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French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.

Djokovic gets green signal to play at French Open

Djokovic gets green signal to play at French Open

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

While proof of vaccination is not required to enter France or any sporting event in the country, French tennis federation (FFT) president Gilles Moretton warned that things could change before the tournament starts on May 22.

Gauff cruises past Paolini to reach Wuhan Open final

Gauff cruises past Paolini to reach Wuhan Open final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final, her third WTA 1000 final of the year.

Bhupathi eyeing French Open doubles title

Bhupathi eyeing French Open doubles title

Rediff.com26 May 2012

High on confidence after their good performances in Rome and Madrid ATP Masters, the doubles duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna of India is eyeing this year's French Open title.

What to expect at French Open...

What to expect at French Open...

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Wily Czech Radek Stepanek, the oldest player in the men's singles, will take his bag of tricks out on Philippe Chatrier Court against World No 2 Andy Murray as the French Open plays catch-up on Monday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Injured Clijsters to miss French Open

Injured Clijsters to miss French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters will miss the French Open after failing to recover from a hip injury, the Belgian said on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Novak Djokovic fights past Aleksandar Kovacevic to reach the last 16 at Indian Wells Open, setting up a clash with defending champion Jack Draper.

Kyrgios slapped with French Open's biggest fine

Kyrgios slapped with French Open's biggest fine

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Australian controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been slapped with the largest fine at the French Open for uttering an audible obscenity during his third round loss to Richard Gasquet.

Teen Kouame matches Nadal feat as Sakamoto wins in Miami

Teen Kouame matches Nadal feat as Sakamoto wins in Miami

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Rei Sakamoto wins on ATP debut as five teenagers reach Miami Open Round 2 for the first time since 2007.

PIX: Iga Swiatek shows off her French Open Trophy!

PIX: Iga Swiatek shows off her French Open Trophy!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Swiatek took the prestigious Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for a joyous spin around the enchanting Paris.

Serena pulls out of French Open

Serena pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Former world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open because she has not fully recovered from health issues, organisers said on Thursday.

Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open

Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Federer decided to end his Roland Garros campaign on Sunday, a day after winning a gruelling third-round match against Dominik Koepfer.

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal's dominance on the red claycourts in Paris is unmatched, the Spaniard picking up his 13th French Open trophy last year to match Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

Fish, Soderling pull out of French Open

Fish, Soderling pull out of French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2012

World No.10 Mardy Fish has pulled out of the French Open because of fatigue, organisers said.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The president of the French tennis federation (FFT) said he had a moral responsibility to deny Maria Sharapova a wildcard invitation to this month's French Open as the sport continues its fight against doping.

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Factbox on Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to win his 10th French Open title on Sunday.

French Open: Bopanna, Middelkoop advance to 2nd round

French Open: Bopanna, Middelkoop advance to 2nd round

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Indo-Dutch pair had no trouble in dispatching the lower-ranked home combo 6-4, 6-1 in the opening round.

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Which are the world's most vital straits, important to shipping?

Satwik-Chirag gear up for Olympics with second French Open crown

Satwik-Chirag gear up for Olympics with second French Open crown

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enjoyed another memorable 'Evening in Paris', lifting the French Open badminton crown for the second time with a dominating straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the men's doubles final in Paris on Sunday.

Myskina wins French Open

Myskina wins French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'

French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, had addressed the situation in Ukraine following her title win in Doha on February 26, two days after Russian troops had launched the invasion.

The Teenager Making Waves At French Open... And No, His Name Is Not Carlos!

The Teenager Making Waves At French Open... And No, His Name Is Not Carlos!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Holger Rune is only the third player to make it to the French Open quarter-finals on debut since 2005 after Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner.

Premier League: Liverpool end losing run; Arsenal get title jolt

Premier League: Liverpool end losing run; Arsenal get title jolt

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Arsenal's title hopes suffer a blow with a home defeat to Bournemouth, while Liverpool strengthens their Champions League aspirations with a win over Fulham. Brentford and Everton draw in a battle of top-five contenders.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

The top men's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

French Open: Sharan-Delbonis lose in doubles 1st round

French Open: Sharan-Delbonis lose in doubles 1st round

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

India's Divij Sharan and his Argentine partner Federico Delbonis crashed out of the French Open after suffering a narrow defeat against Australian duo of Matt Reid and Alex de Minaur.

Why Federer can't even think of winning French Open

Why Federer can't even think of winning French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Federer's preparations for the claycourt Grand Slam were cut short in Geneva

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.

Indians at the French Open: Bopanna enters 2nd round

Indians at the French Open: Bopanna enters 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Indo-Croat combination took just an hour and one minute to dispose off their rivals 6-4, 6-2 in their tournament opener.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Federer pulls out of French Open

Federer pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com16 May 2017

"Regrettably, I've decided not to participate in the French Open," Federer said on his Facebook page on Monday.

French Open PIX: Andy Murray's hopes crushed

French Open PIX: Andy Murray's hopes crushed

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open in Paris on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

PIX! Disqualified Japanese player crowned French Open champ

PIX! Disqualified Japanese player crowned French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

It was sweet victory for Japan's Miyu Kato as she bagged the mixed doubles crown with Tim Puetz after being disqualied from the women's doubles.

Ferrero wins French Open

Ferrero wins French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Spanish claycourt maestro won his first Grand Slam title when he beat unseeded Dutchman Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Carlos Alcaraz announced himself in Madrid when he played with a sore ankle but still dispatched three top five players -- Rafael Nadal, Djokovic and Alexander Zverev -- en route to his second Masters title, just days after his 19th birthday.