News for 'Gael Monfils'

Underperforming French men a disappointment at Roland Garros

Underperforming French men a disappointment at Roland Garros

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

France's wait for a men's singles champion at Roland Garros will stretch into a 35th year, and three-times champion Mats Wilander says their current crop of stars are running out of time.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Rastogi enters junior semi-finals

Rastogi enters junior semi-finals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Karan Rastogi booked a semi-final berth at the Australian Open junior tennis championships in Melbourne.

Davis Cup round-up: Federer puts Swiss in semis; Italy edge Britain

Davis Cup round-up: Federer puts Swiss in semis; Italy edge Britain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Roger Federer sealed Switzerland's place in the Davis Cup semi-finals when he completed a comeback win for the hosts over Kazakhstan on Sunday but Britain's last-four hopes were trampled into Italian clay in Naples.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Murray blows out cobwebs on return in Tokyo

Murray blows out cobwebs on return in Tokyo

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Defending champion Andy Murray blew out the cobwebs with a 7-6, 6-4 win over towering Croat Ivo Karlovic on Tuesday in his first match since winning last month's U.S. Open.

Wimbledon 2004 champions

Wimbledon 2004 champions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Roll of honour at the 2004 Wimbledon tennis championships.

Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai

Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Spanish top seed Rafa Nadal overcame stubborn second-set resistance from compatriot Tommy Robredo to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday. Second seed Novak Djokovic again looked impressive as he continued his imperious form in China with a 6-4, 6-2 thrashing of German qualifier Rainer Schuettler.

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells 'three-peat' campaign on track with a straight sets win against Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round.

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Ice cool Novak Djokovic calmed Serbian nerves on Friday to level the Davis Cup final at 1-1 after team mate Janko Tipsarevic was thrashed by France's Gael Monfils in the Belgrade Arena.

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Gael Monfils will get the chance to give France a flying start in this weekend's Davis Cup final against Serbia after Thursday's draw paired him against world number 49 Janko Tipsarevic in the opening singles. Serbia's world number three Novak Djokovic will take on Gilles Simon in the second singles on Friday.

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Novak Djokovic's reign as world number one remained unblemished as the Serb blasted Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-1 off the court to ease into the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters on Friday.

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Gerry Weber Open

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Gerry Weber Open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi rallied from a set down to advance to the semi-finals of the Gerry Weber Open with a 4-6, 7-6(5), 10-4 victory over Dustin Brown of Germany and France's Gael Monfils at Halle, Germany, on Wednesday.

Photos: Agony and ecstasy at the French Open

Photos: Agony and ecstasy at the French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Catch the emotions at the French Open.

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

French federation president Bernard Giudicelli has hit out at the country's male players after their disappointing run at Roland Garros, saying they lacked physical strength and grit.

Murray makes winning start

Murray makes winning start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Top seed Andy Murray quickly found his feet on grass at Queen's Club on Wednesday, posting a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Italy's Andreas Seppi to reach the third round of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament.

Rafa zips through in Tokyo to keep Messi date

Rafa zips through in Tokyo to keep Messi date

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal sped past Russia's Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Japan Open and keep a special appointment on Friday. The Spaniard revealed he wanted to go to watch Japan play Argentina in a soccer friendly in Saitama -- over an hour's drive away -- in the evening and catch up with pal Lionel Messi.

Tough outing for Indians at Toronto Masters

Tough outing for Indians at Toronto Masters

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Mahesh Bhupathi is the lone Indian survivor at the ATP Rogers Cup as Somdev Devvarman, Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the Masters Series event following defeats in their respective draws.

Spain in deep Davis Cup trouble against France

Spain in deep Davis Cup trouble against France

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Holders Spain were on the brink of elimination in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday after France won both the opening singles in Clermont-Ferrand.

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was handed a tough draw at the Beijing Olympics. She is drawn against Czech nemesis Iveta Benesova in the opening round. The men's doubles pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, however, got a relatively better deal. The 'Indian Express' will kicking-off their campaign against the French pair of Gael Monfils and Gilles Simons on Sunday.

Ferrer outclasses Somdev in quarters

Ferrer outclasses Somdev in quarters

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Second seed David Ferrer of Spain outclassed India's Somdev Devvarman 6-1, 6-3 to reach his second South African Open semi-finals.

Federer reaches quarters, so does Nadal

Federer reaches quarters, so does Nadal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

World number one Roger Federer got back into his old routine with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of France's Gael Monfils to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Resurgent Nadal rallies to reach 100th career final

Monte Carlo Masters: Resurgent Nadal rallies to reach 100th career final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal continued his resurgence with a thrilling 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over world number two Andy Murray on Saturday to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Bhupathi loses in doubles

Bhupathi loses in doubles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The Indo-Czech duo was beaten 4-6, 7-6, 3-6 in the third round at the US Open.

Nadal comes through another three set fight

Nadal comes through another three set fight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal, taken the distance for the third match running, outlasted Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the World Indoor Tournament. Nadal, who went to three sets against Simone Bolelli and Grigor Dimitrov earlier this week, next meets fifth seed Gael Monfils who beat French compatriot Julien Benneteau 7-6, 6-1.

Murray to play Roddick in Qatar Open final

Murray to play Roddick in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Defending champion and third seed Andy Murray continued his mastery over world number two Roger Federer when he defeated the Swiss 6-7 6-2 6-2 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open.

Federer produces masterclass

Federer produces masterclass

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

A gale force in the shape of Roger Federer blew aside local favourite Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 on a blustery Tuesday at the French Open as the Swiss set up a mouth-watering French Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic.

Paes-Bhupathi in pre-quarter-finals

Paes-Bhupathi in pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi eased past Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon to enter the pre-quarter-finals in the men's doubles of the tennis event at the Beijing Olympics. The ace Indian duo, seeded seventh, beat the young Frenchmen 6-3, 6-3 in the first round on Tuesday.

Karlovic to defend title against Verdasco

Karlovic to defend title against Verdasco

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Croatian Ivo Karlovic will defend his Nottingham Open title against Spaniard Fernando Verdasco after both men won their semi-finals in straight sets on Friday. Karlovic beat French Open semi-finalist Gael Monfils 7-6, 7-6, winning both tiebreaks 7-4, while the third-seeded Verdasco got to his first grasscourt final by defeating Marin Cilic of Croatia 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour.

Nadal thumps Djokovic, in final

Nadal thumps Djokovic, in final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Spaniard Rafael Nadal withstood a late fightback by Novak Djokovic to beat the world number three 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 at the French Open on Friday and muscle his way into the final for the fourth consecutive year.

Ljubicic sinks Davydenko

Ljubicic sinks Davydenko

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko threw away a two-set lead before going down 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Ljubicic, seeded 28th, will next face France's Gael Monfils, who beat Austrian Juergen Melzer.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time as the American continues her bid for a first Grand Slam title.

Indian Aces beat UAE Royals to top IPTL standings

Indian Aces beat UAE Royals to top IPTL standings

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Indian Aces notched up their third win on the trot with a 28-20 victory over UAE Royals in the battle of two unbeaten sides in an India Premier Tennis League match in Manila.

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.

Roddick, Davydenko suffer early exits

Roddick, Davydenko suffer early exits

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Defending champion Davydenko, the top seed, struggled to keep pace with Argentina's Juan Monaco and slumped to a 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 defeat at the Poertschach International.

Why Djokovic starts as the big favourite against Monfils

Why Djokovic starts as the big favourite against Monfils

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

With Roger Federer missing due to injury, Andy Murray upset in the quarters and Rafael Nadal a fourth-round loser, Djokovic marches on in a quest for a 13th Grand Slam title without his familiar high profile rivals standing in the way.

Liberhan-Sharan enter semis

Liberhan-Sharan enter semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

The unseeded Indian pair registered a comfortable 6-4, 6-2 victory over Phillip Simmonds of the United States and Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa.

Federer scrapes through in Rome

Federer scrapes through in Rome

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Rafael Nadal extended his winning streak on clay to 51 matches by cruising past Chile's Fernando Gonzalez at the Rome Masters.

Berdych inspires Singapore to first IPTL win

Berdych inspires Singapore to first IPTL win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Singapore Slammers took their first International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) victory at the fifth time of asking when Tomas Berdych led the home side to a thrilling 24-23 victory over the previously unbeaten Indian Aces on Wednesday.

Impossible is something for Marat Safin

Impossible is something for Marat Safin

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Marat Safin's swan song hit another sour note at the Montreal Masters with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 first round defeat by Frenchman Gael Monfils on Monday.