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Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Indian tennis ace will team up with Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, while Martina to pair with Coco Vandeweghe of the United States.

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

Tennis Round-up: Federer 'really wants to win World Tour Finals'

Tennis Round-up: Federer 'really wants to win World Tour Finals'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Russian sixth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova claimed her third title of the year by beating seventh-seeded Australian Daria Gavrilova in the final of the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday.

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

French Open organisers working to avoid US Open clash

French Open organisers working to avoid US Open clash

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The French Open had originally been due to start on Sunday, but the new coronavirus crisis forced organisers to postpone the start to Sept. 20, one week after the scheduled final of the US Open, leading to criticism within the tennis world.

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

She has never defended a Grand Slam title before and that has made Sofia Kenin edgy.

Kyrgios win streak ended by Hurkacz; Halep fights off Gauff rally

Kyrgios win streak ended by Hurkacz; Halep fights off Gauff rally

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Nick Kyrgios's nine-match winning streak ended in the Canadian Masters semi-finals on Friday when eighth-seeded Pole Hubert Hurkacz blasted his way to a 7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-1 victory.

Bopanna, Sania knocked out of Rome Masters

Bopanna, Sania knocked out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Meanwhile, in the WTA event, third seeded-pair of Sania Mirza and Yaroslava Shvedova lost 3-6, 6-7(7) to second seeds Yung-Jan Chan and Martina Hingis in the semi-finals of the $3,076,495 red clay event.

Title for amazing Sania on comeback in Hobart

Title for amazing Sania on comeback in Hobart

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Sania Mirza lifted with partner Nadiia Kichenok pipped the second seed Chinese team 6-4, 6-4 in one hour 21 minutes.

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends of the game will be awaited keenly by the fans as the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) begins in New Delhi on Thursday.

Sania-Pascaul in semi-final

Sania-Pascaul in semi-final

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The fourth seeded Indo-Spanish pair beat Sunitha Rao and Villmarie Castellvi 6-1, 6-3

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The top seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair of Sania Mirza and Cara Black rallied from a set down to quell the challenge of Irina-Camelia Begu and Maria Irigoyen in the opening round of the WTA Portugal Open, in Oeiras, on Wednesday.

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Meet the Australian Open women's finalists

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

A look at the records of Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin ahead of their Australian Open final on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Long and special road leads Pavlyuchenkova to brink of French Open glory

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam final in her 52nd appearance

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Men's singles winner set to receive five times more the amount as compared to the women's champion.

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Badosa said she felt in good shape even if she was having to get used to being the hunted

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with Petra Kvitova after the Czech defeated Ajla Tomljanovic.

Flashback: How dominant Murray, Kerber owned the year

Flashback: How dominant Murray, Kerber owned the year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Audacious coups by Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have transformed the tennis landscape and they will begin 2017 eyeing the kind of domination that few would have thought possible at the start of a seismic year.

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Form guide for American Serena Williams ahead of Thursday's US Open semi-final clash against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova:

Sunitha Rao falls at final hurdle

Sunitha Rao falls at final hurdle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

The US-based Indian player lost 4-6, 4-6 to China's Zi Yan in the final qualifying round of the US Open.

China Open: Nadal into Beijing quarters, Berdych boosts London hopes

China Open: Nadal into Beijing quarters, Berdych boosts London hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

World No 2 Rafael Nadal sailed into the quarter-finals of the China Open, his first tournament in 13 weeks, with a 6-3, 6-4 win over German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk on Thursday.

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations after winning Wimbledon on Saturday was mostly due to her impassive personality but there was possibly also an air of inevitability about her triumph that made her react the way she did.

China Open: Djokovic extends hot streak; Muguruza's memorable 22nd birthday

China Open: Djokovic extends hot streak; Muguruza's memorable 22nd birthday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Novak Djokovic kept his juggernaut rolling at the China Open by improving to 26-0 with a 6-2, 6-1 win over local hope Zhang Ze on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty is primed to become the first local since Chris O'Neil in 1978 to win the Australian Open.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children affected by the invasion.

Spaniards Nadal and Muguruza have more than just nationality in common

Spaniards Nadal and Muguruza have more than just nationality in common

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Garbine Muguruza officially became the world number one as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) updated the rankings on Monday.

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her trophy drought

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Could French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko serve up another shock at Wimbledon this year? Or will world number one Angelique Kerber get her season back on track at Wimbledon?

Tennis round-up; Qualifier Medvedev shocks Nishikori to win Japan Open

Tennis round-up; Qualifier Medvedev shocks Nishikori to win Japan Open

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev stunned home favourite Kei Nishikori in Tokyo on Sunday, winning the final of the Japan Open 6-2, 6-4 in just over one hour.

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Swiatek's last defeat on clay came in the WTA 1000 event in Madrid against Australian Barty, who elected not to defend her 2019 French Open title last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Indian sports stars who left a mark on 2015

10 Indian sports stars who left a mark on 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

What a year Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh and Anirban Lahiri had!

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after keeping her remarkable winning run intact with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Japan's Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

Check out Barty's post-retirement plans

Check out Barty's post-retirement plans

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Ash Barty said on Thursday there was no perfect time to bow out of tennis but that claiming the Australian Open championship in front of home fans was the ideal finish to her career.

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.