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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.

Saina, Srikanth in Australian Open quarters

Saina, Srikanth in Australian Open quarters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina trounced Malaysia's Jin Wei Goh 21-12, 21-14 in 37 minutes to set up a women's singles quarter-final with 2013 World champion and second seed Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand. In the men's singles, Srikanth defeated Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro 21-19, 21-12 in 34 minutes.

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

IPL 2026: 'It wasn't easy...': Patel's shocking take on GT defeat

IPL 2026: 'It wasn't easy...': Patel's shocking take on GT defeat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel attributes their IPL loss to Punjab Kings to challenging pitch conditions and effective bowling by the opposition.

Bhupathi's campaign ends at Australian Open

Bhupathi's campaign ends at Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Bhupathi-Melzer pair lose in straight sets to Argentine team of Diego Schwartzman and Horacio Zeballos.

Top seeds untroubled at Australian Open

Top seeds untroubled at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Normal service resumed at the Australian Open on Saturday as Roger Federer and Serena Williams booked their places in the second week of the championship.

Images: Australian Open, Day 1, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 1, Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open.

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.

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.

Warner slams 10th T20 ton, edges past Kohli

Warner slams 10th T20 ton, edges past Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

BBL: David Warner hits ton against Sydney Sixers, surpasses Virat Kohli to have third highest T20 hundreds

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

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.

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Head coach Ricky Ponting has called on Punjab Kings players to focus on physical, technical, and mental readiness ahead of the new IPL season, drawing on the team's strong performance last year.

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.

IPL 2026: GT vs KKR: Gill shines as Green's fight goes in vain

IPL 2026: GT vs KKR: Gill shines as Green's fight goes in vain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Cameron Green's impressive 79 helped Kolkata Knight Riders reach 180 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL match, despite an early collapse.

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.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans collapse after dream start: What went wrong?

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans collapse after dream start: What went wrong?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has called for a more cohesive batting effort from his team after their recent loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He highlighted key decision-making moments during the run chase that cost the team valuable wickets and momentum.

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.

Hundreds of F1 Staff Stuck in Bahrain Amid Airspace Closure

Hundreds of F1 Staff Stuck in Bahrain Amid Airspace Closure

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Hundreds of Formula One team personnel are stranded in Bahrain after airspace closures triggered by Middle East conflict, but Australian GP chief Travis Auld says Melbourne's season-opener will not be affected.

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.

IPL 2026: Winless KKR Face Uphill Battle Against Resurgent Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Winless KKR Face Uphill Battle Against Resurgent Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders are under pressure to reverse their losing streak as they face a strong Gujarat Titans side in the Indian Premier League. KKR's struggles with team selection, batting order, and bowling form have compounded their problems, while Gujarat Titans are gaining momentum with key players finding form.

'This War Can Easily Go On For Months Longer'

'This War Can Easily Go On For Months Longer'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'Iran cannot trust the USA because it considers the USA to be Israel-controlled. And no, the IRGC is not going to accept anything else but major US concessions.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.

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.

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Tuesday.

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.

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

IPL 2026: From Spectacle to Predictability: Is the IPL Losing Its Edge?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.

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.

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.