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Angry Andrey Rublev Crashes Out Of French Open

Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev admitted he "lost it completely" as he suffered meltdown in a surprise third round exit from the French Open at the hands of Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Friday. Rublev, a 10-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist, slipped to a 7-6 (8/6), 6-2, 6-4 defeat against world number 35 Arnaldi on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Rublev, who won the Madrid Open title last month, missed a set point in the opening tie-break before becoming increasingly agitated. He repeatedly threw his racquet to the ground during the match and then hit himself in the knee with it in the third set.

Rublev loses cool in spectacular French Open exit

Russian hot-head Andrey Rublev lost his cool spectacularly as he crashed out of the French Open.

"Hard To Believe": Sharath Kamal On Being Named India's Flagbearer For Paris Olympics

Veteran table tennis player A Sharath Kamal on Friday said he was "pretty surprised" at being named India's flagbearer at the Paris Olympics ahead of people like Tokyo Games gold-winner Neeraj Chopra and described the honour as a recognition of his years of toil. The decision by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to appoint him as the flagbearer for the Paris Games had sparked a controversy, with the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA) voicing dissatisfaction in rather strong words.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina join Iga Swiatek in French Open third round

Iga Swiatek’s main rivals for the French Open title eased into the third round a day after the Pole’s epic tussle with Naomi Osaka.

Alexander Zverev Assault Trial To Open As He Contests French Open

A Berlin court will on Friday start hearing an appeal by Alexander Zverev against a fine for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, as the German tennis star competes at the French Open. Zverev, the world number four player, received a 450,000-euro ($487,000) fine in October but has appealed the ruling. The 27-year-old indicated last week that he would skip the opening of the proceedings in Berlin, which falls in the middle of the two-week French Open. "I believe in the German system," he told reporters. He had not been ordered to appear personally in court in Berlin. The alleged victim, however, has been invited to give testimony at the start of the trial, which will last through mid-July.

Sabalenka and Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

PARIS :Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather.

Sabalenka and Djokovic progress, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

PARIS : Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soared into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers stepped up their fight against unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with the wet-weather backlog.

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka look in ominous form at French Open

Reigning championNovak Djokovic looked in ominously good touch at the French Open as he swept to a straight-sets victory over Roberto Carballes Baena after winning 14 of the final 17 games on Thursday.

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Angry Andrey Rublev Crashes Out Of French Open

Rublev loses cool in spectacular French Open exit

"Hard To Believe": Sharath Kamal On Being Named India's Flagbearer For Paris Olympics

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina join Iga Swiatek in French Open third round

Alexander Zverev Assault Trial To Open As He Contests French Open

Sabalenka and Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Sabalenka and Djokovic progress, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka look in ominous form at French Open