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Clijsters onto semi-final showdown with Venus

Clijsters onto semi-final showdown with Venus

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Images from cation on day nine of the US Open being played at the Flushing Meadows.

Federer beats Melzer

Federer beats Melzer

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Images from day eight action at the US Open being played at the Flushing Meadows in New York.

Nadal eases through after Djokovic struggles

Nadal eases through after Djokovic struggles

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Rafael Nadal made a smooth start to his bid to capture the one Grand Slam that has eluded him when he wore down Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday.

Images: Former champs shine on day 1 of US Open

Images: Former champs shine on day 1 of US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Images from day one of the US Open tennis championships in New York, on Monday.

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

It was like old times at Arthur Ashe Stadium as US Open fans gave Andre Agassi a rousing ovation as the former champion was honoured before Monday's opening night programme at Flushing Meadows.

'Sacking of players by Arthur could be a masterstroke'

'Sacking of players by Arthur could be a masterstroke'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Former Australia coach John Buchanan believes that the sacking of four players was a hardline strategy, which could either make Mickey Arthur an Ashes hero or finish his career as an Aussie coach.

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the rowdy crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as she swatted aside more experienced opponents with the same ease as she hammered winners.

US Open Order of Play

US Open Order of Play

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Order of play on the opening day at the US Open.

Lehmann relishes dramatic opening to Ashes

Lehmann relishes dramatic opening to Ashes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Australia coach Darren Lehmann was in a typically light-hearted and upbeat mood after an incident-packed opening day of the Ashes series against England on Wednesday.

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain.

Spotted: Guillermo Vilas at the US Open 2008

Spotted: Guillermo Vilas at the US Open 2008

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Reader Pradeep Hariharan sent us a picture of Guillermo Vilas from the USA.

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Belgian Kim Clijsters crowned her remarkable comeback by beating 19-year-old Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3 to win the US Open women's title on Sunday.

Paes-Black go down tamely in mixed doubles final

Paes-Black go down tamely in mixed doubles final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Leander Paes and Cara Black's hopes of retaining the US Open mixed doubles crown were dashed by Carly Gullickson and Travis Parrott on the Arthur Ashe court at Flushing Meadows on Friday. The unseeded US pair came up with their best showing over the past two weeks to upset the defending champions 6-2, 6-4 in the final and claim the title.

Clijsters surprised with her improbable charge

Clijsters surprised with her improbable charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Unseeded Kim Clijsters's improbable charge into the US Open semi-finals has surprised the Belgian as much as anyone.

Meet the Cinderella from Georgia

Meet the Cinderella from Georgia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

American teenager Melanie Oudin is playing like Cinderella, doing everything she can do prevent the clock from striking midnight.

Teenager Oudin continues cull of Russian seeds

Teenager Oudin continues cull of Russian seeds

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

American teenager Melanie Oudin's spectacular run at the US Open gathered momentum when she beat Russian 13th seed Nadia Petrova 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the US Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic.

Murray upsets Nadal to reach final

Murray upsets Nadal to reach final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Sixth-seeded Briton Andy Murray entered his first Grand Slam final when he upset the world No 1 at the US Open on Sunday.

Djokovic apologises for angry outburst

Djokovic apologises for angry outburst

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Novak Djokovic said he overreacted to jokes about his long list of injuries when he lashed out at Andy Roddick after defeating the American on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open. Roddick had commented to the crowd courtside after his previous match on the assorted maladies cited by Djokovic, who complained about stomach, hip, ankle and breathing problems during his five-set win against Spain's Tommy Robredo.

Nadal enjoys Fish curry

Nadal enjoys Fish curry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Rafael Nadal turned dream wrecker at Flushing Meadows when he downed American favourite Mardy Fish 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in a rowdy late late show that closed Wednesday's programme at the US Open.

Moya to play in Chennai Open

Moya to play in Chennai Open

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

"I always look forward to coming to India and especially Chennai. I have some very fond memories of playing at Chennai Open and would love to improve my performance in 2008 in starting the season on a bright note. I am confident of raising my game to the highest level," Carlos Moya said.

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In the last eight weeks Novak Djokovic has resembled the Grand Slam machine that held all four major titles at the same time in 2016, wining three of his last four events including Wimbledon and US Open.

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'I think when I first started, you could win a lot of easy matches, then you're in the quarter-finals, that's when it starts to get a little more tough. Now, like, there's no easy match. Everyone's playing great. Everyone's just doing a lot better'

Hewitt risks sister's wrath in semis

Hewitt risks sister's wrath in semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

Henin dumps Serena, Djokovic through

Henin dumps Serena, Djokovic through

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Justine Henin maintained her recent grand slam mastery over Serena Williams with a 7-6 6-1 triumph in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.

Nadal and Federer advance in New York

Nadal and Federer advance in New York

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Rafael Nadal advanced to the second round of the US Open but a knee injury could hamper his campaign.

Warner in contention for Ashes return

Warner in contention for Ashes return

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Controversial Australia batsman David Warner has a "clean slate" and is in contention to return for next week's first Ashes test, coach Darren Lehmann said.

'I had two dreams this week'

'I had two dreams this week'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

It was not expected to happen but Juan Martin del Potro did not care. The Argentine left Roger Federer, and the rest of the tennis world, stunned as he subdued the five-times champion in a pulsating five-set final to claim the US Open crown on Monday.

Paes-Dlouhy stun Bryans to enter US Open final

Paes-Dlouhy stun Bryans to enter US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy avenged the defeat they suffered in last year's final by beating Bob and Mike Bryan in the men's doubles semi-finals at the US Open on Wednesday. The fourth seeded Indo-Czech pair, which lost to the Bryans brothers 6-7(5), 6-7(10) in the title round last year, overcame a late charge by the No 1 seeds to emerge 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(8-6) in a 111-minute encounter on Arthur Ashe court.

Images from day five of the US Open

Images from day five of the US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Serena Williams and Andy Murray had brief hiccups on the way to convincing victories at the US Open, each choosing different tactics to remain on track for a long ride into the year's final Grand Slam.

Agassi wins five-set epic, Hingis out

Agassi wins five-set epic, Hingis out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Andre Agassi continued to defy the odds and elude retirement by shocking eighth seed Marcos Baghdatis in a five-set thriller.

Federer, Nadal begin campaign in style

Federer, Nadal begin campaign in style

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Federer hammered Wang Yeu-tzuoo of Taiwan while second seed Nadal crushed Mark Philippoussis in the first round at the US Open.

No hasty decisions for Davenport

No hasty decisions for Davenport

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

Serena, Mauresmo stunned

Serena, Mauresmo stunned

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Jennifer Capriati and Elena Dementieva claimed semi-final spots at the U.S. Open after a day of drama, controversy and magical tennis.

Roddick, Hewitt storm through

Roddick, Hewitt storm through

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman

Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Ana Ivanovic was unceremoniously tossed out of the US Open on Thursday by an obscure Frenchwoman who had never played a tour-level match before arriving at Flushing Meadows. Julie Coin set alight the Arthur Ashe Stadium court when she produced the match of her life to shatter the world number one's title hopes in the second round 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe said his days of flying under the radar were over