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Friday, April 3, 2026
TopicFrench Open

Topic: French Open

Alcaraz’s French Open win against Sinner proves that rivals bring out the best in us

What Alcaraz and Sinner proved on Sunday is that performance is rarely forged in isolation.

Lois Boisson is the rookie who downed 2 top players. Will she make Grand Slam history?

Lois Boisson came into the tournament with no pressure or expectations, embracing the chance to play in front of her home crowd. But she has made the most of the moment.

Rafael Nadal exits French open in a farewell-like defeat

Nadal exited after his first-round defeat by Alexander Zverev. 'I hope to see you again, but I don't know,' he told an ecstatic crowd after his straight-sets loss Monday.

Rafa Nadal not playing at French Open gives new generation a chance

Nadal withdrew due to a lingering hip issue that has decimated his season since the Australian Open. The Spaniard expects to retire after the 2024 campaign.

Not work ethic, fighting spirit or tenacity, Nadal’s ability to ‘handle’ injury sets him apart

As Rafael Nadal turn 36 Friday, its time to both honour and celebrate not just one of the greatest tennis careers, but one of the greatest sporting careers of all time.

Ash Barty’s retirement sets mark for new-age champion — the athlete makes way for the person

The 25-year-old Aussie is a rare champion who does not see her sport as the only important chapter of her life. She played at the highest level, and retired on her own terms.

Virtual to cardboard audiences, DIY training — 2020 pushed athletes to keep sports alive

Covid-19 actually reminded sports fans what to expect from their favourite athletes — to adapt to adverse situations and use them to your favour.

If Federer wins French Open SF today, it’ll be just his 3rd clay-court win over Nadal

Rafael Nadal has dominated his rivalry with Roger Federer on clay, beating him all 5 times they’ve faced off at Roland Garros, and 13 out of 15 times overall.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.