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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.

Thiem hails 'awesome' King of Clay after French Open defeat

Thiem hails 'awesome' King of Clay after French Open defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Dominic Thiem hailed Rafael Nadal's 'awesome' 11th French Open title after suffering a straight-sets defeat by the king of clay in the final at Roland Garros on Sunday.

French Open PIX! Swiatek crowned champion

French Open PIX! Swiatek crowned champion

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

IMAGES from the Women's Singles Final of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

'Eaten alive', Ruud had no answers to Nadal's power play

'Eaten alive', Ruud had no answers to Nadal's power play

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

'When you are playing defensive against Rafa on clay, he will eat you alive'

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have both said they would not want their quarter-final, also on Tuesday, to be scheduled during the night session.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Medvedev disappointed with French Open organisers

Medvedev disappointed with French Open organisers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Amazon has exclusive TV broadcast rights in France for the night sessions, which are taking place for the first time at Roland Garros. The late matches are being played without fans on Court Philippe-Chatrier because of the 9 p.m. curfew.

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

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal matches postponed because of rain

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal matches postponed because of rain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The two men's quarter-final matches due to be played at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday have been postponed until Wednesday after rain disrupted play at Roland Garros.

Check out COVID-19 protocols for French Open

Check out COVID-19 protocols for French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A list of protocols drawn up by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) to ensure the tournament can take place safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

French Open to allow 11,500 fans per day

French Open to allow 11,500 fans per day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The French Open, traditionally held in May-June, was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be held at Roland Garros from Sept. 27-Oct. 11.

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Heavy rain postponed play on day two of the French Open with organisers saying no matches would start before 1130GMT.

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media'

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

World No 1 Rafael Nadal eased into the French Open final after defeating Britain's Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 at the Roland Garros on Friday.

Sports Shorts: No centre court for Nadal at start of French Open defence

Sports Shorts: No centre court for Nadal at start of French Open defence

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Rafael Nadal, looking to extend his French Open record to nine titles, starts his Roland Garros campaign with what is likely to be his only appearance on court Suzanne Lenglen on Monday.

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with winners.

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Women have been getting the short stick at major tournaments.

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'He was a better player I think in important moments.'

French Open Photos: Nadal gains momentum, Ferrer eases through

French Open Photos: Nadal gains momentum, Ferrer eases through

Rediff.com30 May 2014

A round-up of the fifth day's play at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat Del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.

French Open: Djoko keeps bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23

French Open: Djoko keeps bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic kept his bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23 as he entered the semifinals of the French Open.

French Open PHOTOS: Federer knocked out of French Open by Gulbis

French Open PHOTOS: Federer knocked out of French Open by Gulbis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

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

French Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka knocked out in Round 1, Nadal cruises

French Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka knocked out in Round 1, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Photos from Day 2 of the French Open played at Roland Garros on Monday.

PIX: French Open gets off to chilly and damp start

PIX: French Open gets off to chilly and damp start

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Persistent drizzle and a chill wind sweeping the almost-empty Roland Garros grounds.

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Rediff.com24 May 2022

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is presented with an award after playing his final match before retiring REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Protestor with a flare interrupts French Open final

Protestor with a flare interrupts French Open final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Four protesters, one letting off a flare, briefly interrupted the French Open tennis final between Rafa Nadal and fellow Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday.

Blockbuster Friday as Nadal, Djokovic renew hostilities

Blockbuster Friday as Nadal, Djokovic renew hostilities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The current best player in the world meets the greatest claycourt player of all time in a French Open blockbuster on Friday -- but it is not even the final.

PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova set up marquee final showdown

PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova set up marquee final showdown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Images from Day 12 of the French Open at the Roland Garros on Thursday.

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.

French Open PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise

French Open PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Images from Day 1'a matches at the French Open played on Sunday.

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A list of high-profile tennis players and other sportspeople who called time on their careers at a young age.

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XII)

PHOTOS: French Open (Day XII)

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova enjoyed a double celebration on Thursday as she reclaimed the world number one tennis ranking after blowing away Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 to reach her maiden French Open final.

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena Williams's winning run from 2013 in the process, having now lost only two sets in her last four tournaments.

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday

Bacsinszky knocks out French favourite Mladenovic in Paris

Bacsinszky knocks out French favourite Mladenovic in Paris

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

French favourite Kristina Mladenovic skidded out of a storm-struck French Open on Tuesday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Timea Bacsinszky in a rain-interrupted quarter-final in Paris.

Safarova teams up with Mattek-Sands to win French Open doubles

Safarova teams up with Mattek-Sands to win French Open doubles

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Lucie Safarova made sure she left Roland Garros with at least one winner's trophy after the Czech left-hander and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won the women's doubles title on Sunday.