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
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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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‘I like to study’: 92-year-old woman attends classes with children at a school in Uttar Pradesh
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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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Malayalam film ‘2018’ will represent India at the Oscars
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Watch: The first teaser of ‘Tiger 3’ is out
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‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’ review: Flippant fun gets in the way of suspense
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In ‘Paradise’, an Indian marriage is tested by the Sri Lankan economic crisis
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‘Aankh Micholi’ trailer: Two families clash over a wedding
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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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India at Asian Games, Sept 28, live blog: Roshibina Naorem wins Wushu silver – first IND medal today
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Australia in India: Glenn Maxwell stars as visitors win third ODI to end losing streak
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India at Asian Games, Sept 28 schedule: Shooting, equestrian campaigns continue as badminton begins
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Asian Games, Shooting: Led by Sift Kaur Samra’s gold, India win seven medals on Wednesday
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