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Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It will mark the first Grand Slam final to be contested by two teenagers since Serena Williams and Martina Hingis met in the 1999 US Open title clash.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

US Open PIX: Osaka storms into quarters; Rogers upsets Kvitova

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Images from Day 7 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Rafa Nadal set up a mouth-watering men's singles final at the US Open with victories in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

PIX: Nagal loses to birthday boy Thiem; out of US Open

PIX: Nagal loses to birthday boy Thiem; out of US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Second seed Dominic Thiem celebrated his 27th birthday with a commanding 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over India's Sumit Nagal on Thursday to move into the third round of the US Open.

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Serena's coach said it had been a winding road following the birth of her daughter in 2017 to the kind of peak performance that brought her US Open success in the past.

'Trevor's appointment a reminder that this Ashes will be a tough contest'

'Trevor's appointment a reminder that this Ashes will be a tough contest'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

There was general consensus in Australia on Wednesday that retaining the Ashes this year got a little bit harder after the appointment of wily compatriot Trevor Bayliss as England's new head coach.

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nadal will next face Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov.

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect' for Del Potro

After nearly quitting, 'everything is almost perfect' for Del Potro

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

When Juan Martin del Potro takes the court on Sunday in the US Open men's final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic he will look to not only end a nine-year Grand Slam title drought but also extend a comeback from when he almost quit professional tennis three years ago.

Isner changed 11 shirts, lost around 4 kgs in his US Open quarters

Isner changed 11 shirts, lost around 4 kgs in his US Open quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'It takes its toll on bigger guys. Whenever I have seen Juan maybe struggle in the heat or on TV and it looks like he's gassed out there, I can always relate'

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

'If Stephens has ambition, she can win more Slams'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Sloane Stephens's US Open win could be the first of many Grand Slam titles for the young American, but there is a question mark on her ambitions, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Williams ready to find new Serena after US Open exit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event.

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

PHOTOS: Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray in straight sets

PHOTOS: Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray in straight sets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime proved too strong for former champion Andy Murray, cutting short the Briton's Grand Slam comeback at the US Open with a breezy 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the second round on Thursday.

PIX: The old guards fall at US Open

PIX: The old guards fall at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka

Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Bumrah (6/16) rattled the West Indies by picking up the first five wickets, three of which came in successive balls in the ninth over.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Federer storms into Round 3, hopes this is 'not my last' US Open

PHOTOS: Federer storms into Round 3, hopes this is 'not my last' US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Roger Federer kept up his sprint through the early rounds of the US Open on Thursday, steamrolling Steve Darcis of Belgium 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the third round of the year's final Grand Slam.

US Open: Williams sister act extended to 30th meeting

US Open: Williams sister act extended to 30th meeting

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Asked if she could have all her titles and Venus all hers without having ever had to play each other, Serena said she would happily accept that deal.

Business-like Nadal bags third US Open title

Business-like Nadal bags third US Open title

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal captured his 16th career Grand Slam title and third at the US Open

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she has no pity for Madison Keys after thrashing her 6-3, 6-0 in Saturday's final, given the huge runnersup check her friend will receive.

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Keys is expected to be the aggressor on Arthur Ashe Stadium against a more defensive Stephens, one of the best retrievers on the tour.

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

US Open PIX: Federer stretched by teen Tiafoe before advancing

US Open PIX: Federer stretched by teen Tiafoe before advancing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'It was exciting and this is why I came to New York, to go through these emotions'

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Djokovic struggled with both his serve and backhand during a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-1 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero and later said his left shoulder had been bothering him for weeks with the pain getting worse during the match.

Nagal gave up cricket dreams to chase tennis glory

Nagal gave up cricket dreams to chase tennis glory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Monday was also the first time in more than two decades that India had more than one player in the main draw of a Grand Slam singles, with Prajnesh Gunneswaran losing to world number five Daniil Medvedev in an earlier match.

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Five-times champion Roger Federer reached his first US Open final in six years as he raced past fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows in the semi-finals on Friday.

SHOCKING! Garbine Muguruza US Open hopes dashed

SHOCKING! Garbine Muguruza US Open hopes dashed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Garbine Muguruza was once again left to sift through the remains of another failed US Open campaign after the third-seeded Spaniard suffered a shock 7-5 6-4 second round upset by unheralded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova on Wednesday.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Medvedev goes from villain to hero at US Open

Medvedev goes from villain to hero at US Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'I know earlier in the tournament I said something in kind of a bad way and now I'm saying it in a good way: That it's because of your energy that I'm in the final'

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

How former champion Juan Martin del Potro won the crowd at US Open is amazing.

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's path to a fourth US Open trophy has been cleared of familiar hurdles.

WATCH: That winning moment when Nadal got to Slam No 16

WATCH: That winning moment when Nadal got to Slam No 16

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nadal claimed his second grand slam title of the year -- having won the French Open in June -- beating No. 28 seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, on Sunday.