French Open 2019
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My body suffered due to lockdown: Nadal on 13th French Open and tennis amid coronavirus pandemic
During the lockdown, Nadal struggled to keep his body and game in condition, prompting his decision to skip the rearranged US Open to focus on Roland Garros.
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Anna Tatishvili appeals ‘discriminatory’ decision to strip her of French Open prize money
The American was making a comeback after 31-month absence due to multiple surgeries and was charged for failing to play at a ‘professsional standard’.
AFP
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Thiem offers to play mixed doubles with Serena Williams to end French Open press conference row
The Austrian accused the 23-time Grand Slam winner of having a ‘bad personality’ and said he would have waited even for a junior player to finish.
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Trending
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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View from the Margins: A queer rights activist on why he prefers Modi and the BJP
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Maharashtra: Will strains between workers of BJP-led coalition’s three parties affect the outcome?
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Tennis rankings: French Open title propels Barty to world No 2, Nadal still 2nd behind Djokovic
The biggest mover in the ATP was Wawrinka, whose quarter-final defeat by Federer in Paris was enough to see him break back in the top 20.
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Crazy dreams take crazy effort: Watch Nike’s latest ad celebrating Rafael Nadal’s 12th French Open
No player had ever won 12 titles at the same Major before Nadal, who swept to a historic 12th title at Roland Garros.
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Can’t be frustrated because neighbour has bigger TV: Nadal not targeting Federer’s Grand Slam record
Nadal swept to an historic 12th French Open title that took him to 18 Majors, just two behind Federer’s all-time record of 20.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Can the King get better on clay? With 12th French Open win, fighter Rafael Nadal answers own doubts
The 33-year-old Spaniard became the first player, man or woman, to win the same Grand Slam 12 times beating Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.
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I’m on the right way: Thiem says he is closer to Grand Slam dream despite French Open loss to Nadal
Nadal told Thiem after the match on court that he would win the title “one day” and said his vanquished opponent was a “great inspiration”.
AFP
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I was too negative: Rafael Nadal questioned his ability to defend his French Open crown
Nadal said that his troubled season leading up to the French Open had left him facing new fears about his ability to defend his title in Paris.
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The Reel
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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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Rafa Nadal on clay = cheat code: Twitter reacts to his record-extending 12th French Open title
The world No 2 won his 12th French Open and 18th Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria’s Dominic Thiem.
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French Open: It’s Grand Slam No 18 for Rafael Nadal as he wins 12th title at Roland Garros
The 33-year-old Spaniard beat Dominic Thiem for the second straight year, winning 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.
AFP
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French Open, men’s final – as it happened: Nadal beats Thiem in four sets to defend title
The Spaniard beat Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 to clinch his 12th Roland Garros title.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sam Curran plays a captain’s knock as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Maisnam stuns HS Prannoy; Satwik-Chirag, Ashmita win
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Cricket: Former Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen and Abhishek Yadav among nine Indians to enter semi-final
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024 to generate revenue of over 7 billion dollars, says study