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.
AFP
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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.
AFP
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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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.
AFP
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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.
Zenia D'Cunha
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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.
AFP
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game