News for 'Garros'

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

When contacted, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said he does not have any objection to Bopanna playing with Balaji, ranked 84, at the Paris Olympics.

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Serena Williams' return to the WTA Tour following the birth of her first child will be the 'greatest challenge' of her career

Day Five: Further rain delays at Roland Garros

Day Five: Further rain delays at Roland Garros

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Rain showers delayed the start of play at the French Open on Thursday.

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

My body simply won't allow me: Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

My body simply won't allow me: Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times, with his last victory coming in 2018.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Both Balaji and Bhambri have got some decent results on clay in lead up to the Roland Garros, where the action will unfold during the Summer Olympics from July 27.

French Open could leave Roland Garros

French Open could leave Roland Garros

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) is considering to move the French Open out from Roland Garros if its extension project does not get the green light within a year. The project was agreed on earlier this year and an architect was appointed but the Paris City Council is now getting cold feet, FFT director general Gilbert Ysern said on Tuesday.

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Third seed Badosa enjoys quick start at Rolland Garros

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Third seed Paula Badosa made quick work of French wildcard Fiona Ferro by winning 6-2 6-0 in under an hour to book a spot in the second round of the French Open

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

PIX: Sharapova crowned queen of Roland Garros

PIX: Sharapova crowned queen of Roland Garros

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova was crowned the new queen of Roland Garros after she kept her poise to outwit and outpower diminutive Italian Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 to complete her collection of Grand Slam trophies on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Thiem gears up for Roland Garros with Lyon title

Thiem gears up for Roland Garros with Lyon title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The 24-year-old was staring at defeat while down a set and a break but dug deep to prevail in two hours 24 minutes for his 200th tour match victory and his 10th ATP title.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

Kuerten bids farewell to Roland Garros

Kuerten bids farewell to Roland Garros

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Gustavo Kuerten's French Open career came to an emotional end when he lost 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to Paul-Henri Mathieu in the first round.

French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The French Tennis Federation has welcomed the decision of a French tribunal to lift the suspension of plans to expand Roland Garros, the home of the French Open tournament.

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, says 'not ready to play'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Let us forget tennis for a while and take a look at Nadal's grand birthday cakes at the Roland Garros over the years. It is a tradition which cannot be interrupted!

Dress code @ Roland Garros: The risque factor

Dress code @ Roland Garros: The risque factor

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Rediff.com takes a sneak peek into the unique outfit designs of some players at the French Open.

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open

Is Iga Swiatek the Next Queen of Clay?

Is Iga Swiatek the Next Queen of Clay?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Can Iga Swiatek challenge Rafael Nadal's French Open record?

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Maria Sharapova was dogged by injury and controversy as she tried to get her career back on track.

Nadal is sixth player to win 50 matches at Roland Garros

Nadal is sixth player to win 50 matches at Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Rafael Nadal's quarter-final win over compatriot Nicolas Almagro made him only the sixth player ever to win 50 matches at the French Open. Roger Federer, his arch rival, had achieved the feat earlier in the tournament.

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Nadal no longer 'immovable' object in Paris.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

French Open PIX: Ruud stops Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

Rediff.com29 May 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the French Open played at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

If there is a new member of the grand slam champions' club this weekend, nobody should be surprised -- the conditions at this year's sodden, chilly French Open suit the underdog.

French Open: Djoko canters into round two; Stephens lays down marker

French Open: Djoko canters into round two; Stephens lays down marker

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Novak Djokovic began his French Open campaign with a comfortable win.

Fitness concerns? Wimbledon champ pulls out of Eastbourne

Fitness concerns? Wimbledon champ pulls out of Eastbourne

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Wimbledon champion and world number three Elena Rybakina pulled out of a warm-up event in Eastbourne.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

WTA Player of Year Swiatek emulates Serena

WTA Player of Year Swiatek emulates Serena

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens picked up the Doubles Team of the Year award, China's Zheng Qinwen was named Most Improved Player while Russian Mirra Andreeva won Newcomer of the Year.

Check out the women contenders for Wimbledon 2023 title

Check out the women contenders for Wimbledon 2023 title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Big-serving Elena Rybakina will aim to retain her title but other players have emerged as serious contenders:

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Rafael Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005.

Nadal hopes to play 2024 Paris Olympics before retirement

Nadal hopes to play 2024 Paris Olympics before retirement

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Nadal said he needs to stop playing for the foreseeable future to make a full recovery and return for what he anticipates will be his farewell season.

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.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.