News for 'Roland Garros'

Carlos Alcaraz back after 5 months: US Open test awaits

Carlos Alcaraz back after 5 months: US Open test awaits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is set to defend his U.S. Open title after a nearly five-month injury layoff, with expectations high despite limited match practice as he aims for a third New York crown.

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

40-year-old's Granollers-Zeballos defend French Open crown in style

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their French Open men's doubles title, defeating Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in straight sets to secure their third Grand Slam crown together.

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The All England Club permits service dogs and "certified assistance" dogs on its grounds, but pet dogs are not allowed, meaning players who regularly travel with their furry friends must leave them elsewhere during the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final.

French Open: Mensik halts Fonseca, Andreeva storms into last four

French Open: Mensik halts Fonseca, Andreeva storms into last four

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Jakub Mensik became the youngest Czech man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final after beating Joao Fonseca at the French Open, while Mirra Andreeva stormed into the last four and Alexander Zverev kept his title hopes alive.

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Two of the French Open.

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to the All England Club as the top seed and still the player to beat.

Venus counting her blessings as she advances at Roland Garros

Venus counting her blessings as she advances at Roland Garros

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The French Open has not produced a lot of happy memories for Venus Williams in recent times, but now that she's reached the third round for the first time in six years, the American hopes her 2016 adventure won't come to an abrupt end.

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rediff.com21 May 2026

From proven champions seeking to cement their legacy to hungry contenders chasing a maiden major crown, Roland Garros opens its gates to a field brimming with intrigue.

Swiatek, Andreeva, Kostyuk in French Open Round Of 16

Swiatek, Andreeva, Kostyuk in French Open Round Of 16

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, and Marta Kostyuk have all advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after winning their respective matches.

'Virus' attack forces Iga Swiatek out of Madrid Open

'Virus' attack forces Iga Swiatek out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek, the six-times Grand Slam champion, retired from her Madrid Open match against Ann Li due to illness, impacting her French Open preparations.

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

As the holder since Sunday of all four grand slam titles, Novak Djokovic has no equal in tennis, but as an artist he isn't quite up to scratch -- or so said perennial Roland Garros favourite Gustavo Kuerten.

Djokovic survives Day 1 scare, breaks Federer record

Djokovic survives Day 1 scare, breaks Federer record

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by crossing a milestone and a tricky hurdle with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 French Open first-round victory over local hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday.

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Former champ tells it straight on Day 2 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day 3 of the French Open for Reuters.

Qualifier Chwalinska upsets Kalinskaya to reach French Open semis

Qualifier Chwalinska upsets Kalinskaya to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska became only the second qualifier in the Open era to reach the Roland Garros semi-finals - and the sixth to achieve the feat at a Grand Slam.

Fonseca Beats Ruud To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Fonseca Beats Ruud To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev are set to compete in their fourth-round matches at the French Open, while Casper Ruud and Elina Svitolina will also be in action.

Ranked 114th, Arthur Fery chases a Wimbledon miracle

Ranked 114th, Arthur Fery chases a Wimbledon miracle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th in the world, has made a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, defeating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli and setting up a clash with French Open champion Alexander Zverev.

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.

Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

With Carlos Alcaraz out, the French Open men's singles draw is wide open. Clay-court specialists and rising stars are vying for the title at Roland Garros.

Djokovic eyes 25th Grand Slam as Zverev emerges as biggest threat in New York

Djokovic eyes 25th Grand Slam as Zverev emerges as biggest threat in New York

Rediff.com7 days ago

Novak Djokovic enters the US Open with renewed hopes of a record 25th Grand Slam, boosted by Sinner's injury and Alcaraz's uncertain return, but faces Zverev.

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The French Open will increase its prize money by 9.5% this year, bringing the total purse to 61.7 million euros. This increase reflects a broader trend of Grand Slam tournaments boosting player earnings, particularly in the early rounds, amid ongoing discussions about revenue distribution in tennis.

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Evan King and Gabriela Dabrowski in a closely contested French Open mixed doubles final.

Wimbledon 2026: Serena returns, Djokovic chases historic 25th Slam

Wimbledon 2026: Serena returns, Djokovic chases historic 25th Slam

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Wimbledon begins June 29 with Serena Williams returning after four years, Novak Djokovic chasing a 25th Slam, and a reshaped field after Carlos Alcaraz's injury.

'18 years of hard work' pays off for Chwalinska

'18 years of hard work' pays off for Chwalinska

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Maja Chwalinska's remarkable French Open run ended in defeat in the final, but the Pole said her march was the culmination of 18 years of hard work finally clicking to carry her onto the biggest stage in Paris.

French Open: Erratic Swiatek downs Bejlek to reach Round 3; Rybakina crashes out

French Open: Erratic Swiatek downs Bejlek to reach Round 3; Rybakina crashes out

Rediff.com27 May 2026

World number three Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek in a match littered with unforced errors.

Linda Noskova survives Muchova fightback in thrilling final to win Wimbledon

Linda Noskova survives Muchova fightback in thrilling final to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Linda Noskova survived missing five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win a maiden Grand Slam title as she extended the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story.

Wimbledon 2026: Injured Chwalinska suffers first-round exit; Andreeva, Sabalenka cruise

Wimbledon 2026: Injured Chwalinska suffers first-round exit; Andreeva, Sabalenka cruise

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska crashed out of Wimbledon in the opening round following a 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 loss to Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Monday after the Pole fell and hurt herself while on match point.

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Venus Williams expresses her desire to participate in the French Open after competing on clay for the first time in five years at the Madrid Open, where she lost in the first round.

Djokovic has a record that Rafa doesn't at Roland Garros

Djokovic has a record that Rafa doesn't at Roland Garros

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Djokovic is the first man to reach 10 successive quarter-finals at the French Open

World No. 1 Sabalenka shakes off injury woes ahead of French Open battle

World No. 1 Sabalenka shakes off injury woes ahead of French Open battle

Rediff.com22 May 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season.

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Five of the French Open for Reuters.

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.

French Open: Zverev edges closer to elusive major title with dominant win over Mensik

French Open: Zverev edges closer to elusive major title with dominant win over Mensik

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 36, 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final again.

Serena Williams-Alcaraz, Djokovic-Sabalenka exit US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams-Alcaraz, Djokovic-Sabalenka exit US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Tennis legend Serena Williams made a victorious return to the U.S. Open, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles to defeat Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool. This marked her first appearance at Arthur Ashe Stadium since her 2022 farewell, delighting fans. While Williams and Alcaraz advanced, top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were surprisingly eliminated in the revamped mixed doubles format, which aims to attract more singles stars and fans.

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.

Who are the other women's contenders to look out for at the US Open?

Who are the other women's contenders to look out for at the US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

As the U.S. Open approaches, the women's draw is packed with Grand Slam winners, rising stars, and hungry contenders, including Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, Linda Noskova, Amanda Anisimova, Mirra Andreeva, Jessica Pegula, and Marta Kostyuk, all vying for a deep run in New York.

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner saw their impressive French Open men's doubles campaign end in the quarterfinals after a straight-sets defeat to the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.