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US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has called on tennis governing bodies to come together and devise a way of helping lower level professionals struggling financially due to the coronavirus shutdown. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who solely depend on tournament winnings without the opportunity to earn a living.

Who will win WTA Player of the Year?

Who will win WTA Player of the Year?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Other nominees for the prize are Angelique Kerber (Germany), Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic and Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark).

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Review: The Unforgettable is not quite so

Review: The Unforgettable is not quite so

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The film has powerful performances and a lot of nudity.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Lockdown allows Barty to appreciate the little things in life

Lockdown allows Barty to appreciate the little things in life

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Now, it's about maintaining for if and when we get an opportunity to play again this year, you can kinda flick that switch and go from there.'

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Tennis round-up: India finishes 4th in Fed Cup after losing to Korea

Tennis round-up: India finishes 4th in Fed Cup after losing to Korea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

India ended its campaign at the Fed Cup with a fourth place finish after losing the classification tie 1-2 to Korea as the team badly missed injured Karman Kaur Thandi, who did not play on Saturday, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Meet the top women's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top women's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

PIX: Osaka advances to last 16; Barty makes winning return

PIX: Osaka advances to last 16; Barty makes winning return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by beating Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy warm-up tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Chat with Explorers on a rickshaw through India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Education Explorers, a non-governmental organisation, has planned a rickshaw run from Cochin in Kerala to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to collect funds to educate girls.

Injury-hit Barca face moment of truth

Injury-hit Barca face moment of truth

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Holders Barcelona must beat Levski Sofia to make sure of avoiding a shock exit from the UEFA Champions League.

Why Olympic postponement may be blessing for busy calendar

Why Olympic postponement may be blessing for busy calendar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has disappointed athletes around the world but, if the coronavirus pandemic eases over the next few months, it could turn out to be a blessing for the tennis world.

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros would now take place from Sept. 20-Oct. 4, dates that clash with several other events. With players already counting the cost of the tennis shutdown, the decision did not go down well.

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

The top women's contenders at the French Open

The top women's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top women's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

Fashion news: Kate Moss is the face of Topshop again

Fashion news: Kate Moss is the face of Topshop again

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on stars, style, designers and everything in-between!

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Belgian league leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.

'Armaan Kohli is a massive bully and a big idiot'

'Armaan Kohli is a massive bully and a big idiot'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Eleven years after their first meeting in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane on Thursday to renew their rivalry in the second round in Melbourne.

Know your French Open champion Simona Halep

Know your French Open champion Simona Halep

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win the French Open title on Saturday:

Golden Globe 2017: Priyanka sizzles in gold!

Golden Globe 2017: Priyanka sizzles in gold!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Ain't nobody like our desi girl!

PIX: Osaka, Barty survive tough tests

PIX: Osaka, Barty survive tough tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Venus Williams also went the distance before claiming a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic.

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Celebrity-inspired style: The RED HOT party fashion guide

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Take a cue out of these sexy celebrity style files.

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Simona Halep finds the prospect of 14 days of quarantine ahead of the Australian Open daunting

Wimbledon officials continue plans for June championships

Wimbledon officials continue plans for June championships

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Wimbledon officials on Tuesday said they are continuing plans for the grasscourt major to start on June 29 as scheduled even though French Open organisers postponed the claycourt Grand Slam to September due to the coronavirus pandemic.

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova has shrugged off Caroline Wozniacki's criticism of US Open organisers for giving the Russian centre court billing in her return to Grand Slam tennis after a doping ban.

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, the tennis tournament's organisers confirmed on Tuesday.