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The greatest: Listing Serena Williams's 22 grand slam singles titles

The greatest: Listing Serena Williams's 22 grand slam singles titles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Following is a list of American Serena Williams' 22 grand slam singles titles as she equalled Steffi Graf's professional era record with victory at Wimbledon on Saturday

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova and world No 1 Serena Williams haven't played each other at the Wimbledon Championships since their Round of 16 clash in 2010.

Ebden-Purcell win Wimbledon doubles after epic battle

Ebden-Purcell win Wimbledon doubles after epic battle

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Australia's Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell prevented the Croatian duo of Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic from winning back-to-back men's doubles titles at Wimbledon with a 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-2) victory in the final on Saturday.

India's tennis players ponder coronavirus fall-out

India's tennis players ponder coronavirus fall-out

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India's tennis players -- both current and former -- are not just counting financial losses as they cope with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The closure of the Pro Tour means that doubles exponent Purav Raja is set to lose at least $50,000 in this lockdown period, according to his own assessment. Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Divij Sharan can't exactly tell how much they would lose but considering the fact that they are consistently in contention to be in Grand Slam main draws, the massive financial hit is not difficult to assess.

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the 2016 final, which the Belarusian won.

Why Wimbledon is targeting juniors...

Why Wimbledon is targeting juniors...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

From 2022 a new event for under 14s will be staged at the All England Club during the second week of the Championships.

Will record-breaking Federer return to his favourite Wimbledon next year?

Will record-breaking Federer return to his favourite Wimbledon next year?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'I guess you would have laughed if I told you I was going to win two slams this year'

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal declarations that cleared them to compete in this year's Championship.

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Pliskova rallies past Sabalenka to set up Barty final

Wimbledon PIX: Pliskova rallies past Sabalenka to set up Barty final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Images from Day 10 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Thursday.

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-time champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

PHOTOS: Celebrities glamour-up Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Celebrities glamour-up Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

As the stars of tennis sweat it out in pursuit of the Wimbledon Championship crown at the resplendent All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, stars of another planet descend on venue and watch their favourites in action.

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.

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Wozniacki out; Pliskova, Venus advance to Round 3

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 3 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Wednesday

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The Swiss three-time grand slam champion was out-gunned by 21-year-old Medvedev, who had the Centre Court crowd on their feet as he pulled off a dazzling array of winners to wrap up a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory on his first Wimbledon appearance.

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

In-form Swiss man in fray to become only the fifth player in the professional era to win the French and Wimbledon back-to-back

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance policies available for the coronavirus.

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain's Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening round match against the oldest player at the Championships - Venus Williams. The duel is billed as 'clash of the generations'.

His aggressive forehand to the fore, Nadal cruises into Rnd 2

His aggressive forehand to the fore, Nadal cruises into Rnd 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rafael Nadal moved seamlessly from months of clay court success to a satisfyingly smooth first-round victory on grass as he opened his Wimbledon campaign with a commanding 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Australian John Millman on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

This is not the first time that Murray has won our hearts with his stance against sexism.

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

In the first women's final played under the Centre Court roof, a high-quality first set gradually built towards a captivating conclusion after both players began with two comfortable service holds.

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Images from the Wimbledon semi-final played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on Friday

Nadal shrugs off difficult build-up for Wimbledon

Nadal shrugs off difficult build-up for Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

'Yes, I fall over, but grass sometimes is slippery. Nothing happens. I am good, yeah. Nothing'

PIX: Djokovic stops Shapovalov, meets Berrettini in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic stops Shapovalov, meets Berrettini in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The big-serving seventh seed, who has flown somewhat under the radar throughout the Championships, will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Canadia's Denis Shapovalov in Sunday's final.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Murray was slightly vexed by a question at the post-match news conference that suggested the fans' loyalties were more divided than if he were playing anyone but Federer.

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Australian great Rod Laver is as impressed as anyone while watching Rafael Nadal tear into the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday to stay on track for a third title.

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'There are a number of unique challenges elite tennis players have to face. The game is gladiatorial in nature with nowhere for players to hide and no team mate or manager to help deflect the pressure.'

Riske rewarded as she downs Barty in Wimbledon battle

Riske rewarded as she downs Barty in Wimbledon battle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Riske created one of the biggest shocks of the tournament with her 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over French Open champion Barty who was on the sort of run that made losing to a player of the American's lowly 55th ranking appear almost impossible.

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.