Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner versus Carlos Alcaraz has been hailed as the next big rivalry in men’s tennis, with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray all retired and 38-year-old Novak Djokovic losing his powers. They’ve brought this sensational contest to the grandest scales as well, including last…
NEW DELHI: In a historic French Open final, Coco Gauff secured her maiden title on clay by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.The world number two Gauff demonstrated resilience in a match filled with intense exchanges and shifting advantages to secure her second major championship, following…
Coco Gauff pulled off a stunning comeback on Saturday to capture her maiden French Open title. The 21-year-old defeated top seed and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a thrilling women’s singles final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Back in 2022, an 18-year-old Gauff fell short in the French Open final against then-World…
Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to move into the French Open final in Paris. (AP) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) at the French Open semi-finals on Friday, setting up a final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced when Lorenzo Musetti retired due to…
At 38, Novak Djokovic went toe-to-toe with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles semi-final of the French Open on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion summoned his best on Court Philippe-Chatrier, but it wasn’t enough against Sinner, who delivered a flawless performance on the big stage. Djokovic lost a fiercely contested match…
World No.1 Jannik Sinner continued his dominating run over Novak Djokovic and stormed into the final of the French Open 2025. After Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti had a heartbreaking end after having to retire from his semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner managed to keep the Italian flag flying high at Roland Garros. On Friday, June 6,…
After Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka set up an ultimate showdown in the women’s singles, it’s time for the men’s singles on Friday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will lock horns with Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the first semi-final at Court Philippe Chatrier from 6 PM IST, local time 2:30 PM onwards. Thereafter, the match between…
Novak Djokovic reacts to fans’ cheers during a quarterfinal match against Alexander Zverev during the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP) Paris:Novak Djokovic has many descriptors, but nothing quite typifies the 24-time Grand Slam champion like the word ‘Mentalist’. The 38-year-old likes to lift an exchange, take it beyond the chalked…
It will be World No. 1 against World No. 2 in the women’s singles final at Roland Garros on Saturday, June 7, as Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff prepare for a much-anticipated title clash on the Parisian clay. Gauff produced a clinical performance on Thursday to end the fairytale run of French wildcard Lois Bosson,…
Iga Swiatek said she was happy and fortunate to have enjoyed a dream run at the French Open, even though world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ended her 26-match winning streak on clay in the women’s singles semi-final. Sabalenka overpowered Swiatek 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier to halt the Pole’s title defense in a…