French Open

Simona Halep claims Rome title after Karolina Pliskova retires with injury

Victory gave Halep her first title in Rome and her third consecutive title of the year after wins in Dubai -- before the COVID-19 hiatus -- and Prague last month.

Sep 21, 2020, 22:00 PM IST

Five players out of French Open qualifying due to coronavirus

The qualifiers for the French Open will begin later on Monday, with the main draw set to commence on September 27.

 

Sep 21, 2020, 15:36 PM IST

Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open with hamstring injury

Japanese tennis star and world No.3 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open due to a hamstring injury.

Sep 18, 2020, 08:48 AM IST

Rafael Nadal makes fast start in Rome in first match in 200 days

Nadal, who received a bye into the second round, has not played a tournament since winning his 85th singles title in Acapulco.

Sep 17, 2020, 14:05 PM IST

Serena Williams heads to French Open with time running out for Grand Slam No. 24

The American great has remained one title behind Margaret Court`s all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy at the Australian Open in January 2017.

Sep 11, 2020, 13:51 PM IST

French Open to allow spectators amid COVID-19 pandemic

The French Open, which was originally scheduled to start in May, has been moved back to September 27-October 11 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 10, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

French Open 2020: 11,500 fans to be allowed between three showcourts per day

The announcement comes amidst the ongoing US Open 2020, which is being played behind closed doors.

Sep 08, 2020, 15:02 PM IST

Italian Open tennis tournament to begin from September 14

This year's edition of the tournament had been scheduled to start at the Foro Italico on May 11, but was called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

Aug 14, 2020, 16:11 PM IST

Nick Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Kyrgios is no fan of clay or the French Open, which has been postponed from its usual May-June dates to a September start due to the pandemic.

Aug 06, 2020, 15:51 PM IST

ATP tour to resume from August 14, US Open schedule remains unchanged

Earlier, the ATP and WTA had extended the suspension of all the professional tennis events until the end of July in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 18, 2020, 10:01 AM IST

2020 French Open could be held behind closed doors

Since the postponement was announced in March, Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since the Second World War while doubts remain on whether the US Open will be held.
 

May 10, 2020, 16:24 PM IST

Former US tennis player Patrick McEnroe recovers from coronavirus

Patrick also led United States to David Cup trophy in 2007 with a 4-1 victory over Russia in the final in Portland, Oregon.

Apr 19, 2020, 14:27 PM IST

Laver Cup postponed to 2021 to avoid clash with French Open

The Laver Cup, which was founded and organised by 20-time Grand Slam champion and Swiss great Roger Federer, was slated to take place from September 25 to 27 this year.

Apr 18, 2020, 09:59 AM IST

US Open ‘highly unlikely’ to be staged without spectators

The 2020 edition of the US Open is slated to take place from August 24 to September 13.

Apr 17, 2020, 11:53 AM IST

Novak Djokovic takes up Andy Murray's '100-volley' challenge

Murray challenged his fellow players and fans to hit 100 volleys back and forth with a partner in the confines of their homes or backyards while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 11, 2020, 15:01 PM IST

Coronavirus: Wimbledon organisers to receive over 140 million USD as part of pandemic insurance

The All England Club had also revealed that the 134th edition of the championships will take place from June 28 to July 11, 2021. 

Apr 09, 2020, 16:49 PM IST

Wimbledon 2020 to be cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic

According to German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president Dirk Hordorff, the Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the 2020 tournament on Wednesday.
 

Mar 30, 2020, 17:30 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: ATP, WTA announce further suspension of tennis till June 7

The ATP and WTA further confirmed that the men's and women's rankings will also remain frozen throughout this period.

Mar 19, 2020, 14:10 PM IST

Not sure how French Open would fit in the schedule: Sania Mirza

Tennis ace Sania Mirza said that she was unsure how the 2020 French Open would fit in the scheduled now that it has become the last Grand Slam of the year.

Mar 19, 2020, 11:37 AM IST

French Open postponed until September due to Coronavirus, players unhappy

The French Open will now clash with men's ATP Tour events in Metz, St. Petersburg, Chengdu, Sofia and Zhuhai and women's WTA events in Guangzhou, Seoul, Tokyo, and Wuhan.

Mar 18, 2020, 13:39 PM IST