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Tenth-seeded Nadal lurks as dangerous Wimbledon foe

Tenth-seeded Nadal lurks as dangerous Wimbledon foe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal could be heading for a clash with one of his Big Four rivals as early as the fourth round after the Spaniard was seeded 10th for the grasscourt championships.

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

US Open PIX: Keys downs Kanepi to set up all-American semi-final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A rampaging Madison Keys completed an American sweep of the US Open women's quarter-finals on Wednesday, dismissing Estonia's Kaia Kanepi 6-3, 6-3 to guarantee an American champion at the year's final Grand Slam.

Force India log seven points to stay fourth

Force India log seven points to stay fourth

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Sahara Force India consolidated its fourth position in the constructors championship by collecting seven points from the Mexican Grand Prix with Nico Hulkenberg finishing seventh and Sergio Perez 10th in Mexico City on Sunday.

No stopping Serena as she hoists 20th major trophy

No stopping Serena as she hoists 20th major trophy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Nothing, absolutely nothing could stop Serena Williams from completing the magnificent TWO-O on Saturday and the American joyously bounced around as she hoisted a Grand Slam singles trophy for the 20th time with victory at the French Open.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The glittering career of Russian former World No 1 Maria Sharapova was in tatters after she was given a two-year ban by the International Tennis Federation. Check out the high points in her career...

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the former World No 2 crumbled to lose 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic to face Thiem in semis; Serena staggers into last four

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic to face Thiem in semis; Serena staggers into last four

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Photos from the French Open matches played at the Roland Garros on Thursday

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

Bright side of COVID-19: Halep can be Wimbledon champ for 2 years

Bright side of COVID-19: Halep can be Wimbledon champ for 2 years

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Simona Halep produced a flawless performance to beat Serena Williams in last year's final but this week's cancellation of the grasscourt Grand Slam means she will not get to defend her title this summer.

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who are touted as India's best bet for a tennis medal in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, have been seeded fourth and will be up against the Australian duo of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in their opening mixed doubles match at the Games.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic enter 2nd round; Rublev upset

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday

Publishers to refund reader for factual errors in Ferguson's autobiography!

Publishers to refund reader for factual errors in Ferguson's autobiography!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Publishers of Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography have agreed to refund a customer after multiple inaccuracies were found in the book.

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova ousted, Djokovic sets up Nadal clash

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova ousted, Djokovic sets up Nadal clash

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A summary of the matches from Day 9 at the French Open.

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Johanna Konta earned the chance to fulfill a childhood dream when she advanced to an Australian Open quarter-final contest against Serena Williams by dismantling Ekaterina Makarova 6-1, 6-4 on Monday.

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at French Open...

PHOTOS: Shocking early exits at French Open...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The signs that things were going horribly wrong for Roger Federer were laid bare at Roland Garros.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A day after suffering her heaviest defeat since she was a teenager, Serena Williams was back to her brilliant best as she swatted aside Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 in her final round robin match at the WTA Finals on Thursday.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Stage set for Serena vs Sharapova showdown

Australian Open PHOTOS: Stage set for Serena vs Sharapova showdown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova for the Australian Open title

French Open Sidelights: Razzano unleashes underarm serve, and misses

French Open Sidelights: Razzano unleashes underarm serve, and misses

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Virginie Razzano astonished the French Open crowd on Monday when she served underarm on match point, and missed.

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is generally a slow starter but should not have any problem getting past his first-round opponent, Germany's Yannick Hanfmann.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

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

WTA Finals: Halep storms to victory, Sharapova wins marathon

WTA Finals: Halep storms to victory, Sharapova wins marathon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Romania's Simona Halep kicked off her campaign for a maiden WTA Finals title in emphatic fashion with a thumping 6-0, 6-3 victory over US Open champion Flavia Pennetta in the opening match of the eight-woman season-ending tournament on Sunday.

Dublin T20: Morgan, Bopara take England to win over Ireland

Dublin T20: Morgan, Bopara take England to win over Ireland

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

England captain Eoin Morgan recorded his highest one-day score on Tuesday with 124 not out to help his team to a six wicket victory over his native Ireland in a one-day international in Dublin.

One word which sums up Australian open finalists: Survivor

One word which sums up Australian open finalists: Survivor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki will compete for high stakes in Saturday's Australian Open final, having each needed to save match points to prevent a premature exit at Melbourne Park.

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova has declared herself fully fit and ready for next week's Australian Open after having her preparations hampered by a forearm injury.

Wimbledon PIX: Ostapenko keeps double dream alive; Halep, Konta advance

Wimbledon PIX: Ostapenko keeps double dream alive; Halep, Konta advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday

Aus Open Preview: Djokovic, Federer, Serena remain favourites

Aus Open Preview: Djokovic, Federer, Serena remain favourites

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic and Rogerer Federer loom over Melbourne Park for the year's opening Grand Slam as favourites for the Australian Open as questions remain as to whether one of Generation Next could finally end their stranglehold.

If SA have De Villiers, Ireland also have a player with the X-factor!

If SA have De Villiers, Ireland also have a player with the X-factor!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Irish captain William Porterfield not getting pressured by the daring batting of De Villiers

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Kvitova crashes out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Kvitova crashes out

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Images from Day 4 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

'Don't want to end my career this way...hope I'll be given another chance'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova said on Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

F1: How the teams fared at US Grand Prix

F1: How the teams fared at US Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Team by team analysis of Sunday's US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

Yeh Serena! Way to go!

Yeh Serena! Way to go!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'The one match I would really like to watch would be Williams versus Djokovic.'

F1: Vettel leads the red revival to Russia

F1: Vettel leads the red revival to Russia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The four times world champion is enjoying his best start to a season since he was at Red Bull in 2011, leading Lewis Hamilton by seven points after two wins and a second place from the first three races.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena and Raonic enjoy easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal easily avoided the embarrassment of a back-to-back first round exits at the Australian Open on Tuesday, ramping up his serve and rattling off 39 winners to beat Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.