2017 French Open: Kei Nishikori sets up quarter-final date with World no. 1 Andy Murray
The Japanese star recovered from a dreadful start to beat veteran Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in the French Open fourth round to reach a seventh Grand Slam quarter-final.
Jun 06, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic close in on semi-final blockbuster
Novak Djokovic hopes his fledgling partnership Andre Agassi can inspire the Serb back to his very best. Agassi has left Paris already, but the defending champion is firmly in the hunt for a 13th Grand Slam title
Jun 06, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
French Open 2017: Stan Wawrinka stuns Gael Monfils to storm into quarter-finals
Warawinka`s win also coincided with World No. 1 Andy Murray storming into the quarter-finals after registering a straight-sets victory over Russia`s Karen Khachanov.
Jun 06, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
French Open 2017: Women`s singles quarter-finals line-up
Pliskova next faces 28th seed Caroline Garcia who won her all-French grudge match with Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-4.
Jun 06, 2017, 00:31 AM IST
French Open: Defending champion Garbine Muguruza knocked out by Kristina Mladenovic
Muguruza, however, said she was relieved her tournament was over, having had to cope with the immense pressure of defending the title in Paris.
Jun 04, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
French Open 2017: Sania Mirza-Ivan Dodig storm into mixed doubles quarters; Rohan Bopanna out of men's doubles
Mirza and Dodig will play the winner of Bopanna-Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) and all-French pair Benoit Paire-Chloe Paquet for a place in the last-four.
Jun 04, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
French Open 2017: Five matches to watch on day eight at Roland Garros
Roberto Bautista Agut could be forgiven for any trepidation ahead of his fourth-round clash with Rafael Nadal. The record nine-time French Open champion inflicted a crushing defeat on Nikoloz Basilashvili in round three, dropping just one game in his most lopsided Grand Slam victory.
Jun 04, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
French Open 2017, Day 7: Andy Murray downs Juan Martin del Potro, French women in grudge match
Murray, the runner-up to Novak Djokovic in 2016, will next face either John Isner of the United States or Russia`s Karen Khachanov.
Jun 03, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
2017 French Open: Venus Williams makes swift work of Elise Mertens to stay in contention for maiden title
American Williams, seeded 10th and competing in her 20th French Open, powered 22 winners and converted six of 13 break points as she picked apart the 60th-ranked Belgian in just over an hour.
Jun 03, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
French Open 2017: Five matches to watch on day seven at Roland Garros
World number one Andy Murray and 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro square off in the latest chapter of a thrilling rivalry. Murray holds a 6-3 edge over the giant Argentine, notably downing Del Potro in a grueling Olympic final last year to claim a second straight singles gold medal
Jun 03, 2017, 08:39 AM IST
French Open: Novak Djokovic survives scare to reach fourth round
The second seed, now joint third on the all-time list for most wins at Roland Garros with 58, broke the Argentine to go 3-1 up in the first set.
Jun 02, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
French Open: Rafael Nadal enters pre-quarters at Roland Garros
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic faces Argentina`s Diego Schwartzman later, with the world number 41 through to the third round of a major for the first time.
Jun 02, 2017, 20:39 PM IST
French Open 2017: Rohan Bopanna-Gabriela Dabrowski romp into second round
The Indo-Canadian pair notched up an easy 6-0, 6-1 win over the Australian team of Jessica Moore and Matt Reid in a one-sided opening round clash that lasted just 39 minutes.
Jun 02, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
French hopes on the rise as Gael Monfils, Richard Gasquet cruise into third round at Roland Garros
No Frenchman has won the title at Roland Garros since Yannick Noah lifted the Musketeers Cup in 1983.
Jun 02, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
I lost motivation after grandfather died, says emotional Nick Kyrgios
When he was asked to talk about his relationship with his grandfather Kyrgios was on the verge of tears and called a swift halt to his press conference.
Jun 02, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
French Open 2017: Rohan Bopanna, Gabriela Dabrowski advance in mixed doubles
The Indo-Canadian combo sent down as many as five aces and converted five break points out of the seven chances that came their way to finish off the match that lasted just 39 minutes.
Jun 02, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
French Open: Andy Murray knocks out Martin Klizan, sets up Juan Martin del Potro clash in last 16
Murray faced Del Potro in two epic encounters last year.
Jun 01, 2017, 22:02 PM IST
French Open 2017: La Decima? Rafael Nadal was nervous to defend his second title at Roland Garros, remembers Toni Nadal
"There is more difference between one and two than between nine and 10," Toni, 57, said in an interview with a small group of reporters in the hospitality lounge of one of the French Open`s sponsors, Lavazza coffee, at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
May 31, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Maxime Hamou kicked out of French Open 2017 after kissing journalist
After answering a question Hamou kissed her a third time and pulled her towards him while she tried to peel his hand off her chest.
May 31, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
French Open 2017: In-form Stan Wawrinka takes on outsider Jozef Kovalik in first-round – Preview
Swiss Wawrinka enjoyed the best possible preparation for the French Open by claiming the title on Geneva`s claycourts last week, and is the clear favourite against the 152nd-ranked player in the world.
May 30, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
