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Top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open:

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy is strategically balancing junior and professional tournaments as she prepares to transition to the senior circuit. Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, the 16-year-old aims to build confidence and secure a strong junior ranking before fully committing to professional events.

Yuki pulls out of French Open

Yuki pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Reigning Australian Open boys' champion Yuki Bhambri has pulled out of the French Open due to the ankle injury he sustained while playing doubles in an ITF Futures event in Kuwait last week. Yuki, who became the first Indian to win the Australian Open boys' singles and fourth from the country to claim a junior Grand Slam, said he had been advised by doctors to take rest for at least 15 days to recover from his injury.

Paes, Kuznetsova triumph at French Open

Paes, Kuznetsova triumph at French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy staged a magnificent recovery to beat South Africa's Wesley Moodie and Belgium's Dick Norman and win the men's doubles title at the French Open on Saturday.

French Open PHOTOS: Federer breezes through first round

French Open PHOTOS: Federer breezes through first round

Rediff.com24 May 2015

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

French Open: Federer scrapes past Simon

French Open: Federer scrapes past Simon

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Seeing the usually majestic Roger Federer down on his hands and knees -- literally -- is a rare sight in tennis but that turned out to be the least of his problems at the French Open on Sunday as he flirted with a last-16 exit.

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French Open with a courageous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in an enthralling final on Sunday.

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who will arrive at Roland Garros without an ATP title for more than two years and desperate to prove that his career has not already peaked.

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

An FFT statement said it had consulted with the ATP, WTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to allow the Roland-Garros showpiece the benefit of an extra week.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

Sharapova storms into French Open semis

Sharapova storms into French Open semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Russian will play Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who beat Kazakh qualifier Yaroslava Shvedova in the second semi-final.

French Open: Federer equals another record

French Open: Federer equals another record

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Roger Federer netted a record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam victory when he beat German Tobias Kamke 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

French Open: Injured Zvonareva pulls out

French Open: Injured Zvonareva pulls out

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Eleventh seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia pulled out of the French Open with a right shoulder injury before her first-round match on Monday.

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.

Norway Chess: Gukesh survives 5-hour thriller, Carlsen stunned

Norway Chess: Gukesh survives 5-hour thriller, Carlsen stunned

Rediff.com26 May 2026

D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.

Venus Williams pulls out of French Open: WTA

Venus Williams pulls out of French Open: WTA

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Venus Williams has joined her sister Serena in withdrawing from the French Open because of injury, the WTA said on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the arena is nestled among the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

French Open: Bhupathi-Kyrgios lose in first round

French Open: Bhupathi-Kyrgios lose in first round

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Indo-Australian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Nick Kyrgios failed to cross the opening hurdle of the men's doubles event, suffering a straight-set defeat against Lucas Pouille and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the French Open.

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have both said they would not want their quarter-final, also on Tuesday, to be scheduled during the night session.

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Bopanna-Copil registered a 6-4, 6-4 win over Bengamin Bonzi and Antoine Hoang

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Round-up of the Rolland Garros tournament being played in Paris.

Muchova's motivation shines as she upsets Sakkari at French Open

Muchova's motivation shines as she upsets Sakkari at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Muchova says Grand Slam hunger behind another Sakkari upset in Paris

Modi meets Trump in France, discusses seafarers' safety, Iran deal

Modi meets Trump in France, discusses seafarers' safety, Iran deal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged US President Donald Trump to prioritise the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz during the implementation of Washington's proposed Iran peace deal, as both leaders focused on repairing strained bilateral relations at the G7 summit.

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France's new vaccine pass law.

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis Circuit

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis Circuit

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy is strategically balancing junior and professional tournaments as she prepares to transition to the senior circuit. Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, the 16-year-old aims to build confidence and secure a strong junior ranking before fully committing to professional events.

Men's French Open final to resume on Monday

Men's French Open final to resume on Monday

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The French Open men's final between six-times champion Rafa Nadal and world number one Novak Djokovic was suspended for the day after rain stopped play on Sunday.

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

Rediff.com28 May 2012

After a low-key start to the French Open, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic enter the fray at Roland Garros on Monday looking to add another chapter to the record books.

Roddick sent packing by Mahut in French Open

Roddick sent packing by Mahut in French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Andy Roddick refused to offer any excuses after being sent packing in the first round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 defeat against Frenchman Nicolas Mahut.

Saina crashes out of French Open

Saina crashes out of French Open

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal played her heart out but went down to Xuerui Li of China 18-21, 29-30 at the French Open Super Series in Paris on Thursday.

Serena, Muguruza to clash in French Open final

Serena, Muguruza to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Serena Williams overcame a gritty challenge from unseeded Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens, winning 7-6(7), 6-4, to reach the French Open final, in Paris, on Friday. She will meet Garbine Muguruza, who reached her second Grand Slam final when she beat Australia's Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in the first semi-final at Roland Garros.

Bhupathi-Bopanna crash out of French Open

Bhupathi-Bopanna crash out of French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the French Open men's doubles event after losing to French duo of Marc Gicquel and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the opening round in Paris on Thursday.

French Open qualifiers: Amritraj knocked out

French Open qualifiers: Amritraj knocked out

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Prakash Amritraj yet again failed to make the main the draw of a Grand Slam event when he crashed out of the French Open qualifiers, losing in the first round to Brazilian Joano Souza in Paris on Tuesday.

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the prospect of more spectators despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and forecasts of good weather.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

R Praggnanandhaa dealt another stunning blow to hometown hero and World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in a classical game for the second time at Norway Chess 2026.

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.

French Open: Satwik-Chirag stun World champions

French Open: Satwik-Chirag stun World champions

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty shocked reigning World champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan to join P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal in the quarter-finals of the US $750,000 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.