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Images: Australian Open, Day 2, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 2, Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open.

Images from day 12 of the Australian Open

Images from day 12 of the Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Images from day 12 of the 2010 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Friday.

Australian Open: Federer crushes Taiwanese teen to advance

Australian Open: Federer crushes Taiwanese teen to advance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Roger Federer strolled into the second round of the Australian Open with a clinical 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 rout of Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun under the lights of Rod Laver Arena on Monday.

Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organisers

Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organisers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Martina Navratilova is awaiting a response from Australian Open organisers after leading calls for the Margaret Court arena to be renamed after the former champion said tennis was "full of lesbians".

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought with Almaty Open win

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought with Almaty Open win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Russian Medvedev, 29, last won a title at the Italian Open in May 2023 and has lost six finals since, including at the U.S. Open and Australian Open.

Big guns advance in Australian Open

Big guns advance in Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Australian Open: Sania-Dodig upset holders Hingis-Paes

Australian Open: Sania-Dodig upset holders Hingis-Paes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Sania Mirza of India and Ivan Dodig of Croatia bested defending champions Martina Hingis of Switzerland and Leander Paes of India 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 in the mixed doubles quarter-finals.

IPL 2026: Kohli-Head Scrap Spills Online: Jessica Head Attacked

IPL 2026: Kohli-Head Scrap Spills Online: Jessica Head Attacked

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A heated on-field moment between Travis Head and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has spilled off the field with Head's wife Jessica speaking out about a fresh wave of online abuse targeting her family.

Azarenka sounds Australian Open warning with Brisbane win

Azarenka sounds Australian Open warning with Brisbane win

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Victoria Azarenka displayed the kind of form that could lead her to a hat-trick of Australian Open titles later this month by brushing aside German fourth seed Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1 in the Brisbane International final on Saturday.

Aus opener Litchfield makes history at Women's WC

Aus opener Litchfield makes history at Women's WC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

She has never been dismissed for below 25 by India in women's ODIs.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a Great One', while Russia hailed him as the 'doyen of all Indian prime ministers' as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post.

New surface for 2008 Australian Open

New surface for 2008 Australian Open

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Lleyton Hewitt has long been a critic of the Rebound Ace surface used at Melbourne Park.

Serena pulls out of Australian Open

Serena pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

As the players warm up before the tournament, meet the players who could well be contenders for the 2017 Australian Open titles.

PM Modi, Sachin lauds Australian Open winner Srikanth

PM Modi, Sachin lauds Australian Open winner Srikanth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, among others, lavished praise on Kidami Srikanth for claiming the Australian Open title with a stunning win over reigning Olympic and world champion Chen Long.

Li Na eyes No 1 ranking after winning Australian Open

Li Na eyes No 1 ranking after winning Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Li Na, who won her second Grand Slam title and first Australian Open title said that she was ready to work hard to become World No 1.

What is the Australian Open men's trophy named?

What is the Australian Open men's trophy named?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Test your knowledge on the Australian Open.

Security upped at the Australian Open

Security upped at the Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Police were called in to investigate a report of a five-year-old boy who was indecently assaulted at the Aus Open earlier this week.

Tumakuru Gears Up for Historic ITF Women's Tennis Tournament

Tumakuru Gears Up for Historic ITF Women's Tennis Tournament

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Tumakuru, Karnataka, is set to host its first-ever ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament, marking a significant moment for tennis in the region and offering a pathway for players to earn professional ranking points.

Djokovic unsure whether he will continue at Australian Open

Djokovic unsure whether he will continue at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Djokovic, seeking a record-extending ninth title in Melbourne, was cruising after winning the opening two sets of his third-round clash but a slip at 1-1 in the third set almost derailed his progress.

Williams ends even-year jinx at Australian Open

Williams ends even-year jinx at Australian Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

Serena Williams overcame an even-numbered year hoodoo and the fairytale return of an opponent once ranked number one in the world to claim her 12th Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Serena Williams outplayed Maria Sharapova to claim the 2015 Australian Open championship in straight sets on Saturday.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Ends Tied-26th At Singapore International Series

Gaganjeet Bhullar Ends Tied-26th At Singapore International Series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar finished the International Series Singapore at Tied-26th after a disappointing final round. Korea's Jeongwoo Ham secured a wire-to-wire victory, earning a spot in the Open Championship.

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Canada's Denis Shapovalov said he would flat out refuse to go on court if forced to compete in poor air quality and believed other leading players at the tournament will similarly decline to risk their health.

Australian Open: Sameer, Praneeth enter quarters

Australian Open: Sameer, Praneeth enter quarters

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indian shuttlers B Sai Praneeth and Sameer Verma lived upto their billing and registered straight game victories to progress to the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the Australian Open in Sydney, on Thursday.

Eye on China: Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance

Eye on China: Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Quad grouping has expanded cooperation in critical minerals and energy, while unveiling new measures to boost maritime surveillance and port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific. This move comes against the backdrop of China's growing military posturing in the region, with ministers reiterating strong opposition to destabilising actions and expressing serious concerns over militarisation of disputed features.

Sharapova's Brisbane withdrawal a 'precaution' ahead of Australian Open

Sharapova's Brisbane withdrawal a 'precaution' ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday after suffering an arm injury in practise less than two weeks before the Australian Open.

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Battered Serena 'relieved' Australian Open is over

Battered Serena 'relieved' Australian Open is over

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Serena Williams' Australian Open ended with her ankle swollen to the size of a balloon, a spasming back and a quarter-final loss to a young pretender on Wednesday, a two week period that she described as the worst she had experienced at a Grand Slam.

Federer ready and in good shape for Australian Open campaign

Federer ready and in good shape for Australian Open campaign

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Roger Federer said he was happy with his preparation at home.

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Play at the Australian Open was called to a halt on day four of the championships on Thursday with temperatures at Melbourne Park hitting 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) and still rising.

Australian Open: Double blow for Sania

Australian Open: Double blow for Sania

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Sania Mirza lost her women's singles and doubles matches at the Australia Open on Thursday.

Man arrested for courtside betting at Australian Open

Man arrested for courtside betting at Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A man has been arrested and charged at the Australian Open for 'courtsiding', a form of gambling that involves placing bets on point outcomes during a match from the side of the court, police said on Wednesday.

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

What to expect at Australian Open Day 5

What to expect at Australian Open Day 5

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Confident Shapovalov primed to step up against Djokovic

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Eleven years after their first meeting in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane on Thursday to renew their rivalry in the second round in Melbourne.