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US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January, looked out-of-sorts throughout the 98-minute contest.

'Queen of clay' Iga wears her perfectionism with pride

'Queen of clay' Iga wears her perfectionism with pride

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 23-year-old Pole, who also won the Roland Garros title in 2020, said she was fully aware that perfectionism was a double-edged sword.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Italian Open: Federer, Nadal and Osaka through to last 16

Italian Open: Federer, Nadal and Osaka through to last 16

Rediff.com16 May 2019

With rain having washed out Wednesday's play, Federer along with champion Rafael Nadal and top seed Novak Djokovic all face playing back-to-back matches on Thursday if they want to reach the quarter-finals.

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory and called for China and the United States to find the right way to manage the differences by strengthening dialogue and communication.

Tennis round-up: Osaka on why she split with coach Bajin

Tennis round-up: Osaka on why she split with coach Bajin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Everyone thinks it was a money-related issue, but it wasn't'

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.

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

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

PIX: Azarenka ousts Ostapenko; Halep, Osaka survive scare

PIX: Azarenka ousts Ostapenko; Halep, Osaka survive scare

Rediff.com29 May 2019

A summary of Tuesday's play at the French Open.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Sinner won in Cincinnati this week to claim his fifth title of a breakout season before the revelation that he avoided a ban over two positive tests

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Ukrainian second seed Elina Svitolina ended Naomi Osaka's remarkable recent run with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph over the Indian Wells champion in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz will be backed to extend his winning run at the Grand Slams to 16 matches following triumphant French Open and Wimbledon campaigns.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.

An Extraordinary Ride Through Japan

An Extraordinary Ride Through Japan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Aishwarya Sathe and her husband spent 13 days crisscrossing Japan and adored every minute of it.

Kvitova expecting first child; to miss Australian Open

Kvitova expecting first child; to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova said on Monday she is expecting her first child with husband and long-time coach Jiri Vanek and would miss the year's first Grand Slam which begins in two weeks.

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

Deiva Thirumagal wins two awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Deiva Thirumagal wins two awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Starring Vikram in the lead the film is inspired by the Hollywood film I am Sam.

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

When snake stopped a tennis match!

When snake stopped a tennis match!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of the Brisbane International on Saturday, but not before a hissing intruder slithered onto the court and briefly halted play.

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler

Biggest upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in a 7-5, 6-4 first-round loss

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

I have to be two feet in tennis or two feet out.'

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

'I feel for Naomi, I wish I could give her a hug'

'I feel for Naomi, I wish I could give her a hug'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Serena Williams offers support to Naomi Osaka.

Players in their weak moments should be allowed to avoid media: Kaif

Players in their weak moments should be allowed to avoid media: Kaif

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said that players in individual sport like tennis should be allowed to avoid media if they are struggling mentally.

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Japan rallies to support Osaka after French Open withdrawal.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.