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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.

PICS: Swiatek to meet Kenin in French Open final

PICS: Swiatek to meet Kenin in French Open final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Day 12 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

'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.

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'

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 PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

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

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.

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'.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Attila Fiola gave the hosts a dream half-time lead

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

10 Interesting Glimpses from the French Open.

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.

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.

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.

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: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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

Nadal says his 'old machine' takes time to fire up

Nadal says his 'old machine' takes time to fire up

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The Spaniard, sidelined by a rib injury at Indian Wells in March, hopes to build momentum in Rome before launching his campaign for a 14th French Open crown

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Carlos Alcaraz announced himself in Madrid when he played with a sore ankle but still dispatched three top five players -- Rafael Nadal, Djokovic and Alexander Zverev -- en route to his second Masters title, just days after his 19th birthday.

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Norwegian Casper Rudd is the first tennis player from his country to reach the final of any Grand Slam.

Daria Kasatkina unfazed despite Swiatek drubbing

Daria Kasatkina unfazed despite Swiatek drubbing

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Kasatkina will take confidence from her run on the Parisian clay.

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.

'Jeering from home crowd hurt more than injury pain'

'Jeering from home crowd hurt more than injury pain'

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Cornet had an extended discussion with the chair umpire at the changeover at 3-0 in the second set on Saturday, and decided to call it quits

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like hold on the French Open will be loosened. Each time, the answer has been an emphatic NO.

Six players out of French Open qualifying due to COVID-19

Six players out of French Open qualifying due to COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The Roland Garros tournament directors can confirm that two players competing in the qualifying tournament have tested positive for COVID-19 and three others have confirmed close contact with a coach who has tested positive for COVID-19.'

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France's new vaccine pass law.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

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.

The top women's contenders at the French Open

The top women's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top women's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match practice and with big question marks about his fitness but few people will dismiss the Spaniard's chances of claiming a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Former champ Wawrinka withdraws from French Open

Former champ Wawrinka withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015 and the US Open in 2016. He is a 16-time winner on the ATP Tour.

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Serena must be prepared to live with it and say goodbye even in the face of defeat'

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate