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Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe beat former champions Laura Siegemund of Germany and Russia's Vera Zvonareva 7-6(9), 6-3 to win the US Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Roger Federer is the form player going into next week's U.S. Open but Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the title for a second time, according to former champion John McEnroe.

Radwanska strolls past 'on fire' Venus to win Rogers Cup

Radwanska strolls past 'on fire' Venus to win Rogers Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Agnieszka Radwanska tamed Venus Williams 6-4, 6-2 to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday, the third seeded Pole setting herself up as a player to watch at the U.S. Open.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The US Open turned over Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Williams sisters on Thursday for a prime-time first round doubles match that could have been Serena's last after the pair fell 7-6(5), 6-4 to the Czech duo of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

Bopanna-Ebden battle into US Open semi-finals

Bopanna-Ebden battle into US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India's Rohan Bopanna, partnering Australia's Matthew Ebden advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open tennis tournament, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday. The sixth seeds scored a 7-6(10), 6-1 victory over the 15th seeded American combination of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the quarter-finals.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Naomi Osaka's management team told Reuters via email that she would be participating at Flushing Meadows.

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.

Wawrinka steps out of Federer's shadow and into Djokovic showdown

Wawrinka steps out of Federer's shadow and into Djokovic showdown

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka stepped out of compatriot Roger Federer's shadow and into the US Open semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 upset of defending champion Andy Murray on Thursday.

India's Somdev makes US Open Round 2

India's Somdev makes US Open Round 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Indians have a reason to celebrate. Somdev Devvarman moved into the second round of the US Open, beating Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is doing it all these days, despite the grilling preparations for the US Open that will start on Monday.

The famous five: Usual suspects eyeing US Open glory

The famous five: Usual suspects eyeing US Open glory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Before we choose our favourites for the US Open men's singles title this year, let's get one fact in place -- since the 2005 French Open, only five men have won Grand Slam singles titles but rarely have all five been in contention at the same event.

Keys surges to semis; awaits Sabalenka in US Open battle

Keys surges to semis; awaits Sabalenka in US Open battle

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Home crowd magic takes Keys to US Open semis showdown with Sabalenka

Bouchard, Peng withdraw from Hong Kong tennis

Bouchard, Peng withdraw from Hong Kong tennis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Hong Kong's first WTA tennis tournament in more than 20 years suffered a major blow on Sunday with main drawcard Eugenie Bouchard withdrawing on medical advice after suffering from the heat at the U.S. Open.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

ATP does not support US Open's Monday finish

ATP does not support US Open's Monday finish

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The US Open's decision to extend the 2013 tournament to a third Monday has drawn criticism from the men's govening body the ATP who have called on Flushing Meadows organisers to fall into line with the three other grand slam tournaments.

Nadal raises the bar again, Federer's record in sight

Nadal raises the bar again, Federer's record in sight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

In the short term, it now looks just a matter of time before the Mallorcan powerhouse returns to the top of the world rankings; more significantly, Roger Federer's record of 17 Grand Slam titles is no longer a speck on the horizon.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal set up blockbuster US Open final

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal set up blockbuster US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Rafa Nadal set up a mouth-watering men's singles final at the US Open with victories in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Wozniacki, Bouchard, Williams: VOTE for BEST dressed player at US Open

Wozniacki, Bouchard, Williams: VOTE for BEST dressed player at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Who scored an ace in the style department? Who flopped?

US Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Azarenka steamroll to reach semis

US Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Azarenka steamroll to reach semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Rafael Nadal steamrolled compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the semi-finals of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

US Open: Spectators stunned as Federer suffers shock loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Roger Federer suffered a shock loss to Tommy Robredo at the US Open on Monday, ruining the chance of meeting Rafael Nadal at the only Grand Slam where the two greats have never played each other.

Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a tantalising first ever collision at the U.S. Open after demolishing their opposition at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Serena Williams took another emphatic step in defense of her U.S. Open title by crushing Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday to reach the third round of the year's final Grand Slam.

US Open PHOTOS: Venus ousted; Murray opens defence with dominant win

US Open PHOTOS: Venus ousted; Murray opens defence with dominant win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Venus Williams was knocked out of the US Open on Wednesday while Andy Murray raced through an entertaining drubbing.

US Open: Federer, Djokovic, Azarenka cruise; Stosur stunned

US Open: Federer, Djokovic, Azarenka cruise; Stosur stunned

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic blasted their way into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with ruthless efficiency, crushing their hapless opponents in straight sets on an action-packed second day at Flushing Meadows.

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

John McEnroe finds it hard to envisage Roger Federer adding to his record 17 Grand Slam titles and believes the Swiss maestro is showing signs of slowing down.

When the US Open was played on a clay court

When the US Open was played on a clay court

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Having started out on the grass courts of Newport Casino (Rhode Island) in 1881, the Grand Slam is now played on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows (New York). However, it was also played on the clay courts in Forest Hills between 1975-77, making it the lone major to be played on three surfaces.

What Raducanu's US Open win means for women's sport

What Raducanu's US Open win means for women's sport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Emma Raducanu's US Open victory is among the "greatest achievements" in women's sport, men's world number eight Dominic Thiem said.

Sania out of action for few weeks due to surgery

Sania out of action for few weeks due to surgery

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza's injury-forced sabbatical from the game will continue for a few more weeks as she, on Saturday, underwent an arthroscopic surgery on her left-knee at a hospital in Hyderabad.

Djokovic prepared for tough battle against Del Potro

Djokovic prepared for tough battle against Del Potro

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Serbia's Novak Djokovic faces the first real test of his US Open defence when he faces Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open mathches played at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

US Open: Will FedEx be dispatched?

US Open: Will FedEx be dispatched?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The US Open begins on Monday. With Nadal out, the big battle this time is between Federer, Djokovic and Murray. A Seshan rates the chances of the tennis giants.

Federer, Serena stretched, but survive

Federer, Serena stretched, but survive

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Roger Federer and Serena Williams came through their first real tests at the US Open on Saturday with flying colours as the casualty toll at the last Grand Slam of the year soared to record numbers. The former world number ones both played dangerous opponents but survived to fight another day, advancing safely to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision course at the US Open after they were placed in the same half of the draw.

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Rafa Nadal set up a mouth-watering men's singles final at the US Open with victories in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic

World Tour Finals: Murray, Djokovic open with wins

World Tour Finals: Murray, Djokovic open with wins

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

US Open champion Andy Murray withstood an early onslaught to beat Tomas Berdych in his first match on home soil since winning his maiden grand slam title and Novak Djokovic overcame Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as the ATP World Tour Finals began on Monday.