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Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has made it to the semi-finals on his Olympic Games debut.

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.

Roland Garros to remain venue for French Open

Roland Garros to remain venue for French Open

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Tradition won the day on Sunday when the French tennis federation decided to keep the French Open at a renovated Roland Garros and rejected plans to move the tournament to the Paris suburbs from 2016.

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

UTT: Thakkar beats Sharath Kamal as U Mumba down Chennai

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Manav Thakkar pulled off a nail-biting victory against the experienced Achanta Sharath Kamal as U Mumba TT defeated Chennai Lions 8-7 in an exciting clash of the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024.

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Alcaraz, winner of the last two Grand Slams at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, had made it to at least the quarter-final stage at every major in which he has competed since winning the US Open two years ago.

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

Remembering Ayrton Senna 30 Years On

Remembering Ayrton Senna 30 Years On

Rediff.com2 May 2024

F1 fans remember Formula One legend Ayrton Senna da Silva on his 30th death anniversary, May 1 2024.

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard also relishes the intense rivalry

Nagal bows out of Geneva Open after losing to world No 19 Baez

Nagal bows out of Geneva Open after losing to world No 19 Baez

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal made a first round exit from the Geneva Open after going down fighting against Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

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.

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

Stokes, Roland-Jones put England in control of Oval Test

Stokes, Roland-Jones put England in control of Oval Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

England debutant Toby Roland-Jones wreaked havoc as he picked four wickets to have South Africa reeling at 126 for 8 at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at the Oval on Friday.

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

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to reach his first Olympic final on Friday and will bid for gold in a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Tiger-tattooed Aryna Sabalenka clawed her way back from injury and disappointment to hoist the US Open trophy at last.

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams

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.

Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The Indian jumped six places following his runner-up finish at the Perugia ATP Challenger tournament on Sunday.

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness

Roland Joffe on The Invaders

Roland Joffe on The Invaders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's triumphant Olympic campaign in Paris could motivate the 37-year-old

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Gauff cruises past Zidansek to reach French Open third round

Italy's Errani-Paolini win women's doubles tennis gold

Italy's Errani-Paolini win women's doubles tennis gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-1, (10-7) to win Olympic gold in the women's doubles tennis on Sunday.

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis.

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.

Nadal loses in straight sets to Borges in Bastad final

Nadal loses in straight sets to Borges in Bastad final

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Rafa Nadal suffered a setback in his Paris 2024 Olympics preparations on Sunday as he was beaten 6-3 6-2 in the Swedish Open final by Portuguese seventh seed Nuno Borges.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.

Murray to return from injury at Geneva Open

Murray to return from injury at Geneva Open

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Briton Andy Murray will make his comeback from injury at this month's Geneva Open after the former world number one was handed a wildcard by the organisers of the French Open tune-up event on Wednesday.

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 warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad

Nadal warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Norwegian Casper Ruud to register a 6-1, 6-4 win over second seeds Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Reyes-Varela on the Swedish clay.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Sabalenka, Azarenka out of Wimbledon with shoulder injuries

Sabalenka, Azarenka out of Wimbledon with shoulder injuries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sabalenka, who was set to face American Emina Bektas, was replaced in the draw by Russian Erika Andreeva, while fellow Belarusian Azarenka's spot was taken up by another lucky loser in Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.