News for 'French Open'

Nagal to clash with Marcora at French Open qualifiers

Nagal to clash with Marcora at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Ruthless Ruud topples Shapovalov to win Geneva Open.

PIX: Serena's outfit causes another stir at French Open

PIX: Serena's outfit causes another stir at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The mother of one arrived at the 2019 French Open making another fashion statement

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Indian Shuttlers Aim To Avenge Thomas Cup Defeat At Malaysia Masters

Indian Shuttlers Aim To Avenge Thomas Cup Defeat At Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Indian shuttlers are set to compete at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, seeking to avenge their recent Thomas Cup semifinal defeat against France. Several Indian players will face French opponents in the singles and doubles categories.

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.

French Open qualifiers: Somdev wins opener

French Open qualifiers: Somdev wins opener

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Somdev Devvarman overcame an indifferent start to beat Jiri Vanek in a fierce three-set battle and progress to the second round of the French Open qualifying event in Paris on Tuesday.

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Frenchman Arthur Fils continued his run of good form since returning from an eight-month injury layoff as he overpowered Russia's higher-ranked Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6(2) to win the Barcelona Open, clinching his first title since 2024.

FIFA World Cup: France's firepower puts Sweden in the firing line

FIFA World Cup: France's firepower puts Sweden in the firing line

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

France's formidable attack has propelled them through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps is focused on resolving issues on the team's left side before their Round of 32 match against Sweden.

Myskina to defend French Open title

Myskina to defend French Open title

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Serena was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova.

Bopanna, Divij advance in doubles at French Open

Bopanna, Divij advance in doubles at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2019

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Marius Copil got off to a rousing start at the French Open, knocking out sixth seeds Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus in the first round, in Paris, on Tuesday.

'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.

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Alcaraz extends unbeaten run; meets Fils in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the Qatar Open final, continuing his impressive form. He will face Arthur Fils in the final.

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.

Local favourite Monfils pulls out of French Open

Local favourite Monfils pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com20 May 2016

World number 14 Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the French Open with a viral infection, the grand slam organisers said on Friday. "@Gael_Monfils withdraws from #RG16 because of a bad virus. Get well soon and see you for #RG17 Gael," they said in the official French Open Twitter feed. The 29-year-old Frenchman joins world number three Roger Federer, who pulled out of the year's second grand slam on Thursday citing a lack of fitness. Monfils, who reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open this year, has had a mixed tour so far, having not getting past the second round in the Madrid and Italian Open this month, but reached the final of the Monaco Open in April.

PIX: Romania's Begu leaves child in tears at French Open

PIX: Romania's Begu leaves child in tears at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu was lucky to escape a default for bouncing her racket into the crowd on Thursday before going on to beat 30th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova at the French Open.

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The French Open will be able to welcome only 1,000 people a day, including players, staff and organisers, down from the 5,000 spectators it had hoped for,

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

Historic! DR Congo Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 52 Years

Historic! DR Congo Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 52 Years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a historic return to the World Cup knockout stages, 52 years after a disastrous debut.

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Clay is not his preferred surface but Yuki Bhambri says he is ready for the French Open challenge and staying patient during long rallies will be key for his maiden campaign at the Roland Garros.

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XII)

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XII)

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova enjoyed a double celebration on Thursday as she reclaimed the world number one tennis ranking after blowing away Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 to reach her maiden French Open final.

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games of the match as he looked on course to repeat his drubbing of the Serb in last year's final.

The best of French Open in pictures...

The best of French Open in pictures...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

After two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best fought hard to assert their dominance on clay, we have the champions out there.

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic said he has been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee for a couple of weeks.

Serena skips practice ahead of French Open final

Serena skips practice ahead of French Open final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Serena Williams is skipping practice on the eve of the French Open final as the World No 1 battles with illness, organisers said on Friday.

French Open 2009: Champions' gallery

French Open 2009: Champions' gallery

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

A look at the champions at the 2009 French Open in Paris.

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.

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XI)

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XI)

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A decibel-busting display of power tennis helped Maria Sharapova reach her third French Open semi-final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Kaia Kanepi on Wednesday.

Clijsters to play French Open

Clijsters to play French Open

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Injured Halep '50-50' for French Open

Injured Halep '50-50' for French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Kvitova to decide on participation on Friday

Kuznetsova clinches French Open title

Kuznetsova clinches French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Svetlana Kuznetsova won her second grand slam title when she outplayed fellow Russian and world number one Dinara Safina 6-4 6-2 in the French Open final on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup record, as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to advance to the last 32. The match was significantly delayed by thunderstorms, but France maintained control with Ousmane Dembele also scoring. Iraq's chances of progressing now depend on their final group match and other results.

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.

France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

France's Monfils pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2012

World No 13 Gael Monfils has pulled out of the French Open because of a right knee injury, the French tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday.

Medvedev disappointed with French Open organisers

Medvedev disappointed with French Open organisers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Amazon has exclusive TV broadcast rights in France for the night sessions, which are taking place for the first time at Roland Garros. The late matches are being played without fans on Court Philippe-Chatrier because of the 9 p.m. curfew.

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.

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

Rediff.com27 May 2016

What happened on Day 3 of the French Open was more surprising. Two of the top five seeded women exited.

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen sailed into the second round but it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on a mixed day for India at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris on Wednesday.

French Open: Saina, Srikanth enter quarter-finals

French Open: Saina, Srikanth enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Srikanth showed great determination to outwit Korea's World No 25 Lee Dong Keun 12-21, 21-16, 21-18 in a second-round clash that clocked an hour and 13 minutes. The Indian had lost twice to the 27-year-old Korean in the past two meetings.

French Open Day Nine Images

French Open Day Nine Images

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

French Open Day Nine Images