News for 'Australian Open'

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller at the Miami Open, securing the biggest win of his career to reach the last 16.

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'She wants to come back in 2018 and defend her title and she's in training now'

Australian Open: Sania seeded 32nd

Australian Open: Sania seeded 32nd

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The 19-year-old, who is ranked 34th in the WTA Tour rankings, occupies the last seeded place.

Agassi ready for Australian Open

Agassi ready for Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The former Australian Open champion said he is as hungry as ever to claim the tournament for the fifth time later this month.

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

Hewitt flags retirement after next Australian Open

Hewitt flags retirement after next Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has flagged his retirement after a record 20th campaign at his home Australian Open next year.

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Zverev bids to end Grand Slam duck as Cabolli awaits

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev will play his fourth grand slam final on Sunday and will hope to end his wait for a Major title when he meets Flavio Cabolli at the French Open final on Sunday.

Capriati pulls out of Australian Open

Capriati pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday that the world No. 6 had pulled out because of a back problem.

Sania qualifies for Australian Open

Sania qualifies for Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Sania Mirza booked a berth in the women's singles main draw of the Australian Open with an easy straight sets victory over Canada's Stephanie Dubois, in Melbourne on Sunday.

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his overall lead to 50 points.

Which Of These Men Will Win Australian Open?

Which Of These Men Will Win Australian Open?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

As the year's first Grand Slam -- the Australian Open 2025 -- kicks off, a look at the top 10 men's contenders.

Bopanna gets doubles boost with new Australian Open partner

Bopanna gets doubles boost with new Australian Open partner

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Bopanna was forced into searching for a new partner after Joao Sousa was unable to travel to Australia on time after testing COVID-19 positive.

Record prize money offered at Australian Open

Record prize money offered at Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Australian Open organisers increased prize money for the early losers at the opening Grand Slam of the season to record levels on Thursday, a move which is likely to quell player unrest and end talk of a strike.

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Joburg Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned event. Other Indian players include Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik.

Rafter to play Australian Open

Rafter to play Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Rafter, who turns 31 on Sunday, is not planning a comeback to the professional circuit.

Eye on China, Modi seals uranium deal with Australia

Eye on China, Modi seals uranium deal with Australia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India and Australia have signed significant agreements covering civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals, reinforcing their partnership's role in ensuring a peaceful Indo-Pacific. The pacts facilitate uranium supply from Australia to India and enhance cooperation in defence, cyber, and critical technologies.

PM Narendra Modi surprises Steve Waugh with nostalgic photograph

PM Narendra Modi surprises Steve Waugh with nostalgic photograph

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a nostalgic moment with former Australia captain Steve Waugh during a visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, presenting him with a photograph from their first meeting more than two decades ago when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Images: Australian Open Day 3

Images: Australian Open Day 3

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Images from Wednesday's men's and women's singles matches at the Australia Open in Melbourne.

Djokovic to return to action before Australian Open

Djokovic to return to action before Australian Open

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Novak Djokovic is finally set to return to action next week after six months out with an elbow injury and will then decide whether to take part in the Jan 15-28 Australian Open.

HOTTEST topic of discussion at Australian Open

HOTTEST topic of discussion at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Prize money row rumbling behind scenes at Melbourne Park

Good day for India at Australian Open

Good day for India at Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Paes and Raja dispatched the pair of Nikoloz Basilashvili and Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-2, 6-3 in their opening round.

Dokic pulls out of Australian Open

Dokic pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa

Tsonga doubtful for Australian Open

Tsonga doubtful for Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Last year's Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could miss next week's tournament after a back injury forced him out of the Sydney International on Thursday.

Dokic earns Australian Open wildcard

Dokic earns Australian Open wildcard

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

Former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic has won a direct wildcard entry into next month's Australian Open by winning a qualifying tournament in Melbourne on Sunday. Dokic, who came from a set down to beat Queensland junior Monica Wejnert 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 will now attempt to qualify for lead-up tournaments in Brisbane and Hobart in the New Year.

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final on Sunday to win his 18th Grand Slam singles title.

Safarova calls in sick, will miss Australian Open

Safarova calls in sick, will miss Australian Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

World No 9 Lucie Safarova will miss this month's Australian Open as she has yet to regain full fitness following a bacterial infection last year, the Czech said on Friday.

Australian Open: Seedings as expected

Australian Open: Seedings as expected

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Roger Federer and Justine Henin have been named as top seeds for next week's Australian Open.

Australian Open lifts prize money

Australian Open lifts prize money

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The 2011 Australian Open will offer a record A$25 million ($24.2 million) prize money, up 3.8 per cent on the previous year, with the men's and women's winners to each pocket A$2.2 million.

Aus Open: Musetti whips Fritz to set up Djokovic quarters

Aus Open: Musetti whips Fritz to set up Djokovic quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Lorenzo Musetti brushed aside Taylor Fritz in straight sets to reach his first Australian Open quarter-final, setting up a blockbuster last-eight clash with Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park.

Will Serena play doubles at Wimbledon? Injury raises big questions

Will Serena play doubles at Wimbledon? Injury raises big questions

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Serena Williams sustained a knee injury during her opening singles defeat at Wimbledon, casting doubt on her participation in the doubles campaign alongside her sister Venus. Her agent confirmed the injury and stated Williams is doing everything to be ready for her upcoming doubles match.

'Serena can strongly defend her Australian Open title'

'Serena can strongly defend her Australian Open title'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Despite former world No 1 Serena Williams not being in action for almost a year, British No 1 Johanna Konta still views Williams as the player to beat at the Australian Open in 2018.

Australian Open to go ahead despite players' quarantine anger

Australian Open to go ahead despite players' quarantine anger

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Forty-seven players and their entourages have to isolate for two weeks in their hotel rooms in Melbourne and are no longer able to leave them to train after infections were reported on two chartered flights carrying them to Melbourne.

Have you seen the BEST Photos from the Aus Open?

Have you seen the BEST Photos from the Aus Open?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Gauff is a fan favourite in Melbourne

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Sanjeev Kapoor, known for popularising Indian cuisine globally, has revealed that he will only allow his friend and acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta to direct his much-anticipated biopic.

Tamil-Origin Star Makes FIFA World Cup Debut

Tamil-Origin Star Makes FIFA World Cup Debut

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian-origin forward Nishan Velupillay made his FIFA World Cup debut for Australia on June 14, coming on in the second half of their 2-0 victory over Turkiye. The 25-year-old, whose journey from academy football has been rapid, is considered one of Australia's most exciting attacking prospects. He now has eight international appearances and three goals for the Socceroos.

Asians fade at Australian Open

Asians fade at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

After just four days the Asian challenge is all but over at the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era when he beat third seed Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a battle of attrition on Sunday.