News for 'Flushing Meadows'

Agassi, Roddick wave US flag at Open

Agassi, Roddick wave US flag at Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The players from the States have won 34 Grand Slam singles titles in the last decade alone

Spoilt Safina says she let herself down

"Spoilt" Safina says she let herself down

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Russian Dinara Safina said she let herself down by acting like a "spoilt girl" during her semi-final defeat by Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on Friday.

Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman

Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Ana Ivanovic was unceremoniously tossed out of the US Open on Thursday by an obscure Frenchwoman who had never played a tour-level match before arriving at Flushing Meadows. Julie Coin set alight the Arthur Ashe Stadium court when she produced the match of her life to shatter the world number one's title hopes in the second round 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Now with Serena sidelined for the impending birth of her first child, the two-time grand slam winner is delivering on the promise that could see her become the new face of women's tennis.

US Open: Bopanna-Dabrowski exit in quarters

US Open: Bopanna-Dabrowski exit in quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Gabriela Dabrowski fought hard before crashing out in the mixed doubles quarter-finals at the US Open, on Monday.

Kuznetsova wins US Open

Kuznetsova wins US Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2004

Svetlana Kuznetsova powered to her first Grand Slam title by beating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the U.S. Open.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

US Open leading men cheering for a Serena Grand Slam

US Open leading men cheering for a Serena Grand Slam

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Serena Williams is on the brink of the grandest achievement in tennis, the single season Grand Slam, and even the leading men at the US Open championships starting on Monday are cheering her on.

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Images from the US Open final played at Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Champion Roddick sets sights high

Champion Roddick sets sights high

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

Bogeyman beats Federer in New York

Bogeyman beats Federer in New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

A round-up of Day 11 at the final Grand Slam of the year.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi top seeds at US Open

Bhupathi-Mirnyi top seeds at US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The duo will take on Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia and Andre Sa of Brazil in the first round.

Sania ready for US Open

Sania ready for US Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

The Wimbledon junior doubles champ will us the Canadian Open, a Grade 1 junior event, to prepare for the tournament.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the rowdy crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as she swatted aside more experienced opponents with the same ease as she hammered winners.

Federer to end year as No.1

Federer to end year as No.1

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Roger Federer will end the year as world number one for the third time in a row.

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese former world number four revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

Sharapova to meet Sania

Sharapova to meet Sania

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

The top seed can expect a tougher test against the fast-rising Indian.

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating American fourth seed Coco Gauff

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

How former champion Juan Martin del Potro won the crowd at US Open is amazing.

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sinner is most likely to upset the applecart after the Italian's run to the Canadian Open title this month

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Siniakova-Krejcikova storm back to win US Open doubles title

Siniakova-Krejcikova storm back to win US Open doubles title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The dominant Czech duo of Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova rallied to beat Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the US Open final on Sunday and collect their third Grand Slam doubles title of the year and sixth overall.

Americans fly high at the open

Americans fly high at the open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick stayed on course for an all-American U.S. Open final.

Unvaccinated Djokovic cleared to compete in Indian Wells, Miami?

Unvaccinated Djokovic cleared to compete in Indian Wells, Miami?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has applied for special permission to enter the United States to participate in the ATP Masters 1000 events.

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Eager to witness what many felt would be Serena Williams's final competitive match, thousands of fans poured into the Arthur Ashe stadium.

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Second seed Roger Federer powered to a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win over Roberto Bautista on Tuesday, charging into the quarter-finals of the US Open for the 10th time in 11 years.

'Proud' Michelle Obama congratulates Serena over successful 2015 season

'Proud' Michelle Obama congratulates Serena over successful 2015 season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Italian Roberta Vinci crushed the world number one's hope of completing a calendar grand slam by reaching the women's singles US Open final for the first time in her career.

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's outfit sparkled even if her play sometimes didn't during her grand slam return at the US Open but the former world number one's run to the fourth round showed she is back in business on and off the court.

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's path to a fourth US Open trophy has been cleared of familiar hurdles.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.