News for 'Grand Slam'

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.

Lopez and Lopez break Grand Slam duck in Paris

Lopez and Lopez break Grand Slam duck in Paris

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Marc Lopez and Feliciano Lopez made Saturday in Paris a day to remember for Spain as they beat American twins Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles pairing in Grand Slam history, to win the French Open crown.

Winning Grand Slams is Sania's motivation after London Games

Winning Grand Slams is Sania's motivation after London Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Winning an Olympic medal may remain an unfulfilled dream for Sania Mirza but the Indian tennis ace is not losing sleep over it and would continue to push her battle-hardened body to win one or two Grand Slam titles before ending her career.

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

His third straight triumph at the All England Club also earned the Serbian a 20th Grand Slam title

Mertens-Zhang clinch Aus Open women's doubles title

Mertens-Zhang clinch Aus Open women's doubles title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the Australian Open women's doubles crown, beating Danilina and Krunic to claim their first Grand Slam title together in Melbourne.

French Open: Nishesh Basavareddy knocks out 7th seed Fritz; Zverev cruises

French Open: Nishesh Basavareddy knocks out 7th seed Fritz; Zverev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Seventh seed Taylor Fritz was stunned by fellow American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.

Olympian Jennifer Paes, Mother Of Leander Paes, Passes Away At 72

Olympian Jennifer Paes, Mother Of Leander Paes, Passes Away At 72

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Former India basketball captain and Olympian Jennifer Paes, mother of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72.

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the first 'Open' Grand Slam event

Zverev left reeling after Grand Slam slips through his fingers

Zverev left reeling after Grand Slam slips through his fingers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Alexander Zverev said the turning point in the four-hour thriller came when Thiem broke his serve for the first time in the third set, a break which reversed the momentum of the match.

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly with Rafael Nadal, as her new coach to improve her performance on clay courts, starting at the Stuttgart Open.

Dechy reaches first Grand Slam semi

Dechy reaches first Grand Slam semi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The Frenchwoman won an epic battle with 12th seed Patty Schnyder 5-7, 6-1, 7-5 on Wednesday.

Massive 'economic storm' on the way: Rahul slams Modi

Massive 'economic storm' on the way: Rahul slams Modi

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has warned of a severe economic crisis looming over India, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies and foreign travels.

Record Aussie Open prize money but stars want more

Record Aussie Open prize money but stars want more

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Australian Open will offer a record A$111.5 million ($74.73 million) in prize money this year and while players welcomed the increase, top names like Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka said the push for a bigger payout must continue across the Grand Slams.

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Paes had joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022.

French Open: Erratic Swiatek downs Bejlek to reach Round 3; Rybakina crashes out

French Open: Erratic Swiatek downs Bejlek to reach Round 3; Rybakina crashes out

Rediff.com27 May 2026

World number three Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek in a match littered with unforced errors.

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.

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.

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

Gadecki-Peers break 37-year-old record at Aus Open

Gadecki-Peers break 37-year-old record at Aus Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Australian pair of Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first duo in 37 years to defend Australian Open mixed doubles crown on Friday.

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.'

Moya eyes second Grand Slam title

Moya eyes second Grand Slam title

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Carlos Moya is fit, in form and utterly convinced he is now a better all-round player than when he won the French Open as a fearless 21-year-old back in 1998

Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th Grand Slam title

Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Top ranked Serena Williams won her third consecutive U.S. Open women's championship when she defeated Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday.

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.

What Serena needs to do to aid her Grand Slam quest

What Serena needs to do to aid her Grand Slam quest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Serena Williams plans to play fewer tournaments in the future to aid her quest to win more Grand Slam titles, according to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mertens fell to the court and Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they embraced.

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Achieving a lifetime goal can leave some players content but may also blight their ambition. For Andy Murray, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber feels vindicated that she now belongs at the upper echelons of the women's game after four years of consistency helped her into her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open warm-up in Adelaide

Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open warm-up in Adelaide

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to focus on being ready for the year's first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.

Carlos Alcaraz Puts On A Show At Australian Open!

Carlos Alcaraz Puts On A Show At Australian Open!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz raced into the Australian Open fourth round after a clinical victory France's Corentin Moutet.

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Win Top Laureus Honours

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Win Top Laureus Honours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz praised Novak Djokovic as an inspiration and gave a shout-out to compatriot Rafa Nadal after downing the Serbian great in four sets on Sunday to claim his first Australian Open title.

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Swiss world number two Roger Federer could extend his record grand slam tally to 20 if he remains fit and motivated, according to his coach Paul Annacone.

Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The professional tennis circuit, which requires players to jet around the world, was forced into shutdown in early March as countries went into lockdown and closed their borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Couldn't have dreamt of better Grand Slam debut: Nagal

Couldn't have dreamt of better Grand Slam debut: Nagal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The 190th-ranked Indian stretched 20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer to four sets in opening round of the US Open.

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 Wimbledon and the 2017 Australian Open remain his best returns in Grand Slams.

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren during a reconnaissance lap ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, forcing him to retire from the race. The incident occurred at turn four, causing significant damage to his car.

Is she the new Grand Slam champion in waiting?

Is she the new Grand Slam champion in waiting?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Garbine Muguruza is doing her best to stay grounded ahead of the Australian Open after a breakout 2015 season brought a wave of attention and suggestions that she was a Grand Slam champion in waiting.

Grand Slam innovation: Australian Open to introduce shot-clocks

Grand Slam innovation: Australian Open to introduce shot-clocks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Players will have an additional five seconds between points at next year's Australian Open but time-wasters will have nowhere to hide thanks to the introduction of shot-clocks.