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Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Jelena Jankovic teamed up with men's world number one Djokovic at his tennis complex in Serbia's capital and beat the duo of Serbia's Davis Cup captain Nenad Zimonjic and 19-year-old prospect Olga Danilovic 7-6 in a mixed doubles contest.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message "Black Lives Matter", and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the "Big Three" of men's tennis.

PHOTOS: Venus sets up all-American semi at US Open

PHOTOS: Venus sets up all-American semi at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Venus Williams's renaissance year continued on Tuesday when she downed Petra Kvitova 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2) in an electrifying atmosphere to set up an all-American US Open semi-final against Sloane Stephens.

Kvitova faces around 6 months away from competition

Kvitova faces around 6 months away from competition

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will not be able to play competitive tennis for around six months, a Czech news website said, citing the surgeon who operated on Kvitova's playing hand after it was injured in a knife-attack. "When we talk about (competitive) pressure on the hand, we are talking about a period of around six months (before that would be possible)," Radek Kebrle was quoted by aktualne.cz website as saying.

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Czech Petra Kvitova won the Aegon Classic in Birmingham on Sunday after fighting back to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

While Petra Kvitova is the first woman to achieve the 'inglorious' feat, there have been three men who were there before hand to welcome her as a member of the not-so-wanted club.

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Petra Kvitova is not the type to talk herself up even if she does arrive at Wimbledon as the defending champion.

What style at the French Open!

What style at the French Open!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

It wasn't just the tennis that amazed audiences at Roland Garros.

Sharapova, Kvitova to clash in Wimbledon final

Sharapova, Kvitova to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Favourite Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova will meet in the women's singles final at Wimbledon. The former stormed back after a shaky start to beat Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 6-3 while eighth-seeded Czech Petra Kvitova showed the greater will, ambition and control of her nerves to overcome Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.

Two-time Wimbledon champ Kvitova attacked at home, 'badly injures' playing hand

Two-time Wimbledon champ Kvitova attacked at home, 'badly injures' playing hand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Two-time Wimbledon champion and world number 11 Petra Kvitova was attacked in her home on Tuesday and is receiving medical attention.

This is how you actually have a Happy Halloween!!!

This is how you actually have a Happy Halloween!!!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

It proved a happy Halloween for Czech Petra Kvitova after she made the most of coming back from the dead to set up a title-match showdown with Agnieszka Radwanksa at the WTA Finals.

Zverev faces Thiem in Madrid final; Kvitova wins record third title

Zverev faces Thiem in Madrid final; Kvitova wins record third title

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Germany's Alexander Zverev won the battle of the young guns against Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to set up a Madrid Open final against Austria's Dominic Thiem.

Barty is Australia's last hope

Barty is Australia's last hope

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Ash Barty carries a nation's hopes of ending the long wait for a home champion into the Australian Open

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Roger Federer's proposal to merge the tours gets thumbs up from top players.

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Photos! Celebs in dangerously high slits

Photos! Celebs in dangerously high slits

Rediff.com15 May 2018

These models put on a bold leg show for the red carpet.

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match, on Monday, due to an injury to her forearm but the Czech is hopeful she will be able to compete at Wimbledon.

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Australia's Alex de Minaur fought back from a set down to beat former world number one Andy Murray

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

US tennis powerhouse Serena Williams dispatched France's Alize Cornet in two sets on Monday, ending a streak of weak family performances that saw older sister Venus eliminated from singles on Saturday and the pair knocked out in doubles on Sunday.

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Valentina Sampaio is the first transgender model to be featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Caroline Wozniacki overcame a mid-match wobble and withstood a barrage of big hitting to get her WTA Finals title defence back on track with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Petra Kvitova at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after the draw was made at the All England Club on Friday.

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Friday play at the French Open.

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

'I lost first two matches but it's not like I was playing bad'

'I lost first two matches but it's not like I was playing bad'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

With the unique format at the WTA Finals, it is all about how you finish rather than how you start as new champion Agnieszka Radwanska proved perfectly in Singapore this week.

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Halep, the beaten finalist in the French Open last week, is the latest top player to pull out from the event after Czech world number three Karolina Pliskova opted to rest her injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon.

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media'

Czech Republic beat US.to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

Czech Republic beat US.to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

In an exciting back-and-forth rubber lasting three hours 45 minutes, Siniakova held off the 19-year-old Fed Cup debutante to give the Czechs a 3-0 win in the final against a United States team who were the defending champions but were missing their top players.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

PIX: Serena battles to victory against Dutch qualifier

PIX: Serena battles to victory against Dutch qualifier

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Serena Williams shook off some COVID-19 layoff rust to grind out a 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(0) win over Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus on Monday to move into the third round of the Western and Southern Open.

Indians at US Open: Mirza, Bopanna look to begin on high

Indians at US Open: Mirza, Bopanna look to begin on high

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

In the women's doubles event, the Indo-Chinese duo of Sania and Peng Shuai will take on Croatian professionals Petra Martic and Donna Vekic.

PHOTOS: Unstoppable Kvitova crushes Bouchard to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Unstoppable Kvitova crushes Bouchard to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Petra Kvitova ended Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-0 win in just 55 minutes in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

French Open: Konta breezes into last four

French Open: Konta breezes into last four

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Jo Konta cantered into the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday

China Open: Djokovic seals fifth title, resurgent Sharapova beats Kvitova

China Open: Djokovic seals fifth title, resurgent Sharapova beats Kvitova

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic destroyed Tomas Berdych in a lop-sided contest to win his fifth China Open crown on Sunday while Maria Sharapova overcame Petra Kvitova 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 in the women's final to move up to No 2 in the world rankings.

Kvitova determined to play again after knife attack

Kvitova determined to play again after knife attack

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said on Friday she would do everything she could to return to tennis after suffering a hand injury in a knife attack that will keep her out of the sport for at least six months. Kvitova was wounded on Tuesday when she fought off an intruder at her home in the Czech Republic, damaging all the fingers on her left playing hand. The world number 11 addressed the media directly for the first time on Friday after an operation to repair the tendons in her hand and was determined to get back to playing.