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Vijay Amritraj slams AITA decision to sack brother Anand as Davis Cup captain

Vijay Amritraj slams AITA decision to sack brother Anand as Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Surprised by the sacking of his elder brother as India's Davis Cup skipper, the legendary Vijay Amritraj says Anand Amritraj is the country's best captain in the last three decades and it is quite against the trend to remove a winning leader.

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the night before that left 129 people dead and 352 wounded.

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) will reveal plans to build a retractable roof over the centre court at Arthur Ashe Stadium as part of major changes to the U.S. Open venue in Flushing Meadows.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

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

Nobody beats Tomas Berdych 18 times!

Nobody beats Tomas Berdych 18 times!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The Czech scored his first victory over Rafael Nadal to enter the semis of the Australian Open.

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

Paes wants to be a role model

Paes wants to be a role model

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

At 44, with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal in his cupboard, Leander Paes is finding it "tough to set new goals" but still spent his off-season getting stronger to remain relevant in modern day tennis, which is being dominated by brute power.

Tata Open: Defending champs Bopanna, Jeevan ousted; Yuki-Sharan in semis

Tata Open: Defending champs Bopanna, Jeevan ousted; Yuki-Sharan in semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Defending champions Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan were ousted from the Tata Open Maharashtra but Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan combined to shock the top seeds, keeping the Indian hopes alive, in Pune, on Thursday.

Tata Open: Ramkumar ousts Baena to set up Cilic clash

Tata Open: Ramkumar ousts Baena to set up Cilic clash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Making a stupendous start to the fresh season, Ramkumar Ramanathan scalped higher-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to set up a second round clash with tournament-favourite Marin Cilic at the inaugural Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune.

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.

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 22-year-old, 6ft 6in Russian, already the owner of two indoor hard court titles this year, moved one step away from the biggest title of his career at the Bercy indoor arena, crushing his Austrian friend in 70 one-sided minutes.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

His US Open triumph made him, at 40, the oldest man to win a major title in the open era. Bikash Mohapatra believes Leander Paes's decision to switch to doubles at the peak of his singles career is the reason behind his longevity.

Sports Shorts: Sharmila lone Indian to make cut in Australian Ladies Classic

Sports Shorts: Sharmila lone Indian to make cut in Australian Ladies Classic

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

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

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer,

Serena will be top contender at Wimbledon: Chris Evert

Serena will be top contender at Wimbledon: Chris Evert

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Wozniacki battles past Kerber into Eastbourne final

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Davis Cup: It's a battle royal for India against Serbia

Davis Cup: It's a battle royal for India against Serbia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

India face one of the most ferocious Davis Cup challenges at home as nothing less than their best would be required to challenge world number two Serbia, who will test skill and strength of the hosts even without world number one Novak Djokovic in Bangalore from Friday.

PHOTOS: Siniakova tames Sharapova; Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov clash

PHOTOS: Siniakova tames Sharapova; Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Czech defending champion Katerina Siniakova fended off Maria Sharapova in a fiercely contested match at the Shenzhen Open on Friday to set up a final with world number one Simona Halep.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Paes starts 2017 season with defeat in company of new partner

Paes starts 2017 season with defeat in company of new partner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes began the 2017 season and his partnership with Andre Sa on a disappointing note as they crashed out of the Chennai Open with a straight sets defeat against rising stars Divij Sharan and Purav Raja in Chennai. Paes and his 111th partner were sent packing 4-6 4-6 in 67 minutes by Sharan and Raja, who enjoyed a successful 2016 season with four Challenger level titles and silently broke into top-70. Both Raja and Sharan are establishing themselves as force to reckon with as they look for their third ATP World Tour title at a home event.

Why Nadal must be wary of lefty Muller

Why Nadal must be wary of lefty Muller

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'Of course I feel that I can beat Rafa. He is looking good and injury free. But if I didn't think I could win I would not bother going out on the court'

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'Stronger than before' Pouille's career set to skyrocket

'Stronger than before' Pouille's career set to skyrocket

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Lucas Pouille was not prepared to say his pulsating four hour, fourth-round upset of 14-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal at the US Open on Sunday was a career changing moment.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Aus Open Diary: Vandeweghe hit with $10k fine for obscene outburst

Aus Open Diary: Vandeweghe hit with $10k fine for obscene outburst

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Vandeweghe, who had been suffering from flu, told reporters that Babos had been "getting in my face", prompting her to shout at her and fling her racket to the ground.

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

With the physical demands of modern-day tennis taking its toll the tournament will start without four of the top 11 in the ATP rankings including defending champion Stan Wawrinka who ended his season early with a knee injury.

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A summary of Day Three's matches at the Wimbledon Championships.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius's bid to appeal murder sentence turned down

Sports Shorts: Pistorius's bid to appeal murder sentence turned down

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

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

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Earlier on Wednesday, Czech Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a viral illness.

Chennai Open: Wawrinka breezes into quarters; Indians advance

Chennai Open: Wawrinka breezes into quarters; Indians advance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Ramkumar Ramanathan's good run at the Chennai Open continued as he combined with compatriot N Sriram Balaji to knock out fourth seeded Kiwi pair of Artem Sitak and Marcus Daniel on Wednesday and storm into the doubles quarter-finals.

Can't keep dwelling on the past: Bopanna on teaming with Paes

Can't keep dwelling on the past: Bopanna on teaming with Paes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Forget the past and communicate as much as possible -- that's how Rohan Bopanna plans to make his partnership with Leander Paes click in next month's Olympics as he feels there is no point in holding on to the bitterness which has marred Indian tennis. Bopanna, who wanted to play with Saketh Myneni but was teamed with Paes by AITA for Rio, says it's better to forget a few episodes. And he credits the tough and lonely life on the ATP tour for helping him overcome such setbacks. Bopanna and Paes are here for the Davis Cup tie against Korea. They will play on Saturday against Hong Chung and Yunseong Chung.

Sports Shorts: Basic clinches maiden title in Sofia

Sports Shorts: Basic clinches maiden title in Sofia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

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