Tennis

Naomi Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open departure

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Five Days after World number two Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open citing mental health issues, the Japanese tennis player thanked everyone for the love and support.

2021-06-06T07:21:06.223340+00:00 IST

French Open: Roger Federer would 'prefer to be in Rafa's or Novak's shoes'

Paris [France], June 6 (ANI): Swiss tennis star, Roger Federer, who survived a stern test from Dominik Koepfer to reach the Roland-Garros fourth round feels that he needs the certainty of his old self -- or that of his career rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

2021-06-06T05:13:55.423292+00:00 IST

French Open: Roger Federer battles past Koepfer to reach fourth round

Paris [France], June 6 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Sunday stormed into the fourth round of the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-06T02:14:23.059372+00:00 IST

French Open: Defending champion Nadal storms into fourth round

Paris [France], June 5 (ANI): Defending champion Rafael Nadal on Saturday stormed into the fourth round of the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-05T16:15:24.276598+00:00 IST

French Open: World number one Djokovic marches into fourth round

Paris [France], June 5 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic on Saturday progressed to the fourth round of the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-05T13:52:16.022502+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Stanislas Wawrinka withdraws citing foot problem

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Former World number three Stanislas Wawrinka has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to his ongoing foot problems.

2021-06-05T10:25:03.961953+00:00 IST

French Open: My season on clay has been pretty stingy so far, happy to get some wins, says Serena

Paris [France], June 5 (ANI): Tennis star Serena Williams feels this clay-court season has been 'stingy' so far for her and she is happy to get some wins at the ongoing French Open. Williams defeated Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-4 to qualify for the fourth round of the Roland Garros 2021.

2021-06-05T07:14:24.604231+00:00 IST

French Open: To beat me, guys have to play well, says Daniil Medvedev

Paris [France], June 5 (ANI): Russian Tennis player Daniil Medvedev is enjoying his run on the clay at Roland Garros. Backing his form, the current world number two believes that to beat him, the guys have to play well.

2021-06-05T06:24:10.877038+00:00 IST

French Open: Serena Williams, Medvedev, Zverev enter fourth round

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): American tennis star Serena Williams came from behind in the second set to beat Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-4 in the ongoing French Open on Friday.

2021-06-04T16:43:00.686201+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal will win 15 French Open titles: Gustavo Kuerten

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Former world number one Gustavo Kuerten feels Tennis legend Rafael Nadal would probably go on to win the French Open title 15 times before he calls off his playing career.

2021-06-04T12:03:24.213991+00:00 IST

One of the best set of clay-court season, says Nadal after win against Gasquet

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Spain tennis player Rafael Nadal thinks that he has played one of his best set of this clay court season against Richard Gasquet on Thursday to reach the third round at the French Open.

2021-06-04T11:30:48.326374+00:00 IST

Lewis Hamilton backs Naomi Osaka, criticises French Open organisers

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has shown his support for Naomi Osaka and criticised the 'people in power' for Naomi's withdrawal from the French Open after the fallout over her decision to not engage with media.

2021-06-04T08:27:31.321127+00:00 IST

French Open: Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic progress, Barty retires with injury

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): All the men's Big Three moved on at the French Open on Thursday as top seed Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal both claimed straight-set wins while Swiss great Roger Federer dropped one set but went through Marrin Cilic's test to advance.

2021-06-04T03:49:24.973105+00:00 IST

I think this is incredible, it's so powerful what Naomi did and I wish her the best: Phelps

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Swimming legend Michael Phelps has shown support for tennis star Osaka Naomi after she withdrew from the ongoing French Open citing her mental health.

2021-06-04T03:06:56.788327+00:00 IST

French Open: Djokovic, Federer progress to third round

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on Thursday both progressed to the third round of the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-03T16:46:39.001961+00:00 IST

Sania Mirza thanks Rijiju after son and sister get UK visa

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India tennis player Sania Mirza on Thursday thanked Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for arranging a UK visa for her son and sister in order to help them to travel alongside her.

2021-06-03T10:20:29.546925+00:00 IST

French Open: Serena Williams progresses to third round

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): American tennis player Serena Williams on Wednesday progressed to the third round of the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-02T18:27:03.360839+00:00 IST

We support Osaka and recognise her courage in sharing own mental health experience: Nike

London [UK], June 2 (ANI): Tennis star Naomi Osaka has found support from Nike (NKE) and other major sponsors after deciding to withdraw from the ongoing French Open.

2021-06-02T05:59:06.584854+00:00 IST

French Open: Nadal, Djokovic cruise into second round, Rublev crashes out

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the top two favorites at Roland Garros and the finalists of last year, kicked off their campaign both with straight-set wins on Tuesday.

2021-06-02T03:05:14.418053+00:00 IST

French Open: Petra Kvitova withdraws after injuring ankle during post-match press duties

Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): A day after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova had to withdraw as she injured herself while attending her post-match press requirements.

2021-06-02T02:43:02.880730+00:00 IST