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.
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Trending
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With new OCI notification, India has ended its experiment with dual citizenship
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Indian IT companies have found ways to avoid the stress of H-1B visas
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Why the small turnout at Modi’s Kolkata rally should not worry the BJP
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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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Watch: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview reimagined as Indian soap opera
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‘Totally un-self-aware’: How social media reacted to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
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Eco India, Episode 100: Understanding women and their relationship with the environment
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Watch: Migrant runs into strange people and situations in short film ‘Welcome to Mumbai’
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‘International Men’s Day should also be celebrated’: BJP MP Sonal Mansingh in Rajya Sabha
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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.
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The Reel
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‘The Married Woman’ review: Passion, caution and unanswered questions as two women fall in love
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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‘Bombay Begums’ review: Spirited performances in show about the different shades of womanhood
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‘Thunder Force’ trailer: Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer play unlikely superheroes
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Jean-Luc Godard: ‘Today’s cinema only thinks action and not silence’
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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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ISL semi-finals: Mumbai City FC edge FC Goa in epic penalty shooutout after goalless second leg
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Table tennis: G Sathiyan, Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra progress at WTT Star Contender Doha
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Hockey: Mandeep Singh’s double-strike helps India beat Great Britain to finish Europe tour unbeaten
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Vijay Hazare Trophy QFs: Padikkal scores fourth straight ton in Karnataka’s win, Gujarat beat Andhra
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Southampton to host India-New Zealand match for ICC World Test Championship final: Sourav Ganguly