French Open 2018

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

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

Match point down? What's for lunch, muses 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, 09:03 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

French Open: Nadal too hot for Pella as he rolls into third round

The Spanish world number one has now won his last 27 sets at Roland Garros, having captured a 10th title last year without dropping a set.

May 31, 2018, 22:05 PM IST

French Open 2018: Serena Williams back in business as Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova survive scares

Rafael Nadal on Tuesday racked up his 80th win in Paris by seeing off Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9).

May 30, 2018, 00:08 AM 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

French Open: Rohan Bopanna and Edouard Roger-Vasselin look for winning start

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna will also play in the mixed doubles event when he begins his campaign at the Rolland Garros along with Hungarian tennis star Timea Babos on Wednesday. 

May 29, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

French Open 2018: Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action on day three

Serena Williams has not played a major tournament since winning the 23rd title at the 2017 Australian Open, having given birth to her daughter Alexis in September.

May 29, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

French Open 2018: Serena Williams returns to action

Serena Williams has not played a major tournament since winning a 23rd title at the 2017 Australian Open, having given birth to her daughter Alexis in September.

May 29, 2018, 14:35 PM IST

Roger Federer to skip clay-court season, French Open

Federer confirmed the plan after falling 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to Australian qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round of the Miami Masters.

Mar 25, 2018, 13:43 PM IST