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Resilient Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Resilient Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Stanislas Wawrinka's array of shots was too much to handle for a resurgent Gael Monfils as the 2015 champion reached the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(7), 6-2 victory on Monday.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives Monfils fightback, Konta to meet Serena

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives Monfils fightback, Konta to meet Serena

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 the Australian Open on Monday

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Djokovic tamed local favourite Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 in what was the top seeded Serbian's first tour-level singles match since October.

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka battles past Youzhny; Monfils cruises

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka battles past Youzhny; Monfils cruises

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Stanislas Wawrinka survived a thriller against Mikhail Youzhny in the second round of the Rogers Cup on Tuesday, fighting back in both sets to prevail 7-6(3), 7-6(8).

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alcaraz returns to action at this week's Cincinnati Open, where he can gain ground on the Serb and Italian Jannik Sinner.

US Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki, Vinci, Monfils through to quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki, Vinci, Monfils through to quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Photos from matches played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Sunday

'Tanking' controversy strikes men's tennis again

'Tanking' controversy strikes men's tennis again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Gael Monfils loses in Cincinnati amid accusations of tanking.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Images from Day 10 of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-1 on Friday as he set up a final showdown at the Dubai Open with Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic is yet to lose this year and the Australian Open champion extended his unbeaten run in 2020 to 17 matches with what was also his 17th win over Monfils.

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Alcaraz, winner of the last two Grand Slams at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, had made it to at least the quarter-final stage at every major in which he has competed since winning the US Open two years ago.

US Open: Federer comes back from two sets down to reach semis

US Open: Federer comes back from two sets down to reach semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Roger Federer battled back from two sets down and double match point to defeat 20th seed Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Dominic Thiem stayed very much in the mix at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils at the O2 Arena on Tuesday.

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala

Indian Aces crowned champions of inaugural IPTL

Indian Aces crowned champions of inaugural IPTL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Novak Djokovic beat Gael Monfils as inaugural champions Micromax Indian Aces signed off their IPTL campaign with a 15-29 defeat against Musafir.com UAE Royals in Dubai on Saturday.

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Australian Nick Kyrgios came from behind to defeat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday to earn his first win since October 2022.

As temperatures rise in Melbourne, players find it 'risky'

As temperatures rise in Melbourne, players find it 'risky'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Gael Monfils said playing Novak Djokovic in temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday was a 'risk' to health and that the 25-second rule between points should have been relaxed.

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sweltering heat gripped the second-round action at the US Open on Wednesday

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic laid down an early French Open marker when he reached the Monte Carlos Masters final.

Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final

Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin Cilic 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Japan Open final in Tokyo.

Alcaraz says fit for US Open after injury scare

Alcaraz says fit for US Open after injury scare

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he will be "at 100%" for the US Open despite stopping his training in New York on Saturday as a precaution after twisting his ankle.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.

Meet the new love match on the tennis circuit

Meet the new love match on the tennis circuit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

While Monfils's and Svitolina's relationship has blossomed, so have their respective games.

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Right from 2002, making my debut and 22 years later still getting to represent India. I'm extremely proud of that.'

Hewitt clinches Kooyong Classic title

Hewitt clinches Kooyong Classic title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt defeated an ailing Gael Monfils 7-5, 6-3 to win the invitational Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Saturday and take a timely shot of confidence into next week's Australian Open.

Davis Cup: Wawrinka wins opener, Monfils helps France draw level

Davis Cup: Wawrinka wins opener, Monfils helps France draw level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka survived a second-set wobble to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 and give Switzerland a 1-0 lead over hosts France in the Davis Cup final on Friday. In the second match, Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to help France level.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Ferrer in Auckland final, Del Potro wins at Kooyong

Ferrer in Auckland final, Del Potro wins at Kooyong

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

David Ferrer underlined his Australian Open threat by thrashing Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-2 to reach the final of the Auckland Open on Friday and remain on course for a fourth title at the tournament.

PHOTOS: Honeymoon over as Djokovic works for win

PHOTOS: Honeymoon over as Djokovic works for win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Gael Monfils let Novak Djokovic know his honeymoon was over and it was time to get back to work by forcing the world number one to battle for a 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2) second round win at the Rogers Cup on Wednesday.

Roddick reaches Doha final

Roddick reaches Doha final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

American Andy Roddick overcame the plucky resistance of Frenchman Gael Monfils to reach the final of the Qatar Open with a 7-6 3-6 6-3 win on Friday.

Ancic upsets Murray, Roddick survives

Ancic upsets Murray, Roddick survives

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Roger Federer beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4 in an entertaining second-round match at the Miami Masters.

French pair suffer early Cincinnati exit

French pair suffer early Cincinnati exit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

France's Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon suffered early exits from the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday.

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

Murray takes wild ride into Toronto quarters

Murray takes wild ride into Toronto quarters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Briton Andy Murray survived a rollercoaster ride into the quarter-finals of the Toronto Masters with a wild 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 win over Frenchman Gael Monfils on Thursday.

Federer on course for Slam number 14

Federer on course for Slam number 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

An elusive French Open crown loomed closer for Roger Federer after the Swiss put on a vintage display to reach the semi-finals with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Gael Monfils on Wednesday.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray

Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal chalked up his 11th victory in a row on Saturday, defeating unwell Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the World Indoor Tournament. The Spaniard next plays Britain's Andy Murray, who destroyed Croatian Mario Ancic 6-1, 6-2.

Federer-Nadal set up final showdown

Federer-Nadal set up final showdown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer reached his third consecutive French Open final when he beat France's Gael Monfils 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday.