Tennis

Zverev confirms 'several' torn lateral ligaments

The 25-year-old German was more than three hours into an epic semi-final with Rafael Nadal when he badly rolled his ankle while moving to his right.

2022-06-05T07:35:44.289737+00:00 IST

French Open: Arevalo-Rojer capture first Grand Slam title as duo

Arevalo and Rojer now have three tour-level titles as a duo

2022-06-05T07:22:26.109410+00:00 IST

Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by Robert Lewandowski's support in final

French Open women's champion Iga Swiatek said she was "overwhelmed" when she saw that Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was in attendance to witness her claim a second Grand Slam title in Paris.

2022-06-05T06:55:11.416980+00:00 IST

Runner-up Coco Gauff admits Iga Swiatek was 'too good'

Gauff hopes that she and her partner Jessica Pegula will emerge victorious in their women's doubles final.

2022-06-05T06:23:33.204284+00:00 IST

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek expresses happiness after win over Gauff

World Number 1 Iga Swiatek expressed happiness following her second French Open title win after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff in the finals of the Roland Garros 2022.

2022-06-04T17:58:53.404189+00:00 IST

Havlickova defeats Sierra to clinch French Open 2022 junior crown

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Czech tennis player Lucie Havlickova clinched the French Open junior 2022 title after defeating Argentina's Solana Sierra in the final here on Saturday.

2022-06-04T17:29:42.969094+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek equals massive Venus Williams record

Iga Swiatek takes her second French Open title by winning a staggering 35th consecutive match, tying Venus Williams for the best winning streak this century.

2022-06-04T16:59:35.513476+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek clinches second French Open title, beats Coco Gauff

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): World No. 1 Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title on Saturday after she registered a dominating straight-sets victory over No.18 seed Coco Gauff in the women's singles final of Roland Garros 2022 here at the Philippe Chatrier court in Paris.

2022-06-04T15:08:32.836583+00:00 IST

Casper Ruud considers himself 'underdog' against Rafael Nadal

Ahead of the French Open 2022 title clash, Norway's Casper Ruud said playing Rafael Nadal in Roland-Garros will be the 'biggest challenge'.

2022-06-04T12:57:27.134238+00:00 IST

Nadal 'very sorry' for Zverev after German limped out of semis

Paris [French], June 4 (ANI): After storming in the French Open 2022 final on Friday after Alexander Zverev was forced to retire due to injury, Rafael Nadal said that he felt 'very sorry' for the World No. 3 and said it was a very tough match to play.

2022-06-04T12:01:24.936547+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar hails Nadal for his concern towards Zverev

Paris [French], June 4 (ANI): Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar lavished praise on tennis ace Rafael Nadal for his caring nature towards his rival Alexander Zverev during the semi-final of the ongoing French Open 2022 on Friday.

2022-06-04T03:36:17.192092+00:00 IST

French Open: Casper Ruud defeats Marin Cilic to play in finals

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): 23-year-old Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud powered his way to his first Grand Slam final after beating Croatian player Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 late on Friday night (local time).

2022-06-03T23:50:47.282347+00:00 IST

French Open 2022: Nadal enters 14th final, Zverev pulls out

Paris [French], June 3 (ANI): Rafael Nadal entered his 14th French Open final on his 36th birthday after Olympic gold champion Alexander Zverev pulled out of the clash due to an injury here at the Philippe Chatrier court in Paris on Friday with a score of 7-6 (10-8), 6-6. The German injured his right ankle during the second set and had to forcibly retire.

2022-06-03T17:52:40.252075+00:00 IST

Gauff appeals for end to gun violence after win over Trevisan

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): American teen sensation Coco Gauff has appealed to put an end to gun violence in the United States after she defeated Italian Martina Trevisan to reach the French Open final on Thursday.

2022-06-03T06:06:15.694325+00:00 IST

Success didn't change him: Iga Swiatek hails Rafael Nadal

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): World No. 1 Iga Swiatek who stormed into the final of the French Open 2022 praised 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal's humility and feels he is "still the same great person" despite all the success that has come his way.

2022-06-03T03:35:17.136710+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek destroys Kasatkina to reach into French Open final

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): World No. 1 Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to a staggering 34 on Thursday after she registered a dominating straight-set win over No.20 seed Daria Kasatkina in the women's singles semi-finals of the French Open 2022.

2022-06-03T02:52:59.820533+00:00 IST

French Open: Coco Gauff reaches first Grand Slam singles final

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): 18-year-old American tennis player Coco Gauff stormed into her maiden Grand Slam final after defeating Italy's Martina Trevisan in the women's singles semi-final at Roland Garros in the French Open tournament on Thursday.

2022-06-03T00:23:05.453773+00:00 IST

Shibahara, Koolhof win mixed doubles title in historic final

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): On a historical day for Japan and Norway, the mix double pair Ena Shibahara and Wesley Koolhof clinched the French Open 2022 mix double title on Thursday, defeating Ulrikke Eikeri and Joren Vliegen in a stunning clash.

2022-06-02T14:43:17.047431+00:00 IST

French Open: Another big challenge is coming, says Rafael Nadal

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the French Open 2022 semi-finals clash against Alexander Zverev on Friday, the 13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal said that he is excited to play in his next match and it will another big challenge.

2022-06-02T14:32:31.352392+00:00 IST

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop crash out of competition

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): The Indo-Dutch pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop crashed out of the ongoing French Open 2022 after losing to pairing of Jean Julien Rojer and Marcelo Arevalo in the semi-finals of the men's doubles category on Thursday.

2022-06-02T13:44:55.420623+00:00 IST

French Open: A big day for Norwegian tennis, says Casper Ruud

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): Casper Ruud created a new pathway for Norway on Wednesday as he became the first tennis player from the nation to reach the semi-final of a Grand Slam, defeating Holger Rune to secure his place in the French Open 2022 quarter-finals.

2022-06-02T13:33:15.416640+00:00 IST