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Injured Clijsters out of Australian Open

Injured Clijsters out of Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The former world number one ruled herself out of next month's Australian Open because of a wrist injury.

No Australian Open ticket for banned John Tomic

No Australian Open ticket for banned John Tomic

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

John Tomic, father and coach of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, will be barred from the Australian Open as he continues his suspension from the ATP tour for assaulting his son's former training partner.

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Who is cricket's Federer? Sanju Samson has an answer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricket and tennis legends, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz. He also reflected on India's recent T20 World Cup victory, crediting the women's team for inspiring the men, and discussed the challenge posed by Australia. Former tennis player Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon predictions and memories.

Djokovic is favourite to win Australian Open: Henman

Djokovic is favourite to win Australian Open: Henman

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman of Great Britain has his money on Novak Djokovic as the favourite to win the Australian Open while Roger Federer's best chance to add to his kitty of 17 Grand Slams is at the Wimbledon, this year.

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Former England pacer Stuart Broad on Tuesday spiced up the leadup to the Ashes series, starting in Perth on November 21, claiming that the battle is between "the worst Australian team since 2010" and the "best England team since 2010".

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Victoria is undergoing a second lockdown and has nearly 8,000 active COVID-19 cases, while NSW has about 800.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Federer cruise, Murray overcomes blip

Australian Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Federer cruise, Murray overcomes blip

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Russia's Maria Sharapova overcame sweltering conditions and a stubborn Karin Knapp of Italy to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday with a 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 victory.

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

It will be an all-American quartet in the last eight at Melbourne as fourth seed Amanda Anisimova beat China's dark horse Wang Xinyu in their fourth round match on Monday.

PHOTOS: Kohli, Yuvraj, Maxwell's day out at the Australian Open

PHOTOS: Kohli, Yuvraj, Maxwell's day out at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh took some time off from their busy schedule to catch the action at the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, on Thursday.

Frustrating Australian Open all over for Sharapova

Frustrating Australian Open all over for Sharapova

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Picking up her racquet bag and marching straight out of Rod Laver Arena without a nod or a wave, Maria Sharapova's abrupt exit after her fourth-round loss to Dominika Cibulkova on Monday spoke volumes of her disdain for a forgettable Australian Open.

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Medvedev will be glad to play the role of dream wrecker once again.

Australian Open: Federer back to his best

Australian Open: Federer back to his best

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Roger Federer showed no sign of back trouble as he cruised into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over qualifier Alexander Kudryavtsev.

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Sunday's title match will mark the third final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the last six months

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Venus and Serena have not been beaten as a pair for 16 months now.

Alcaraz left spellbound by Federer's golf swing

Alcaraz left spellbound by Federer's golf swing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'It's as beautiful as his tennis', Carlos Alcaraz reveals how Roger Federer's stylish golf swing impressed him during a friendly round in Melbourne at the Australian Open.

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly with Rafael Nadal, as her new coach to improve her performance on clay courts, starting at the Stuttgart Open.

Australia's African diaspora takes centre stage at World Cup

Australia's African diaspora takes centre stage at World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Born in African refugee camps and raised in Australia, Mohamed Toure, Nestory Irankunda and Awer Mabil are carrying the Socceroos' World Cup hopes while showcasing the nation's increasingly diverse football identity.

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

Spotted: Celebs at Australian Open men's singles final

Spotted: Celebs at Australian Open men's singles final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Photos of celebrities who watched the Australian Open men's final between Rafa Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka.

Get ready for Sania vs Bopanna at Australian Open

Get ready for Sania vs Bopanna at Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna set up a mixed doubles quarter-final clash against each other at the Australian Open after winning their respective matches, in Melbourne.

Wimbledon 2026: Osaka turns up heat to power past Kasatkina; Sabalenka trounces Ostapenko

Wimbledon 2026: Osaka turns up heat to power past Kasatkina; Sabalenka trounces Ostapenko

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Naomi Osaka continued to make a statement at Wimbledon as she paired her flair off the court with growing confidence on it to dismiss unseeded Australian Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 on Friday and reach the last 16 for the first time.

Djokovic thrashes Murray to win Australian Open

Djokovic thrashes Murray to win Australian Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win the men's singles title at the Australian Open on Sunday. The Serb, seeded third, needed 159 minutes to overcome his fifth-seeded opponent 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in a one-sided contest at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open organisers splash cash at players

Australian Open organisers splash cash at players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The Australian Open has hiked total prizemoney by 15 percent to a record A$30 million with an eye on satisfying player demands for a better share of grand slam revenues, Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood told Reuters on Tuesday.

Is fluorescent 'in' at Australian Open?

Is fluorescent 'in' at Australian Open?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Australian Open started with a bang and the stars weren't hard to miss, as most of them were seen wearing loud colours at Melbourne Park.

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era after following his victory over Britain's Andy Murray in the men's singles final in Melbourne, on Sunday.

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner is only the third player in history to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Sania-Soares, Paes-Hingis reach Australian Open semis

Sania-Soares, Paes-Hingis reach Australian Open semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Sania Mirza and Leander Paes were on course for a Australian Open showdown as they reached the mixed doubles semifinals with their respective partners, in Melbourne.

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at Melbourne Park

Preview: Comebacks add mystique to Australian Open

Preview: Comebacks add mystique to Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

The return of Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin to the Australian Open, which begins on Monday, has added even more spice to a women's tournament already overflowing with talent.

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.'

What led to Dimitrov's exit from Australian Open

What led to Dimitrov's exit from Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Grigor Dimitrov is the latest player to be hit by injury in Melbourne

Azarenka crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Azarenka crushes Sharapova to clinch Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Victoria Azarenka became the first Belarusian to win a Grand Slam singles title when she claimed the Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Russia's Maria Sharapova on Saturday.

Halep pulls out of Australian Open warm-up

Halep pulls out of Australian Open warm-up

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Romania's Simona Halep pulled out of her final warm-up event before the Australian Open on Tuesday, saying she was suffering from gastroenteritis.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

Nadal defeats Federer to win Australian Open

Nadal defeats Federer to win Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 7-5 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2 to become the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open title on Sunday.

Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International

Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kyrgios, the 2018 Brisbane champion, is now ranked 673rd in the world with no protected ranking and will also need a wildcard to compete at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open hit again by crowd trouble

Australian Open hit again by crowd trouble

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Police resorted to using pepper spray on a section of rowdy supporters packed into the Margaret Court Arena for Fernando Gonzalez's match against Konstantinos Economidis.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Australian Open: Sania-Ivan fall at final hurdle

Australian Open: Sania-Ivan fall at final hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

India's Sania Mirza was eyeing her seventh Grand Slam title during the Australian Open mixed doubles final but it was not meant to be.

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 9 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday