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CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings have inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their Hall of Fame, celebrating their contributions to the franchise's success.

How India U-18 Hockey Team Bounced Back To Beat Australia

How India U-18 Hockey Team Bounced Back To Beat Australia

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Indian U-18 men's hockey team secured a decisive 6-3 victory against Australia in the third match of their series, levelling the score at 1-1. India's strong first-half performance and solid defence secured the win, despite Australia's attempted comeback.

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

He was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event, which will give the regional players a main-draw entry into the 2026 Australian Open.

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Somdev knocked out of Australian Open qualifiers

Somdev knocked out of Australian Open qualifiers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India's singles player Somdev Devvarman suffered disappointment in the Australian Open qualifications at Melbourne Park on Thursday. The 173rd-ranked lost 6-2, 1-6, 4-6 to the 164th-ranked Jurgen Zopp of Estonia. World No. 168 Saketh Myneni was left the last Indian standing as he edged out another Indian and Chennai Open quarter-finalist Ramkumar Ramanathan, 6-4, 6-1.

PHOTOS: Teen queens sizzle at Australian Open

PHOTOS: Teen queens sizzle at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Five teenagers ended last year inside the world's top 50, led by number 12 Sloane Stephens, and the sight of 16-year-old Belinda Bencic pushing world number four Li Na hard at the Australian Open suggests big things for her future.

Can you identify the players at the Australian Open?

Can you identify the players at the Australian Open?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Guess the player by their trademark outfits, tattoos or hairstyles.

WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The WTA has backed players' demands for greater privacy at tournaments after footage of Coco Gauff smashing her racket off court at the Australian Open sparked debate over camera use in player areas.

Pallikal knocked out of Australian Open

Pallikal knocked out of Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

India's challenge at the 2010 Australian Open Squash Championship came to a premature end on Wednesday after unseeded Dipika Pallikal bowed out in the first round of the tournament in Canberra.

Images: Australian Open, Day 5, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 5, Melbourne

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open.

Sharapova knocked out of Australian Open

Sharapova knocked out of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Maria Sharapova's eagerly-awaited return to the Australian Open ended swiftly on Monday when she was sensationally knocked out of the first grand slam of 2010 just hours after it began.

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Australian Open: Scott back into contention

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Adam Scott soared back into contention with a five-under par 66 in the second round of the Australian Open on Friday, claiming a course record that lasted little more than half an hour.

Dodig, Polasek win Australian Open men's doubles title

Dodig, Polasek win Australian Open men's doubles title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

It was the first Grand Slam triumph for Polasek, 35, who came out of retirement in 2018

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes of India and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek stunned American pair of Bob and Mike Bryan to clinch the Australian Open men's doubles trophy.

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

India's Leander Paes and Zimbabwe's Cara Black rallied strongly after losing the first set to enter the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Friday. The duo beat Lisa Raymond of the United States and Wesley Moodie of South Africa 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 10-7 in a hard-fought affair.

Australian Open: Federer and Serena cruise

Australian Open: Federer and Serena cruise

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

World number ones Serena Williams and Roger Federer showed little gratitude to their hosts as they knocked out the last remaining home players on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Images: Australian Open, Day 4, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 4, Melbourne

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Nadal cruises, Roddick fumes

Australian Open: Nadal cruises, Roddick fumes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Rafa Nadal dispelled any concerns over his fitness and form at the Australian Open with an impressive second-round win over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko on Wednesday.

All you want to know about Australian Open finalists

All you want to know about Australian Open finalists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Factbox on American Serena Williams, who plays sister Venus in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously.

Former Australian Open champion Johansson retires

Former Australian Open champion Johansson retires

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson of Sweden on Friday announced his retirement from competitive tennis at the age of 34.

Bhupathi, Sania crash out of Australian Open

Bhupathi, Sania crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India's challenge at the Australian Open came to a grinding halt after Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi crashed out of the mixed doubles after losing their respective quarter-final matches in contrasting fashion in Melbourne on Thursday.

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

Djokovic Thanks Doubters For Motivation After Epic Win Over Sinner

Djokovic Thanks Doubters For Motivation After Epic Win Over Sinner

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic said he had always believed he could still play at the top level of tennis and rounded on those who had tried to usher him into retirement after beating Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday.

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

With two men's five-set matches having caused a log-jam, Muguruza and Konta did not begin their match until 12:30 am local time (1330 GMT) on Friday at Margaret Court Arena, a record late start at the Grand Slam.

Dokic to play at Australian Open

Dokic to play at Australian Open

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The 20-year-old had refused to play in the tournament since she was knocked out in the first round in 2001.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

Heatwave causes havoc at Australian Open

Heatwave causes havoc at Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

A once in a century heatwave created havoc at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday, forcing tournament organisers to cancel matches and invoke the extreme heat policy to protect the health of the players. The tournament match referee Wayne McKewen ordered the roof on the Rod Laver centre court shut and all matches were suspended on the outside courts as the temperature soared to a stifling 43 degrees Celsius.

Davenport pulls out of Australian Open

Davenport pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Triple Grand Slam winner Lindsay Davenport is pregnant with her second child and has pulled out of next month's Australian Open. The 32-year-old former world number one will be off the tour indefinitely.

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff was left frustrated after television cameras captured her private moment of anger following a one-sided Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Elina Svitolina.

Brisbane crown again: Sabalenka sends AO warning

Brisbane crown again: Sabalenka sends AO warning

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.

Injury-free Sharapova realistic before Australian Open

Injury-free Sharapova realistic before Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Maria Sharapova happily admits that patience is not her strongest trait but the Russian will temper her expectations as she begins her Australian Open title campaign.

Coria crashes out of Australian Open

Coria crashes out of Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The world number five went down 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 to Cyril Saulnier in the first round.

Venus pulls out of Australian Open with injury

Venus pulls out of Australian Open with injury

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Fourth seed Venus Williams retired from her Australian Open third round match against Germany's Andrea Petkovic with injury on Friday after lasting just seven points.

How Alcaraz weathered Hanfmann barrage to advance in Melbourne

How Alcaraz weathered Hanfmann barrage to advance in Melbourne

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Alcaraz proves too strong after early Hanfmann scare in their 2nd round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up blockbuster clash; Swiatek shocked

Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up blockbuster clash; Swiatek shocked

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells tournament, along with Daniil Medvedev and Elina Svitolina, after a series of compelling matches.

Djokovic defends retirement at Australian Open

Djokovic defends retirement at Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The Serb said he threw in the towel in the quarter-final against Andy Roddick because of 'cramping and soreness in the whole body'.

Images: Australian Open, Day 2, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 2, Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open.