French Open 2021
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Behind Novak Djokovic’s success, an unmatched desperation to be the hardest worker
In the tensest moments, when the strength of the mind and body is tested to its limits, Djokovic simply works harder than everybody else.
Aditya Chaturvedi
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French Open: Barbora Krejcikova enters top 15 after dream run, Stefanos Tsitsipas moves up to fourth
Krejcikova also reclaimed her world No 1 ranking in the doubles after clinching two titles at Roland Garros.
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French Open: Tsitsipas dedicates runner-up trophy to grandmother who died minutes before the final
Tsitsipas lost an epic five-set French Open final against world No 1 Novak Djokovic in what was his first shot at a Grand Slam title.
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Novak Djokovic leaves a young fan ecstatic by gifting him his French Open final racket
The Serb created history by becoming the first man in over 52 years to win all Grand Slams at least twice thanks to a comeback win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
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Data check: All the big numbers from men’s tennis after Novak Djokovic’s French Open triumph
Djokovic is now just one Major away from equalling the all-time record of 20, jointly held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
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Watch: ‘I have faith in my game' – Stefanos Tsitsipas confident of finding Grand Slam success soon
Tsitsipas knows his time will come but admits he has lessons to learn from the likes of Djokovic who he described as ‘an inspiration’.
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: 'Everything is possible’ – Novak Djokovic eyes Golden Grand Slam after French Open triumph
Djokovic has targeted winning all four Grand Slams along with the Olympic gold medal in the same year.
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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic’s greatest Grand Slam triumph was also his toughest
The 34-year-old became the first man in the Open era to win each of the four Majors twice, an undeniable mark of greatness in modern men’s tennis.
Zenia D'Cunha
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‘Never underestimate Novak Djokovic’: Twitter reacts to world No 1’s historic French Open win
The 34-year-old became the first man in 52 years to win all four Grand Slams twice.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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French Open: Novak Djokovic completes sensational fightback from two sets down to win 19th Major
Djokovic secured moved just one behind the record of 20 Majors jointly held by Nadal and Federer.
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We really cared for Naomi Osaka, tried to engage: French Open official on world No 2’s withdrawal
World number two Osaka was fined $15,000 and warned with Grand Slam disqualification for refusing to attend mandatory press conferences.
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French Open men’s singles final as it happened: Djokovic beats Tsitsipas in a thriller
With the French Open victory, Djokovic became the third man in tennis history to complete the career Grand Slam twice, joining Rod Laver and Roy Emerson.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals