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French support plan ready to be launched on June 3

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Some 21 million euros will be dedicated to the French clubs, nine million will go to the 142 tennis, chair tennis, paddle and beach tennis players outside the top 100

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

US Olympian skier Lindsey Vonn proposed to her ice hockey player boyfriend

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With three Masters tournaments and two Grand Slams in the space of seven weeks, players might have to make hard choices but French Open director Guy Forget is confident they will turn up at Roland Garros.

French Open champ Krejcikova pays tribute to late Novotna

French Open champ Krejcikova pays tribute to late Novotna

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Jana Novotna took Barbora Krejcikova under her wing in 2014 and while the youngster "never tried to imitate" her, the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon doubles champion drew inspiration from her mentor.

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek to win a singles major.

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic believes he is the best player in the modern era

Rain hands French Open fans bumper Day 11

Rain hands French Open fans bumper Day 11

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, Wawrinka all will be in action at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men's doubles title in Paris

Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men's doubles title in Paris

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The German pair, who beat 16-time major champions Mike and Bob Bryan en route to the final, raced through the opening set with two early breaks.

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

She remained philosophical in defeat, however, saying that her expectations coming into the tournament had not been high.

Everything you need to know about US Open champ Thiem

Everything you need to know about US Open champ Thiem

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Factbox on Austria's Dominic Thiem, who beat German Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win the US Open title on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands extremely high

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands "extremely high"

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'How many young people do you know who would be comfortable addressing or being questioned by a roomful of very much older strangers?' 'She (Osaka) is one of a very exciting batch of young female players and I am a big fan of hers. I hope with all my heart that she can find a way of feeling more at home in this sport.'

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Up to 60% of usual capacity will be allowed to attend 2020 French Open, say organisers

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'But in mid-October, if we're able to come together and we've been able to provide revenue for 600 people, I think we will be very satisfied as a federation and I as a former player.'

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

Know your French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Know your French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to win his 11th French Open title on Sunday:

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

French federation president Bernard Giudicelli has hit out at the country's male players after their disappointing run at Roland Garros, saying they lacked physical strength and grit.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'It was a long time, really tough moments. Tough months'

Wimbledon officials continue plans for June championships

Wimbledon officials continue plans for June championships

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Wimbledon officials on Tuesday said they are continuing plans for the grasscourt major to start on June 29 as scheduled even though French Open organisers postponed the claycourt Grand Slam to September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Thiem knocked out by Andujar in French Open first round

Nadal not thinking of his 10th French Open title... just yet

Nadal not thinking of his 10th French Open title... just yet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

It was Nadal's 50th trophy on clay court, his 70th overall and his first title in almost a year

Osaka to take a break after shock defeat at US Open

Osaka to take a break after shock defeat at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

A fan favourite, Naomi Osaka has struggled with uneven play since she withdrew from Roland Garros earlier this year amid a public row with tournament officials over required media appearances.

Moeen hat-trick seals England rout of South Africa

Moeen hat-trick seals England rout of South Africa

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Spinner Moeen Ali completed a hat-trick to seal England's 239-run victory over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday.

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Stanislas Wawrinka is one only one of three players to have defeated Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray at Grand Slams.

Awe-inspiring Nadal wins historic 11th French Open title

Awe-inspiring Nadal wins historic 11th French Open title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Rafael Nadal, the king of clay won his 11th French Open title on Sunday.

World No 1 and reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

World No 1 and reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Reigning champion Ash Barty will not play at the French Open later this month because of health concerns and a lack of preparation, the world number one said.

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organisers announced on Tuesday.

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Factbox on Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 to win the French Open on Saturday and claim her first grand slam title:

French Open: Thiem knocks out defending champ Djokovic, Rafael Nadal in semis

French Open: Thiem knocks out defending champ Djokovic, Rafael Nadal in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Nadal was leading the match 6-1, 2-0 when Correno Busta decided he had had enough.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

World number three Dominic Thiem is "extremely sorry" for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Austrian said on Thursday. Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki tested positive after playing in the charity tournament in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw players pose for pictures together.

'One in 100' Medvedev looking for grasscourt breakthrough

'One in 100' Medvedev looking for grasscourt breakthrough

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'On grass it's different, I feel that I can play kind of automatically, just the way I play, maybe play flatter than I play, so it's more convenient for me to play on grass.'

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Venezuelan Vallverdu currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka who crushed former world number one Murray 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of this year's French Open.

Why Japan's Osaka travels with her playstation

Why Japan's Osaka travels with her playstation

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Naomi Osaka is happy to be lost in her virtual world.

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Which designer will Meghan fancy on May 19?

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players