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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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bhupathi eyes the Australian Open

Bhupathi eyes the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Sania Mirza takes on Sharapova

Sania Mirza takes on Sharapova

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Hewitt, Clijsters too good

Hewitt, Clijsters too good

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The former easily beat former French Open champion Albert Costa while the Belgian accounted for Colombian Fabiola Zuluaga at the US Open.

Federer races into second round

Federer races into second round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Williams sisters to launch Open

Williams sisters to launch Open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

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.

Classy Agassi serves up late feast

Classy Agassi serves up late feast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Andre Agassi served up his traditional late-night feast at the U.S. Open on Monday, beating fellow American Robby Ginepri to move into the second round.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Gauff vows to be more aggressive in Osaka showdown

US Open: Makarova sails through, Nishikori blazes trail for Japan

US Open: Makarova sails through, Nishikori blazes trail for Japan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and Ekaterina Makarova sprinted into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday but marathon man Kei Nishikori had to go the distance to upset Stan Wawrinka and become the first Japanese man into the last four of a grand slam in 81 years.

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'I understand it's a show, but under the roof we need to be a little bit more strict about the noise. All the noise stays inside, and this is difficult.'

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The second seed was treated by medical staff after cramping during \n\nher semi-final win over Jennifer Capriati.

Chanda Rubin loses in round 1

Chanda Rubin loses in round 1

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The eighth seed was beaten by Venezuelan Maria Vento-Kabchi at the US Open.

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

US Open Tournament Referee Soeren Friemel said there was "no other option" but to disqualify world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday after he struck a line judge with a ball.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

US Open women's final bigger hit than men's

US Open women's final bigger hit than men's

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The US Open women's final between Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez attracted a bigger audience on ESPN than the men's clash featuring calendar year Grand Slam-chasing Novak Djokovic and Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who was among the nine women to take a stand for equal rights in tennis, and five other former athletes were honoured at the US Open on Thursday.

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the decider, Berrettini broke twice for a 4-2 lead but a rejuvenated Monfils dug deep and raced around the court to fight off three match points to force a final-set tiebreak. But it was Berrettini who leaned on his powerful serve to prevail and become the fourth Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in the Open Era.

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