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French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova on collision course; Nadal advances

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova on collision course; Nadal advances

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Six-time Miami champion Serena Williams and five-time runner-up Maria Sharapova remained on another Sony Open collision course after each recorded fourth-round wins on Monday.

Miami Open PHOTOS: Serena, Wawrinka register labourous win

Miami Open PHOTOS: Serena, Wawrinka register labourous win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Images from the Miami Open matches played on Saturday.

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Venus through; Federer, Djokovic dominate

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Venus through; Federer, Djokovic dominate

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Before Serena Williams planted her flag at the Sony Open it was sister Venus who ruled over the Miami hardcourts and the older of the tennis siblings signalled on Friday she was ready to reclaim the throne with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Anna Schmiedlova.

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Serena scrapes through; Tomic beaten in record time

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Serena scrapes through; Tomic beaten in record time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams overcame a wobbly start to open the defence of her Sony Open crown with a spirited 7-6(9-7), 6-2 win over Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova on Thursday.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

French Open Sidelights: Serena did not do it on purpose...

French Open Sidelights: Serena did not do it on purpose...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Serena Williams's health and gamesmanship were the subjects on everyone's lips at the French Open.

PHOTOS: Best sports action from the month gone by...

PHOTOS: Best sports action from the month gone by...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback, in pictures of the month gone by...

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Osaka said her dominance in the rematch showed how much better she had become at sticking to a plan rather than relying on her instincts.

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Rediff.com gives you a peek of the big names who were in attendance of the US Open.

Double joy for Serena as she captures crown with Venus

Double joy for Serena as she captures crown with Venus

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Serena Williams capped off yet another successful day at Wimbledon for America's premier tennis family as she followed up her singles triumph by winning the doubles title with sister Venus on Saturday.

Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The French Open will be held from September 27-October 11 after being moved from its usual late May-June slot due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

When sports stars got hitched...

When sports stars got hitched...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Virushka's wedding was, of course, the biggest Indiansports shaadi of the year, but other athletes too tied the knot this year.

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Following is a list of biggest shocks in women's tennis after Italian outsider Roberta Vinci, ranked 43rd, beat world number one Serena Williams in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to deny the American a chance to complete a calendar year Grand Slam.

PHOTOS: Federer leads 'Big Four' charge into quarters

PHOTOS: Federer leads 'Big Four' charge into quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

In the men's draw, the "Big Four" look poised to scrap it out for yet another Grand Slam crown over the next week after Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all won on Monday to join Novak Djokovic in the last eight.

Australia Open PHOTOS: Sharapova falls to Cibulkova; Azarenka, Nadal advance

Australia Open PHOTOS: Sharapova falls to Cibulkova; Azarenka, Nadal advance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Third seed Maria Sharapova was dumped out of the Australian Open on Monday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 fourth round loss to Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova on Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Serena 'not disappointed' after loss due to bad back

Australian Open: Serena 'not disappointed' after loss due to bad back

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Serena Williams admitted that a bad back sustained during practice hampered her movement during her shock fourth round loss to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, but refused to blame the injury for her stunning exit that blew the Australian Open wide open.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Ivanovic upsets Serena; Djokovic Ferrer march into quarters

Australian Open PHOTOS: Ivanovic upsets Serena; Djokovic Ferrer march into quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played on Sunday.

Australian Open: Ivanovic shocks Serena to enter quarter-finals

Australian Open: Ivanovic shocks Serena to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic stunned World No 1 Serena Williams at the Australian Open on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 fourth-round upset at Rod Laver Arena.

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

It was a poor day for former women's Grand Slam champions with Canada's Bianca Andreescu becoming the highest women's seed to fall at the French Open so far, losing a three-hour marathon against Tamara Zidansek.

Here is why Serena's having sleepless nights

Here is why Serena's having sleepless nights

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The thought of playing a long match in the extreme Melbourne heat resulted in a sleepless night for Serena Williams, but the World No 1 need not have worried as she strode swiftly into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

No 'Mean Girls' atmosphere in female tennis stars' locker rooms these days

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Osaka has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement both in Japan and the United States

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March, winning the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships crown.

PHOTOS: Calm Serena says 'psycho' side under wraps

PHOTOS: Calm Serena says 'psycho' side under wraps

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Top seed Serena Williams said her "psycho" side is under wraps after motoring into the third round of the French Open with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat of French wildcard Caroline Garcia on Wednesday.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the former World No 2 crumbled to lose 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

'International Premier Tennis League spectator friendly'

'International Premier Tennis League spectator friendly'

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, who has launched his ambitious International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) with the backing of a galaxy of top stars, says his event would be television, spectator and players friendly because of its unique model.

Sharapova finds positive signs despite defeat

Sharapova finds positive signs despite defeat

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Maria Sharapova's pain at losing a 14th straight match to nemesis Serena Williams will be eased by the thought that she can compete at the highest level again after being sidelined for four months with a shoulder injury.

Serena rivalry making me a better player: Azarenka

Serena rivalry making me a better player: Azarenka

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

Sabine Lisicki fires record 27 aces!

Sabine Lisicki fires record 27 aces!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The 2013 Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki set a new world record.

US Open Preview: Azarenka relishes chance to face Williams in final again

US Open Preview: Azarenka relishes chance to face Williams in final again

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

A confident Victoria Azarenka will get a chance to avenge last year's US Open final defeat to Serena Williams after the pair came through their semi-finals on Friday to set up a re-match.

Spain seal place in Fed Cup Finals

Spain seal place in Fed Cup Finals

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Spain are the first nation to join exempted France, Australia, Czech Republic and hosts Hungary in the revamped finals taking place in April.

US Open PHOTOS: Serena hands Navarro double bagel

US Open PHOTOS: Serena hands Navarro double bagel

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Images from Day Nine of the 2013 US Open in New York on Tuesday.

US PHOTOS: Serena beats Stephens as Murray, Djokovic cruise

US PHOTOS: Serena beats Stephens as Murray, Djokovic cruise

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Serena Williams easily won her eagerly-awaited clash with Sloane Stephens at the US Open on Sunday as normal service resumed at the last Grand Slam of year.

Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defence

Azarenka suffers setback ahead of Open defence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open preparations were complicated on Friday when "a bad pedicure experience" forced the World No. 1 to withdraw from her Brisbane International semi-final against Serena Williams.

Best Quotes from Wimbledon: 'Vampires or Umpires?'

Best Quotes from Wimbledon: 'Vampires or Umpires?'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

As Wimbledon heads into the home stretch, here are some memorable quotes from the first week of the grasscourt Grand Slam.

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Serena Williams may be the overwhelming favorite but the World No 1 is anything but a sure bet to win a U.S. Open overflowing with intriguing possibilities.