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Osaka parts ways with coach Mouratoglou

Osaka parts ways with coach Mouratoglou

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The 27-year-old began working with Mouratoglou ahead of the China Open in September last year, as she sought to reignite her career following a patchy run of form after returning to the tour from a long maternity break.

The Italian Who Ended Djokovic's Run

The Italian Who Ended Djokovic's Run

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

He may have entered the semifinal as the underdog, but Jannik Sinner's stunning victory over overwhelming favourite Novak Djokovic left the Melbourne crowd shocked.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic's battling victory under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium made him the oldest man to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

PIX: Venus Williams loses in 1st round in US Open comeback

PIX: Venus Williams loses in 1st round in US Open comeback

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Venus Williams showed flashes of vintage form under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday but despite pushing Karolina Muchova to a deciding set.

Wimbledon: American twins win to complete 'Bryan slam'

Wimbledon: American twins win to complete 'Bryan slam'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Americans Bob and Mike Bryan beat Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to win the Wimbledon men's doubles title on Saturday and become the first pair to hold all four grand slam titles at the same time since tennis went professional.

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sabalenka relied on her trademark powerful serve to hold firm in the key moments, winning two tiebreaks to take her tally to 18 for the season, the most by any women's singles player in the professional era.

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'I don't see him in any way stressed. He won't be completely destroyed if Rafa makes the 20'

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki have been handed wild cards into the main draw of next month's Wimbledon

Is Novak Djokovic the indisputable GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic the indisputable GOAT?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the 'greatest'

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The world number closed out the victory despite a few service wobbles late on, improving her win-loss record against Rybakina to 8-5.

'This is for people who look like me'

'This is for people who look like me'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff is the first Black American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.

Paes wins US Open mixed doubles title and scripts record. Congratulate him!

Paes wins US Open mixed doubles title and scripts record. Congratulate him!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The 42-year-old Paes now has won nine Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, surpassing compatriot and former partner Mahesh Bhupathi's record of eight titles.

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Last year's runner-up and seventh seed Ruud will now advance to the semi-finals, where he could face fourth seed Alexander Zverev or 11th seed Alex de Minaur.

All about US Open champion Daniil Medvedev

All about US Open champion Daniil Medvedev

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Factbox on Daniil Medvedev, who defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open final on Sunday to win his first Grand Slam title.

A look at Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

A look at Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Factbox on Novak Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

Djokovic splits with coach Ivanisevic

Djokovic splits with coach Ivanisevic

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Ivanisevic joined Djokovic's team in 2019 and helped the 36-year-old win nine Grand Slam titles.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

Gauff, Sabalenka, Paolini target Swiatek's clay throne

Gauff, Sabalenka, Paolini target Swiatek's clay throne

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Poland's Swiatek, who has dropped to fifth in the world rankings, has so far failed to win a title this year despite a few deep runs in tournaments, including the Australian Open semi-finals.

Nadal wants first US Open title

Nadal wants first US Open title

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Rafael Nadal will try to match his new status as world number one with his first US Open title.

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles final between Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula of the United States, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Andy Murray ran and ran until the skin on his feet came off and still it was not quite enough. The Briton's hopes of winning his second successive Grand Slam title were ended by the resilience and defensive brilliance of world number one Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before leaving his team in March and on Friday was hired to coach world number five Rybakina for the 2025 season.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

WATCH: That winning moment when Nadal got to Slam No 16

WATCH: That winning moment when Nadal got to Slam No 16

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nadal claimed his second grand slam title of the year -- having won the French Open in June -- beating No. 28 seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, on Sunday.

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australian tennis great Rod Laver said that watching Nadal compete had been a privilege.

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Roger Federer paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday, telling the Spaniard he challenged him like no other player.

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after winning his maiden men's doubles grand slam.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Roger Federer, The GOAT!

Roger Federer, The GOAT!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Regarded by many as the greatest male player to wield a tennis racquet, Federer dominated men's tennis for several years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

Gauff seeks to sharpen serve as French Open looms

Gauff seeks to sharpen serve as French Open looms

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Gauff seeks to eliminate service errors ahead of French Open tilt

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year's Italian Open, organisers said on Tuesday.

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova's title defence ended in defeat and tears.