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Djokovic laments fans who ‘boo every single thing’ after lengthy French Open win
Published on Jun 03, 2023 11:40 AM IST
Djokovic beat 29th-seeded Alejandro Davidovich 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the third round at Roland Garros.
PTI |
French Open: Top seed Alcaraz pummels Shapovalov to reach fourth round
The Spaniard was imperious and showed no mercy to set up a fourth round clash with Italy's 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Published on Jun 03, 2023 07:39 AM IST
Reuters |
French Open lets Sabalenka skip news conference after Ukraine war questions
After each of her previous two wins this week, Sabalenka was asked about her stance on the war in Ukraine
Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:48 PM IST
AP |
French Open: Novak Djokovic digs deep to get past Alejandro Davidovic Fokina
The clinical play was missing but the third seed found a way to win and reach the fourth round
Published on Jun 02, 2023 10:58 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Aryna Sabalenka hurries into French Open fourth round
Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-2, 6-2 drubbing of Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Reuters |
Jessica Pegula, American seeded No. 3, loses at French Open to Elise Mertens
Pegula was a quarterfinalist at four of the five most recent majors, including a year ago at Roland Garros.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 05:45 PM IST
AP |
Ruud, Swiatek gain momentum at French Open as Sinner punished
Ruud, who lost to Rafa Nadal in last year's final, is aiming to capitalise on the 14-time champion's absence through injury this year.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:01 AM IST
Reuters |
Teen Mirra Andreeva turning heads in Paris
Just 16 years old, the Russian is the youngest player in the third round of the French Open since 2005
Published on Jun 01, 2023 11:25 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Novak Djokovic tries to put issue of Kosovo comments behind him at French Open
Criticized for his comments about clashes in Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and NATO-led peacekeepers, Djokovic stayed away from political matters on Wednesday
Published on Jun 01, 2023 11:43 AM IST
AP |
Gael Monfils withdraws from French Open with wrist injury
The 36-year-old Frenchman said he has a strained left wrist and can't continue.
Published on Jun 01, 2023 08:44 AM IST
AP |
Power couple Monfils, Svitolina raise an early French toast
Barely 12 hours after Monfils could barely walk after delivering one of the standout Grand Slam matches of the season, he was up and supporting his wife
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Tsitsipas, Alcaraz soar at French Open, Djokovic row simmers
Elina Svitolina waded into the debate around Djokovic and said the world number three should have the right to express his opinion.
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Reuters |
French Open: Fifth seed Caroline Garcia makes second round exit
Caroline Garcia endured a tough second round defeat against Russian Anna Blinkova.
Updated on May 31, 2023 08:31 PM IST
Top seed Swiatek enjoys winning start to French Open title defence
The Pole, chasing a third French Open title in four years, got off to a sluggish start on a windy afternoon on Philippe Chatrier court.
Published on May 31, 2023 07:17 AM IST
Reuters |
Brazilian qualifier Wild topples Medvedev in first round
A solid clay-court player as junior, the 23-year-old exposes the frailities of the Russian on the surface to pull off a famous first round win at Roland Garros
Updated on May 31, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Cobolli in French Open first round
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.
Published on May 29, 2023 11:58 PM IST
Reuters |
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
AP |
'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
Reuters |
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
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