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Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

Haas cuts Federer comeback short in Stuttgart

Haas cuts Federer comeback short in Stuttgart

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Roger Federer slumped to a shock 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 loss to German veteran Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday in a disappointing comeback after the 18-times grand-slam champion missed the entire claycourt season.

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Nadal fumes over doping rumours post Sharapova controversy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has defended his training methods and outrightly rejected to have used any banned substance in order to speed up his recovery from injury.

Jankovic crushes Wozniacki to clinch WTA title

Jankovic crushes Wozniacki to clinch WTA title

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Serbian Jelena Jankovic won her 12th career title with a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of second seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Sunday.

Sharapova set to make 'major announcement'

Sharapova set to make 'major announcement'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Former tennis World No 1 Maria Sharapova will be holding a news conference in Los Angeles on Monday to make "a major announcement", though no other details were given by her manager on Sunday.

Paes splits with doubles partner Klassen ahead of Wimbledon

Paes splits with doubles partner Klassen ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Paes has now joined forces with Canadian doubles specialist Daniel Nestor while Klassen's coach Stefan de Kock revealed that the South African would now pair up with American Rajeev Ram.

What caused Federer's downfall against del Potro

What caused Federer's downfall against del Potro

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Roger Federer blamed troubled preparations for his US Open quarter-final exit on Wednesday, saying he had spent most of the time leading up to the year's final Grand Slam worrying about his back instead of focusing on training.

French Open: Top seeds Sania-Martina fall by the wayside

French Open: Top seeds Sania-Martina fall by the wayside

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Hot favourites Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis fell by the wayside at the French Open, beaten by seventh seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova in the quarter-finals of the women's doubles

Nadal cracks Berdych, to meet Ljubicic in semis

Nadal cracks Berdych, to meet Ljubicic in semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Rafa Nadal stayed on track for a successful title defence at the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Sania-Hingis advance to China Open semis

Sania-Hingis advance to China Open semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Eyeing their eight title of the season, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Swiss Martina Hingis entered the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Thursday.

Italian Open: Serena Williams wins first title of season

Italian Open: Serena Williams wins first title of season

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Serena Williams had to overcome a stubborn effort from Madison Keys to win the first all-American women's tour final for four years in straight sets and lift the Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Vesnina ousts Venus, Mladenovic beats Wozniacki

PHOTOS: Vesnina ousts Venus, Mladenovic beats Wozniacki

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Elena Vesnina denied Venus Williams another comeback win, while Kristina Mladenovic roared back from a set and a break down to beat Caroline Wozniacki on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Rediff.com9 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to capture a record 29th Masters crown.

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Stating that Art of Living (of Sri Sri Ravishankar) and Ramdev are doing good work, Gadkari asked them to start ayurvedic spas to give massages and ayurvedic treatment at these islands being opened up.

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis equal record winning streak

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis equal record winning streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis equalled the record for the longest women's doubles winning streak on Wednesday by advancing to the WTA Sydney International semi-finals with a straight set triumph.

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked world number one in doubles. According to the latest rankings, the Indian ace rose three rungs to 7660 points, which enabled her dethrone Italy's Sara Errani (7640 points).

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

Federer upset by Nishikori in Madrid third round

Federer upset by Nishikori in Madrid third round

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer became the second high-profile casualty at the Madrid Open when he was beaten 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 by Japanese 14th seed Kei Nishikori in the third round.

Nadal dumped from Rio semi-finals by Uruguayan battler

Nadal dumped from Rio semi-finals by Uruguayan battler

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Rafa Nadal's below-par season has continued with the former world number one dumped from the Rio Open semi-finals with a 6-7(6) 7-6(3) 6-4 defeat by unseeded Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas on Saturday. The top seed pipped Cuevas in a first set tie-break and denied his opponent two set points in the second but succumbed to his first defeat against the world number 45. "I lost an opportunity, that's it," Spaniard Nadal said after being denied his 100th ATP final by claycourt specialist Cuevas who fired 48 winners to clinch the contest. "I fought until the end. I have to accept it and keep working to try to change the dynamic. That's what's happening today and I have to work hard to change it," added the 14-times grand slam champion. "I didn't win a title, so it wasn't a positive two tournaments. I had my chances in both. I lost in the semi-finals of both tournaments and just have to look forward to Indian Wells."

PHOTOS: Will Sharapova overpower Serena in Miami?

PHOTOS: Will Sharapova overpower Serena in Miami?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Maria Sharapova will face Serena Williams in the final of the Sony Open while Britain's Andy Murray will take on France's Richard Gasquet in the men's semi-finals after grinding down Croatian Marin Cilic.

Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws

Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova both survived unscathed but the Sony Open lost two other grand slam champions on Friday when Victoria Azarenka and Juan Martin Del Potro exited the Miami tournament.

Charleston: Venus powers on, while it's curtains down for Bencic

Charleston: Venus powers on, while it's curtains down for Bencic

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Venus Williams avoided another early exit with a routine win over fellow American Alison Riske at the Volvo Car Open in South Carolina while Swiss second seed Belinda Bencic was ousted by Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

He is the first player to win an ATP tournament three times in succession on seven different occasions!

Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run of form, winning the Miami Open over Andy Murray 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 at Key Biscayne on Sunday.

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Two time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka crushed Serbia's Jelena Jankovic.

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Rafael Nadal claimed a fifth title since his return from injury when the Spanish world number five dismissed 15th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Roger Federer looked as sharp as ever in his first match following a two-month layoff as he beat Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Yellow fever grips the tennis courts

PHOTOS: Yellow fever grips the tennis courts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Yellow seems to be the choice of tennis players this season, from skirts, shorts and sneakers.

Del Potro backs Murray to take World No 1 spot this year

Del Potro backs Murray to take World No 1 spot this year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Indian Wells runner-up Juan Martin del Potro believes Britain's Andy Murray can become world tennis No 1 this year.

Djokovic feels close to his stunning 2011 form

Djokovic feels close to his stunning 2011 form

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Oozing confidence after making a sizzling 13-0 start to the year, Novak Djokovic looks every inch the same player who reigned supreme in the men's game during his astonishingly successful 2011 season.

Sania in QF; on track for first women's doubles Grand Slam title

Sania in QF; on track for first women's doubles Grand Slam title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis got past the Spanish pair of Anabel Medina Garrigues and Arantxa Parra Santonja to move into the ladies doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Davis Cup: Djokovic eyes return to form in tie against US

Davis Cup: Djokovic eyes return to form in tie against US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Novak Djokovic believes he has left his recent poor form behind and will be in top shape when he leads Serbia in this weekend's Davis Cup quarter-final tie against the United States.

Novak Djokovic in Club 700!

Novak Djokovic in Club 700!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic is only the 12th - third among active - player in the Open Era (since 1968) to win the 700 career singles matches.

Sania-Martina bag 9th title of the year! Congratulate them!

Sania-Martina bag 9th title of the year! Congratulate them!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis lifted their ninth title together this year beating the Spanish pair of Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro to clinch the WTA Finals women's doubles trophy, in Singapore, on Sunday.

Del Potro ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, meets Nadal

Del Potro ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, meets Nadal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic's unbeaten run of 22 matches came to an end on Saturday when he was upset 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals in Indian Wells.

Federer and Nadal win, Ferrer bows out

Federer and Nadal win, Ferrer bows out

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

While Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won their opening matches in straight sets on Saturday, World No. 4, David Ferrer became the first top seed to make an early exit from the BNP Paribas Open.

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Nadal mauls Ferrer to clinch Mexican Open

Nadal mauls Ferrer to clinch Mexican Open

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

A dominant Rafa Nadal dismantled fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-0, 6-2 on Saturday to win his second Mexican Open title and continue his successful comeback from a long injury lay-off.

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tennis great Vijay Amritraj says there should be least controversy with regards to India's doubles combination in Davis Cup since the doubles match matters only when there are 'even singles matches'.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday