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Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open on two occasions, has been battling problems with his right knee since June last year

Tennis Round-up: French Open champ Halep ends year as World No 1

Tennis Round-up: French Open champ Halep ends year as World No 1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The 27-year-old Romanian beat Sloane Stephens at Roland Garros to win her maiden Grand Slam title in June and will have spent 40 weeks at the top of the rankings by the end of the season.

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

How Sania's emergence helped Indian tennis...

How Sania's emergence helped Indian tennis...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Mahesh Bhupathi says for India to host big-ticket WTA events, the country needs to produce a top-50 women's singles player, who can bring the fans to the stadium.

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Eligibility for the program will take into account a player's ranking as well as previous prize money earnings according to criteria agreed by all stakeholders.

Time running out for Wimbledon

Time running out for Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

This year's Wimbledon Championships have so far survived the cull of the world's most prestigious sporting events due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it seems only a matter of time before they are postponed or cancelled. With London in its first week of lockdown, All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) officials are weighing up their limited options.

Sania loses to Wozniak in Dubai WTA event

Sania loses to Wozniak in Dubai WTA event

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Sania Mirza squandered a one-set lead and crashed out in qualifying at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, losing to Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak 6-2, 3-6, 2-6.

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Serena Williams shocked in 1,000th match

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Defeat for Williams was a major blow to her preparations for the French Open

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Factbox on Iga Swiatek, who defeated Sofia Kenin to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday.

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.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault claims

Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault claims

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In her now-deleted post on China's Twitter-like Weibo, Peng had written "why did you take me to your house and force me into having relations with you?", though she also described the relationship with Zhang as an on-off one that was also consensual.

Halep labours to victory on comeback at Prague Open

Halep labours to victory on comeback at Prague Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Simona Halep, who skipped the Palermo Ladies Open last week, was making her first appearance on the WTA Tour since her title triumph at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February.

Women's tennis has a new leader

Women's tennis has a new leader

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention on her

Sakkari sees off Badosa to set up Swiatek final

Sakkari sees off Badosa to set up Swiatek final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Maria Sakkari knocked out reigning champion Paula Badosa in Friday's Indian Wells semi-finals and will take on Iga Swiatek in the title decider after the world number four fought back from a break down in each set to overpower Simona Halep.

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open on Saturday, earning a spot in her first WTA final.

PIX: Venus Williams' Bold look

PIX: Venus Williams' Bold look

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Venus Williams' clothing line EleVen launched a new collection of tennis wear.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Aus Open quarantine: officials

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Aus Open quarantine: officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria also said in a statement that the one case of the virus acquired overseas reported on Sunday was not connected to the tennis Grand Slam.

US Open prize money rises to record $57.5M

US Open prize money rises to record $57.5M

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The US Open, which will welcome back fans this year, starts on August 30.

Italy's quarantine rule makes Halep doubtful for Palermo

Italy's quarantine rule makes Halep doubtful for Palermo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Palermo will mark the first professional tennis event across the WTA and men's ATP Tours since early March with action scheduled to get underway on the clay courts of the Sicilian capital from August 3.

Sania ready to break into WTA

Sania ready to break into WTA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The Wimbledon girls doubles champion said Bob Brett, who has coached former Wimbledon champions Boris Becker and Goran Ivanisevic, has been approached to train her.

Serena in hot pursuit of 24th Grand Slam - again

Serena in hot pursuit of 24th Grand Slam - again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Serena Williams has been stuck on 23 slams since triumphing at the Australian Open in January 2017.

US Open women's final: What you need to know

US Open women's final: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Canada's Bianca Andreescu

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The panel will provide a forum for players to provide their input and have their say on how the tour is run and will be a further opportunity for the ITF to engage with the player community'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Swiatek demolishes Osaka, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek will take over the world number one ranking in style after keeping her remarkable winning run intact with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Japan's Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

Nadal beats Cressy to claim Melbourne title

Nadal beats Cressy to claim Melbourne title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Top seed Rafael Nadal beat American qualifier Maxime Cressy 7-6(6), 6-3 to win the Melbourne Summer Set 1 ATP 250 event and build up momentum heading into the Australian Open.

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.

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19

World No 2 Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

World number two Simona Halep tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms.

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Simona Halep of Romania will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Both the ATP and WTA Tours released a joint statement saying the decision was taken in line with local authorities due to "health and safety concerns" and they were reassessing the calendar for the rest of the year.

Spaniards Nadal and Muguruza have more than just nationality in common

Spaniards Nadal and Muguruza have more than just nationality in common

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Garbine Muguruza officially became the world number one as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) updated the rankings on Monday.

Tennis beauties add zing to pre-Wimbeldon bash

Tennis beauties add zing to pre-Wimbeldon bash

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Rediff.com lets you into the party zone...

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with Petra Kvitova after the Czech defeated Ajla Tomljanovic.

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Former French Open champion opts out of US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko is the latest player to withdraw from the US Open, organisers of the tennis Grand Slam confirmed on Monday.

Former World No 2 Radwanska announces retirement

Former World No 2 Radwanska announces retirement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

"Unfortunately I am no longer able to train and play the way I used to, and recently my body can't live up to my expectations," Radwanska, 29, said in a post on Facebook.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

Djokovic advances in Rome

Djokovic advances in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare