News for 'Monte Carlo'

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Andrey Rublev moved into his third Masters final after fighting back from a set down in Monte Carlo to beat American Taylor Fritz 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday to set up a showdown with Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Berdych upsets Murray to make Monte Carlo semis

Berdych upsets Murray to make Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Czech Tomas Berdych overpowered world number four Andy Murray in their Monte Carlo Masters quarter-final on Friday to reach the last four for the second time in the season's first big claycourt event.

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Spaniards Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer will lock horns again in the Monte Carlo Masters final after the claycourt conquistadors sealed contrasting victories in their semi-finals on Saturday.

Federer blown away by Melzer in Monte Carlo

Federer blown away by Melzer in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

A completely out-of-sorts Roger Federer lost 6-4, 6-4 to Austria's Juergen Melzer in blustery conditions at the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Friday.

Federer roars through in Monte Carlo clay debut

Federer roars through in Monte Carlo clay debut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Roger Federer boasted he could finish a point at will as he reminded the tennis world of his destructive power with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Tuesday.

Nieminen sets up Nadal meeting in Monte Carlo

Nieminen sets up Nadal meeting in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Finland's Jarkko Nieminen will have the dubious honour of facing king of clay Rafael Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters after shrugging off France's Julien Benneteau 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 in Monday's first round.

Nadal wallops Djokovic to clinch Monte Carlo title

Nadal wallops Djokovic to clinch Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

World No 2 Rafael Nadal thrashed top seed Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters final to win the clay court title for an eighth consecutive time.

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title after beating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal held off a late challenge from Briton Andy Murray to move to the brink of a record fifth consecutive title at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-2, 7-6 semi-final win on Saturday.

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.

Wrist injury rules out Carlos Alcaraz's Roland Garros defence

Wrist injury rules out Carlos Alcaraz's Roland Garros defence

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title next month after tests on his injured wrist revealed he would not be ready in time, the world number two said on Friday.

Nadal's record under Federer threat in Monte Carlo

Nadal's record under Federer threat in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

Rafael Nadal's 66-match winning streak on clay will be under great threat when the Spaniard takes on world number one Roger Federer in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters Series on Sunday.

Nadal tames Federer in classic Monte Carlo final

Nadal tames Federer in classic Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

The world number two Spaniard beat the Swiss ace for the second time this season to retain his Monte Carlo Masters title.

Double bagel disaster: Medvedev smashes racket in fury

Double bagel disaster: Medvedev smashes racket in fury

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking 6-0 6-0 defeat to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters, leading to a racket-smashing outburst.

Injured Djokovic to make late decision on Monte Carlo

Injured Djokovic to make late decision on Monte Carlo

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will make a late decision on his participation in the next week's Monte Carlos Masters because of an ankle problem.

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Djokovic has not reached the last eight of a tournament since last year's Wimbledon and has struggled with a long-term elbow injury.

Teen Sensation Kouame Stuns Cilic To Make French Open History

Teen Sensation Kouame Stuns Cilic To Make French Open History

Rediff.com26 May 2026

French teenager Moise Kouame stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic at Roland Garros to become the youngest man in 17 years to win a Grand Slam main-draw match.

Monte Carlo: Djokovic battles past Berdych to reach final

Monte Carlo: Djokovic battles past Berdych to reach final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic reached the Monte Carlo Masters tennis final when he battled back from a set down to defeat sixth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday.

Djokovic makes a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic makes a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

World No 1 Novak Djokovic advanced to the Monte Carlo Masters third round after defeating Italian Andreas Seppi 6-1 6-4 in the season's first big claycourt tournament on Wednesday.

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title as he geared up for his French Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in the final on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.

Nadal makes it six-in-a-row in Monte Carlo

Nadal makes it six-in-a-row in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

World number three Rafael Nadal won the Monte Carlo Masters for a record sixth consecutive time with a 6-0, 6-1 drubbing of fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the final on Sunday.

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India's Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian to win match at Masters on clay since 1990!

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open for the second year in a row due to a wrist injury, impacting his preparations for the French Open.

Canadian Open laments Sinner, Djokovic withdrawals, calls for ATP schedule review

Canadian Open laments Sinner, Djokovic withdrawals, calls for ATP schedule review

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Canadian Open has voiced its disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, highlighting a 'broader issue' of top players missing ATP 1000 events due to demanding schedules, prompting calls for adjustments to protect tournament integrity.

Dimitrov, Thiem survive early scares in Monte Carlo

Dimitrov, Thiem survive early scares in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov survived a scare against Pierre-Hugues Herbert before holding his nerve to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, while Dominic Thiem edged out Russian youngster Andrey Rublev.

Alcaraz eyes No 1 as Sinner skips Barcelona

Alcaraz eyes No 1 as Sinner skips Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to reclaim the world number one ranking from Jannik Sinner at the Barcelona Open, focusing on improvement and using their rivalry as motivation.

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.

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Blockx converts late Madrid call-up into breakthrough semi-final run even as Zeverev joins Federer, Nadal in elite list.

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner's dedication to patience and control has transformed him into a formidable clay court player, making him a favourite for the French Open, even as he navigates the mental challenges of heightened expectations and a potential rematch with Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner's Wimbledon Defence Under Spotlight After French Open Setback

Sinner's Wimbledon Defence Under Spotlight After French Open Setback

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner heads to Wimbledon under scrutiny after his French Open disappointment, but coaches and experts believe the world No. 1 remains the favourite to retain his title despite fitness concerns.

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jannik Sinner was two games away from the Italian Open final when heavy rain suspended his semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev, with Sinner leading 6-2, 5-7, 4-2.

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Jannik Sinner, the world number one, showcased his dominance by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win the Madrid Open, marking his fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic adds another feather to his cap

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic adds another feather to his cap

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Novak Djokovic continued his awe-inspiring run of form to claim the Monte Carlo Masters.

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Rafael Jodar in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, securing his spot in the semi-finals and becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.

Sinner one win away from fifth straight Masters crown

Sinner one win away from fifth straight Masters crown

Rediff.com2 May 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller at the Miami Open, securing the biggest win of his career to reach the last 16.

French Open: Ailing Sinner knocked out in second round by Cerundolo

French Open: Ailing Sinner knocked out in second round by Cerundolo

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke as he experienced physical issues in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and fell to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat on a scorching Thursday.