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US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

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

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.

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed until September 20-October 4 amid the coronavirus outbreak, organisers of the season's second Grand Slam said on Tuesday. It was initially scheduled to be played from May 24-June 7.

French Open organisers snub Serena

French Open organisers snub Serena

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year's French Open, according to the organisers of the May 27-June 10 claycourt Grand Slam.

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Tendulkar embodies the passion of an entire country, says Sevilla.

Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition.'

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference after her first round win and was warned of possible expulsion from Roland Garros

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Dominic Thiem has reached a Grand Slam final three times - only to lose on each occasion

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Roger Federer saw his men's record haul of 20 Grand Slam singles titles matched by Rafael Nadal on Sunday and the Swiss great was quick to offer his congratulations to the Spaniard.

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.

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman and the oldest first-time Grand Slam winner since 1969 when she won the French Open in 2010

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since August 5, the 20-times Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust in his second round win against Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis.

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the arena is nestled among the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Zverev was left wondering why he has been struggling to get into his matches

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Carrying her hardcourt success to the French Open and the Wimbledon was the 'biggest goal' going forward for Osaka.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The 31-year-old becomes world number one for a sixth time ahead of the French Open.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

'Muguruza can win any tournament when she's at her peak'

'Muguruza can win any tournament when she's at her peak'

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'When she hits her peak she's so dangerous because she moves well.'

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Looking to improve her claycourt skills, she spent a bit of time at 11-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal's academy.

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie and made her feel like a 'warrior princess'.

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic believes he is the best player in the modern era

French Open champ Krejcikova pays tribute to late Novotna

French Open champ Krejcikova pays tribute to late Novotna

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Jana Novotna took Barbora Krejcikova under her wing in 2014 and while the youngster "never tried to imitate" her, the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon doubles champion drew inspiration from her mentor.

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek to win a singles major.

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

She remained philosophical in defeat, however, saying that her expectations coming into the tournament had not been high.

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

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.

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Some 21 million euros will be dedicated to the French clubs, nine million will go to the 142 tennis, chair tennis, paddle and beach tennis players outside the top 100

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands extremely high

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands "extremely high"

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'How many young people do you know who would be comfortable addressing or being questioned by a roomful of very much older strangers?' 'She (Osaka) is one of a very exciting batch of young female players and I am a big fan of hers. I hope with all my heart that she can find a way of feeling more at home in this sport.'

How Serena helped Kenin's career

How Serena helped Kenin's career

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Sofia Kenin said that the experience at Roland Garros changed her career trajectory.

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

French Open to be held with fans in stadium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With three Masters tournaments and two Grand Slams in the space of seven weeks, players might have to make hard choices but French Open director Guy Forget is confident they will turn up at Roland Garros.

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Skier Vonn proposes to boyfriend and he says 'yes!'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

US Olympian skier Lindsey Vonn proposed to her ice hockey player boyfriend

Everything you need to know about US Open champ Thiem

Everything you need to know about US Open champ Thiem

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Factbox on Austria's Dominic Thiem, who beat German Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win the US Open title on Sunday.