Upsets on Day 1 at the Australian Open

Rediff.com takes stock of the seeded casualties on the first day of the Australian Open. IMAGE: The USA’s Sloane Stephens reacts during her first round match against China’s Qiang......

India falter at final hurdle

India faltered at the last hurdle as they went down to top seeds Australia 2-1 in the Fed Cup Asia-Oceania zonal final in Seoul, Korea, on Saturday.Shikha Uberoi put India ahead with a 6-3, 6-2 win......

'It took me a while to realize I won't win every single match'

Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts during her women's singles match at the French Open. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Maria Sharapova knows the pitfalls of being a prodigy and after easing......

US Open: Serena handed tough draw, Federer could meet Djokovic in last eight

IMAGE: Serena Williams will be chasing Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slams when she makes a comeback to the US Open. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images Serena Williams, who is aiming for a......

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday Nadal spins way into third round with near flawless display IMAGE: Rafael Nadal plays a backhand during his second......