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Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

World number six Samantha Stosur has opted out of Australia's Fed Cup World Group playoff against Ukraine to concentrate on preparing for the clay-court season.

Serena and Sharapova move into Key Biscayne quarters

Serena and Sharapova move into Key Biscayne quarters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Serena Williams produced 20 aces and blasted her way into the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Australian Samantha Stosur on Monday.

Stosur family numbed by daughter's success

Stosur family numbed by daughter's success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The father of Australia's Samantha Stosur was unable to contain his delight after his daughter upset Serena Williams in an ill-tempered U.S. Open final to win her maiden major singles title on Sunday.

Williams comeback continues but tiredness shows

Williams comeback continues but tiredness shows

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Former world number one Serena Williams continued her return to form with a convincing 6-3, 7-6 victory over Czech Lucie Hradecka in the first round of the Cincinnati Open Tuesday but showed signs of fatigue in her second set.

Schiavone and Wozniacki make Rome last eight

Schiavone and Wozniacki make Rome last eight

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Francesca Schiavone set up a repeat of last year's French Open final against Samantha Stosur in the Italian Open quarter-finals as top seed Caroline Wozniacki also advanced to the last eight on Thursday.

Big-serving Serena Williams captures Toronto Cup

Big-serving Serena Williams captures Toronto Cup

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Serena Williams won her second straight tournament and proved her mettle ahead of the U.S. Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 win over Australia's Samantha Stosur in the Toronto Cup final on Sunday.

Who is your favourite Sex and the City gal?

Who is your favourite Sex and the City gal?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Is it Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda? Vote now!

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

Rediff.com27 May 2015

There was only a scattering of fans inside the stadium as Sharapova took to the court on Wednesday, but after getting into her stride she overpowered the 91st-ranked Diatchenko.

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Safina re-discovers winning feeling after dark day

Safina re-discovers winning feeling after dark day

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Barely a month after considering quitting the sport, Russian Dinara Safina celebrated being back in the winner's circle at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday.

Top seed Wozniacki humbled by Hantuchova

Top seed Wozniacki humbled by Hantuchova

Rediff.com27 May 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki suffered another Grand Slam nightmare as she was comprehensively beaten 6-1, 6-3 by Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova in Paris, on Friday.

Stosur beaten by Dulko in third round

Stosur beaten by Dulko in third round

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Last year's runner-up Samantha Stosur was knocked out in the French Open third round after a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 defeat by Argentina's Gisela Dulko on Friday.

Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start

Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Gusty winds and half-empty stands gave no sense of the usual Parisian glamour as last year's French Open runner-up Samantha Stosur began with an easy win on Sunday and Lleyton Hewitt pulled out injured.

PIX: Keep it stylish this winter like Deepika, Kangana, Lisa

PIX: Keep it stylish this winter like Deepika, Kangana, Lisa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Get ready to upgrade your winter wardrobe!

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Samantha Stosur's win over world number one Caroline Wozniacki was not the only surprise for an unsuspecting crowd at the WTA Championships, where music, dance and even a frightened feline vied with the tennis for attention.

Australia's Groth stuns Schiavone on Fed Cup debut

Australia's Groth stuns Schiavone on Fed Cup debut

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Jarmila Groth marked her first Fed Cup appearance for Australia with a shock win against French Open champion Francesca Schiavone as holders Italy shared the opening singles in their first round tie in Hobart on Saturday.

World No 1 Wozniacki falls to Sharapova

World No 1 Wozniacki falls to Sharapova

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Maria Sharapova and Samantha Stosur signalled their return to form ahead of Roland Garros after setting up a final showdown at the Italian Open on Saturday.

Schiavone falls to Stosur

Schiavone falls to Stosur

Rediff.com14 May 2011

French Open champion and home favourite Francesca Schiavone lost in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday as Samantha Stosur gained revenge for defeat in last year's Roland Garros final.

From YMC's Jessie to Indu

From YMC's Jessie to Indu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu debut was a big hit. Now the actress is back with her latest movie, Brindavanam.

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason Kubler 7-5, 6-3 in the first round

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki survived an early scare to win 10 straight games and crush German Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday for a spot in the last four of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.

Kirilenko shocks Stosur in China Open second round

Kirilenko shocks Stosur in China Open second round

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

US Open champion Samantha Stosur lost in the second round of the China Open on Tuesday, beaten for the second time in a week by Russian Maria Kirilenko.

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who are touted as India's best bet for a tennis medal in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, have been seeded fourth and will be up against the Australian duo of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in their opening mixed doubles match at the Games.

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Bollywood hails India's air strikes against Jaish e Mohammad terror camps in Pakistan.

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Nikki Haley becomes the first Indian-American to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any presidential administration in the US.

Aus tennis ace Stosur to miss Commonwealth Games

Aus tennis ace Stosur to miss Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The star pull-outs from this year's Commonwealth Games continue with French Open finalist Samantha Stosur becoming the latest to decide against competing in the Delhi event to focus on top WTA tournaments. The Australian tennis ace joins the country's top male tennis player Lleyton Hewitt in pulling out of the Games, according to an Australian Associated Press report.

Holders Italy complete Fed Cup win over Australia

Holders Italy complete Fed Cup win over Australia

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Francesca Schiavone repeated her French Open final triumph over Samantha Stosur on Sunday as Fed Cup holders Italy completed a 4-1 victory over Australia in their World Group last eight tie.

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named top seeds for the Australian Open starting on Monday.

10 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

10 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

With the latest arrest, the number of Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody has risen to 61.

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Last week, Court wrote an open letter to Qantas Airlines opposing their support of same-sex marriage and her beliefs were condemned by several current and former players, including Australia's Samantha Stosur, Nick Kyrgios and Jaimee Fourlis.

Meet Yeh Maya Chesave's Jessie

Meet Yeh Maya Chesave's Jessie

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Samantha speaks about her experience of acting in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film which has made her a household name.

Stosur pounds Zvonareva to win second WTA title

Stosur pounds Zvonareva to win second WTA title

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Samantha Stosur underlined her credentials for next month's French Open by crushing Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3 in Sunday's final of the Family Circle Cup to claim her second WTA Tour title.

Victory signals new beginning for Maria Sharapova

Victory signals new beginning for Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Former world number one Maria Sharapova described her victory over Samantha Stosur at the Italian Open on Sunday as a new start.

Sharapova outclasses Stosur to take Rome crown

Sharapova outclasses Stosur to take Rome crown

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Former world number one Maria Sharapova warmed up in style for the French Open by cruising to her first title in a year with a 6-2, 6-4 win over an an out-of-sorts Samantha Stosur at the Italian Open on Sunday.

Images: The best sports action of the last 24 hours

Images: The best sports action of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Rediff.com features the best sports images from the last 24 hours.

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Facebook has turned down a plea by British Prime Minister David Cameron for the removal of a webpage paying tribute to gunman Raoul Moat on the social networking site.Moat, a former convict, had gone on a killing spree in the quiet region of Newcastle in July.He had shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, her new partner Chris Brown and police officer David Rathband. Brown was killed, Stobbart was critically injured and Rathband was blinded in the attack.

WTA Doha: Wozniacki in semis, earns No. 1 ranking

WTA Doha: Wozniacki in semis, earns No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Caroline Wozniacki rolled up her sleeves and battled back from a set down to defeat Francesca Schiavone of Italy 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 at the WTA Championships on Thursday, sewing up the year-end world number one ranking.

Helming the same love story in two languages

Helming the same love story in two languages

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon on directing the Telugu film and its Tamil version.

In women's tennis, it's anyone's game: Sania

In women's tennis, it's anyone's game: Sania

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

She is seeded as high as No 2 in a depleted field, but Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is not ready to take a medal for granted when the sport makes its debut at the Commonwealth Games on Monday in New Delhi.

Clijsters onto semi-final showdown with Venus

Clijsters onto semi-final showdown with Venus

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Images from cation on day nine of the US Open being played at the Flushing Meadows.