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Mint
a day ago
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French Open 2025 May 30 full schedule: When and where to watch Carlos Alcaraz & Rohan Bopanna; date, time & more
The French Open has reached Day 6 of the tournament as the world's best tennis players continue on their march to glory at Roland Garros's clay surface. Second seed Carlos Alcaraz will be in action on Friday (May 30 ) in the men's singles competition, and so is Indian superstar Rohan Bopanna, who will turn out in the men's doubles. The 22-year-old Spaniard will take on Damir Džumhur, from Bosnia, in the third round of the men's singles draw. This match will take part on the Court Philippe Chatrier. Meanwhile, Bopanna and his doubles partner Adam Pavlasek, of the Czech Republic, will take on the French duo of Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul in Court 14. Bopanna is spearheading the Indian challenge at French Open 2025, which also features N Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri and Rithvik Bollipalli. Alcaraz's encounter against Džumhur is scheduled for 11:45 pm Indian Standard Time, while Bopanna's doubles match is at 7:20 pm IST. Indian viewers can catch the French Open 2025 live on Sony Pictures Sports Network. TV audiences can watch the broadcast on Sony Sports channels, while laptop and mobile device users can watch the live streaming of the matches on the SonyLIV app and website. Matches are scheduled to be played on four clay courts, with key games on Court Philippe Chatrier, Court Suzanne Lenglen, and Court Simonne Mathieu. The afternoon session begins at 2:30 PM. Channel: SONY SPORTS TEN 1 1. L. MUSETTI vs. M. NAVONE 1. A. SABALENKA (1) vs. O. DANILOVIC 1. R. BOPANNA/ A. PAVLASEK vs. S. DOUMBIA/ F. REBOUL (English commentary) Channel: SONY SPORTS TEN 2 1. L. MUSETTI vs. M. NAVONE 2. F. TIAFOE (15) vs. S. KORDA 1. J. CRISTIAN vs. I. SWIATEK (5) 2. E. RYBAKINA (12) vs. J. OSTAPENKO Channel: SONY SPORTS TEN 3 HD 1. H. MEDJEDOVIC vs. D. ALTMAIER 1. A. ANISIMOVA (16) vs. C. TAUSON 1. Y. BHAMBRI/ R. GALLOWAY vs. N. MEKTIC/ M. VENUS 2. R. BOPANNA/ A. PAVLASEK vs. S. DOUMBIA/ F. REBOUL (Hindi commentary) Channel: SONY SPORTS TEN 4 1. K. KHACHANOV (24) vs. T. PAUL (12) 2. B. SHELTON (13) vs. M. GIGANTE 1. V. MBOKO vs. Q. ZHENG (8) 2. B. PERA vs. E. SVITOLINA Evening Session: Start time 12:00 AM Channels: SONY SPORTS TEN 1 | SONY SPORTS TEN 2 | SONY SPORTS TEN 3 | SONY SPORTS TEN 4 1. D. DZUHMHUR vs. C. ALCARAZ (2) The French Open began on May 19, when the qualifying rounds took place until May 23. The first round of the Men's and Women's singles began on May 25 (Sunday) while the doubles, for both men and women, started on May 27 (Tuesday). The first round of the Mixed Doubles competition, meanwhile, began a day later on May 28. The women's singles concludes on June 7, 2025, while the men's singles final will take place on June 8 (Sunday).
Mint
3 days ago
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French Open 2025: Bopanna, Balaji shine to make it three Indians in men's doubles second round
The main draw of the French Open 2025 began on May 25, and star tennis players across the world joined the competition for glory. Indian players have also made their mark in the ongoing tournament. Three Indian players have advanced to the men's doubles round of 32. Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri showcased their skills and determination with their brilliant performances on the clay courts of Paris. Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna paired with his Czech partner Adam Pavlasek secured a spot in the second round. The duo overcame a tough challenge from Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy, ending with a score of 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1. The match lasted two hours and 11 minutes, with Bopanna and Pavlasek showing resilience. They converted four break points and won an impressive 68% of their first-serve points, dominating the deciding set to seal the victory. N Sriram Balaji, teaming up with Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela, delivered a masterclass in men's doubles. They defeated China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a dominating straight-set 6-2, 6-1 win. The match was over in just 51 minutes, highlighting the Indo-Mexican pair's talent. Balaji and Reyes-Varela seemed unstoppable. They fired four aces and won an outstanding 81% of their first-serve points. They converted four out of 10 break-point opportunities and claimed nearly half (49%) of the receiving points. Adding to India's success, Yuki Bhambri, alongside his American partner Robert Galloway, secured a victory against Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens. The match ended 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, with Bhambri and Galloway showing great teamwork. Their ability to stay focused in the third set after a tight second set helped them advance to the round of 32. With Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri all reaching the round of 32, Indian tennis fans have plenty to cheer about at Roland Garros 2025. Indian audiences can watch the French Open 2025 live on Sony Pictures Sports Network. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels and the live streaming will be available online on the SonyLIV and FanCode, apps and websites.
India Gazette
3 days ago
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- India Gazette
"India has talent and determination to take on toughest challenges": Irfan Pathan to new Test team ahead of England Test series
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Ahead of the five-match test series between England and India, former cricketer Irfan Pathan said that the current Indian Test team has the 'talent and determination' to face the toughest challenges in the longest format of the game. The series against England will take place from June to August 2025, with matches at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London). This will be India's first bilateral series since both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from Test cricket earlier this month. Speaking on the Indian Test squad for the England series, Irfan Pathan said it as a part of the Sony Sports network campaign - Naya India, Dhakad India, 'Test cricket in England is the ultimate examination of skill, temperament, and character. With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy--they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history. I am confident that this team has the talent and determination to take on the toughest challenges and inspire a new wave of fans across the country.' Earlier on Saturday, right-hand batter Shubman Gill was appointed as the new Test captain for India, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy in the longest format, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the highly anticipated five-match Test series. India has added Abhimanyu Easwaran to the Test squad. He has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 101 first-class games, 7,674 runs at an average of 48.87, 27 centuries, and 29 fifties behind him. He had a disappointing tour to Australia last year, where he scored just 36 runs in four innings. Following Kohli's retirement from the longest format of the game, a couple of budding and solidified figures like Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair have been added to the middle-order. In the bowling department, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the unit on English soil. Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Shardul Thakur are the other fast bowlers in the squad. India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. (ANI)
Mint
5 days ago
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Indians at French Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna to head Indian challenge at Roland Garros, live streaming details & more
After Sumit Nagal's failure to qualify for the main draw of the French Open 2025, the Indian challenge at Roland Garros will be limited to men's doubles at this year's Grand Slam. The French Open started on May 25 and will commence on June 8. Rohan Bopanna, who lost in the men's doubles semifinals last year, will once again spearhead the Indian challenge, along with N Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri and Rithvik Bollipalli. There are reports of 18-year-old Kriish Tyagi making his Roland Garros debut, but isn't listed yet. Balaji will partner Mexican Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela, while Bopanna will pair up with Adam Pavlasek of Czech Republic. Bollipalli will have Nicolas Barrientos Colombia as his partner while American Robert Galloway will team up with Bhambri. Indian Pairs Opponent Round Date Time N Sriram Balaji & Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela Yunchaokete Bu &Camilo Ugo Carabelli 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Rohan Bopanna & Adam Pavlasek Robert Cash & James Tracy 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Rithvik Bollipalli & Nicolas Barrientos Gabriel Diallo & Jacob Fearnley 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Yuki Bhambri vs Robert Galloway Gregoire Jacq & Matthew Christopher Romios 1st May 27 2:30 PM IST (approx) Sony Sports and FanCode are the live streaming partners of French Open 2025 tennis tournament in India. All the matches will be available for Indian audience on SonyLIV and FanCode apps in India. Sony Sports Newtwork are the offiical broadcasters of French Open 2025 in India. The matches at Roland Garros will be available on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 3 HD, Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD TV channels.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
India vs England series undergoes late broadcast change - Here's how you can watch IND vs ENG Tests after revised rights
In a first-of-its-kind deal in Indian cricket telecasting, the two largest broadcasters have reached a deal to share the rights for India's upcoming five-match Test series in England, as per a report in Cricbuzz. While Sony Entertainment Network owns the rights to broadcast matches being played in England through to 2031, a Cricbuzz report states that the digital streaming rights for this marquee series have been sub-licensed to JioHotstar, who will now broadcast the five-match Test series on their streaming platform. JioHotstar, which also has the broadcasting rights for the Indian national team's home assignments, ICC tournaments, and the ongoing IPL, has pulled off a coup by gaining these rights and now dominates Indian cricket airwaves after earlier agreeing a deal for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia as well. Nevertheless, Sony retained the linear broadcasting rights, meaning the television broadcast will remain in the Sony Sports suite. Sony re-extended the rights to broadcast English cricket last year for eight years, but as per the report, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) facilitated a deal, with an agreement being reached to hold the digital broadcast on JioHotstar's combined platform instead. To reiterate, Sony Sports will maintain broadcasting rights on television, but the Test series will be broadcast on JioHotstar on digital streaming platforms, including mobile phones and smart TVs. Reliance Jio and Star Sports merged earlier this year in a landmark deal that created a new JioHotstar platform. This platform has broadcasted the WPL, the ICC Champions Trophy, and most recently, the IPL. It also retains the hosting rights for the English Premier League, while Sony Sports has been the destination for European Champions League football, ATP tennis, and the UFC. The two parties are expected to release a statement announcing this deal later today, with the partnership expected to extend to the white-ball series being played in England in 2026. The deal was in the works for over a month, but reached a conclusion in the past 24 hours. India's tour of England begins with a series of tour games, but the series proper will begin on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. This will be the first of five matches for the Pataudi Trophy, currently held by India after their dominating 4-1 series win at home in early 2024.
