Rafael Nadal achieves best ATP ranking since October 2014 after 10th French Open title
The Spaniard now trails only Roger Federer (18) in Grand Slam title wins. With the French Open crown, Nadal (15) went ahead of Pete Sampras (14).
Jun 12, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
French Open 2017: I had doubt whether I could win another Grand Slam title, admits Rafael Nadal
On Sunday, the 31-year-old Spaniard coasted to a record 10th French Open title, demolishing Stan Wawrinka in a brutally one-sided final which also earned him a 15th Grand Slam crown.
Jun 12, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
French Open 2017: Ryan Harrison-Michael Venus win men's doubles title
Ryan Harrison and Michael Venus won their first Grand Slam tennis title with a victory in the men`s doubles final in the 2017 French Open.
Jun 12, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka, becomes first man to win 10 French Open titles
His collection of Slams now stands just three behind Roger Federer, a staggering statistic coming just a year after he quit Roland Garros with a wrist injury.
Jun 11, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal vs Stan Wawrinka – Live Streaming, TV listings, Date, Time, Venue
What lay in Nadal's favour is that he hasn't dropped a set in this tournament and has given away just 29 games so far, in his march to the final. A win on the clay court today will make him the first man in the open era to clinch 10 titles in a single Grand Slam.
Jun 11, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
French Open 2017: Anything is possible, says newly crowned women's champion Jelena Ostapenko
The 20-year-old, a virtual unknown before the start of Roland Garros, fired 54 winners and 54 unforced errors past Simona Halep in her 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win on Saturday.
Jun 11, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
French Open 2017: Jelena Ostapenko first talked of winning title at 10, says her mother
The unseeded Ostapenko, 20, downed Romanian third seed Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the final, hitting a staggering 54 winners and taking her tournament tally to 299.
Jun 11, 2017, 08:44 AM IST
French Open 2017: All facts and figures about Sunday's men's final
Rafael Nadal says: "I don`t need any more history, I already have nine titles here, that`s more than good."
Jun 11, 2017, 08:42 AM IST
French Open 2017: Jelena Ostapenko beats Simona Halep to win her maiden Grand Slam title
Ostapenko, who turned 20 on Thursday, threw her distinctive green headband into the crowd after a warm embrace with Halep who looked devastated.
Jun 10, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
French Open 2017: Headlines, quotes, key stats and facts about Day 13 at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal to face Stan Wawrinka for his 10th French Open title at Roland Garros
Jun 10, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
French Open 2017: Andy Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Mats Wilander
Britain`s world number one has made a career out of solving puzzles during matches -- making up for a lack of one killer shot by utilizing one of the best brains in men`s tennis," said the Swede who was also known for his smart tactics.
Jun 09, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
French Open 2017: All facts and figures about Saturday's women's final
Halep says: "It`s a big challenge, a big chance. I think I have the game. I have the mentality to win, but it`s going to be tough."
Jun 09, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
French Open 2017, Women's Final: First among equals as Simona Halep, Jelena Ostapenko eye title at Roland Garros — Preview
Halep marked herself out as a favourite for the title at Roland Garros after winning in Madrid and finishing runner-up in Rome, but a tumble in the Italian Open final left her with ankle ligament damage and cast doubt over whether she would play in Paris.
Jun 09, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
French Open 2017: Andy Murray storms past Kei Nishikori into semi-final; unhappy with time violation rules
World number one Murray reached the last four at Roland Garros for the fifth time with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/0), 6-1 win over Japanese eighth seed Nishikori.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal walks into 10th semi-final after Pablo Carreno Busta retires with injury
Nadal will face title-holder Novak Djokovic for a place in the final if the world number two gets past Austrian sixth seed Dominic Thiem in his quarter-final.
Jun 07, 2017, 16:13 PM IST
French Open 2017: Rohan Bopanna-Gabriela Dabrowski eye final spot in mixed doubles
Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will take on compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta, while defending champion and world number two Novak Djokovic will face sixth seed Dominic Thiem for a place in the semi-finals.
Jun 07, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
French Open 2017: Timea Bacsinszky, Jelena Ostapenko stun favourites to book semi-final birthday battle
Bacsinszky downed French hope Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 6-4 on a rain-hit day at Roland Garros, while 19-year-old Ostapenko stunned Caroline Wozniacki 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Jun 07, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
French Open 2017: Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova have double targets
The women`s tournament will have a first-time Grand Slam champion on Saturday. Two of the favourites, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova, are in quarter-final action on Wednesday as a maiden major and the world top ranking come into view.
Jun 07, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic near semi-final clash as Roland Garros awaits blockbuster Wednesday
World number one Andy Murray faces Kei Nishikori while 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka takes on Marin Cilic.
Jun 07, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
French Open 2017: Rain pushes Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic quarter-final back to Wednesday
Play was held up for over three hours on Tuesday before finally resuming at 1845 local time (1645 GMT) with the first two women`s quarter-finals at Roland Garros.
Jun 07, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
