News for 'Roland Garros'

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

An FFT statement said it had consulted with the ATP, WTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to allow the Roland-Garros showpiece the benefit of an extra week.

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.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match, on Monday, due to an injury to her forearm but the Czech is hopeful she will be able to compete at Wimbledon.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth French Open title when the Polish fifth seed overcame Romania's Jaqueline Cristian to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.

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.

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It's on! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to clash in the French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday.

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

PIX: Zverev beats Bautista Agut; Medvedev powers on

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Alexander Zverev continued to rebuild his confidence on clay with a straight sets win over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the Monte Carlo Masters second round.

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal. A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has internal testicles, an XY chromosomal pattern, and male testosterone levels.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matwe Middelkoop beat Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the summit clash to claim the doubles title at the ATP tennis tournament in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros.

All you MUST know about French Open champion Nadal

All you MUST know about French Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem to win his 12th French Open title:

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Fears that Rafael Nadak may miss the French Open grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open.

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.

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Factbox on Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 to win the French Open on Saturday and claim her first grand slam title:

French Open: Thiem knocks out defending champ Djokovic, Rafael Nadal in semis

French Open: Thiem knocks out defending champ Djokovic, Rafael Nadal in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Nadal was leading the match 6-1, 2-0 when Correno Busta decided he had had enough.

Still hungry for Majors, ambitious Murray keen to play French Open

Still hungry for Majors, ambitious Murray keen to play French Open

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Whilst I feel fit and healthy, I would like to give it a go.'

French Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Muguruza advance

French Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Muguruza advance

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Rafael Nadal left German qualifier Yannick Maden no hope as he booked his ticket for the third round of the French Open in ruthless fashion with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory.

Nadal unsure about future post French Open

Nadal unsure about future post French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The 35-year-old said that the presence of his personal doctor to "do things that help" made sure he could play in Paris although he is unsure of what will come next.

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie and made her feel like a 'warrior princess'.

What you must know about French Open champ Nadal

What you must know about French Open champ Nadal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday to win a record-extending 13th French Open title:

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Tsitsipas to set up final against Nadal

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Tsitsipas to set up final against Nadal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Images from Day 13 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Sunday.

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Images from Day 1 of the French Open 2024 tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Sunday

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday:

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like hold on the French Open will be loosened. Each time, the answer has been an emphatic NO.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Rediff.com30 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is on verge to become the first man to win US$100 million in prize money as he aims to book his place in the quarter-finals of the French Open for the 10th time.

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

Making peace with this fact made Djokovic the best

Making peace with this fact made Djokovic the best

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The moment Novak Djokovic accepted that being part of the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal era was a chance, not a curse, everything improved for him.