News for 'Roland'

French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The French Tennis Federation has welcomed the decision of a French tribunal to lift the suspension of plans to expand Roland Garros, the home of the French Open tournament.

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.

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.

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

Dress code @ Roland Garros: The risque factor

Dress code @ Roland Garros: The risque factor

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Rediff.com takes a sneak peek into the unique outfit designs of some players at the French Open.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Let us forget tennis for a while and take a look at Nadal's grand birthday cakes at the Roland Garros over the years. It is a tradition which cannot be interrupted!

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to win maiden French Open title

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Maria Sharapova was dogged by injury and controversy as she tried to get her career back on track.

Alcaraz wants to learn from Nadal at Paris Olympics

Alcaraz wants to learn from Nadal at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz will pair up with 22-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the doubles at the Paris Olympics.

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

Nadal is sixth player to win 50 matches at Roland Garros

Nadal is sixth player to win 50 matches at Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Rafael Nadal's quarter-final win over compatriot Nicolas Almagro made him only the sixth player ever to win 50 matches at the French Open. Roger Federer, his arch rival, had achieved the feat earlier in the tournament.

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A summary of the day's tennis action at Roland Garros.

What's next for Nadal after French Open exit?

What's next for Nadal after French Open exit?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Nadal says Olympics main goal after early Roland Garros defeat

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

'Nadal will not be the favourite to win Roland Garros'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Nadal no longer 'immovable' object in Paris.

Arevalo-Pavic win French Open men's doubles title

Arevalo-Pavic win French Open men's doubles title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and his Croatian partner Mate Pavic beat Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-5 6-3 in the final.

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Athletes from Russia and Belarus, Moscow's closest ally in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are barred from the Paris Games except for the few who will compete as neutral athletes without flags or anthems.

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz will face German Alexander Zverev or two-time runner-up Casper Ruud of Norway on Sunday.

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek on Thursday called for the sport's governing bodies to provide players with more tools to combat online abuse

French Open PIX: Djoko dismantles Carballes; Zverev sees off Goffin

French Open PIX: Djoko dismantles Carballes; Zverev sees off Goffin

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka beat Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-2 under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday to move into the French Open third round.

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz will be backed to extend his winning run at the Grand Slams to 16 matches following triumphant French Open and Wimbledon campaigns.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

If there is a new member of the grand slam champions' club this weekend, nobody should be surprised -- the conditions at this year's sodden, chilly French Open suit the underdog.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

Nadal-Alcaraz cautious on Olympic medal hopes

Nadal-Alcaraz cautious on Olympic medal hopes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz tempered expectations for Spain's dream team on Wednesday as they looked ahead to playing together in the Paris Olympics.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

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.

Euro 24: Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win

Euro 24: Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Last year's runner-up and seventh seed Ruud will now advance to the semi-finals, where he could face fourth seed Alexander Zverev or 11th seed Alex de Minaur.