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Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a tantalising first ever collision at the U.S. Open after demolishing their opposition at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Serena Williams took another emphatic step in defense of her U.S. Open title by crushing Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday to reach the third round of the year's final Grand Slam.

Venus Williams turns back the clock at U.S. Open

Venus Williams turns back the clock at U.S. Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Venus Williams rolled back the years to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday as the final Grand Slam of the year burst into life.

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The U.S. Open's retractable roof for massive Arthur Ashe Stadium will take five minutes to open or close and could be ready for 2016, officials said on Monday during the opening day of the season's last Grand Slam.

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Andy Murray said on Thursday the noise created by the US Open's new retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium is a distraction to players and makes it difficult to react to opponents' shots.

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open mathches played at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Andy Murray may have been the forgotten man at the US Open but gave the crowd and Stefanos Tsitsipas a match to remember, forcing the third seed to grind out a 2-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win on Monday and avoid the opening round shocker.

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal boasted after his first-round US Open match that he had a video recording of being the first player to hit a ball in practice under the new roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

PHOTOS: Game, Set, Match at US Open

PHOTOS: Game, Set, Match at US Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Andy Murray fought off Novak Djokovic to win an epic US Open final on Monday and become the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title. Here are some best moments form the tournament.

Brilliant Djokovic, Ferrer through to US Open semis

Brilliant Djokovic, Ferrer through to US Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer edged Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 6-3, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday in a see-saw slugfest marked by gutsy, gritty play to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

PHOTOS: Sharapova survives upset bid by Petrova

PHOTOS: Sharapova survives upset bid by Petrova

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Images from Day Seven of the US Open tennis tournament being played in New York.

US OPEN: Djokovic rolls into the fourth round

US OPEN: Djokovic rolls into the fourth round

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Second seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic ousted France's Julien Benneteau in straight sets on Sunday to cruise into the US Open fourth round.

US Open: Easy win for Federer; Tsonga, Venus out

US Open: Easy win for Federer; Tsonga, Venus out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Roddick to quit after US Open

Roddick to quit after US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Former champion Andy Roddick will take centre stage at the US Open on Friday, perhaps for the last time, when he plays rising Australian Bernard Tomic for a place in the third round.

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Britain's Andy Murray, who is forging a new reputation as a crowd favourite, will try to take his place in round three of the US Open on Wednesday.

Bopanna-Qureshi bag Peace and Sport Award

Bopanna-Qureshi bag Peace and Sport Award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi have been conferred Peace and Sport Award from a Monaco-based foundation, their second honour in a week, for their message of 'Stop War Start Tennis'.

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Alexis Olympia Ohanian donned braids with white beads on them, just as her mother Serena did when she first won the US Open as a teenager in 1999.

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

With the preliminaries now out of the way, the US Open men's competition can really begin. As expected, the world's top four players, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, are safely through to the semi-finals.

Serena to make return to US Open

Serena to make return to US Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Serena Williams will make her long-awaited return to the Arthur Ashe centre court on Tuesday when she opens her latest US Open campaign against Bojana Jovanovski.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

PICS: Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open

PICS: Gauff rallies to beat Sabalenka and win US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Images from the US Open women's singles final at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

China's Li Na became the first player to reach the round of 16 at this year's US Open when she defeated Britain's Laura Robson 6-2, 7-5 on Friday.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles third round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

'A player is going to die', says Medvedev

'A player is going to die', says Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'You cannot imagine, one player is going to die and then they're going to see'

Djokovic, Nadal set up a mouthwatering US Open final

Djokovic, Nadal set up a mouthwatering US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will meet in the US Open final for the second year in a row after winning their semi-finals on a day of unrelenting drama and precision tennis at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

US Open set for grand finale

US Open set for grand finale

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday to set the stage for a dramatic ending to the last Grand Slam of the year.

US Open: Ruthless Federer races to win over Monaco

US Open: Ruthless Federer races to win over Monaco

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Roger Federer was left waiting until almost midnight to start his US Open fourth round match on Monday, but made up for the delay with a brutal 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 win over Argentine Juan Monaco to reach the quarter-finals.

Murray too good for Somdev

Murray too good for Somdev

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Andy Murray's quest to claim his first trip to the Grand Slam winner's circle opened with an easy 7-6, 6-2 6-3 victory over India's Somdev Devvarman on Wednesday at sun-splashed Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Roger Federer showed that time was still on his side as the Swiss master rang the closing bell on Monday's opening day at the US Open tennis championship with a quick victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Andy Murray sent an ominous warning to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal about his intentions to win the US Open when he cruised through his first match at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday after Victoria Azarenka sent a shiver through the tennis world when she fainted on court.

Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final

Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A crowd favourite for her creative playing style, Ons Jabeur rolls into her second straight Grand Slam championship match brimming with confidence, with lessons learned from her heartbreaking loss at the All England Club to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force.

Photos: Murray fights off Djokovic to win US Open

Photos: Murray fights off Djokovic to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Andy Murray fought off Novak Djokovic to win an epic US Open final on Monday and become the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Andy Murray of Britain won the US Open men's singles final at Flushing Meadows on Monday. The Scotsman beat Serbia's defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Can unbeaten Djokovic continue domination at US Open?

Can unbeaten Djokovic continue domination at US Open?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Off-court distractions and a neck injury could not prevent Novak Djokovic from extending his winning run this year to 23 matches and the Serbian could not be in more intimidating form ahead of the US Open.

Bopanna-Qureshi receive Humanitarian Award

Bopanna-Qureshi receive Humanitarian Award

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Of The Year award during the ATP World Tour Finals in London for their peace message of 'Stop War Start Tennis'.

Clijsters's kind words ease Zvonareva's heartache

Clijsters's kind words ease Zvonareva's heartache

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Some words of consolation from US Open champion Kim Clijsters made the bitter pill of a second successive Grand Slam final defeat easier to swallow for Vera Zvonareva.

A bad day at the office costly for Wozniacki

A bad day at the office costly for Wozniacki

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki chalked up her US Open semi-finals loss Friday to Russia's Vera Zvonareva as a bad day at the office - one that may have cost her the number one ranking and a million-dollar bonus.

Youzhny wears down Wawrinka

Youzhny wears down Wawrinka

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Mikhail Youzhny of Russia wore down marathon man Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland in five sets on Thursday and advanced to the US Open semi-finals. The 12th-seeded Russian trailed two sets to one before coming back to claim a 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in a gruelling groundstroke battle on another cool, blustery day on Arthur Ashe centre court.