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Sharapova struggles against Ivanovic

Sharapova struggles against Ivanovic

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

Top seed Maria Sharapova was stretched by Serbia's Ana Ivanovic before she claimed a 7-6 7-5 win to reach the semi-finals of the Linz Open on Friday.

Sharapova battles through to Petrova semi in LA

Sharapova battles through to Petrova semi in LA

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Top seed Maria Sharapova won her seventh straight match on US soil by defeating holder Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Los Angeles Classic on Friday.

Venus makes winning return after injury

Venus makes winning return after injury

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

She beat sixth seed Ana Ivanovic in the first round of the Luxembourg Championship on Wednesday.

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Shikha crashes out in Bali

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The US-based Indian lass was beaten by qualifier Andreja Klepac of Slovenia in the first round of the Wismilak International.

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

With next week's Australian Open in mind, a weary Venus Williams has opted to skip the Hobart International while her American compatriot Sloane Stephens has pulled out of the Sydney International with a minor wrist injury.

Sania- Ivanovic in last 8

Sania- Ivanovic in last 8

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

They beat the Czech-Italian pair of Kveta Peschke and Francesca Schiavone in the second round of the Nasdaq-100 Open.

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The NIA told the court that Iqbal was required to be interrogated to ascertain the identities of his other associates and know about their funding pattern.

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

She alleged that her son who was then three, suffered from cerebral palsy, died of a toxic shock in 1999 after Patel accidentally punctured his bowel during the operation.

Hingis enters final in Montreal

Hingis enters final in Montreal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

Martina Hingis reached the final of the Montreal Cup after Anna Chakvetadze retired.

Sania-Huber crash out in first round

Sania-Huber crash out in first round

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The duo lost to wild card entrants Ana Ivanovic and Maria Kirilenko 7-6(2), 6-2 in the first round of the Los Angeles Open.

Azarenka edges Ivanovic, meets Stosur in final

Azarenka edges Ivanovic, meets Stosur in final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Top seed Victoria Azarenka overcame a lapse of concentration to defeat Ana Ivanovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 and reach the final of the Carlsbad Open on Saturday.

Seeds tumble in San Diego

Seeds tumble in San Diego

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Dinara Safina and Maria Kirilenko were upset in the first round of San Diego Classic.

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

UK's first Muslim MP renounces citizenship to become Pak guv

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Britain's first Muslim MP, Mohammed Sarwar, has renounced his British citizenship to become the governor of Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province.

Sania's singles campaign ends at French Open

Sania's singles campaign ends at French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The Indianace was beaten by Ana Ivanovic in the second round.

PIX: Ostapenko stuns Pliskova; Easy for Djokovic, Tsitsipas

PIX: Ostapenko stuns Pliskova; Easy for Djokovic, Tsitsipas

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 5 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Mauresmo knocked out in Sydney

Mauresmo knocked out in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The Frenchwoman went down to rising Serb Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 7-5 at the Sydney International.

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

'People criticise me, not my movies'

'People criticise me, not my movies'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.

Sharapova struggles past Camerin

Sharapova struggles past Camerin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis lost to Nikolay Davydenko in the third round in Miami

Model Behaviour: Heavenly bodies at Cannes

Model Behaviour: Heavenly bodies at Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2015

You've probably seen Aishwarya-Katrina-Sonam's stylish (or otherwise) turns at Cannes endless times by now. Here are a bunch of others who also made heads turn:

Henin, Federer ease into semis

Henin, Federer ease into semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The Belgian will face Elena Dementieva while the Swiss ace will take on Paradorn Srichaphan in ther semi-finals of the Pacific Life Open.

Injuries mounting at Rogers Cup

Injuries mounting at Rogers Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Seven top 20 ranked players have already withdrawn from the event.

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), commencing from Wednesday, citing fatigue, and he has been replaced by Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka in his team- OUE Singapore Slammers.

Mauresmo through to fourth round

Mauresmo through to fourth round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

The second seed dismissed a challenge from rising Serb teenager Ana Ivanovic to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Hingis strolls in, Pierce rolls out

Hingis strolls in, Pierce rolls out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Round-up of the Rolland Garros tournament being played in Paris.

Court refuses bail to 14 suspected IS operatives

Court refuses bail to 14 suspected IS operatives

Rediff.com23 May 2016

A special court on Monday refused bail to 14 suspected Islamic State operatives, arrested from across the country.

Kuznetsova advances to Sydney second round

Kuznetsova advances to Sydney second round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2006

Svetlana Kuznetsova overcame a dogged Shinobu Asagoe 6-1, 5-7, 7-5 on Sunday.

US win opener at Hopman Cup

US win opener at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

The United States rallied to defeat Serbia and Montenegro 2-1 after Lisa Raymond had lost to Ana Ivanovic.

Davenport, Schnyder in Zurich final

Davenport, Schnyder in Zurich final

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

The American ace has won all 10 semi-finals she played this season and never failed to reach the title match in Zurich in the six years she has played the event.

Ivanovic upsets Hingis in Montreal final

Ivanovic upsets Hingis in Montreal final

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic beat former world number one Martina Hingis 6-2, 6-3 to capture her first Tier 1 title.

Chinese cameraman dies in Athens

Chinese cameraman dies in Athens

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

A Beijing television reporter died on Friday after fainting while filming the Olympic torch relay on Thursday evening.

Sania cruises into quarters

Sania cruises into quarters

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The third seeded Indian beat Israel's Shahar Peer 7-6, 6-1 at the Forest Hills Women's Classic in New York.

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The troops detected the movement of terrorists along the LoC

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The doctors at the ongoing Australian Open tournament are reportedly confident that the tennis stars can cope with the extreme heat over the next four days.

'Will never find a legend like Ravindra Jain'

'Will never find a legend like Ravindra Jain'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

'Every song was a masterpiece.' Bollywood pays tribute to Ravindra Jain.

Patchy performance by Sharapova

Patchy performance by Sharapova

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

The defending champion was made to sweat by Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik in the third round of the women's singles at Wimbledon.