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Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Russia's Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Roland Garros women's singles winner since Monica Seles in 1992, to claim the French Open title and her maiden Grand Slam crown.

Fonseca Beats Ruud To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Fonseca Beats Ruud To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

Kalinskaya, Chwalinska, Shnaider seal French Open last-eight berth

Kalinskaya, Chwalinska, Shnaider seal French Open last-eight berth

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anna Kalinskaya reached her maiden French Open quarterfinal with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) win over 28th seed Anastasia Potapova on Monday, marking only the second time the Russian has entered that stage of a Grand Slam.

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, but faces challenges due to a disrupted season and physical issues.

At 44, Serena announces comeback at Queen's

At 44, Serena announces comeback at Queen's

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Serena Williams will make her competitive tennis comeback at Queen's Club in London after nearly four years away from the WTA Tour, returning to action at the age of 44.

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.

French Open favours Sinner: Is the Italian set for history?

French Open favours Sinner: Is the Italian set for history?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner has the opportunity to complete his Grand Slam collection at the French Open, especially with Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal altering the tournament dynamics. Sinner's improved clay court game and consistent performance make him a strong contender for the title.

Marathon Man Arnaldi Stuns Tiafoe To Enter French Open Quarters

Marathon Man Arnaldi Stuns Tiafoe To Enter French Open Quarters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarterfinals by ousting giant-killer Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli sealed their last-eight spots with contrasting wins.

Kostyuk wins all-Ukrainian thriller at French Open

Kostyuk wins all-Ukrainian thriller at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Marta Kostyuk defeated Elina Svitolina in an emotional all-Ukrainian match at the French Open, dedicating her victory to the Ukrainian people.

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala

Sinner breezes into French Open second round; Birrell stuns Pegula

Sinner breezes into French Open second round; Birrell stuns Pegula

Rediff.com27 May 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner started his campaign for a maiden French Open title in merciless fashion, beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

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.

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The French Open will increase its prize money by 9.5% this year, bringing the total purse to 61.7 million euros. This increase reflects a broader trend of Grand Slam tournaments boosting player earnings, particularly in the early rounds, amid ongoing discussions about revenue distribution in tennis.

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Fritz fights back to stun Zverev at Halle Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

American Taylor Fritz battled back from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev and book a spot in the final of the Halle Open.

Serena Williams eyeing Wimbledon return?

Serena Williams eyeing Wimbledon return?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Tennis legend Serena Williams made a winning return to competitive tennis at the Queen's Club WTA event, nearly four years after her last match.

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.

Sabalenka, Osaka, Gauff race into French Open second round

Sabalenka, Osaka, Gauff race into French Open second round

Rediff.com27 May 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets in the opening round match.

Can returning Nadal cope with Grand Slam demands?

Can returning Nadal cope with Grand Slam demands?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'

Niemann gone AWOL as Freestyle Paris Grand Slam underway

Niemann gone AWOL as Freestyle Paris Grand Slam underway

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'We can't care about the reasons or whatever happened to Hans. We don't care. We have to focus on our tournament.'

Qualifier Chwalinska upsets Kalinskaya to reach French Open semis

Qualifier Chwalinska upsets Kalinskaya to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska became only the second qualifier in the Open era to reach the Roland Garros semi-finals - and the sixth to achieve the feat at a Grand Slam.

Mboko Injury Ends Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Run

Mboko Injury Ends Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Run

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Serena Williams' highly anticipated comeback in doubles at the Queen's Club WTA event has been temporarily halted after her partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match. Williams, who had won her first match with Mboko, is expected to continue her return to tennis in Berlin next week and might seek a Wimbledon wildcard.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova Banned For Four Years Over Doping Test Refusal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Wimbledon women's champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an out-of-competition anti-doping test in December.

French crowd roars as Parry shocks 6th seed at Roland Garros

French crowd roars as Parry shocks 6th seed at Roland Garros

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Diane Parry defeated Amanda Anisimova in a thrilling three-set match to advance to the fourth round of the French Open, marking her first time reaching this stage in a Grand Slam tournament.

Former World No 4, Japan's Nishikori to hang up his racquet

Former World No 4, Japan's Nishikori to hang up his racquet

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Kei Nishikori announces he will retire after the 2026 season, ending a historic career that saw him become Japan's first Grand Slam finalist.

French Open: Sabalenka admits 'deep, dark hole' after shock defeat to Shnaider

French Open: Sabalenka admits 'deep, dark hole' after shock defeat to Shnaider

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Aryna Sabalenka said she fell into a "deep, dark hole" during her three-sets loss to Russian Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, after the world number one let her opportunities slip in the second set.

French Open: Gauff, Osaka, Sabalenka sweat it out to move into third round

French Open: Gauff, Osaka, Sabalenka sweat it out to move into third round

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Naomi Osaka battled past Donna Vekic in straight sets to reach the French Open third round for the first time since 2019, continuing her impressive comeback run at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the French Open due to a thigh injury sustained at the Italian Open, joining a list of high-profile absentees.

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

French Open 2026 chaos: New champion set to emerge

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev are set to compete in their fourth-round matches at the French Open, while Casper Ruud and Elina Svitolina will also be in action.

Serena's return exciting, Wimbledon says ahead of wildcard decision

Serena's return exciting, Wimbledon says ahead of wildcard decision

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was "exciting" as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year's championships.

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Venus Williams expresses her desire to participate in the French Open after competing on clay for the first time in five years at the Madrid Open, where she lost in the first round.

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.

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.

From ambitious teenager to historic finalist: Chwalinska's dream Paris journey

From ambitious teenager to historic finalist: Chwalinska's dream Paris journey

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Maja Chwalinska's incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfilment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade.

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.

Dino Prizmic shocks idol Djokovic at Italian Open

Dino Prizmic shocks idol Djokovic at Italian Open

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic defeated Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Italian Open, marking Djokovic's first opening match loss at the tournament in 19 appearances.

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

Cobolli survives wind, suppresses Auger-Aliassime for French Open semifinal spot

Cobolli survives wind, suppresses Auger-Aliassime for French Open semifinal spot

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Flavio Cobolli started slowly in wild and windy conditions at the French Open before blowing away Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday, making the semifinals at Roland Garros for the first time.

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.