News for 'Monte Carlo'

Bhupathi-Miryni miss out on hat-trick of titles

Bhupathi-Miryni miss out on hat-trick of titles

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The pair had to concede a walk-over at the Barcelona Open as Miryni too ill.

Troicki pleads innocence, to appeal to CAS against ban

Troicki pleads innocence, to appeal to CAS against ban

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Serbian former world number 12 Viktor Troicki will appeal to the Court of Arbitration (CAS) against the 18-month ban slapped on him by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for refusing to provide a blood sample at this year's Monte Carlo Masters.

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The 16-year-old wild card at the Monte Carlo Masters won 7-5, 6-3.

Anand beats Shirov

Anand beats Shirov

Rediff.com23 Mar 2003

The victory gave the Indian ace the sole lead in the Amber chess tournament.

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open

Nadal clinches title in Madrid

Nadal clinches title in Madrid

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Roger Federer was giving absolutely no guarantees about his form on Sunday, as the four-time finalist prepared for his first ATP start in more than two months at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 17-time Grand Slam winner will be starting afresh in the second round on the Monte Carlo Country Club clay after his early February knee operation. After hitting for nearly a week at the seaside venue overlooking the Mediterranean, the Swiss said that next week will be key for deciding his further schedule ahead of the French Open - the second major of the season. "I feel more rust than rest, but I am rested, mentally and physically," the 34-year-old said. "I don't think about the Roland Garros title," the 2009 Paris champion added.

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

NRAI has contested the disqualification of trap marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu, who was barred from competition at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers because of "faulty" gun stock.

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Formula One will be noisier next year after the sport's governing body approved new measures on Wednesday to raise the decibels after complaints about the V6 turbo hybrid power units introduced in 2014.

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Frenchman declined to talk about his bid for the FIFA presidency in his first news conference since announcing one month ago that he would stand as a candidate to replace Sepp Blatter.

Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro retires with injury

Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro retires with injury

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Nadal, who is the clear tournament favourite and looks to be in the form of his life on clay this season, raced into a 3-0 lead before Spanish compatriot Almagro felt his left knee with less than half an hour played.

Paes-Nestor bow out of Monaco Masters

Paes-Nestor bow out of Monaco Masters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Leander Paes and his partner Daniel Nestor bowed out of Monte Carlo masters following a close defeat against Benoit Paire and Stan Wawrinka in Monaco.

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

DeMo woes: Textile mills staring at a bleak future as sales slump

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Recovery seen in Q4, companies continue to focus on enhancing cash flow

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid to rest before French Open

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid to rest before French Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open for a second consecutive year to rest before the Rome Masters and the French Open, organisers of the clay Masters event said on Wednesday.

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Tennis: Nadal rues missed chance after shock loss

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Earlier, Ukraine took a 2-0 lead over Japan as world number five Elina Svitolina took the first point of the Billie Jean King Cup era.

Djokovic to meet Federer in Rome final

Djokovic to meet Federer in Rome final

Rediff.com17 May 2015

For the first time this week Novak Djokovic needed only two sets to triumph at theRome Masters, beating Spain's David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4 as he reached the final to close in on a 24th Masters 1000 title. The world number one, who is chasing a fourth title in the event, next meets Roger Federer, who knocked out fellow-Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2.

Bopanna wants to team up with Sharan in Tokyo Olympics

Bopanna wants to team up with Sharan in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna said he plans to team up with Divij Sharan and represent India in the men's doubles event in next year's Tokyo Olympics.

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal struggled to finish off Fabio Fognini at the Barcelona Open on Friday but eventually quelled one of his most troublesome opponents 6-2, 7-6(1) to reach the semi-finals.

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Rediff.com10 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray beat Romanian Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

After losing the first set, Medvedev changed his approach midway through the second set, the Russian going for broke with pretty much every shot, particularly on second serve.

Nadal loses No 1 ranking; plays down Thiem hiccup

Nadal loses No 1 ranking; plays down Thiem hiccup

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Rafael Nadal has played down the significance of his quarter-final defeat by Austrian Dominic Thiem at the Madrid Open

Nadal's record run on clay ended by Thiem

Nadal's record run on clay ended by Thiem

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Rafael Nadal suffered a shock 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Austrian Dominic Thiem in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday, a result that means the Spaniard will lose the world number one ranking.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The world No 1 is certainly buoyed by the prospect of emulating his achievement of holding all four majors but knows that nothing less than perfection will be required.

Troicki doping ban cut to 12 months from 18

Troicki doping ban cut to 12 months from 18

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Serbia's Viktor Troicki's suspension for violating doping regulations has been cut from 18 months to 12 months after his appeal was heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), it was announced on Tuesday.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most.

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

'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.

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Novak Djokovic has parted company with coach Radek Stepanek days after the departure of head coach Andre Agassi from his team, the former world number one announced on Wednesday.

Resurgent Nadal reclaims Barcelona crown, equals Vilas's record

Resurgent Nadal reclaims Barcelona crown, equals Vilas's record

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal maintained his ominous claycourt form by seizing back the Barcelona Open title from Kei Nishikori with a 6-4, 7-5 victory on Sunday, matching Guillermo Vilas's record title haul on the surface.

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

PIX: Shama Sikander's EXOTIC holiday in France, Venice, Italy...

PIX: Shama Sikander's EXOTIC holiday in France, Venice, Italy...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

A look at the wow pictures.

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray will be ready for Roland Garros despite his poor recent form, nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal has said.

Nagal to clash with Marcora at French Open qualifiers

Nagal to clash with Marcora at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Ruthless Ruud topples Shapovalov to win Geneva Open.

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open