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At 45, Venus Williams Set For Another US Open Quest!

At 45, Venus Williams Set For Another US Open Quest!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year's tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her age-defying return to the court.

Zverev tested but marches on in New York

Zverev tested but marches on in New York

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam experience proved decisive as the German third seed defeated Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.

Zverev sharpens mind and body as he targets US Open win

Zverev sharpens mind and body as he targets US Open win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Speaking to reporters at Flushing Meadows, 28 year old Zverev spoke about his journey since Wimbledon and shared how he took an uncharacteristic break from his rigorous routine.

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved a class above American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open women's final on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fritz, Shelton lead American charge at US Open with first-round wins

Krejcikova ends teen star Mboko's US Open dream

Krejcikova ends teen star Mboko's US Open dream

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Barbora Krejcikova harnessed her experience to knock promising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko out of the US Open

Alcaraz Punishes Sinner For Second US Open Crown

Alcaraz Punishes Sinner For Second US Open Crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Carlos Alcaraz proved a class above defending champion Jannik Sinner to win the men's singles title at the US Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory at the Arthur Ashe stadium, in New York, on Sunday.

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.

US Open Ramps Up Prize Money!

US Open Ramps Up Prize Money!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The US Open announced $90 million in prize money will be on offer at this year's final major, marking the largest purse in tennis history, up 20 percent from 2024.

Emotional week ends in style: Gauff cruises in NY

Emotional week ends in style: Gauff cruises in NY

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

American third seed Coco Gauff completed a confidence-boosting 6-3 6-1 win over Poland's Magdalena Frech in the U.S. Open third round on Saturday, finding her rhythm after a nervous start to the tournament.

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'This has been a special week for me. To be playing at this level and in the semifinals of a Slam is a big moment.'

'New Two' roadblock for Djokovic at Australian Open

'New Two' roadblock for Djokovic at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic, who is eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam title, looks likely to need to beat either Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz or both at the business end of the Australian Open.

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Filipino Eala and Indonesia's Tjen round-off historic day for Southeast Asia with first round wins in their respective matches at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

Mature Alcaraz sets sights on career Grand Slam

Mature Alcaraz sets sights on career Grand Slam

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Like any player he has weaknesses, but he's improving them all the time.'

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his stellar run at the hardcourt Grand Slams with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Kazakh 23rd seed Alexander Bublik on Monday to make the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles final between Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula of the United States, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

Swift-Kelce engagement gets US Open buzzing

Swift-Kelce engagement gets US Open buzzing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Swift and Kelce, whose announcement earned more than 18 million Instagram likes, headlined the A-listers in the crowd at the men's final last year, where Jannik Sinner ensured a "cruel summer" for another Taylor -- Fritz -- in a three-set defeat.

US Open glory returns Alcaraz to World No 1

US Open glory returns Alcaraz to World No 1

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'The number one (ranking) is a goal that I had set myself almost at the beginning of the year and to see that I have achieved it is something incredible.'

Dabrowski, Routliffe lift US Open doubles title

Dabrowski, Routliffe lift US Open doubles title

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

For their efforts, Dabrowski and Routliffe will share a $1 million prize purse, an increase from $750,000 last year.

US Open: Serena turns coach as Venus-Fernandez win in style!

US Open: Serena turns coach as Venus-Fernandez win in style!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Venus Williams revealed her younger sister Serena has been coaching from afar as she and Leylah Fernandez surged into the doubles quarter-finals.

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Sabalenka stretches unbeaten streak in Wuhan; Swiatek stunned

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The world number closed out the victory despite a few service wobbles late on, improving her win-loss record against Rybakina to 8-5.

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek arrives at the US Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to World No. 1 to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".

PIX: Swiatek downs Paolini to win first Cincinnati Open title

PIX: Swiatek downs Paolini to win first Cincinnati Open title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.

US Open: Bopanna-Ebden beat Dutch pair in opener

US Open: Bopanna-Ebden beat Dutch pair in opener

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden got off to a fine start in the men's doubles at the US Open, beating Sander Arends and Robin Haase of the Netherlands in straight sets at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

PIX: Naomi Osaka thrills with frills at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka dons tutu 'super suit' in triumphant US Open return.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic's battling victory under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium made him the oldest man to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Sabalenka's sweet revenge; Rybakina routs Raducanu

US Open PIX: Sabalenka's sweet revenge; Rybakina routs Raducanu

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka got the revenge she craved on Friday by defeating Leylah Fernandez to erase the sting of her 2021 US Open semi-final upset.

From Manila to Mexico: New nations rewrite US Open history

From Manila to Mexico: New nations rewrite US Open history

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Players from the Philippines and Hong Kong will be on the schedule for the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time this week, as the U.S. Open sees the impact of an increasingly global game.

PIX: Errani-Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown

PIX: Errani-Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the final.

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires in final

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires in final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired while trailing 5-0 in the first set of their final on Monday.

Osaka shimmers to set up last-16 Gauff meet

Osaka shimmers to set up last-16 Gauff meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'I'm pleased. It's not a journey I pictured, but I'm glad to be living it.'

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan