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Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Hurricane Ida disrupts US Open schedule

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The second round match between former champion Angelique Kerber and Anhelina Kalinina, originally scheduled to begin after Schwartzman and Anderson, was pushed to Thursday.

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Lleyton Hewitt waved goodbye to the US Open on Thursday, the tenacious Australian dragged kicking and screaming to the Flushing Meadows exit by countryman Bernard Tomic.

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The hard court, outdoor competition in Lexington, Kentucky, marked the WTA's first tournament in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak forced almost all sport into a long break earlier this year.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury.

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould her mindset to deal with tough losses.

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

'Americans selfish to go ahead with US Open'

'Americans selfish to go ahead with US Open'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Multiple media reports on Monday said the USTA would confirm the Grand Slam tournament would go ahead without fans despite New York City still recording hundreds of new COVID-19 cases every day.

Learnt 'big lesson' from US Open default: Djokovic

Learnt 'big lesson' from US Open default: Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'There was a lot of speculation about whether it was deserved. I accepted it, I moved on.'

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.

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

PIX: Teenagers Raducanu, Fernandez to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Leylah Fernandez's storybook US Open continued with yet another upset on Thursday, as the Canadian teenager shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 at the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The French Open will be held from September 27-October 11 after being moved from its usual late May-June slot due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

As they celebrated Naomi Osaka's victory in the final of the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Saturday, Tokyoites were eager to embrace their heroines' stand against racial injustice.

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal will become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles if he defeats the Russian in Melbourne.

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Serena's designs were created to celebrate "women who turn fear into courage and doubt into confidence."

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Osaka has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement both in Japan and the United States

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The World No 1 told reporters on Friday that his strong performances this season -- including clinching yet another Roland Garros title in June -- have given him momentum heading into the fourth major of the year next week.

Two players in quarantine at US Open bubble

Two players in quarantine at US Open bubble

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The United States Tennis Association said on Tuesday that a non-player has tested positive for the virus within the controlled environment that will host the Western & Southern Open and the US Open in New York.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

While the year's final grand slam is just underway tennis fans have circled Sept. 8 when, if all goes to form, Nadal and Federer would meet to decide a place in the final.

Upsets on Day 1 at US Open: Sharapova knocks out Halep, Konta loses

Upsets on Day 1 at US Open: Sharapova knocks out Halep, Konta loses

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Sharapova, making her return to top-flight tennis after serving a doping ban, defeated Romanian Halep 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to move into the 2nd round of the final major of the year.

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The fifth-seeded Ukrainian reached her second straight Grand Slam semi-final after also making the last four at Wimbledon in July.

Djokovic, Thiem on opposite sides of US Open draw

Djokovic, Thiem on opposite sides of US Open draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

India's Nagal draws world No 128 Bradley Klahn in opener.

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.

Sukhwinder Singh rocks Jai Ho concert in US

Sukhwinder Singh rocks Jai Ho concert in US

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The singer performed the famous song from the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire at Colden Center, Flushing in New York.

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'He's one of those players that are dangerous for everybody'

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Photos! These dresses are made of toilet paper

Photos! These dresses are made of toilet paper

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Presenting the best looks from the 14th annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest in Manhattan, New York, US.

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

PIX: Federer advances to 2nd round after Nagal scare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When the match began it was Federer who surprisingly looked intimidated under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights as he sprayed errors all around the court but the Swiss great woke from his slumber in time to turn the match resoundingly in his favour.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

US Open wildcards for former champion Hewitt and cancer-survivor Duval

US Open wildcards for former champion Hewitt and cancer-survivor Duval

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Hewitt, the 2001 champion, received his wildcard via a reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia, which will grant an American a wild card into next year's Australian Open, and was among 16 players who received wildcard entries.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'