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Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of India, who were entered in the main draw as alternates, were defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Ilya Ivashka and Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the opening round.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Tsitsipas 'can feel it' as he eyes French Open title

Tsitsipas 'can feel it' as he eyes French Open title

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The 24-year-old, who will be hoping to claim a first Grand Slam title at this year's French Open, said he has been trying to play with the same mindset he had during his run to the 2021 Roland Garros final.

Djoko revels in familiar 'feeling' with 23rd Major within touching distance

Djoko revels in familiar 'feeling' with 23rd Major within touching distance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Within touching distance of Grand Slam No. 23, Novak Djokovic said he's in an ideal position to lift the record title in Paris.

Tennis Rankings: Nadal jumps to 4th spot, Gauff attains career-high rank

Tennis Rankings: Nadal jumps to 4th spot, Gauff attains career-high rank

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remained at the top of the rankings chart

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals

PIX: Romania's Begu leaves child in tears at French Open

PIX: Romania's Begu leaves child in tears at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu was lucky to escape a default for bouncing her racket into the crowd on Thursday before going on to beat 30th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova at the French Open.

French Open: Teen sensation Alcaraz starts off in style

French Open: Teen sensation Alcaraz starts off in style

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz steamrolled past Argentine lucky loser Juan Ignacio Londero 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 to kick off his French Open campaign in solid

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com25 May 2023

With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry.

PIX! Swiatek humiliates Xinyu; Great Dane Rune mauls Olivieri

PIX! Swiatek humiliates Xinyu; Great Dane Rune mauls Olivieri

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Holger Rune powered past Argentine qualifier Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3 on Saturday to reach the French Open fourth round.

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday:

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon within her grasp but in Czech surprise package Marketa Vondrousova she faces a final opponent who could tear up the script and prolong her wait.

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could be serious contenders.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

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.

Girls just wanna have fun @ Roland Garros!

Girls just wanna have fun @ Roland Garros!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Paris is the fashion capital of the world. Therefore, the women tennis players do everything to up the ante during the French Open. Check out what they are wearing at the ongoing clay-court tournament.

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop STUN second seeds

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop STUN second seeds

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Bopana matched his best performance at the clay court major by reaching the quarterfinals

Iga Swiatek Turns 21

Iga Swiatek Turns 21

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek celebrated her 21st birthday with a cake at the Roland Garros.

Rafael Nadal drops Wimbledon hint

Rafael Nadal drops Wimbledon hint

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

'Let's be confident, let's be positive and let's see what's going on'

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Nadal looks to get back to winning ways after injury-ravaged 2022 season

Nadal looks to get back to winning ways after injury-ravaged 2022 season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

It was a case of more pain than gain for Nadal since he hoisted the Musketeers' Cup for a record 14th time in June.

It's rock 'n' roll for Swiatek in Paris

It's rock 'n' roll for Swiatek in Paris

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Swiatek routinely arrives on court wearing headphones, drowning out the voices in her head and outside with thumping rock music.

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

French Open: The top 5 women to watch out for

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek is dynamite on court and the fireworks have just started, her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski said on Saturday after the world number one clinched her second Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.