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Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

This is the first time in over a year that Serena has posted back-to-back wins; the last time coming at the 2021 French Open.

WTA Finals PIX: Kontaveit advances, Muguruza staves off elimination

WTA Finals PIX: Kontaveit advances, Muguruza staves off elimination

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Anett Kontaveit handed Czech Karolina Pliskova a 6-4, 6-0 drubbing to become the first player to qualify for the semi-finals while Garbine Muguruza came from behind to defeat Barbora Krejcikova 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico on Friday.

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Serena-Alexis reveal their new born baby's name

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.

PICS: Frenchwoman Ferro is first WTA champ amid COVID-19

PICS: Frenchwoman Ferro is first WTA champ amid COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Ferro, who will be remembered for winning the first official tournament on tennis' return amid the pandemic, will now climb to World No 44 in the WTA rankings on Monday.

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.

Will Serena call it quits after US Open?

Will Serena call it quits after US Open?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled her intention to retire this month, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the US Open as her final event.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

'Abandoned' luggage causes security scare at French Open

'Abandoned' luggage causes security scare at French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The section affected was situated just below Court Philippe Chatrier, the main arena of the Paris stadium where defending champion Garbine Muguruza was playing Estonian Anett Kontaveit.

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Karolina Pliskova overcame a slow start before beating Garbie Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in her opening match at the WTA Finals. In a contest between two former No. 1-ranked players, the third-seeded Pliskova struggled early adjusting to the nearly 5,000-feet altitude of Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city on Wednesday.

Clash with Serena a dream come true for Tomljanovic

Clash with Serena a dream come true for Tomljanovic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Win, lose or draw, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic said she will relish the opportunity to play her idol Serena Williams when they face off at the US Open on Friday.

Halep, Muguruza through to Italian Open semis

Halep, Muguruza through to Italian Open semis

Rediff.com20 May 2017

She will now play Dutch 15th seed Kiki Bertens, who saw off Australian qualifier Daria Gavrilova 6-3, 6-3, in Saturday's semi-final on the red Foro Italico clay.

Australian Open: The Heat Is On!

Australian Open: The Heat Is On!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

PIX: Say hello to new 'normal' in tennis

PIX: Say hello to new 'normal' in tennis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Tennis players and venues stick to strict guidelines aimed at minimising health risks.

Sania Mirza becomes first Indian to be nominated for Fed Cup Heart Award

Sania Mirza becomes first Indian to be nominated for Fed Cup Heart Award

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The winners of the Heart Awards will be determined by online voting by fans which will go live on May 1 and will go on until May 8.

From GNR to Zeppelin, rock music helps Swiatek roll on at French Open

From GNR to Zeppelin, rock music helps Swiatek roll on at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'I think I started listening to them more when I watched 'Thor'. I listened to them even a few years ago, and I watched 'Thor' in Australia.'

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis.

This mom is in semis but still have nappies to change

This mom is in semis but still have nappies to change

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Maria became the sixth woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon semis after her 34th birthday.

US Open champ Osaka eases to victory on return to action in Tokyo

US Open champ Osaka eases to victory on return to action in Tokyo

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Japan's Naomi Osaka cruised to victory in her first match since lifting the U.S. Open title, beating Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-1 in the last-16 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

It was a repeat of the 34-year-old's straight sets victory over Andy Murray in the second round of the US Open in August.

US Open: Does Venus have the game and stamina to halt Serena's surge?

US Open: Does Venus have the game and stamina to halt Serena's surge?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

With Serena bidding to become just the fourth woman to win all four grand slams in the same year, the US Open hype machine that already had been in top gear is now set to crank into overdrive.

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur

Tennis Round-up: Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths

Tennis Round-up: Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Zhang Shuai stunned Wimbledon Champion Angelique Kerber 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 in the China Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Naomi Osaka.

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.

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Garbine Muguruza emerged as a favourite to win the Italian Open after beating Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to reach the third round after world number one Angeliquer Kerber had earlier bowed out to Estonian qualifier Anett Kontaveit.

Sharapova eases past Makarova into Stuttgart quarters

Sharapova eases past Makarova into Stuttgart quarters

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The 30-year-old Russian, who has won five Grand Slams and is among the highest-paid athletes in the world, returned to action on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Roberta Vinci following her suspension for the use of banned substance meldonium.

Vandeweghe cruises past Garcia and into Stuttgart final

Vandeweghe cruises past Garcia and into Stuttgart final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Flushing Meadows semi-finalist Vandeweghe will take on the winner of the contest between fifth seed Karolina Pliskova and Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in Sunday's final.

Federer beats Anderson, sets up generation clash with Shapovalov

Federer beats Anderson, sets up generation clash with Shapovalov

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 10

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 10

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Zverev has not lost to Wawrinka in two previous meetings but is not taking the 2014 Melbourne Park champion lightly.

Sania wins Fed Cup Heart Award, donates prize to CM's Relief Fund

Sania wins Fed Cup Heart Award, donates prize to CM's Relief Fund

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Former World No 1 in doubles and six-time Grand Slam champion Sania beat Indonesia's 16-year-old Priska Madelyn Nugroho for the award in Asia/Oceania regional category.

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event.

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.

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.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro became the first player through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as she dug herself out of a hole to beat Estonian Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-4 ,8-6 on Sunday.

Martic sets up semi-final against Kontaveit at Palermo Open

Martic sets up semi-final against Kontaveit at Palermo Open

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The tournament is the first in five months since the Tour was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Martic said she felt the effects of not playing competitive tennis for so long.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza stormed back into the Grand Slam big time with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her first Australian Open semi-final. Fourth seed Simona Halep advanced to her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in just 53 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.