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History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The showdown will see world number one Serena Williams try to equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while Angelique Kerber will seek to become the first German woman to lift the Wimbledon singles crown since her idol Graf 20 years ago.

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Serena Williams took some coaching advice from a fan during her fourth round match.

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Halep finds groove to reach Prague semi-finals.

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'She wants to come back in 2018 and defend her title and she's in training now'

Athletes battle anxiety as coronavirus turns life upside down

Athletes battle anxiety as coronavirus turns life upside down

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic turning daily life upside down and confining people indoors, 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams shared an increasingly common sentiment on social media - "Every little thing makes me really crazy".

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Serena Williams wasted no time in sweeping aside big-serving Hungarian Timea Babos.

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Rediff.com11 May 2016

World number one Serena Williams has started her clay-court season in dominant style, beating Anna-Lena Friedsam in straight sets in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday.

Day 10: What to expect at US Open

Day 10: What to expect at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh was not a year old when Serena Williams played her first US Open match but both will be in the Arthur Ashe Stadium spotlight on Wednesday, with four gripping quarter-finals to take centre stage at the year's final Grand Slam.

PHOTOS: See who was there for the US Open women's final

PHOTOS: See who was there for the US Open women's final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Check out the celebrities who attended the US Open women's final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.

Williams must avoid drama to complete Serena Slam

Williams must avoid drama to complete Serena Slam

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Twelve months on from making the most bizarre of exits from Wimbledon, drama queen Serena Williams will be back at the All England Club next week eager to complete the "Serena Slam".

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Even though she's still playing arguably her best tennis, you have to wonder at a certain point how long that can keep up.'

Williams claims 20th Grand Slam with French Open win

Williams claims 20th Grand Slam with French Open win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Serena Williams survived a mid-match meltdown to beat Czech Lucie Safarova 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-2 to win the French Open on Saturday, her 20th Grand Slam singles trophy.

What's tennis champ Osaka doing at NY Fashion Week?

What's tennis champ Osaka doing at NY Fashion Week?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Naomi Osaka turned designer for the New York fashion week.

Murray to make singles return in Cincinnati

Murray to make singles return in Cincinnati

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The 32-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion has not played singles since losing in the Australian Open first round in January.

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams clinched a record 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday but spent most of the immediate aftermath talking about her older sister Venus.

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

When a seed of doubt crept into 'unprofessional' Serena's mind

When a seed of doubt crept into 'unprofessional' Serena's mind

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Defeat is never an option for Serena Williams, but the World No 1 came close to an embarrassing second-round exit at the French Open after an 'unprofessional' display on Thursday.

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova's fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her fighting spirit following the Russian's announcement of her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The injury-plagued Sharapova, renowned for her never-say-die approach to the sport despite regularly being hampered by shoulder problems, won five Grand Slam titles.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The report said players at the Tennis Point Exhibition Series will have to wear masks when not in action and there will only be three people on court - two competitors and a chair umpire - during a match.

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 to reach a ninth Wimbledon final on Thursday.

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Serena Williams had been a vulnerable conqueror at this year's majors, living dangerously and dicing with defeat on numerous occasions as she tried to become only the fourth woman to complete the calendar Grand Slam.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

PIX: Serena powers past Strycova to set up Halep final

PIX: Serena powers past Strycova to set up Halep final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The veteran American set up a showdown with Romanian former world number one Simona Halep in Saturday's final.

Friends 'Ross', DiCaprio watch as Serena storms into US Open semis

Friends 'Ross', DiCaprio watch as Serena storms into US Open semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Leonardo DiCaprio and David Schwimmer were the high-profile celebrities at the US Open on Tuesday.

Will Serena win her 22nd Major with the French Open crown?

Will Serena win her 22nd Major with the French Open crown?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Garbine Muguruza's chances of winning her maiden grand slam title -- and achieving the rare feat of beating Serena Williams twice in three years at Roland Garros -- may well depend on which version of the world number one turns up on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

PHOTOS: Stars of women's tennis glitter at pre-Wimbledon bash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

When it comes to tennis parties, there is none bigger than the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party. Check out some images from the party.

Serena will be ranked 700 if she plays men's circuit: McEnroe

Serena will be ranked 700 if she plays men's circuit: McEnroe

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The seven-time major champion, speaking as part of a tour to promote his new book 'But Seriously', said that while he has great respect for Serena, he would place the 23-time Grand Slam winner "like 700 in the world" on the men's circuit.

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafael Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month's Grand Slam despite testing positive for COVID-19, but he is still uncertain whether Novak Djokovic will be playing.

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena crashes wedding in swimsuit

HOTTEST Sporting Buzz: Serena crashes wedding in swimsuit

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

When India's new tennis star Sumit Nagal had a fanboy moment

When India's new tennis star Sumit Nagal had a fanboy moment

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Before becoming the newest tennis sensation in India, Nagal was busy being the fanboy, posing for pictures with the 2015 Wimbledon Champions.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Serena Williams sets up an all-American semi-final against teenager Madison Keys.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

Halep, Wawrinka latest to join list of stars to withdraw from Tokyo Games

Halep, Wawrinka latest to join list of stars to withdraw from Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Halep said she would not recover from a calf injury in time, Wawrinka underwent foot surgery that would rule him out of the Games

PIX: Athletes who went to the Vanity Fair Oscar party

PIX: Athletes who went to the Vanity Fair Oscar party

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova ensured all eyes would be on her as she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night in a glamorous silver gown.

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova's dreams of a sixth Grand Slam title were ended by Serena Williams and her wrecking ball serve in the Australian Open final on Saturday, but the Russian was adamant she would someday have the American's measure.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Serena Williams denied that she already knows the sex of her unborn baby, a day after big sister Venus appeared to hint that the former world number one is expecting a girl.

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.

Meet the world's highest-earning female athlete

Meet the world's highest-earning female athlete

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Naomi Osaka's total is the most ever earned by a female athlete in a 12-month period.