Resurgent Novak Djokovic tames Fernando Verdasco
Resurgent former champion Novak Djokovic moved ominously into the French Open quarter-finals for the 12th time on Sunday as he subdued feisty Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Jun 04, 2018, 08:27 AM IST
French Open: Alexander Zverev's days of living dangerously go on
Alexander Zverev's appetite for five-set marathons showed no signs of shrinking and even blisters on his toes could not stop the German from storming into his first major quarter-final with a 4-6 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 6-3 French Open win over Karen Khachanov on Sunday.
Jun 03, 2018, 19:38 PM IST
Beware of flying barbs as Serena Williams faces off with Maria Sharapova
It has been almost 2-1/2 years since Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova last faced off across the net but when it comes to these two great on-court foes, absence does not make the heart grow fonder.
Jun 03, 2018, 13:05 PM 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
Jun 03, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
French Open: Serena Williams roars on to set up Maria Sharapova blockbuster
There was no messing around for Serena Williams on Saturday as she took only 75 minutes to knock out German 11th seed Julia Goerges 6-3 6-4 at the French Open and set up a heavyweight fourth-round showdown with Maria Sharapova.
Jun 03, 2018, 10:01 AM IST
Marin Cilic canters into French Open fourth round
Marin Cilic brought out his A-game to swiftly dispatch hapless American Steve Johnson 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.
Jun 03, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
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
Match point down? What's for lunch, muses Alexander 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, 13:42 PM 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
French Open: Novak Djokovic into last 16 for 43rd time
Former champion Novak Djokovic claimed a hardfought 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over a grieving Roberto Bautista Agut today to book his spot in the French Open fourth round.
Jun 02, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
Rafael Nadal faces old friend Richard Gasquet on familiar French Open turf
World number one Rafa Nadal faces local hope Richard Gasquet in the third round of the French Open on Saturday in a clash between two long-time friends.
Jun 02, 2018, 09:26 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
Alexander Zverev comes back from brink to reach French Open last 16
Second seed Alexander Zverev saved a match point on his way to a five-set win over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 6-2 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5 in the third round of the French Open on Friday, securing his first trip to the last 16 at Roland Garros.
Jun 01, 2018, 20:16 PM IST