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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Au revoir, Richard Gasquet! Frenchman loses to Jannik Sinner in farewell game at Roland Garros
France's Richard Gasquet smiles as he plays Italy's Jannik Sinner. (AP Photo) THE TIMES OF INDIA AT ROLAND GARROS: The Philippe Chatrier Court has been half-full for most of the day sessions this week, not on Thursday though. For Richard Gasquet, a former top-10 player, and the owner of an elegant single-handed backhand, it was a full house for his last outing. The Frenchman was up against the world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Both men were given standing ovations when they walked into the stadium. No sooner had play started and the roar on Chatrier echoed across the grounds with chants of 'Reeshard' clap, clap, clap; 'Reeshard' clap, clap, clap filling the late afternoon air. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! When Gasquet produced two backhand winners, down-the-line, catching Sinner out of position in the first of the veteran's service games, it raised visions. The Italian was having none of that though as he powered to a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 second-round win in shade under two-hours. Who's that IPL player? Gasquet, who played in the era of the big three – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – made three Grand Slam semifinals, twice at Wimbledon and once in New York, suffered a calf injury in the lead up to his farewell tournament. Sinner, 23, took his time settling down on the clay, having played his first-round match under lights in vastly different conditions. 'In the evening, the ball bounces less. It can play a bit more flatter, because the ball doesn't pop up like it did today,' he said. 'Today, it was at times a bit cloudy, at times was sunny. Different conditions.' Sinner, who had some support in the stands, applauded the home crowd, saying they were respectful. 'When you play against French players here, it's a little bit different, the atmosphere. It's the same when I play in Italy,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'It's all too much!': 'Tired' Alex De Minaur calls for shorter season
Australia's Alex De Minaur falls down as he plays Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. (AP Photo) Home hope Fils charged up by crowd while a tired De Minaur calls for shorter season THE TIMES OF INDIA AT ROLAND GARROS: Arthur Fils gave everything he could lay his hands on to spectators at Court Suzanne Lenglen — t-shirts, sweat bands, towels and then some more. Just as well that he saved his rackets. The expressive 20-year-old showed gratitude to fans, who steered him out of a mid-match slump, courtesy a shaky lower back, to script a dramatic turnaround. At one point, from midway through the third set, Fils had lost 13 of 14 games to trail Spain's Jaume Munar 1-3 in the deciding fifth set. Fils, who had slowed down considerably, was suddenly in full flight. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! A couple of five-set matches, played on different courts at Roland Garros, became the talking point of the tournament. Alex De Minaur, the French Open 's ninth seed, and Fils, the 14th seed, finished at two ends of the spectrum in their second-round outings. Who's that IPL player? The 26-year-old Aussie and the effusive Frenchman both won the first two sets on Thursday, but lost the next two. Fils, battling a lower back injury, struggled with movement after two hours of play. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A perfect start needs the perfect ride – Shine 125! Honda Learn More Undo The home crowd with calls of 'allez' and 'ole' shored up the 14th seed. The Frenchman, who was particularly aggressive in the fifth set, slamming 20 winners in the 56-minute deciding set, scored a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 win in four-hours and 30-minutes. On the other hand, De Minaur, on Court 14, went down 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 2-6 in just under three-hours. Fils plays Andrey Rublev in the third round. De Minaur, who hadn't dropped a set to Bublik in their previous three meetings, didn't mince words, pinning his loss squarely on mental fatigue. 'I'm tired mentally, a little bit burnt out, if anything. A lot of tennis is being played,' De Minaur said. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes After limping out of Roland Garros on Wednesday, Casper Ruud, the two-time French Open finalist, called the rankings a 'rat race'. 'You feel obligated to play, you feel like you lose a lot if you don't show up and play,' Ruud said, after his 2nd-round exit. De Minaur joined the chorus in calling for a shorter schedule. 'What's going to happen is players' careers are going to get shorter and shorter because they'll burn out mentally,' he said. 'There's just too much tennis.'
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Breaking News Today Live Updates: 14 dead, 6 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar's Majitha
Delhi saw a slight temperature rise with no heatwave warnings, while Mumbai faced gusty winds and showers under IMD's yellow alert. Meanwhile, 'Bada Mangal' celebrations brought crowds to Hanuman temples in Delhi and Ayodhya, highlighting the blend of religious devotion and shifting weather conditions in India. THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 13, 2025, 10:16:19 IST 10:16 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live: The deaths have occurred in five villages -Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan, Therewal and Talwandi Ghuman. 10:15 (IST) May 13 At least 14 people die after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Punjab's Amritsar district, say officials. 10:05 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Amritsar liquor case deaths reported medical teams deployed — ANI (@ANI) 09:58 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Delhi warms up Delhi recorded a max of 38.3°C with dry westerly winds; IMD forecasts rising temps up to 42°C, but no heatwave alert is in place for the coming days. 09:58 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Mumbai under yellow alert IMD warned of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light rain in Mumbai on Tuesday; conditions expected to clear up by mid-week. 09:58 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Coldest May day in decades Mumbai's Colaba station hit 22.2°C last week—the coldest May day since 1951—while Santacruz recorded 20.6°C, adding to the unusual weather. 09:57 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Air quality alert Delhi's air quality is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category from May 13–15 as temperatures rise and humidity drops due to dry winds. 09:57 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Bada Mangal devotion Large crowds gathered at Hanuman temples in Connaught Place and Ayodhya to mark the first Tuesday of 'Jyeshtha', observing 'Bada Mangal' rituals with fervor. 09:57 (IST) May 13 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Weather meets worship While cities dealt with fluctuating weather—heat in Delhi, rain in Mumbai—devotees continued their spiritual practices, showing resilience and unity. At least 14 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar's Majitha block meanwhile Delhi witnessed a warm day with rising temperatures and dry winds, while Mumbai faced thunderstorms under a yellow alert. Devotees in Delhi and Ayodhya gathered in large numbers for 'Bada Mangal' prayers, showcasing spiritual fervor amidst varying weather patterns across India.
