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Impressive Caroline Garcia races into French Open last 16

Caroline Garcia suffered some late jitters but produced an impressive performance to beat Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu 6-1 6-3 and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday.

Jun 03, 2018, 09:02 AM IST

French Open: Juan Martin del Potro powers on with menacing display

Juan Martin del Potro fired a menacing warning to those already writing Rafael Nadal`s name on the French Open trophy with a bludgeoning 7-5 6-4 6-1 third-round defeat of Spanish claycourter Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Saturday.

Jun 03, 2018, 08:32 AM IST

French Open: Simona Halep subdues Andrea Petkovic after tight early tussle

Top seed Simona Halep maintained her steady progress through the French Open draw when she beat Germany's Andrea Petkovic 7-5 6-0 to reach the fourth round on Saturday.

Jun 03, 2018, 08:15 AM IST

Match point down? What's for lunch, muses Alexander Zverev

For the second time in three days Alexander Zverev found himself two-sets-to-one down at the French Open and his poor run at the Grand Slams looked set to continue as he put his nearest and dearest through the wringer for more than three hours.

Jun 02, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

Simona Halep will thrive away from spotlight - Mats Wilander

World number one Simona Halep will continue her pursuit of a first Grand Slam title on the unfamiliar surrounds of Court 18 at the French Open on Saturday.

Jun 02, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

No need for 'Quiet Please' at French Open - stands half empty

The sun had broken through the clouds, the coin had been flipped and the players were ready to begin their third round matches at Roland Garros just after 11 o'clock on Friday morning. The only question was, where were the crowds?

Jun 02, 2018, 12:33 PM IST

Austria's Dominic Thiem powers his way into last 16 showdown with Kei Nishikori

Seventh seed Dominic Thiem muscled his way into the fourth round of the French Open on Friday, putting out Italian claycourt specialist Marco Berrettini 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2.

Jun 02, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Lindsay Davenport hails Serena Williams ''powerful message'' for sporty mums

With only one mother having won Grand Slam titles over the last 38 years, Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a "powerful message" that shows it is possible to "pursue personal goals even when you`re a mum".

Jun 02, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Novak Djokovic still battling as he edges past Roberto Bautista Agut

Former champion Novak Djokovic wore down obdurate Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut to grind out a 6-4 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 6-2 victory in the French Open third round on Friday.

Jun 02, 2018, 10:23 AM IST

French Open: Madison Keys beats Naomi Osaka, now ready for trip into unknown

Madison Keys will need to do some homework on her fourth-round opponent at the French Open after admitting she has not seen fast-rising Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu in action before.

Jun 02, 2018, 09:55 AM IST

French Open: Novak Djokovic into last 16 for 43rd time

Former champion Novak Djokovic claimed a hardfought 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over a grieving Roberto Bautista Agut today to book his spot in the French Open fourth round.

Jun 02, 2018, 09:42 AM IST

Rafael Nadal faces old friend Richard Gasquet on familiar French Open turf

World number one Rafa Nadal faces local hope Richard Gasquet in the third round of the French Open on Saturday in a clash between two long-time friends.

Jun 02, 2018, 09:26 AM IST

Match point down? What's for lunch, muses Zverev

Jun 02, 2018, 09:03 AM IST

Alexander Zverev comes back from brink to reach French Open last 16

Second seed Alexander Zverev saved a match point on his way to a five-set win over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 6-2 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5 in the third round of the French Open on Friday, securing his first trip to the last 16 at Roland Garros.

Jun 01, 2018, 20:16 PM IST

Bhambri-Sharan bow out of French Open

Indias men`s doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan crashed out of the French Open, going down to second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic here on Friday.

Jun 01, 2018, 19:40 PM IST

Yuki Bhambri to begin French Open debut against Ruben Bemelmans

Indian tennis ace Yuki Bhambri had earlier qualified for the main draw of the Roland Garros for the first time after winning the Chinese Taipei Challenger title with straight sets win over compatriot Ramkumar Ramanathan.

May 29, 2018, 17:02 PM IST

Rafael Nadal says French Open title just as sweet even with Roger Federer absent

Defending champion Rafael Nadal says he could not care less whether great rival Roger Federer is at the French Open or not and is simply focussed on winning an 11th title in Paris.

May 25, 2018, 19:58 PM IST

After two decades, Roland Garros conquers greenhouse effect

After almost two decades of growing pains, Roland Garros, the historic but claustrophobic home of the French Open, can finally breathe easy -- thanks to the 'greenhouse effect'.

May 24, 2018, 12:34 PM IST

Mass stabbing attack in Paris, 1 dead, 4 injured; ISIS claims responsibility

A knifeman shouting Allahu akbar was shot dead by police in central Paris after he killed one person and injured four, prompting a terror probe. The attack took place near the city's main opera house in an area full of bars, restaurants and theatres which were brimming on a weekend night.

May 13, 2018, 06:21 AM IST