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French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Sakkari knocks out Swiatek; Krejcikova in semis

French Open PIX: Sakkari knocks out Swiatek; Krejcikova in semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Images from Day 11 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin, defending champion Belinda Bencic and third seed Elina Svitolina made swift exits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Here are some of the best moments from the 2019 Australian Open.

Sania-Bethani enter Cincinnati Open semis

Sania-Bethani enter Cincinnati Open semis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

They demolished the USA-Russian pair of Lilia Osterloh and Anastasia Rodionova in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The list of players who have been defaulted from a tour-level match for on-field misconduct.

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Sania Mirza out of US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Indo-Chinese pair were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by second seeds Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan on Friday.

Sania-Strycova fail to cross final hurdle at Sydney International

Sania-Strycova fail to cross final hurdle at Sydney International

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova went down to Timea Babos of Hungary and Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets in the final of the Apia International tennis tournament in Sydney on Friday.

Sania-Strycova seeded 7th at Cincinnati

Sania-Strycova seeded 7th at Cincinnati

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her new Czech partner Barbora Strycova have been seeded seventh at the WTA Western and Southern Open, one of the two events in tune-up to the US Open.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FINA has ruled that seven Russian swimmers, including breaststroke medal hopeful Yulia Efimova, are ineligible to compete in the Rio Olympics, world swimming's governing body said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Radwanska rallies to win year's third title in Korea

PHOTOS: Radwanska rallies to win year's third title in Korea

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Polish top seed Agnieszka Radwanska came from behind to beat Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Korea Open in Seoul to bag her third WTA title of the year on Sunday.

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Winter Games' least taxing and physically demanding sports feel it necessary to use performance-enhancing drugs

Who's Who of 50 Shades of Grey, the movie

Who's Who of 50 Shades of Grey, the movie

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Looking forward to the film? Here's a lowdown on who plays what in the film adaptation of EL James' bestselling book.

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 21-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner the youngest to be featured in the power list.

Orissa: 10-year-old girl runs for 12 hours

Orissa: 10-year-old girl runs for 12 hours

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The girl had hit the headlines after the Budhia saga, when she completed a 60-km run in five hours and 23 minutes in the presence of Congress legislator Gregory Minz, himself a former state hockey player.

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

What to expect at Australian Open Day 9

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for an Australian Open quarter-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at Melbourne Park

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

Russian bronze medallist curler found guilty of doping, says CAS

Russian bronze medallist curler found guilty of doping, says CAS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

CAS said that the Olympic Athletes from Russia mixed doubles curling team, who won bronze at the Games, had been disqualified from the competition.

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza began the 2015 season and her partnership with Su-Wei Hsieh with a hard fought 7-5, 6-3 win over Jarmila Gajdosova and Ajla Tomljanovic, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

All smiles as Russians get reward

All smiles as Russians get reward

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

World champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia basked in the glory of newly crowned Olympic duet champions.

Ranbir, Hrithik, Ranveer: YOUR pick for 50 Shades of Grey role? VOTE!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Ranveer: YOUR pick for 50 Shades of Grey role? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

We decided to let our imagination run wild, and ask YOU, dear reader, which Bollywood hero would suit the enigmatic and sexy Christian Grey best on screen.

India at French Open: Paes, Bopanna advance; Sania knocked out

India at French Open: Paes, Bopanna advance; Sania knocked out

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes crossed the first-round hurdle in the men's doubles with their respective partners while Sania Mirza crashed out of the women's doubles after a first-round loss at the French Open.

French Open: Sania-Bethanie enter third round

French Open: Sania-Bethanie enter third round

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Sania Mirza and her partner Bethanie Mattek Sands progressed to the third round of the women's doubles event with a three-set win over American pair of Lauren Davis and Megan Moulton-Levy in Paris.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win

Aus Open: Bopanna-Mergea in third round; Bhupathi-Muller exit

Aus Open: Bopanna-Mergea in third round; Bhupathi-Muller exit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea breezed into the pre-quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the Australian Open, beating Lukas Dlouhy and Jiri Vesely, on Friday.

French Open: Sania, Bethanie crash out

French Open: Sania, Bethanie crash out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Indian challengers continued to exit from the French Open as Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands were forced to retire from their pre-quarterfinals on Tuesday following a groin problem to the latter.

Sania-Bethanie knocked out of Madrid Open

Sania-Bethanie knocked out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Sania Mirza and her American doubles partner, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, made an early exit from the Madrid Open after losing their second round match in straight sets to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Lucie Safarova.

Sania-Bethanie in second round of Madrid Open

Sania-Bethanie in second round of Madrid Open

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The fifth seed Indo-American pair had to work hard for a 7-6(3), 4-6, 10-4 victory over the Slovakian-Spanish combo of Daniela Hantuchova-Anabel Medina Garrigues.

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Williams sees off Konta to reach Rome quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Venus Williams powered into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory over fifth seed Johanna Konta.

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rogers Cup: Djokovic stunned; Halep dominates Venus

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic packing in the third round of the Rogers Cup with a stunning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 win on Thursday.

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 9 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Bhupathi-Petrova enter second round of mixed doubles

Bhupathi-Petrova enter second round of mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Mahesh Bhupathi joined three more compatriots in the mixed doubles second round of the Australian Open after scoring a straight-set win with partner Nadia Petrova in Melbourne.