French Open 2021: Sachin Tendulkar and others celebrate Novak Djokovic’s triumph
Novak Djokovic edged out an inspired Tsitsipas 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 after fighting for more than four hours. The win ensured Djokovic received praise from all quarters for his magnificent effort.
Jun 14, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
French Open: Novak Djokovic sets sight on calendar Grand Slam after Roland Garros triumph
Having already claimed the Australian Open this year, Novak Djokovic has a shot at becoming the first man to win all four majors in the same year since Rod Laver in 1969 and he could even complete a ‘Golden Slam’ by adding the Olympic title in Tokyo.
Jun 14, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
French Open: Novak Djokovic stuns defending champion Rafael Nadal to enter final
Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion Rafael Nadal in four sets to enter the finals of the French Open 2021.
Jun 12, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
French Open 2021 Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal Live Streaming: When and Where to watch, preview and TV Channels
It would be a 58th career meeting between the pair with Rafa Nadal looking to draw level with Novak Djokovic on 29 wins while the victor would also book a 29th Grand Slam final appearance, behind only Roger Federer on 31.
Jun 11, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic staves off Matteo Berrettini, sets up titanic Rafa Nadal clash
It was a spectacular conclusion to a match that was watched by 5,000 fans until midway through the fourth set when Paris’s COVID-19 curfew meant the crowd were obliged to leave. Novak Djokovic led 3-2 at the time and when battle resumed he suffered a nasty fall, grazing his hand, but sensed his chance when Berrettini served at 5-6.
Jun 10, 2021, 06:27 AM IST
French Open 2021 Best of QF Day 1: Stefanos Tsitsipas storms into last four, Rafa gets ready
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev both have been viewed as potential future stars of tennis. Both have come close to Grand Slam titles. Now the pair of 20-somethings will meet each other for a berth in the French Open final after straight-set quarterfinal victories on Tuesday (June 8). It will be the youngest matchup in the men's semifinals at Roland Garros since a couple of guys named Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met in 2008. While Rafa Nadal is set to face off against Diego Schwartman in the next quarterfinal on Wednesday (June 9). Here is a collection of picture with the best of action from day one of French Open 2021 quarterfinals.
Jun 09, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas sends No. 2 Daniil Medvedev packing, books semis berth
Stefanos Tsitsipas, a winner in Lyon and Monte Carlo on clay this year, wrongfooted the Russian to convert his first break point for 3-1 lead as he comfortably held serve in the first set.
Jun 09, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
French Open 2021 Best of Round 4: Novak Djokovic returns from brink, Rafa Nadal cruises
Novak Djokovic went from a big deficit to his best tennis at the French Open on Monday, erasing a two-set hole and grabbing 13 games in a row in a dominant display before his opponent stopped playing because of a back problem. The result officially goes into the books as a retirement by Lorenzo Musetti, a talented 19-year-old from Italy making his Grand Slam debut. The score when he quit showed Djokovic ahead 6-7 (7), 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-0, 4-0. Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday and book a place in the French Open quarter-finals. Here's a collection of pictures which show the best of action from French Open 2021 on Monday (June 7).
Jun 08, 2021, 14:39 PM IST
French Open 2021: Defending champion Iga Swiatek holds off Marta Kostyuk, reaches quarters
Against an 18-year-old opponent who threw everything at her, Iga Swiatek kept her composure on an empty court Philippe Chatrier, with fans not allowed to attend due to Paris’s 9pm COVID-19 curfew.
Jun 08, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
French Open 2021: THIS post by Rafa Nadal on social media sends fans in a tizzy
Nadal on Monday (June 7) posted a ‘Got Married’ update on Facebook that left fans both delighted and confused. While some rejoiced at Rafa tying the knot, others commented inquiring whether he had already been married in 2019.
Jun 07, 2021, 13:51 PM IST
French Open 2021: Serena Williams crashes out, stunned by Elena Rybakina in fourth round
Serena Williams, whose last Grand Slam title came in 2017 at the Australian Open, was unable to find her A game against Elena Rybakina.
Jun 07, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
French Open: Roger Federer happy to find higher gear against Marin Cilic
Former US Open champion Marin Cilic, however, was a different proposition in the second round. The big-hitting Croatian levelled the match at one set apiece and then came from a break down to push Roger Federer into a third-set tiebreak – the outcome of which always looked like being pivotal to the contest.
Jun 04, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
French Open: B’day boy Nadal demolishes Richard Gasquet to reach third round
Richard Gasquet beat Rafa Nadal in the semi-finals of the Under-14 Tournoi des Petits As in 1999, but since then has always emerged second best in their encounters. The Spaniard has never been troubled by the Frenchman`s single-handed backhand and produced a ruthless display as he took a step closer in his pursuit of a male record 21st Grand Slam singles title.
Jun 04, 2021, 06:20 AM IST
French Open: Serena Williams through to third round after second-set blip
The 39-year-old Serena Williams, who is seeded seventh in Paris but has not been past the fourth round here since reaching the final in 2016, fell 4-2 behind in the second set as Buzarnescu broke for the first time.
Jun 03, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
