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Tennis-French Open 2025 prize money: how much do the winners earn?

TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/:Tennis-French Open 2025 prize money: how much do the winners earn?

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Updated on May 06, 2025 06:54 PM IST

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Italian Open after losing his past 3 matches

The clay-court event in Rome, which will be held next month, posted on social media that Djokovic wouldn't be participating

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:50 AM IST

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Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open, confirms double injury blow before French Open

Carlos Alcaraz's injury revelation sparked major worry with the French Open around the corner.

Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of Madrid Open 2025(REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal set for French Open return, grand ceremony confirmed by organisers

Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis in November last year after making his final appearance in the Davis Cup.

Spain's Rafael Nadal is set to return to French Open next month(REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:15 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Tennis-Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

TENNIS-PAOLINI/ (PIX):Tennis-Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 10:08 PM IST

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Serbia's Davis Cup tie; set for French Open return

With Novak Djokovic's decision to withdraw, Serbia will be without its star player in the first-round qualifying tie, which will begin on January 31.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev (REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:06 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic ruled out for ‘couple months’ due to injury, eyes French Open return

Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Qatar Open due to injury, and will be making his return at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Jan 27, 2025 05:59 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Federer pours his heart out in farewell note for Nadal: ‘You challenged me…’

Roger Federer poured his heart out while penning a note for Rafael Nadal where he wrote about facing the Spaniard in different phases of their career.

Roger Federer shakes hands and embraces Spain's Rafael Nadal.(AFP)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Nadal’s beautiful yet brutal symphony

He could be the most humble of champions yet at the same time, given the opportunity, he would crush opponents ruthlessly

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Slam winner, will retire after Davis Cup finals. (AFP)

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Updated on Oct 17, 2024 02:52 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Alcaraz bites the dust

It is the 21-year-old Spaniard’s earliest defeat in a Slam since he crashed out of the second round at Wimbledon in 2021

Carlos Alcaraz reacts after his defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp. (AFP)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Paris Games: Setback for Iga Swiatek as top seed loses to China's Zheng Qinwen

Iga Swiatek will have to wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China's Zheng Qinwen.

Qinwen Zheng of China and Iga Swiatek of Poland shake hands after their match(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2024 06:29 PM IST

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Very tough draw but prepared for Olympic debut: Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen, 22, has been drawn in Group L with world No.52 Julien Carraggi, No.41 Kevin Cordon and No.3 Jonatan Christie

Lakshya Sen will be taking part in his debut Olympics in Paris. (AP)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:27 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Wimbledon 2024: How Krejcikova turned her torrid season around

She wasn’t having the greatest of season but a run into the Wimbledon semis shows that the Czech is back to her best

Czech Barbora Krejcikova celebrates after defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in the Wimbledon quarter-final on Wednesday. (AP)

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Published on Jul 10, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByRutvick MehtaRutvick Mehta

Wimbledon 2024: Can Swiatek master the grass?

Iga Swiatek faces tough competition at Wimbledon despite her dominance, with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka among the contenders in a wide-open field.

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a volley on the practice court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ahead of Wimbledon. (AP)

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Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:52 PM IST

ByAditya ChaturvediAditya Chaturvedi

Iga Swiatek calls herself a perfectionist and now she wants to improve on grass

The 23-year-old from Poland, who has been ruling the clay court, has now set her eyes on the Wimbledon.

Poland's Iga Swiatek sets her eyes on Wimbledon(REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:34 PM IST

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Nadal and Alcaraz to play doubles together for Spain at Paris Olympics

Alcaraz is widely seen as the heir to Nadal in Spanish tennis, and has frequently remarked that Nadal was his childhood hero.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play together in men's doubles in Paris Olympics

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 06:12 PM IST

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How much champion Carlos Alcaraz took home with maiden French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz secured 4.35 per cent more than what Novak Djokovic received as prize money when he lifted the French Open trophy last year.

Winner Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy as he won the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris(AP)

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Published on Jun 10, 2024 08:25 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Nadal's 'immense' reaction as Alcaraz shatters his record with French Open haul

Rafael Nadal held the record for being the youngest ever to win a Slam on all three surfaces until Carlos Alcaraz shattered the feat on Sunday

Rafael Nadal reacted after Carlos Alcaraz's maiden French Open win

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Published on Jun 10, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition

Becomes youngest male player to win his first three Slams, making it 3-out-3 in finals by downing Germany’s Alexander Zverev in five sets

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy after winning the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 9(AP)

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Updated on Jun 10, 2024 12:48 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Carlos Alcaraz rallies past Alexander Zverev for maiden French Open title

With the win, Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden major in Paris and third overall, adding to his 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon title haul.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jun 10, 2024 05:15 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic couldn't miss Alcaraz vs Zverev, watches French Open final with family

Despite being out with an injury, Novak Djokovic couldn't miss the riveting final at the Roland Garros on Sunday between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open ahead of quarterfinal

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Published on Jun 09, 2024 09:28 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

French Open: “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek seals a Roland Garros hat-trick

World No.1 crushes Italy’s surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini to lift the French Open trophy for the fourth time, and a 5th Slam

Poland's Iga Swiatek poses for a picture with the trophy after winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini(REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 08, 2024 11:21 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Iga Swiatek wins third consecutive French Open title, beats Jasmine Paolini

Iga Swiatek is the first woman with three trophies in a row in Paris since Justine Henin from 2005 to 2007.

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning the women's final of the French Open.(AP)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:09 PM IST

AP |

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz

Zverev won just seven games when the pair met in the 2023 semis and a similar story was on the cards after Ruud cruised through the opening set.

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)(AP)

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Published on Jun 08, 2024 06:16 AM IST

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Alcaraz beats Sinner in blockbuster clash, enters maiden French Open final

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz battled hard, defeating Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the men's singles, at Roland Garros on Friday.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates as he wins against Jannik Sinner.(AP)

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Published on Jun 07, 2024 10:35 PM IST

AP |

Swiatek, Gauff and a familiar tale of domination

Swiatek swept past the reigning US Open champion 6-2, 6-4 and sailed into another French Open final on a bright Parisian afternoon

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semi final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. (REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Italy's Jasmine Paolini sets French Open 2024 final clash with Iga Swiatek

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini outclassed Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals to set a blockbuster showdown clash with the top seed.

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva(AP)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:07 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Iga Swiatek enters third straight French Open final, defeats Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4

Iga Swiatek entered the French Open final on Thursday, defeating Coco Gauf in straight sets.

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Coco Gauff(AP)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 08:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair concedes semi-final defeat at French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna was knocked out in the men's doubles semi-final at French Open on Thursday.

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Paolini, Andreeva make it a day of the underdog at the French Open

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates after a point as she plays against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (AFP)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

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TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/:Tennis-French Open 2025 prize money: how much do the winners earn?

The clay-court event in Rome, which will be held next month, posted on social media that Djokovic wouldn't be participating

Carlos Alcaraz's injury revelation sparked major worry with the French Open around the corner.

Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis in November last year after making his final appearance in the Davis Cup.

TENNIS-PAOLINI/ (PIX):Tennis-Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

With Novak Djokovic's decision to withdraw, Serbia will be without its star player in the first-round qualifying tie, which will begin on January 31.

Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Qatar Open due to injury, and will be making his return at Roland Garros.

Roger Federer poured his heart out while penning a note for Rafael Nadal where he wrote about facing the Spaniard in different phases of their career.

He could be the most humble of champions yet at the same time, given the opportunity, he would crush opponents ruthlessly

It is the 21-year-old Spaniard’s earliest defeat in a Slam since he crashed out of the second round at Wimbledon in 2021

Iga Swiatek will have to wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China's Zheng Qinwen.

Lakshya Sen, 22, has been drawn in Group L with world No.52 Julien Carraggi, No.41 Kevin Cordon and No.3 Jonatan Christie

She wasn’t having the greatest of season but a run into the Wimbledon semis shows that the Czech is back to her best

Iga Swiatek faces tough competition at Wimbledon despite her dominance, with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka among the contenders in a wide-open field.

The 23-year-old from Poland, who has been ruling the clay court, has now set her eyes on the Wimbledon.

Alcaraz is widely seen as the heir to Nadal in Spanish tennis, and has frequently remarked that Nadal was his childhood hero.

Carlos Alcaraz secured 4.35 per cent more than what Novak Djokovic received as prize money when he lifted the French Open trophy last year.

Rafael Nadal held the record for being the youngest ever to win a Slam on all three surfaces until Carlos Alcaraz shattered the feat on Sunday

Becomes youngest male player to win his first three Slams, making it 3-out-3 in finals by downing Germany’s Alexander Zverev in five sets

With the win, Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden major in Paris and third overall, adding to his 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon title haul.

Despite being out with an injury, Novak Djokovic couldn't miss the riveting final at the Roland Garros on Sunday between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

World No.1 crushes Italy’s surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini to lift the French Open trophy for the fourth time, and a 5th Slam

Iga Swiatek is the first woman with three trophies in a row in Paris since Justine Henin from 2005 to 2007.

Zverev won just seven games when the pair met in the 2023 semis and a similar story was on the cards after Ruud cruised through the opening set.

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz battled hard, defeating Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the men's singles, at Roland Garros on Friday.

Swiatek swept past the reigning US Open champion 6-2, 6-4 and sailed into another French Open final on a bright Parisian afternoon

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini outclassed Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals to set a blockbuster showdown clash with the top seed.

Iga Swiatek entered the French Open final on Thursday, defeating Coco Gauf in straight sets.

India's Rohan Bopanna was knocked out in the men's doubles semi-final at French Open on Thursday.

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

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