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Tennis Round-up: Paes and Raja in quarters

Tennis Round-up: Paes and Raja in quarters

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Leander Paes and Purav Raja, who are trying to establish as a pair on the ATP World Tour, progressed to the quarterfinals of the St Petersburg Open with a straight-set win over Fabio Fognini and James Cerretani.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The victory saw him move up by three places to stand only behind Spain's Rafael Nadal and Swiss star Roger Federer.

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo last December, and had been hopeful that legal arrangements could be worked out to allow her to compete in the August 28-September 10 grand slam in New York.

Tennis round-up: Konta wins Sydney title; Goffin retains Kooyong crown

Tennis round-up: Konta wins Sydney title; Goffin retains Kooyong crown

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Britain's Johanna Konta overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 6-2 in a one-sided victory in the final of the Sydney International on Friday to claim her second career WTA title.

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

She will first team up with Tunisian world number four Ons Jabeur for the doubles event at Eastbourne which gets underway this weekend.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open, beating Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

Billie Jean King unable to attend Sochi Olympic ceremonies

Billie Jean King unable to attend Sochi Olympic ceremonies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Former American tennis star Billie Jean King will be unable to join the official U.S. delegation attending the Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremonies due to a serious illness in her family, the White House said on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Zverev completes Laver Cup win for Europe

Tennis Roundup: Zverev completes Laver Cup win for Europe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Alexander Zverev snatched the Laver Cup for Team Europe as he beat Canada's Milos Raonic in the final rubber of a thrilling three days of action in Geneva's Palexpo Arena on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

'Aunt' Venus gearing up for arrival of new family member and the US Open

'Aunt' Venus gearing up for arrival of new family member and the US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

While Venus has been doing pretty well on-court, the 37-year-old is busy with some off-court chores and it reads - online shopping for the newborn.

How Serena balances motherhood and career

How Serena balances motherhood and career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old, talked about what she has been going through since giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia, who turns one this September.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Tennis Roundup: Mertens stuns Halep to lift Qatar Open title

Tennis Roundup: Mertens stuns Halep to lift Qatar Open title

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Belgium's Elise Mertens rallied from a set down to beat top seed Simona Halep 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 and clinch her first Premier-level title at the Qatar Open on Saturday.

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

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.

Dominant Swiatek takes second straight Doha crown

Dominant Swiatek takes second straight Doha crown

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in just over an hour to defend her Qatar Open title on Saturday.

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin shed a few tears and needed to find a way to keep her emotions in check during an epic final against Garbine Muguruza, but soon after lifting her first Grand Slam title the American had to rush to calm someone else down - her mother. Kenin's mother gets so nervous that she finds it hard to watch her daughter play.

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While Kapil is an academy member of the Laureus World Sports Awards along with Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Yuvraj has been invited in role of an ambassador.

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Top seed Serena Williams and her older sister Venus led a foursome of American women into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday.

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

PIX: Swiatek brings along her trophy to Eiffel Tower!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek clinched her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff

'Rafael Nadal is not human'

'Rafael Nadal is not human'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match but found the will to beat Fritz

Nadal hints at extended break after US Open exit

Nadal hints at extended break after US Open exit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Mats Wilander said it was a 'miracle' that Nadal won two majors during the year.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Connors a Kyrgios choice as coach for hothead talent

Connors a Kyrgios choice as coach for hothead talent

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

American tennis great Jimmy Connors has put his hand up for one of the toughest coaching assignments in the world by offering to mentor Australia's wayward talent Nick Kyrgios.

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Miami Open.

ADORABLE! Meet Serena's baby girl

ADORABLE! Meet Serena's baby girl

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

ADORABLE! Meet Serena's baby girl

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The video shows Williams covering her breasts with her hands while singing the global hit song of an Australian Band, The Divinyls.

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Serena must be prepared to live with it and say goodbye even in the face of defeat'

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Unseeded Australian Daria Gavrilova upset fifth seed Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the China Open on Saturday as Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic showed stunning powers of recovery to pull off her own shock win over sixth seed Elina Svitolina.

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for that matter, again. But his legacy will never fade.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.