Monfils in doubt for French open LONDON: Gaël Monfils has admitted he is doubtful for next month's French Open because of a knee condition. The 22-year-old suffers with Osgood-Schlatter's disease and has been hit by a flare-up of the problem. "It is possible that I will not... 22 Apr, 2009
Davydenko strides 3rd round of Barcelona Open BARCELONA: Nikolay Davydenko led a string of fellow seeds into the third round of the Barcelona Open Wednesday, with the Russian number three dispatching French veteran Arnaud Clement 7-6 (7/2), 6-2. Davydenko, who only recently returned to the court... 22 Apr, 2009
Nadal coach unhappy despite win MONTE CARLO: Rafael Nadal wrapped up a fifth consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title and is overwhelming favourite to make it five-in-a-row at the French Open, but his uncle and coach Toni is still not happy. World number one Nadal enjoyed a 6-3, 2-6,... 20 Apr, 2009
TIME OUT Casino Rad win LALITPUR: Casino Rad and Nepal Recreation Centre played a 1-1 draw while Casino Anna beat Venus 2-0 in the third Inter-Casino Football Tournament at the FIFA Technical Centre on Saturday. Anil Neupane provided the lead for Rad in the... 19 Apr, 2009
Nadal begins clay-court season MONTE CARLO: King of clay Rafael Nadal will begin his countdown to more glory at Roland Garros when he starts his clay season against Juan Chela at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Spaniard who has won the last four Monte Carlo editions at the Country... 14 Apr, 2009
Ginepri upsets Davydenko Madrid, October 15:American qualifier Robby Ginepri upset fifth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 toda6 to reach the third round at the Madrid Masters. Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga advanced after rallying to beat Spanish qualifier... 15 Oct, 2008
Petrova knocks out former No 1 Ivanovic Tokyo, September 18:Former world No 1 Ana Ivanovic became the biggest casualty this week when she crashed to Nadia Petrova in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open today.The Serbian second seed, who reached the top spot after winning her first Grand... 18 Sep, 2008
TIME OUT Fulham sign Gera LONDON: Fulham signed Hungary midfielder Zoltan Gera on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, making him Roy Hodgson’s third signing since the end of the season. Gera, 29, rejected an offer to remain at newly... 11 Jun, 2008
Nadal wins fourth straight French Open Paris, June 8:By the fourth game, Rafael Nadal had Roger Federer kicking the clay in frustration. By the second set, the normally stoic Federer was screaming at himself.The drubbing went on from there. Nadal won his fourth consecutive French Open title... 09 Jun, 2008
Nadal enters final Paris, June 6:By Rafael Nadal’s standards, his semi-final match at the French Open was close: He lost 12 games and nearly conceded a set.The king of clay rose to the challenge on Friday at Roland Garros, beating No 3-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-2,... 06 Jun, 2008
Safina defeats Kuznetsova Paris, June 5:Dinara Safina needs only one more win to join her older brother as a Grand Slam champion.Dispensing with the come-from-behind drama of her previous two matches, Safina advanced to the French Open final by beating fellow Russian Svetlana... 05 Jun, 2008
Serena upset by Srebotnik Paris, May 30:For Serena Williams, missed chances came in a flurry on Friday at the French Open.She shanked overheads, hit wild volleys and squandered six break points. The net result: a stunning third-round loss to Katarina Srebotnik, 6-4, 6-4. The... 30 May, 2008
