News for 'Roland'

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Will Swiatek Break Serena's Paris Record?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The 20-year-old is on the longest unbeaten run in the women's tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013.

Rafa proud after beating odds to demolish Djokovic

Rafa proud after beating odds to demolish Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The personal satisfaction is big because under the circumstances that we played this Roland Garros, even if I played an amazing match this afternoon, the conditions are a little bit not the conditions that I will choose, never, to play an event like this'

French Open PIX: Gauff, Trevisan, reach 1st Slam semis in Paris

French Open PIX: Gauff, Trevisan, reach 1st Slam semis in Paris

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Medvedev, Tsitsipas in last 16

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Medvedev, Tsitsipas in last 16

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

PICS: Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Azarenka exits

PICS: Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Azarenka exits

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Images from Day 6 at the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Friday.

'The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again'

'The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

'With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major'

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

Rediff.com30 May 2022

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

Serena unlikely to equal Slam record at French Open, says coach

Serena unlikely to equal Slam record at French Open, says coach

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Serena Williams is unlikely to win a record equalling 24th Grand slam title on the claycourts of Roland Garros, although her chance will come, the American's long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Sharapova dons sexy style at Roland Garros

PHOTOS: Sharapova dons sexy style at Roland Garros

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Paris is the fashion capital of the world and fans may want to copy the styles of Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal.

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Zverev had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle this month after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Mixed fortunes for Paes at Roland Garros

Mixed fortunes for Paes at Roland Garros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Defending champions Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy remained on course for a second successive French Open title by advancing to the semi-finals of the men's doubles with a straight-set win in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Australia scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status last week.

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

FFT President Gilles Moretton said that the one-week postponement will give the health situation more time to improve and optimise the chances of welcoming spectators at Roland-Garros.

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

'I'm not a favourite'

'I'm not a favourite'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The US Open champion, who last played at the Miami Open at the end of March, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (5) by Gasquet at the ATP 250 claycourt event in Geneva.

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Second seed Rafael Nadal said he would make no excuses after his shock loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round Monday, despite a serious abdominal injury that derailed his run-up to the year's final major.

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Rediff.com30 May 2021

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Swiatek's last defeat on clay came in the WTA 1000 event in Madrid against Australian Barty, who elected not to defend her 2019 French Open title last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff

Why French Open boss apologised...

Why French Open boss apologised...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In response to questions about scheduling, Mauresmo said men's matches have more 'appeal'.

French Open: The Winning Moments

French Open: The Winning Moments

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

How the winners celebrated on Day 11 of the French Open.

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

10 Interesting Glimpses from the French Open.

PIX: Alcaraz rediscovers the joy of tennis at US Open

PIX: Alcaraz rediscovers the joy of tennis at US Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest world number one since the ATP rankings began in 1973.

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000. Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000. Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

No pain, no gain for Nadal

No pain, no gain for Nadal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rafael Nadal, who was out of competitive action for over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was at pains to point out that not everything was as easy as it looks.

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

French Open PIX: Swiatek sets up semis date with Kasatkina

French Open PIX: Swiatek sets up semis date with Kasatkina

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 11 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

French Open to allow just 1,000 people a day

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The French Open will be able to welcome only 1,000 people a day, including players, staff and organisers, down from the 5,000 spectators it had hoped for,

PHOTOS: Pink clay court unveiled at Roland Garros

PHOTOS: Pink clay court unveiled at Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Day 12 of the French Open witnessed the unveiling of a brand new pink clay court. The women's legends doubles semi-final match between American Martina Navratilova and Jana Novotna of Czech Republic and Nathalie Tauziat and Sandrine Testud of France was the first match to be played on the freshly-laid surface.

Djokovic, Nadal could meet in French Open quarter-finals

Djokovic, Nadal could meet in French Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 May 2022

He was drawn in the toughest half of the draw with Nadal as well as in-form Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz and world number three Alexander Zverev, who could clash in the last eight.

Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios

Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz

From GNR to Zeppelin, rock music helps Swiatek roll on at French Open

From GNR to Zeppelin, rock music helps Swiatek roll on at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'I think I started listening to them more when I watched 'Thor'. I listened to them even a few years ago, and I watched 'Thor' in Australia.'

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the US Open, organisers of the tennis Grand Slam confirmed on Monday.