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French Open: Nadal trails as rain suspends play

French Open: Nadal trails as rain suspends play

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Nadal will resume his fight to stay in the French Open on Thursday

PIX: Thiem beats Djokovic in dramatic French Open semi-final

PIX: Thiem beats Djokovic in dramatic French Open semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Thiem, the fourth seed, was leading 3-1 in the third set on Friday when the semi-final was interrupted by rain and then surprisingly abandoned for the day.

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Osaka said she was going to 'take some time away from the court now'

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Kvitova crashes out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Kvitova crashes out

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Images from Day 4 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

Somdev, Bhambri lose French Open singles qualifiers

Somdev, Bhambri lose French Open singles qualifiers

Rediff.com22 May 2015

There will be no Indians in this year's French Open singles draw as all three contenders, including Yuki Bhambri, bowed out after second-round defeats in the Qualifiers in Paris.

Bopanna-Dabrowski enter second round of French Open

Bopanna-Dabrowski enter second round of French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski dished out a dominating show to make a positive start to their mixed doubles campaign at the French Open.

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men's record held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

French Open: Mikhail Youzhny loses match, racket

French Open: Mikhail Youzhny loses match, racket

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Tommy Haas became the oldest man to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final since 2005 with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 thrashing of Russia Mikhail Youzhny at the French Open on Monday.

Injured Roddick pulls out of French Open

Injured Roddick pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com20 May 2011

American Andy Roddick has pulled out of the French Open because of a shoulder injury, organisers said on Thursday.

French Open to offer equal prize money

French Open to offer equal prize money

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The French Open is the last of the four Grand Slam tournaments to make the move.

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most to stay on course for a career slam with a nail-biting 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 win over Andy Murray to reach the French Open final on Saturday.

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It's on! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to clash in the French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday.

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

French Open final preview: Will Halep be fourth time lucky?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'I will put everything I have Saturday on the court'

Hewitt pulls out of French Open

Hewitt pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Australia's world number two Lleyton Hewitt has pulled out of the French Open after fracturing a rib in a fall this month

Mankad, Shikha fail at French Open

Mankad, Shikha fail at French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Both lost in the qualification round of the Grand Slam tournament.

French Open PIX: Zverev crushes Nishikori; Tsitsipas, Medvedev in quarters

French Open PIX: Zverev crushes Nishikori; Tsitsipas, Medvedev in quarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday

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 berths for Sharan, Liberhan

French Open berths for Sharan, Liberhan

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The two are part of a five-member boys and girls' team which embarks on a six-week tour of Europe on Friday.

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 mulling French Open pull out

Federer mulling French Open pull out

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion suggested after the third-round clash which ended past midnight that he could preserve himself for Wimbledon which begins on June 28.

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Pierce sets sights on French Open

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Alcaraz Reveals Secret Behind US Open Buzz Cut

Alcaraz Reveals Secret Behind US Open Buzz Cut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed the new cropped hairstyle he is sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim.

Kvitova makes emotional winning comeback at French Open

Kvitova makes emotional winning comeback at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The twice Wimbledon champion, a semi-finalist at Roland Garros in 2012, looked poised and focused, treating the sparse Court Philippe Chatrier crowd to a few exquisite drop shots and lightning-quick forehands.

French Open PHOTOS: Serena survives; Nadal rolls into third round

French Open PHOTOS: Serena survives; Nadal rolls into third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Serena Williams recovered from a set down to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book a place in the third round.

Bhupathi-Huber top seed at French Open

Bhupathi-Huber top seed at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Mahesh Bhupathi and his American partner Liezel Huber have been given the top billing at the mixed doubles event of the French Open while Leander Paes and Cara Black are seeded second.

Relaxed Mauresmo wants some French Open fun

Relaxed Mauresmo wants some French Open fun

Rediff.com21 May 2009

"Coming into the clay season I'm really just trying to enjoy myself. I've been struggling the last few years on this surface a lot, more than on the others," Mauresmo said ahead of the season's second major, which begins on Sunday.

Leander, David Rikl out of French Open doubles

Leander, David Rikl out of French Open doubles

Rediff.com29 May 2004

They were beaten 6-2 4-6 2-6 by the Argentinean pair of Juan Ignacio Chela and Gaston Gaudio.

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Rediff.com20 May 2011

A rested Roger Federer will come out swinging when he begins his French Open campaign after being left behind by favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal.

Saina cautious at French Open Super Series

Saina cautious at French Open Super Series

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Still smarting from her second-round exit in Denmark last week, Saina Nehwal will seek redemption when she starts her campaign at the French Open Super series, which begins with the qualifiers at Paris on Tuesday.

Numbers adding up for Nadal as French Open quarters loom

Numbers adding up for Nadal as French Open quarters loom

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

If there was any doubt that Rafa Nadal will reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday, a simple look at the numbers should silence the sceptics.

French Open PIX: Defending champ Ostapenko shocked; Stephens advance

French Open PIX: Defending champ Ostapenko shocked; Stephens advance

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Jelena Ostapenko became only the sixth female Grand Slam champion to lose in the opening round of their title defence on Sunday when she lost to Kateryna Kozlova at the French Open.

Arjun Kadhe makes boys' doubles quarters at French Open

Arjun Kadhe makes boys' doubles quarters at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

India's Arjun Kadhe and his Peruvian partner Jorge Brian Panta Herreros stormed into the quarter-finals of the boys' doubles at the French Open on Wednesday. The unseeded pair beat third seeds Julien Cagnina of Belgium and Luke Saville of Australia 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).

Djokovic unhappy with courts at French Open

Djokovic unhappy with courts at French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic doused Fernando Verdasco's fire then aimed a dig at French Open organisers for not watering the courts on Sunday as he moved confidently into the French Open quarter-finals.

Spanish Armada set for French Open

Spanish Armada set for French Open

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Former world number one Carlos Moya confidently leads another Spanish assault on the red clay of Roland Garros next week.

Bopanna enters French Open mixed doubles final

Bopanna enters French Open mixed doubles final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

India's Rohan Bopanna earned himself an opportunity to become only the fourth Indian to win a Grand Slam trophy by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Gabriela Dabrowski, in Paris.

Bopanna-Skugor enter 3rd round at French Open

Bopanna-Skugor enter 3rd round at French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Franko Skugor advanced to the third round of the French Open with a straight sets win over Americans Frances Tiafo and Nicholas Monroe.

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Serena Williams proved an irresistible force once more as she powered past Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win the French Open for the second time on Saturday - 11 years after her first triumph.

Paes-Melzer crash out of French Open

Paes-Melzer crash out of French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Leander Paes crashed out of the men's doubles, while Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna made first round exits from the mixed doubles to sum up a disappointing day for India at the French Open.