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Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal's dominance on the red claycourts in Paris is unmatched, the Spaniard picking up his 13th French Open trophy last year to match Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Rafael Nadal toppled big-serving American Reilly Opelka to remain perfect on the year while unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic stunned world number six Matteo Berrettini.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Birthday boy Nadal produces masterclass to advance

Birthday boy Nadal produces masterclass to advance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'I think I played a great first set, one of the best of the claycourt season, in my opinion. No mistakes, high intensity, winners, playing long'.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Nadal congratulates Djokovic on 'amazing achievement'

Nadal congratulates Djokovic on 'amazing achievement'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

World No 1 Djokovic on Sunday won his sixth Wimbledon title. With this win, Djokovic now has 20 Grand Slams to his name and he is now equal with Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer and Nadal.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this year's Wimbledon drawing level with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

Beaten Tsitsipas has faith in his game

Beaten Tsitsipas has faith in his game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The 22-year-old, who was looking to become the first Greek player to win a Grand Slam title, is, however, confident that he is on the right path to break the dominance of the two players who have won 11 of the last 12 majors.

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Roger Federer saw his men's record haul of 20 Grand Slam singles titles matched by Rafael Nadal on Sunday and the Swiss great was quick to offer his congratulations to the Spaniard.

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek to win a singles major.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title defence against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, while reigning women's champion Sofia Kenin meets wild card Maddison Inglis, following the draw for the year's first Grand Slam on Friday.

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50% of usual capacity, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Canada's Bianca Andreescu has decided not to compete at the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the former US Open champion said.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

Tsitsipas attains 'nirvana' on court to take down Nadal

Tsitsipas attains 'nirvana' on court to take down Nadal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas credited his stellar comeback win against Rafa Nadal in Wednesday's Australian Open quarter-final to his peace of mind, saying he had attained a state of "nirvana" during the match despite falling back by two sets.

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19,

Djokovic sends out a warning to Nadal

Djokovic sends out a warning to Nadal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

SEE: Rafa bakes cake, Wozniacki gives him tips

SEE: Rafa bakes cake, Wozniacki gives him tips

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

And he complained about how difficult baking a cake is to playing tennis.

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'I am very proud to pack for Tokyo and join our national team'

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Nadal weds longtime girlfriend Perello

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old 19-time Grand Slam champion, who met his wife through his younger sister Maribel, a childhood friend of Perello, tied the knot with the 31-year-old at a castle in the island of Mallorca.

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India's top-ranked singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan, of late, has developed a decent serve and volley game and comeback-man Yuki Bhambri is also comfortable playing on grass courts.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Nadal in his element in warm, sunny Roland Garros

Nadal in his element in warm, sunny Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'I think for everybody is much more comfortable to play under these conditions than in the other ones.'

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced little resistance from Ecuador as wins for Benjamin Bonzi and the doubles pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicholas Mahut secured victory for the 10-times champions.

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Halep advances to final

King Nadal continues Paris reign with record-equalling 20th Slam

King Nadal continues Paris reign with record-equalling 20th Slam

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Nadal has won his 13th French Open singles title and 20th Grand Slam tournament by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Novak Djokovic's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has been unbeaten at Wimbledon since retiring with an elbow injury against Tomas Berdych in the 2017 quarter-finals.

Federer likely to miss 2022 Australian Open

Federer likely to miss 2022 Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Federer is tied with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the race to be the most successful men's singles Grand Slam champion of all time and Australian Open organisers would have been hoping to have all three at Melbourne Park.

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

US Open women's final bigger hit than men's

US Open women's final bigger hit than men's

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The US Open women's final between Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez attracted a bigger audience on ESPN than the men's clash featuring calendar year Grand Slam-chasing Novak Djokovic and Russia's Daniil Medvedev.