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US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming the toast of the Big Apple and the 18-year-old Canadian will again have a chance to light up the U.S. Open when he takes on Briton Kyle Edmund.

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Like Alcaraz's New Look?

Like Alcaraz's New Look?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz had the fans buzzing as he debuted his new look at the US Open on Monday.

Serena beats Azarenka to retain US Open crown

Serena beats Azarenka to retain US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Serena Williams retained her US Open crown by holding off a battling Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5, 6-7(6), 6-1 in a windblown final at the Arthur Ashe stadium on Sunday.

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.

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.

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Andy Murray said his six-month stint as Novak Djokovic's coach was a valuable learning experience despite a disappointing end after the high-profile partnership failed to yield a title.

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

India is set to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, aiming for promotion to the 2026 play-offs. Despite a setback with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty's withdrawal, the team hopes to capitalise on home advantage.

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open crown in September for her third Grand Slam title.

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Eubanks is into his first Grand Slam quarter-final after beating fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Roger Federer showed that time was still on his side as the Swiss master rang the closing bell on Monday's opening day at the US Open tennis championship with a quick victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Images from the US Open women's semi-finals on Thursday.

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek bulldozed her way to a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday to take her Grand Slam tally to six

How Iga Swiatek plans to bounce back after shock defeat in Miami

How Iga Swiatek plans to bounce back after shock defeat in Miami

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Iga Swiatek plans to simplify her tennis strategy after a surprising defeat to Magda Linette at the Miami Open, marking her first opening loss in a WTA tournament since 2021.

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in November, where they face hosts Spain in the opening match, the world number two said on Tuesday

US Open champion Cilic joins UAE Royals in Bhupathi's tennis league

US Open champion Cilic joins UAE Royals in Bhupathi's tennis league

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Reigning US Open champion and World No. 9 Marin Cilic will represent the UAE Royals, the Dubai based franchise in the inaugural edition of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

Paes, Sania seeded for US Open doubles

Paes, Sania seeded for US Open doubles

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Leander Paes and his Czech Republic partner Martin Damm will take on the Czech duo Petr Pala and Robin Vik in the first round.

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

US Open PHOTOS: Venus, Serena to face off in quarters; Djokovic stretched

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Venus Williams stands in the way of younger sister Serena's bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam after reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Estonian teenager Anett Kontaveit on Sunday.

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Trump's return to the US Open bore an uncanny resemblance to his last trip. In 2015, Trump was booed after leaving a match between the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi top seeds at US Open

Bhupathi-Mirnyi top seeds at US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The duo will take on Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia and Andre Sa of Brazil in the first round.

'I've never met a guy who sees tennis that way'

'I've never met a guy who sees tennis that way'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Rune beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Toronto and next plays Alexandre Muller as he builds up for the August 24-September 7 US Open.

ATP Finals showdown: Sinner, Alcaraz eye No.1 glory

ATP Finals showdown: Sinner, Alcaraz eye No.1 glory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to reignite their rivalry at the ATP Finals, with the year-ending championship that begins on Sunday expected to produce another title showdown between the pair in a season that has belonged to them.

PICS: Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open

PICS: Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Images from the US Open women's singles final at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Bopanna was playing the US Open final for the second time in his career and this time as the oldest player at 43.

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Second seed Coco Gauff overcame early problems on serve to cruise past China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2, keeping her composure despite eight double faults in the first set to book a meeting with Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round.

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz powered into his third successive Australian Open quarter-final, beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in a match interrupted by a medical emergency.

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain.

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner remains the man to beat at Melbourne Park even as doping officials seek a two-year ban for the world number one for failing two drugs tests last March.

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the USTA would take "extraordinary precautions" to protect players, including robust testing, additional cleaning, extra locker room space and dedicated accommodation.

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Caroline Wozniacki upset French Open champion Maria Sharapova in a groundstroke marathon to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals, while Gilles Simon registered the first big surprise in the men's draw.

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open matches played on Tuesday

Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been named WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after spending the entire year at the top of the rankings.

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 at the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh has opened some eyes at Flushing Meadows as the 18-year-old former world number one junior emerged to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the US Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

No professional tournaments have been held since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue until August.