French Open

Factbox: Previous Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer clashes at French Open

A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros. 

Jun 06, 2019, 09:53 AM IST

French Open: Hope for Roger Federer if he breaks Rafa's rhythm

Roger Federer has used just about everything in his vast armoury to try and beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

Jun 06, 2019, 09:39 AM IST

French Open: ‘Old’ Halep counting on experience to tame teenager Anisimova

Having dismantled 18-year-old Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-1 6-0 in the last round, defending champion Halep faces a potentially tricky encounter against American Amanda Anisimova.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:43 AM IST

Jo Konta beats Sloane Stephens to enter French Open semi-finals

Jo Konta cantered into the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday, blitzing American Sloane Stephens 6-1 6-4.

Jun 05, 2019, 09:43 AM IST

Roger Federer excited to try and solve Nadal puzzle at French Open

The last time Federer beat Nadal anywhere on clay was in Madrid in 2009.

Jun 05, 2019, 09:34 AM IST

French Open: Alexander Zverev beats Fognini to reach quarter-finals

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev reached his second successive French Open quarter-final when he recovered from losing the first set to beat Italian Fabio Fognini on Monday.

Jun 04, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

French Open: Top seed Novak Djokovic cruises into quarter finals

The Serbian world number one and top seed claimed his fourth successive straight-sets victory on Monday, this time outclassing Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff.

Jun 04, 2019, 11:12 AM IST

French Open: Stephens keen to end Konta run in quarter finals

Sloane Stephens is hopeful that the Roland Garros clay will prove to be the "neutraliser" when she faces Johanna Konta in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday seeking a first win over the Briton.

Jun 04, 2019, 11:03 AM IST

Marathon man Zverev ready to go the distance against Fognini

Fognini has emerged as a French Open dark horse after he lifted his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo, beating Rafa Nadal and Zverev in the process. 

Jun 03, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

Roger Federer waltzes into French Open last eight

Roger Federer`s dream return to the French Open continued as the Swiss waltzed into quarter-finals by giving Argentine Leonardo Mayer a 6-2 6-3 6-3 masterclass on Sunday. The 20-times Grand Slam champion, back at Roland Garros after a three-year hiatus, edged closer to a potential semi-final showdown with champion Rafael Nadal by cruising through the opening rounds seemingly unchallenged and his last-16 encounter was no exception.

Jun 03, 2019, 12:01 PM IST

Serena Williams' pursuit of 24th major title on hold after French Open exit

Williams won the last of her 23 major singles titles at the 2017 Australian Open. 

Jun 02, 2019, 00:25 AM IST

French Open: Alexander Zverev reaches fourth round after another five-set marathon

The German fifth seed threw away a two-set lead against Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Court Simonne Mathieu before setting up a meeting with Fabio Fognini.

Jun 02, 2019, 00:22 AM IST

Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up mouth-watering Stan Wawrinka clash in Paris

The 20-year-old Tsitsipas completed the win after play was suspended late on Friday evening to secure his second straight last-16 appearance at a Grand Slam.

Jun 02, 2019, 00:17 AM IST

Roger Federer cruises into French Open 4th round

The Swiss reeled the youngster back in, forcing the game to a tie-break where he squandered three match points before going on to win.

Jun 01, 2019, 00:23 AM IST

Rafael Nadal survives scare against David Goffin to reach French Open last-16

Nadal has reached the fourth round for the 14th time, a Roland Garros record he now shares with his likely semi-final opponent Roger Federer.

Jun 01, 2019, 00:00 AM IST

Novak Djokovic breezes into last-32 of French Open

The Serbian, who has made it to the third round of the French Open for the 14th time, will now square off Italian qualifier Salvatore Caruso for a place in the last-16 of the tournament. 

May 30, 2019, 21:34 PM IST

Serena Williams eases into third round of French Open

Serena will now lock horns with rising compatriot Sofia Kenin in an all-American third round of the women's singles event on Saturday. 

May 30, 2019, 21:12 PM IST

Dominic Thiem survives scare to reach French Open third round

Thiem, third in the betting behind Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as he bids to win his first Grand Slam title, will next face Uruguay`s Pablo Cuevas.

May 30, 2019, 20:22 PM IST

French Open: Naomi Osaka battles past Victoria Azarenka to reach third round

The 21-year-old Japanese lost the first four games against a fired-up former world number one but reacted superbly to claw herself back and claim a 16th successive Grand Slam match win.

May 30, 2019, 18:32 PM IST

Petra Kvitova withdraws from French Open with arm injury

Kvitova, a semi-finalist in Paris in 2012, made a strong start to the clay court season by winning the title in Stuttgart and reaching the quarter-finals in Madrid.

May 27, 2019, 19:02 PM IST