French Open: Petra Kvitova proves to be ultimate survivor as she lives to fight another day
Petra Kvitova came within three points of falling in the first round of the French Open before three successive aces and her nerves of steel carried her to a 3-6 6-1 7-5 win over little-known Paraguayan Veronica Cepede Royg on Monday.
May 28, 2018, 18:14 PM IST
Flustered champion Jelena Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle
A flustered Jelena Ostapenko became only the sixth female Grand Slam champion to fall at the first hurdle of her title defence on Sunday when she lost to Kateryna Kozlova at the French Open.
May 28, 2018, 16:40 PM IST
French Open: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina sweeps past Ajla Tomljanovic after shaky start
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina overcame a slow start to power past Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5 6-3 and become the first big name to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday.
May 27, 2018, 21:17 PM IST
Grigor Dimitrov too strong for Egyptian lucky loser at French Open
Bulgarian fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov reached the French Open second round on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) win over Egyptian lucky loser Mohamed Safwat.
May 27, 2018, 20:31 PM IST
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of French Open with elbow injury
Australian Nick Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from the French Open on Sunday after failing to recover from a right elbow injury, saying a potential five sets on clay was "too risky".
May 27, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
Give Serena Williams time to find top form, says Kim Clijsters
Former world number one Kim Clijsters believes Serena Williams will get back to the top, but warned it may take time for her to regain full strength after childbirth.
May 26, 2018, 20:23 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
Prajnesh Gunneswaran falls at final hurdle at French Open qualifiers
Prajnesh Gunneswaran will have to wait for his maiden appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam as he could not cross the final hurdle at the French Open qualifiers, suffering a straight-set defeat against Elias Ymer on Friday.
May 25, 2018, 18:13 PM IST
Serena, Venus get French Open doubles wildcard
Serena and Venus Williams were handed a wild card into the French Open women's doubles as the American sisters seek to add a third Roland Garros title to their triumphs in 1999 and 2010.
May 25, 2018, 15:32 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
Juan Martin del Potro doubt for Roland Garros
World number six Juan Martin del Potro could be a doubt for Roland Garros after sustaining a groin strain in Rome.
May 19, 2018, 17:51 PM IST
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga withdraws from French Open
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from next week's Lyon Open and the French Open later this month after failing to recover from knee surgery.
May 14, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
Being patient will be key at Roland Garros: Yuki Bhambri
Clay is not his preferred surface but Yuki Bhambri says he is ready for the French Open challenge and staying patient during long rallies will be key for his maiden campaign at the Roland Garros.
Apr 26, 2018, 17:24 PM IST
French Open prize money increases to more than USD 48 million
Roland Garros director Guy Forget says that the total prize money will reach 39.197 million euros (USD 48 million), an increase of about 3 million euros from last year.
Mar 21, 2018, 13:53 PM IST
After seven years, Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal sweep all four Grand Slams in a year
In fact, going by numbers, since 2003 Wimbledon, 58 Grand Slams have been played. Federer bagged 19 while Nadal has 16 to his name – total standing to 35, which is almost 60 per cent of the total – such has been their dominance. Novak stands next on the list with 12 Majors and Murray and Wawrinka having three apiece to their name.
Sep 11, 2017, 22:12 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
French Open 2017: Vanquished Stan Wawrinka hails 'amazing' Rafael Nadal, says Spaniard is 'playing his best level on clay'
Swiss third seed Wawrinka was trying to win his second Roland Garros title in three years but was blown away by Nadal 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.
Jun 12, 2017, 00:22 AM 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: 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
