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PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Images from day four of the Australian Open 2012 tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Thursday.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty's athleticism is remarkable.

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Carrying her hardcourt success to the French Open and the Wimbledon was the 'biggest goal' going forward for Osaka.

Paes, Hingis present PM Modi with autographed racquets

Paes, Hingis present PM Modi with autographed racquets

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes and his partner Martina Hingis, who won the Australian Open mixed doubles title last month, met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday.

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, 21, was the dominant player in the first set and despite a wobble when serving at 6-5 he won a tiebreak courtesy of some Medvedev double-faults the Russian later blamed on the sweaty conditions.

Serena breaks down at press conference

Serena breaks down at press conference

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The defeat ended Williams's bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Serena displayed great mobility to win successive points after long rallies -- one of 21 shots, one of 13 -- and secure what proved to be a decisive break of serve.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal weathered an early serving storm from Kevin Anderson before dismantling the South African giant with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 masterclass to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event.

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Even after 20 Grand Slam titles, the tears gushing down Roger Federer's cheeks after winning his sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday showed the competitive fires still rage within the 36-year-old Swiss.

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday in the longest Grand Slam final played.

Aus Open: Djokovic  grinds down Nadal to win title

Aus Open: Djokovic grinds down Nadal to win title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to defend his Australian Open title early on Monday in the longest grand slam final ever played.

Aus Open: Paes-Vesnina lose mixed doubles final

Aus Open: Paes-Vesnina lose mixed doubles final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A second title eluded Leander Paes at this year's Australian Open as he and partner Elena Vesnina ended runners-up in the mixed doubles event after being outplayed by Horia Tecau and Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the summit clash in Melbourne on Sunday.

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Russians Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva ground down the Italian pairing of Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday.

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal came from behind to topple great rival Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday in an enthralling Australian Open semi-final of the highest quality.

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.

Federer floors Del Potro to enter semis

Federer floors Del Potro to enter semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Roger Federer thrashed Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday, exorcising a Grand Slam demon against the Argentine in his 1,000th tour match.

Zverev stuns Djokovic to win Italian Open

Zverev stuns Djokovic to win Italian Open

Rediff.com21 May 2017

German youngster Alexander Zverev pulled off the biggest win of his career on Sunday when he beat world number two Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to win the Italian Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray, Sharapova advance with ease

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Murray, Sharapova advance with ease

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

World No 1 Novak Djokovic praised the battling spirit of Nicolas Mahut after he thrashed the injured Frenchman 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 in 74 minutes on Saturday to reach the Australian Open last 16.

Hewitt in third round after Roddick retires

Hewitt in third round after Roddick retires

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Andy Roddick's 11th Australian Open campaign ended in disappointment on Thursday when he was forced to retire against Australian Lleyton Hewitt when trailing two sets to one.

Serena bugged by rusty return at Melbourne Park

Serena bugged by rusty return at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Serena Williams, unable to defend her 2009 and 2010 titles last year due to a freak foot injury, found herself dive-bombed by crickets that made merry on a balmy evening at Rod Laver Arena.

Aus Open photos: Federer, Nadal, Clijsters have it easy

Aus Open photos: Federer, Nadal, Clijsters have it easy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

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

Australian Open: Federer back to his best

Australian Open: Federer back to his best

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Roger Federer showed no sign of back trouble as he cruised into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over qualifier Alexander Kudryavtsev.

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent Denis Shapovalov on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court on Tuesday before returning to lead Serbia to a doubles victory that sealed their ATP Cup opener 2-1.

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

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

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

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

Australian Open: Serena Williams knocked out by Ivanovic

Australian Open: Serena Williams knocked out by Ivanovic

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

World No 1 and top seed Serena Williams was knocked out of the Australian Open by Serbian Ana Ivanovic on Sunday.

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Maria Sharapova brought glamour and grit to the opening day of the Australian Open with first round victories on the Rod Laver Arena Monday.

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams defeated Cara Black and Liezel Huber 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday, maintaining the partnership's perfect record in grand slam finals.

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal soothed his disappointment at yet another loss to Novak Djokovic in the longest ever Grand Slam final by declaring he was at least free of the mental chokehold the Serb had placed him under throughout last year.

Nadal fights back to beat Federer for final berth

Nadal fights back to beat Federer for final berth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

In an epic encounter, Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open semi-final at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Nadal overhauls Berdych to set up Federer semis

Nadal overhauls Berdych to set up Federer semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

A fired-up Rafael Nadal survived a huge scare from big-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open on Tuesday to prevail 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Clijsters rallies past Li to win Australian Open

Clijsters rallies past Li to win Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Kim Clijsters recovered from a set down to beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Australian Open on Saturday after the Chinese imploded under pressure in the second set and took out her frustrations on her country's fans.

Images: Murray breaches Ferrer wall, Dulko-Pennetta win doubles

Images: Murray breaches Ferrer wall, Dulko-Pennetta win doubles

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Andy Murray ground down David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, 7-6 on Friday to reach his second consecutive Australian Open final, raising British hopes of ending a 75-year drought for a men's singles grand slam champion.