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PHOTOS: Nadal wins record extending ninth French Open title

PHOTOS: Nadal wins record extending ninth French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Photos of the French Open men's final match between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic being played in Paris

French Open could move out of Paris

French Open could move out of Paris

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The French Open could move out of Paris in the next few years because of infrastructure problems, the Grand Slam's tennis tournament director said on Monday. Organisers have been considering for years how to extend the current Roland Garros stadium, located on the leafy western edge of the French capital.

PHOTOS: Sharapova wins her second French Open title

PHOTOS: Sharapova wins her second French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Photos of the French Open women's final game between Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep

French Open: Super Sunday beckons as Nadal faces Djokovic in final

French Open: Super Sunday beckons as Nadal faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The belated appearance of the blazing sun at what had been a cold and chilly French Open until Friday allowed Rafael Nadal to scorch past Andy Murray and set up a hotly-anticipated final with Novak Djokovic.

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: Federer, Djokovic drop set; Tomljanovic stuns Radwanska

French Open: Federer, Djokovic drop set; Tomljanovic stuns Radwanska

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Roger Federer survived a second-set hiccup to beat Dimitry Tursunov of Russia 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-4 on Friday and reach the French Open fourth round. The Swiss fourth seed will meet Ernests Gulbis of Latvia in the last 16.

Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

World number six Samantha Stosur has opted out of Australia's Fed Cup World Group playoff against Ukraine to concentrate on preparing for the clay-court season.

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of French Open

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2007

In the men's draw, Belgian Xavier Malisse has pulled out, also with a wrist injury, while Spaniard Alberto Martin has ruled himself out because of an elbow injury.

Myskina signs up for Kolkata event

Myskina signs up for Kolkata event

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

The Kolkata event will take place from September 19 to 25.

Nadal eyes clay season for return to top form

Nadal eyes clay season for return to top form

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Rafa Nadal is aiming to be back to his best after injury in time for the claycourt season and the run-up to Roland Garros, the Spaniard said.

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman and the oldest first-time Grand Slam winner since 1969 when she won the French Open in 2010

Kyrgios envious of fast progressing 'Sacha' Zverev

Kyrgios envious of fast progressing 'Sacha' Zverev

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Australian Kyrgios was beaten in his first match in Lyon on Tuesday by Argentina's 94th-ranked Nicolas Kicker -- serving nine double faults during a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 defeat.

Erroneous Sharapova stutters into pre-quarters

Erroneous Sharapova stutters into pre-quarters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Maria Sharapova pushed the envelope on 'winning ugly' as she squeaked past British qualifier Heather Watson 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday.

More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as Mladenovic, Garcia win doubles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set down to beat Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula

Relieved Rafa After Dogfight With Djoko

Relieved Rafa After Dogfight With Djoko

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The 13-time French Open champion is chasing a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam title. But time may be running out for Rafa who has been suffering from a chronic foot injury that had put his participation at the clay court major in doubt.

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.

Wimbledon to move back a week from 2015

Wimbledon to move back a week from 2015

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Wimbledon organisers have bowed to players' wishes by announcing a later start date from 2015, extending the tennis grass-court season and increasing the gap with the French Open, they said in a statement on Thursday.

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Rediff.com31 May 2016

For all their success together, the red dirt isn't Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis' most favourite surface.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Venus descends with first round Wimbledon defeat

Venus descends with first round Wimbledon defeat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

It was the former world number one's earliest loss at Wimbledon since she went out in the opening round on her debut here in 1997.

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the French Open fourth round by Angelique Kerber on Monday, but the local favourite is confident that she has what it takes to become the first French Grand Slam champion since 2013.

PHOTOS: For me it is a great honour, says Nadal

PHOTOS: For me it is a great honour, says Nadal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Spain's Rafa Nadal sank to his knees in celebration after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win a record seventh French Open title on Monday.

Nadal wins record seventh French Open title

Nadal wins record seventh French Open title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Spain's Rafa Nadal beat Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win a record seventh French Open tennis title on Monday.

Top men's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Top men's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2017 French Open:

What Nadal must do to win 11th French Open title

What Nadal must do to win 11th French Open title

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Rafael Nadal needs to play more aggressively if he is to claim a record-extending 11th French Open title as a pack of young wolves is breathing down his neck, according to three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander.

PHOTOS: Azarenka, Kuznetsova knocked out of French Open

PHOTOS: Azarenka, Kuznetsova knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

World number one Victoria Azarenka was knocked out in the fourth round of the French Open when she slumped to a 6-2, 7-6 defeat by Slovakian 15th seed Dominika Cibulkova on Sunday.

Federer, Djokovic beat crowd favourites

Federer, Djokovic beat crowd favourites

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic faced fired-up Frenchmen and partisan crowds at Roland Garros on Friday, and took differing routes to negotiate safely past them into the fourth round of the Grand Slam.

French Open: Divided loyalties in Federer v Mahut contest

French Open: Divided loyalties in Federer v Mahut contest

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

As the winner of 16 Grand Slams and the owner of countless records, Roger Federer is revered all over the world.

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

French Open: Federer, Djokovic start quest for records

Rediff.com28 May 2012

After a low-key start to the French Open, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic enter the fray at Roland Garros on Monday looking to add another chapter to the record books.

PHOTOS: Stosur, Del Potro shine on Day 1 of French Open

PHOTOS: Stosur, Del Potro shine on Day 1 of French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Images from Day 1 of the French Open 2012 tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Sunday.

French Open: Ferrero leads the way into 2nd round

French Open: Ferrero leads the way into 2nd round

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Former champion Juan Carlos Ferrero disappointed the crowd while Juan Martin del Potro overcame a knee injury as both men reached the second round of the French Open on a gentle opening day on Sunday.

Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going through a "very special time", according to Federer himself.

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.

French Open: Paes-Dlouhy in quarters

French Open: Paes-Dlouhy in quarters

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi's French Open campaign was cut short in the second round following a straight-set defeat against local pair of Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra in Paris on Sunday.

French Open: Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter 2nd round

French Open: Bhupathi-Mirnyi enter 2nd round

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi cruised into the second round of the French Open men's doubles after a straight sets victory over Jurgen Melzer and Philipp Petzschner in Paris on Wednesday.

French Open: Easy wins for Kuznetsova, Venus

French Open: Easy wins for Kuznetsova, Venus

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Svetlana Kuznetsova recovered from a terrible start to kick off her French Open title defence with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Romanian Sorana Cirstea on Sunday.

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Fans are buzzing over the prospect of a rematch between world number one Alcaraz and second seed Djokovic in a potential New York finale

China rallies for Li's second tilt at glory

China rallies for Li's second tilt at glory

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Trailblazer Li Na already has the distinction of being Asia's first to break into a Grand Slam singles final after her brilliant run at the Australian Open in January.

Images: Nadal to face Soderling in quarters, Li advances

Images: Nadal to face Soderling in quarters, Li advances

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Images from Day 9 at the French Open in Paris, on Monday.

Brussels Open: Wozniacki downs Schiavone

Brussels Open: Wozniacki downs Schiavone

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Caroline Wozniacki gained a valuable confidence boost ahead of next week's French Open when she beat last year's Roland Garros winner Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in their Brussels Open semi-final on Friday.