News for 'Baseline'

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

US Open: Images (Day VIII)

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The threadbare state of American men's tennis surfaced again on Monday when John Isner lost to Fernando Verdasco in the fourth round of the US Open to make it the worst home showing in the professional era.

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Top seed Simona Halep came back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to beat Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Qatar Open semi-final on Friday, marking her first victory over the Ukrainian in nearly two years.

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity

Sharapova, Safina lead Russian charge in LA

Sharapova, Safina lead Russian charge in LA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

A pumped up Maria Sharapova overcame Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the LA Championships on Wednesday.

ATP Tour Finals: Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka

ATP Tour Finals: Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Japan's Kei Nishikori dispatched error-strewn Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 in a disappointingly one-sided clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday.

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

How Sweden bungled coronavirus response

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The Swedish government would consider who will live, who will not die, in rationing coronavirus healthcare!' 'This means the 'biological age' would supersede the patient's chronological age as a potential guideline,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets

Top seed Nishikori wins Memphis Open in straight sets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Top seed Kei Nishikori of Japan became the first player to win three consecutive Memphis Open tennis tournament titles when he prevailed in straight sets on Sunday.

NiMo effect: Moody's downgrades PNB

NiMo effect: Moody's downgrades PNB

Rediff.com21 May 2018

"The downgrade of the bank's BCA and ratings reflects the negative impact of the discovery of a number of fraudulent transactions on the bank's standalone profile, particularly its capital position," the rating agency said in a report.

Serena rallies from the brink to reach final

Serena rallies from the brink to reach final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Second seed Serena Williams recovered from match point down to beat Russian fourth seed Elena Dementieva 6-7, 7-5, 8-6 in a nailbiting semi-final at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo

Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Dinara Safina finally got to show why she is top seed on Wimbledon's showpiece court, taming former champion Amelie Mauresmo on Monday to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Kevin Anderson produced a devastating display of serving power to reach the final of the Aegon Championships with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 defeat of gallant Frenchman Gilles Simon at Queen's Club on Saturday.

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

A brief look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leading contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon which begins on Monday.

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille, on Friday, to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafael Nadal.

Can Federer jump back to No 1 in tennis rankings?

Can Federer jump back to No 1 in tennis rankings?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka has backed 18 time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer to become the oldest player in history to seal the world number one spot at the age of 35.

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia's Petra Martic 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Zhengzhou Open on Sunday to win the 15th WTA singles title of her career and her first in China.

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The eight seeded South African fought back after losing the first two sets to defeat the Swiss ace 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11.

Cibulkova reaches last eight but wins few friends

Cibulkova reaches last eight but wins few friends

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The Slovakian eventually won 6-4, 6-1 but the match will be remembered for a ludicrous umpiring decision at a crucial stage of a tight opening set.

Nadal crushes Murray in Indian Wells final

Nadal crushes Murray in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Top seed Rafael Nadal overpowered British world number four Andy Murray 6-1, 6-2 with a ruthless display of hardcourt tennis to win the ATP title at Indian Wells on Sunday. The Spanish left-hander produced some superb form on a windy day in the California desert, dictating most of the rallies from the baseline before wrapping up victory in 80 minutes.

Murray, Federer to clash in semis

Murray, Federer to clash in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

World number two Roger Federer beat Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) to book a semi-final meeting with Andy Murray at the Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament. Murray spoiled Ivan Ljubicic's birthday celebrations, with a 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) victory over the Croatian.

Moody's cuts ICICI Bank UK's long-term debt

Moody's cuts ICICI Bank UK's long-term debt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

While affirming the bank financial strength rating and a stable outlook on all ratings, Moody's said in its rating action note that the long-term bank deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings for ICICI Bank UK are being changed from Baa1 to Baa2, which is similar to the Indian parent's senior debt rating.

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute match that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.

Linz final: Ivanovic to face Zvonareva

Linz final: Ivanovic to face Zvonareva

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

Ana Ivanovic and Vera Zvonareva had contrasting victories on Saturday to reach the final of the Linz Open.

Down but not out: Djokovic made to sweat in Miami

Down but not out: Djokovic made to sweat in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set spill to beat unseeded Joao Sousa of Portugal 6-4 6-1 in the third round at the Miami Open in Florida on Sunday.

Murray wins Madrid Masters

Murray wins Madrid Masters

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Andy Murray cruised to his second successive Masters Series title by blasting France's Gilles Simon out of the Madrid Masters 6-4, 7-6.

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

SSerena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday and into the final of the US Open to sit one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

PIX: 57 rallies, high humidity -- Djokovic ground by Millman before win

PIX: 57 rallies, high humidity -- Djokovic ground by Millman before win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Almost three hours. It's midnight now. Credit to John for putting up a great battle'

Federer beats Djokovic to set up Del Potro final

Federer beats Djokovic to set up Del Potro final

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Roger Federer conjured a brilliant winner from between his legs to bring up match point as he beat Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 in Sunday's semi-final to move within one win of a sixth successive US Open crown. The Swiss magician will face 20-year-old Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, the sixth seed, who reached his first Grand Slam final by routing Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Belgium's David Goffin to reach the Miami Open final with a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory on Friday as he continued his pursuit of a fifth title in six years on Key Biscayne.

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman toppled world number 25 Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Chennai Open on Friday.

Azlan Shah: India lose final to Korea in shoot-out

Azlan Shah: India lose final to Korea in shoot-out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Going into the title clash, World no. 5 India were clear favourites to lift their sixth Azlan Shah title against the 17th ranked Koreans.

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Isner outlasts Zverev for first Miami title

Isner outlasts Zverev for first Miami title

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

John Isner delved deep into his energy tank to outlast Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 and claim the biggest title of his career at the Miami Open.

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Ramkumar played with a lot of passion against the 2014 US Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon finalist before bowing out with a 4-6, 3-6 second round defeat.

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal sent another message that he has the world number one ranking in his sight as he began his campaign to win his sixth successive title by equalling his most emphatic victory on the ATP Tour. A superb performance of heavy serving and varied follow-ups from the baseline by the Wimbledon and French Open champion overwhelmed Florent Serra 6-0, 6-1 and carried the Spaniard to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters Series.

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the US Open

Top seed Kerber stunned by American Vandeweghe

Top seed Kerber stunned by American Vandeweghe

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Reigning champion and top seed Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, losing 6-2, 6-3 to American Coco Vandeweghe on Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 33.

Becker ousts fourth seed Davydenko

Becker ousts fourth seed Davydenko

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Germany's Benjamin Becker caused the biggest upset at Wimbledon so far on Tuesday by knocking out fourth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.