vacek of the Czech Republic.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

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

Nadal beats Federer in final

Nadal beats Federer in final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

French Open: Big names breeze in sunny Paris

French Open: Big names breeze in sunny Paris

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Images from Friday's action at the Roland Garros.

French Open: Tsitsipas reacts strongly after loss to Wawrinka

French Open: Tsitsipas reacts strongly after loss to Wawrinka

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'I feel very disappointed at the end. Long time since I cried after a match, so emotionally wasn't easy to handle. I will try to learn from it as much as I can'

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal cruise into quarters; Muguruza upset

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal cruise into quarters; Muguruza upset

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 10 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, on Wednesday

French Open: Nadal faces familiar foe in quarter-finals

French Open: Nadal faces familiar foe in quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Rafa Nadal is unlikely to face the same problems Novak Djokovic had to confront against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga when the six-times French Open champion takes on Nicolas Almagro in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Federer swift and sure in opener

Federer swift and sure in opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Roger Federer began his quest for a modern-era record sixth consecutive Wimbledon title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Slovakia's Dominik Hrbaty.

Nadal deserving favourite at Melbourne Park: Federer

Nadal deserving favourite at Melbourne Park: Federer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Rafa Nadal's possession of three grand slams makes him the deserving favourite to win the Australian Open, arch-rival and defending champion Roger Federer said on Saturday.

Federer too good for Gaudio

Federer too good for Gaudio

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The world number one made a winning return from injury with a ruthless victory in the Masters Cup.

Federer hits perfect 10

Federer hits perfect 10

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Defending champion Roger Federer beat Chile's Fernando Gonzalez 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final.

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8 when, if all goes to form, Nadal and Federer would meet to decide a place in the final.

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer returned to form to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6(4) and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Federer and Venus avoid Paris nightmares

Federer and Venus avoid Paris nightmares

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Roger Federer was lucky to keep alive his dream of winning a maiden Roland Garros crown and Venus Williams used a good night's sleep to spare herself from a French Open nightmare in the second round on Thursday.

French Open: Goffin bows out with pride intact

French Open: Goffin bows out with pride intact

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Looking little older than the ball boys, David Goffin won the hearts of the fans and the admiration of his idol Roger Federer when he lost to the 16-times grand slam champion in four sets in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday.

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his sixth Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday while Roger Federer enjoyed a less-taxing route to the title match after his semi-final opponent David Goffin retired with a shoulder injury.

Federer seeks golden tonic in Beijing

Federer seeks golden tonic in Beijing

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The world number one turns 27 on the day of the Beijing opening ceremony and he will have to rediscover his A-game after also suffering a surprise defeat in the Toronto Masters to France's Gilles Simon.

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival Rafael Nadal from the top of the world rankings at the ATP Finals in London this week.

It is a disaster, says Federer

It is a disaster, says Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

World number one Roger Federer said on Sunday the defeat by Rafael Nadal that denied him a sixth successive Wimbledon title was the hardest of his career.