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Grand Slam bosses, IMTA to talk

Grand Slam bosses, IMTA to talk

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

The ATP will meet with the breakaway tennis players' union to thrash out the future of the sport.

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.

Ben Shelton eyes French Open push after landmark win on clay

Ben Shelton eyes French Open push after landmark win on clay

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Ben Shelton said he had laid down a claycourt marker for US men with his Munich Open win on Sunday after the World No. 6 became the first American to claim an event above the ATP 250 level since Andre Agassi's 2002 Rome Masters triumph.

Let the Grand Slams begin

Let the Grand Slams begin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Australian Open in Melbourne marks the commencement of the Grand Slam season in tennis. It has certain unique characteristics.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Matching Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul will act as huge motivation for Rafael Nadal

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the French Open fourth round by Angelique Kerber on Monday, but the local favourite is confident that she has what it takes to become the first French Grand Slam champion since 2013.

Hsieh becomes Taiwan's first Grand Slam title winner

Hsieh becomes Taiwan's first Grand Slam title winner

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Hsieh Su-wei became the first Taiwanese player to win a grand slam title when she and Peng Shuai beat Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 7-6(1), 6-1 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Saturday.

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but thinks he will have to secure more than 21 to do so.

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As India awaits Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut, experts urge cricket to remember the 15-year-old is still a child, highlighting the challenges of balancing extraordinary talent, growing fame and emotional well-being.

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

While off-court battles over pay and governance rumbled on, opportunities were scarce beyond the duopoly at the top of the men's game, leaving Djokovic to provide the year's standout moments for the chasing pack.

Will Djokovic Return To The French Open Next Year?

Will Djokovic Return To The French Open Next Year?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic expresses uncertainty about his future participation in the French Open after a surprising defeat to Joao Fonseca, raising questions about his continued presence at Roland Garros.

Karolina Pliskova hungry for Grand Slam success

Karolina Pliskova hungry for Grand Slam success

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Karolina Pliskova reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday and is keen to prove right those tipping her for Grand Slam success.

Ranked 114th, Arthur Fery chases a Wimbledon miracle

Ranked 114th, Arthur Fery chases a Wimbledon miracle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th in the world, has made a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, defeating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli and setting up a clash with French Open champion Alexander Zverev.

Cibulkova confident of joining Grand Slam winners' club

Cibulkova confident of joining Grand Slam winners' club

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova is confident she can win a grand slam title one day as her run to the Australian Open final showed she can adapt her game to all surfaces.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Djokovic send title warning with contrasting wins

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Djokovic send title warning with contrasting wins

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title defence gathered pace on Friday as the world number one swept aside American Jenson Brooksby 6-4 6-3 6-4 to enter the fourth round and reinforce his status as the man to beat at the All England Club.

PIX! Swiatek, Maia in semis as Jabeur's Grand Slam dream in tatters

PIX! Swiatek, Maia in semis as Jabeur's Grand Slam dream in tatters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ons Jabeur's hopes of becoming the first African woman to win a singles Grand Slam lay in ruins after her defeat by Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rybakina's journey: From Moscow kid to Australian Open champion

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Factbox on Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday:

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives.'

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Wimbledon: Dmitrov overcomes fear and injury to stun young Mensik

Wimbledon: Dmitrov overcomes fear and injury to stun young Mensik

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Grigor Dimitrov, the veteran Bulgarian stylist, defeated rising Czech star Jacub Mensik at Wimbledon, overcoming past injury fears. Dimitrov, who had suffered multiple Grand Slam withdrawals due to injury, showcased a masterclass performance, drawing inspiration from Roger Federer's style, to advance to the third round. He expressed his determination to push limits and compete at the highest level despite his history of injuries.

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner's dedication to patience and control has transformed him into a formidable clay court player, making him a favourite for the French Open, even as he navigates the mental challenges of heightened expectations and a potential rematch with Carlos Alcaraz.

Australian Open: Djokovic's Dazzling Acrobatics On Show

Australian Open: Djokovic's Dazzling Acrobatics On Show

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic slides, stretches and dominates to reach the Australian Open third round and move within one win of 400 Grand Slam victories.

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant transition from his celebrated sports career to the political arena, ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal.

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Ivan Lendl could be the missing piece to Andy Murray's Grand Slam puzzle, says the Briton's former-coach Darren Cahill, who helped pick his new mentor.

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison won the Australian Open men's doubles crown, defeating Aussie wildcards Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans in straight sets in their first Grand Slam together.

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus but the Serbian said he has no regrets about his decision.

Nadal can beat Federer's Grand Slam mark

Nadal can beat Federer's Grand Slam mark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

If there was any doubt before, there is now no question that Rafa Nadal can and most probably will better Roger Federer's record of 16 Grand Slam titles following the Spaniard's French Open success over the Swiss.

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'I guess I just put too much pressure on myself, aiming so high and I just have to take it step by step, not think too much about the future and be irrational'

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Four promising Indian tennis players, including Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar, have been inducted into the Government of India's Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, which provides comprehensive support for high-performance athletes. This move, welcomed by AITA, aims to strengthen India's presence in international tennis.

PIX: Osaka ends Serena's bid for 24th Grand Slam

PIX: Osaka ends Serena's bid for 24th Grand Slam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

In a rematch of their tumultuous 2018 US Open decider, Osaka underlined her status as the new queen of women's tennis and soaked up the cheers from the Rod Laver Arena crowd as fans returned to the Grand Slam after a five-day lockdown.

Djokovic feels 'relief' after bid for calendar Grand Slam falls short

Djokovic feels 'relief' after bid for calendar Grand Slam falls short

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic's loss in the US Open final on Sunday denied him a calendar-year Grand Slam but the Serbian world number one said he was just happy his chase for perfection was finally over.

Serena Williams' Return To Wimbledon Ends In Shock First Round Loss

Serena Williams' Return To Wimbledon Ends In Shock First Round Loss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Tennis legend Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to competitive action at Wimbledon after a four-year hiatus concluded with a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat to Australian qualifier Maya Joint in the first round. Despite flashes of brilliance and fighting back from a match point, Williams was unable to overcome the 20-year-old, who secured the most significant victory of her career.

Serena Williams eligible to return to tennis; comeback unclear

Serena Williams eligible to return to tennis; comeback unclear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Serena Williams has been listed as eligible to return to tennis by the ITIA, fueling speculation about a possible comeback after rejoining the anti-doping testing pool.

Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gauff threw up on court midway through the second set before recovering from a break down and then dominating the third set.

Kyrgios says won't play in Grand Slams without crowd

Kyrgios says won't play in Grand Slams without crowd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

As Grand Slam governing bodies ponder over the perfect blueprint of future events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Australian world number 40 Nick Kyrgios has said he does not want to play in a major in the absence of crowd. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July with countries closing borders and going into lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

Serena will surpass Court's Grand Slam record, says Graff

Serena will surpass Court's Grand Slam record, says Graff

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Steffi Graf acknowledged Serena Williams had achieved her success in the more competitive Open era and said she would eventually finish her career as the game's greatest player.

French Open: Gauff crashes out as Potapova pulls off huge upset

French Open: Gauff crashes out as Potapova pulls off huge upset

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Defending champion Coco Gauff was defeated by Anastasia Potapova in the French Open, with Potapova winning 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 to advance to the fourth round.

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Rafael Jodar joined an elite group of Spaniards who captured ATP titles as teenagers in the professional era.