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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

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

Like idol Rafael Nadal, Daria Kasatkina shows she too can fight like an animal

A vicious topspin forehand modelled on her idol Rafael Nadal's weapon-of-choice got Daria Kasatkina out of a spot of bother in a topsy-turvy third-round match against Maria Sakkari at the French Open on Friday.

Jun 02, 2018, 08:45 AM IST

Maria Sharapova too hot for Anastasija Sevastova, reaches third round at Australian Open

The crafty Latvian had knocked Sharapova out of the fourth round at Flushing Meadows last year during the Russian`s return to grand slam action after a 15-month doping ban.

Jan 18, 2018, 11:35 AM IST

New Australian Open rules to prevent first-round farce

Players could forfeit their prize money if they retire from first-round singles matches at the Australian Open, under new rules aimed at limiting the early injury withdrawals which have long caused controversy at Grand Slams.

Jan 11, 2018, 13:28 PM IST