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Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Cobolli in French Open first round
Published on May 29, 2023 11:58 PM IST
Alcaraz was impressive in his first Grand Slam match since his U.S. Open triumph last year and was ruthless as he raced through the opening set.
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Svitolina beats seeded player at French Open in 1st Slam match in 16 months
Svitolina hadn't played at a Slam since a third-round exit at the Australian Open in January 2022
Published on May 29, 2023 11:54 PM IST
AP |
Lucas Pouille and seeking life redemption at Roland Garros
The high-flying Frenchman was laid low by a career-threatening injury and then alcoholism. The former world No. 10 is rising again
Published on May 29, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
French Open: Novak Djokovic hands fan Kovacevic a first-round defeat
The twice former French Open champion wasn’t at his ruthless best, but still sealed his opening match in straight sets.
Updated on May 30, 2023 07:29 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Year after 1st-round loss, COVID, Krejcikova aims to forget
As Krejcikova is set to return to action, this much was clear in her mind: She does not want to dwell on what happened in Paris either of the past two years.
Published on May 29, 2023 09:28 PM IST
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'Massive hole': Legend ignores Djokovic in French Open remark on Nadal's absence
The absence led to a tennis legend stating that even Novak Djokovic cannot fill the "massive hole" left at Roland Garros by Nadal.
Published on May 29, 2023 03:55 PM IST
Rafa Nadal's uncle responds to question on Spaniard's French Open return in 2024
Amid concern among over Rafa's health, his uncle, Toni Nadal, gives a clear response on whether the Spaniard will make a return to Roland Garros next year.
Published on May 29, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Sabalenka surges, Kostyuk urges stronger anti-war stance after French Open boos
The fickle Paris crowd made themselves heard on the opening day of the French Open as they booed when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands
Published on May 28, 2023 09:16 PM IST
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French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas passes a Jiri Vesely first round test
The fifth seeded Greek battles to win the fourth set tie-break and see off Czech Jiri Vesely on the first day of the French Open
Updated on May 28, 2023 11:12 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Djokovic's 'biggest favourite' revelation after Nadal's French Open absence
Djokovic heads to Paris with a 5-3 record on clay. He had lost in the third round of Monte Carlo Masters before losing to Holger Rune in the quarters in Rome.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:51 PM IST
Watch: Ukraine’s Kostyuk booed off after snubbing handshake with Sabalenka
Sabalenka was left confused at the crowd's gesture and felt that it was aimed at her and hence she reacted sharply to it.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:07 PM IST
Djokovic makes retirement admission after hit with shock Rafael Nadal news
Nadal's absence leaves Djokovic as the heavy favourite for a third French Open title after wins in 2016 and 2021.
Published on May 28, 2023 04:05 PM IST
Roland Garros, with no Rafael Nadal to roll
Nadal is out injured and fellow 22-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic arrives in less than top form with Carlos Alcaraz the top seed for the year’s second Major
Updated on May 28, 2023 01:50 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
'Coming back from injury will be tough for Rafael Nadal': Sania Mirza
While the question remains as to whether tennis world has seen the last of Nadal at the Roland Garros, Sania Mirza is not willing to bet on it
Published on May 27, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Alcaraz vs Djokovic vs Medvedev vs Tsitsipas: Battle for No. 1 at French Open
With the immense opportunity to claim the Coupe des Mousquetaires, French Open 2023 also presents a staggering four-way battle for the world no.1 position.
Published on May 27, 2023 08:07 PM IST
In Nadal's absence, here are the top 5 contenders who can win French Open 2023
As Roland Garros prepares for an unusual edition in the absence of Nadal let’s take a look at the top 5 contenders for the men’s singles title.
Published on May 27, 2023 09:06 AM IST
French Open: Can Swiatek-Rybakina-Sabalenka fill rivalry vacuum?
The three arrive at Roland Garros with the most titles and most impressive win-loss record on the tour this season.
Published on May 26, 2023 10:17 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Djokovic eyes history at French Open as Swiatek launches title defence
Serbian veteran Djokovic will not be the favourite for the title, though, after struggling with an elbow injury.
Published on May 26, 2023 09:00 AM IST
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Can Alcaraz fill Nadal's void at the French Open?
The 14-time champ is missing but the young Spaniard is showing that he is more than a worthy successor.
Updated on May 26, 2023 08:41 AM IST
French Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half; Swiatek-Gauff could be in QFs
Alcaraz is seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time and was automatically placed in the top section of the bracket.
Published on May 25, 2023 07:40 PM IST
PTI |
Watch: Mikael Ymer disqualified after smashing racket on umpire's chair
Ymer lost his cool and smashed his racket twice on the side of the umpire's chair, breaking it and tossing the handle on the court.
Published on May 25, 2023 09:25 AM IST
Reuters |
How Medvedev, the clay hater, turned French Open contender
The lanky Russian’s style of play goes a lot against the ethos of clay-court tennis but he's found a way to succeed.
Updated on May 25, 2023 04:43 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Former world No. 1 Simona Halep accuses tennis integrity body of double standard
Former world No. 1 Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the ITIA for alleged discrepancies in her ABP.
Updated on May 23, 2023 04:40 PM IST
PTI |
Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Swiatek leads WTA
Djokovic's loss in the fourth round as the defending champion in Rome dropped him to No. 3.
Published on May 22, 2023 11:33 PM IST
AP |
Carrying calmness and consistency, 43-year-old Bopanna re-enters top 10
In the company of Australian Matthew Ebden, Bopanna has jumped 10 spots from the start of the season
Published on May 22, 2023 07:56 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
French Open offers players tool to filter out online abuse
Social media platforms that will be monitored are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and Discord.
Published on May 22, 2023 04:17 PM IST
Reuters |
Daniil Medvedev makes his mark on clay by beating Rune for Italian Open title
The Russian beat Holger Rune on Sunday for the first clay-court trophy of a career that includes the 2021 U.S. Open title and a period at No. 1 in the rankings.
Published on May 21, 2023 11:05 PM IST
AP |
Italian Open organisers promise a retractable roof over the tennis court by 2026
On Saturday, the semifinal between Medvedev and Tsitsipas was suspended due to rain for nearly 4 ½ hours — which pushed the women’s final back to nearly 11 p.m.
Published on May 21, 2023 08:35 PM IST
AP |
Elena Rybakina targets deep run at Roland Garros after Rome triumph
Rybakina bagged her second title of 2023 after her Indian Wells triumph and fifth overall when Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina retired while trailing 6-4 1-0.
Published on May 21, 2023 06:02 PM IST
Reuters |
Andy Murray pulls out of French Open 2023 - reports
The Scot has opted to skip tournaments during the claycourt season in the past to focus on the grasscourt swing heading into Wimbledon.
Published on May 21, 2023 05:56 PM IST
Reuters |
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