News for 'Flushing Meadows'

Rain pushes US Open men's final to Monday

Rain pushes US Open men's final to Monday

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The US Open men's singles final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was re-scheduled for Monday after persistent rain ruined any chance of starting the match on Sunday.

Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden US Open

Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outplayed Spain's Rafa Nadal to win the US Open final 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows on Monday and show why he really is the hottest player in the game right now.

Clijsters romps to US Open crown

Clijsters romps to US Open crown

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Kim Clijsters captured her third US Open singles title after thrashing Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1 in Saturday's final.

Djokovic favoured for US Open final rematch

Djokovic favoured for US Open final rematch

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet in the US Open men's final on a Monday for a second straight year, but things could not be any different than they were 12 months ago.

Djokovic, Nadal set up a mouthwatering US Open final

Djokovic, Nadal set up a mouthwatering US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will meet in the US Open final for the second year in a row after winning their semi-finals on a day of unrelenting drama and precision tennis at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Williams whips Wozniacki, meets Stosur in final

Williams whips Wozniacki, meets Stosur in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Serena Williams destroyed Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open semi-finals on Saturday to join Australia's Sam Stosur in the final at Flushing Meadows. Stosur earlier earned her place in the championship decider with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 win over unseeded German Angelique Kerber.

PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal advance

PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Roger Federer avenged his loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Wimbledon this year when he beat the Frenchman 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open and give himself a chance of a sixth title at Flushing Meadows.

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Andy Murray sent an ominous warning to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal about his intentions to win the US Open when he cruised through his first match at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday after Victoria Azarenka sent a shiver through the tennis world when she fainted on court.

PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise into third round at US Open

PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise into third round at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Roger Federer and Serena Williams both swept into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with the sort of ruthless performances that have made them the king and queen of tennis.

Clijsters takes a stroll down memory lane

Clijsters takes a stroll down memory lane

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Returning to the scene of her greatest triumphs, Kim Clijsters looked like any ordinary working mom when she strolled into Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena impress, Sania ousted

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena impress, Sania ousted

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal are seemingly not the only ones sick of the sight of Novak Djokovic and his domination of men's tennis.

Djokovic ruthless, Li Na shocked

Djokovic ruthless, Li Na shocked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

The last of the reigning women's Grand Slam champions was shown the door at the US Open Tuesday when error-prone French Open winner Li Na succumbed to unseeded Romanian teenager Simona Halep 6-2, 7-5.

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

US Open: Federer makes quick work of Geraldo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Roger Federer showed that time was still on his side as the Swiss master rang the closing bell on Monday's opening day at the US Open tennis championship with a quick victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

World number one and top seed Rafa Nadal will launch his U.S. Open campaign against Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili after the singles draw for the last grand slam of the year was made at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

Borg tips Murray to win the US Open

Borg tips Murray to win the US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg is tipping Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray to win his first Grand Slam at the US Open next week and rates him as competitive as Swiss star Roger Federer and Wimbledon's 2008 champion Rafael Nadal.

Wozniacki earns top seeding for US Open

Wozniacki earns top seeding for US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki was named top seed of a grand slam tournament for the first time on Tuesday for the US Open starting next Monday.

Djokovic faces old foes at US Open; Serena returns

Djokovic faces old foes at US Open; Serena returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Novak Djokovic faces the daunting prospect of possibly having to beat Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal to win the US Open for the first time and end the year as the world number one.

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

A sleepy Kim Clijsters woke up in time to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 second round win over American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Montreal Cup on Wednesday and continue her perfect buildup to the US Open.

New York mayor holds up immigrants as role models

New York mayor holds up immigrants as role models

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Michael Bloomberg, who is reportedly considering an independent run at the US presidency, derided xenophobic politicians and said immigration and diversity were good for America

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Andy Murray's North American hard court seasons have had blazing starts the last two years winning back-to-back Canadian titles only to see his play cool off at the US Open.

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a dream return to action after more than three months out due to abdominal and hamstring injuries as the world number two claimed the Argentina Open title on Sunday.

Azarenka withdraws from 'Tennis Plays for Peace'

Azarenka withdraws from 'Tennis Plays for Peace'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The tournament initiative was to launch on Wednesday - Ukraine Independence Day - with the exhibition event at Louis Armstrong Stadium

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki shocks tennis world with comeback announcement

Former champions slip in the drizzle

Former champions slip in the drizzle

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Former US Open winners Marat Safin, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Lindsay Davenport skidded out of the Grand Slam on Friday.

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open

Super Serena believes she is No.1

Super Serena believes she is No.1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Serena Williams marched into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday and despite being seeded only fourth at Flushing Meadows, the American is in no doubt she is the world's best player.

Doubt-free Federer chasing more glory at U.S. Open

Doubt-free Federer chasing more glory at U.S. Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Twelve months ago, Roger Federer went into the U.S. Open with doubts, perhaps for the first time in his career.

Something old, something new in women's semis

Something old, something new in women's semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Something old and something new distinguish the women's semi-finals at the US Open on Friday when young and seasoned rivalries will determine combatants for the singles crown.

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Like old times, an ovation for Agassi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

It was like old times at Arthur Ashe Stadium as US Open fans gave Andre Agassi a rousing ovation as the former champion was honoured before Monday's opening night programme at Flushing Meadows.

US Open: Aces in the pack

US Open: Aces in the pack

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

While all eyes are on Roger Federer and Serena Williams, who begin the defence of their US Open titles at Flushing Meadows on Monday, at look at some lower-ranked players who could make an impact last Grand Slam of the year.

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Nadal solves one riddle, poses another

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

By winning the U.S. Open for the first time and completing his collection of grand slam titles, Rafa Nadal solved one riddle and posed another.

Nadal cruises into first US Open final

Nadal cruises into first US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Spain's Rafa Nadal charged into his first US Open final after beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday's first semi-final at Flushing Meadows.

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Tennis fashion takes a new meaning altogether when we talk of fashion at the Grand Slams. The US Open is one stop where the ladies of the tennis world bring out their best outfits.

Murray, Venus, Clijsters breeze at US Open

Murray, Venus, Clijsters breeze at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Andy Murray, Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters romped through to the next round on Friday at the US Open.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to 2nd round at US Open

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to 2nd round at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Fourth seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi overcame a late resistance from Arnaud Clement and Nicolas Mahut to advance to the second round of the men's doubles event of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York.

Wozniacki opens New Haven defence with easy win

Wozniacki opens New Haven defence with easy win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Caroline Wozniacki's New Haven Open title defence and final warmup for the US Open opened smoothly on Wednesday with a clinical 6-4, 6-1 second round win over Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova.

Nadal gets top billing for US Open

Nadal gets top billing for US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal was installed as the top men's seed for the US Open on Monday as the Spaniard bids to complete a career grand slam.

Kuznetsova crushes Zheng, enters Montreal semis

Kuznetsova crushes Zheng, enters Montreal semis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Svetlana Kuznetsova thrashed China's Zheng Jie 6-1, 6-3 to become the first player through to the semi-finals of the Montreal Cup on Friday.

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Top seed Jelena Jankovic's US Open chances continued to dim with a listless 7-6, 6-3 loss to 75th-ranked Czech Iveta Benesova in her opening match at the Montreal Cup on Tuesday.

Hard task for Asians to advance at US Open

Hard task for Asians to advance at US Open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Japan's Nishikori was the first man representing an Asian country to break through to a Grand Slam final at the 2014 tournament before Marin Cilic stopped him in the title match.