News for 'Grand Slam'

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The US raced into a 5-0 lead in the tiebreak, and though the Greek duo rallied to level at 6-6 a perfectly placed volley from Harrison squeezed through Tsitsipas's legs and sealed a 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 victory.

How Serena's Grand Slam bid was brought to a grinding halt

How Serena's Grand Slam bid was brought to a grinding halt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Inspired Vinci rallies to beat World No 1 and then tells US crowd: 'But today is my day. Sorry guys'

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one tennis player said.

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(8) to win their Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday that marked the start of the season for the world's top two men's tennis players.

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the Indian Wells tournament, where the World No. 1 will return to action from an extended break after losing the Australian Open final in January.

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

US Open: Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Still shaking off the rust from a 15-month doping ban and a string of nagging injuries, the 30-year-old Sharapova needed all her skill, determination and two hours and 44 minutes to snatch victory in front of a packed Arthur Ashe stadium.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Nadal now has 12 Grand Slams in his kitty!

Nadal now has 12 Grand Slams in his kitty!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Factbox on Rafa Nadal, who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday.

Iga Swiatek, coach Fissette part ways after 17-month stint

Iga Swiatek, coach Fissette part ways after 17-month stint

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, she said on Monday, following a disappointing start to the season that culminated in a shock early exit at the Miami Open.

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Looking back is a waste of time, as far as Roger Federer is concerned. While tennis fans and pundits are obsessed with his below-par performance at the four majors this year which has left him in danger of missing the cut for the season-ending ATP finale for the first time since 2001, Federer has already put a positive spin on his 2013 trials and tribulations.

Why tennis stars are furious with French Open

Why tennis stars are furious with French Open

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, are threatening to boycott the French Open due to dissatisfaction with the current prize money distribution, claiming a lack of respect and a decreasing share of tournament revenue.

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Sunday's title match will mark the third final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the last six months

Bhambri, Nagal Get Financial Aid to Prep for Asian Games, Davis Cup

Bhambri, Nagal Get Financial Aid to Prep for Asian Games, Davis Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal receive financial assistance to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and Davis Cup, while Dhakshineswar Suresh joins the Target Asian Games Group.

French Open: Bopanna wins mixed doubles for maiden Grand Slam title

French Open: Bopanna wins mixed doubles for maiden Grand Slam title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

India's Rohan Bopanna won his first Grand Slam as he and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski.

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time.

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sania Mirza has said that French Open is going to be the "toughest" for her and Swiss partner Martina Hingis as clay court is not among their favourite surfaces.

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Olympic champion Monica Puig wants to capitalise on her victory, both on and off the court.

Li puts Asia on Grand Slam map with win

Li puts Asia on Grand Slam map with win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Images from the women's singles final at the French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Dream grand slam debut continues for 15-year-old Kostyuk

Dream grand slam debut continues for 15-year-old Kostyuk

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who made the third round of the 1997 US Open also at 15, was the previous youngest player to advance to that stage of a grand slam.

Home hope Vacherot shocks Musetti in Monte Carlo

Home hope Vacherot shocks Musetti in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot beats world No.5 Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte-Carlo Masters, securing his second career win over a top-five player.

Aus Open: Wawrinka, 40, digs deep to win five-set epic

Aus Open: Wawrinka, 40, digs deep to win five-set epic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years, winning a five-set thriller against Arthur Gea to make the Australian Open third round for the first time since 2020.

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Australian Open organizers came under fire on the Grand Slam's opening day on Sunday as frustrated fans sweated in long queues to the gates of Melbourne Park.

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Serena Williams said the latest chapter in her tennis life was "just beginning" on Saturday after seeing her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title dashed in the Wimbledon final.

Elina Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Elina Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine defeated Coco Gauff in the Italian Open final, signalling her ambitions for the upcoming French Open.

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the quarter-finals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday to remain on course for a third Australian Open title in four years.

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action for the first time in over 15 months, when she goes up against Czech Kristyna Pliskova in the French Open first round.

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam's organisers said on Saturday.

Djokovic into Aus Open quarters after Mensik pulls out

Djokovic into Aus Open quarters after Mensik pulls out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic, the 10-times Australian Open champion, will continue his quest for a record-extending Melbourne Park title and a 25th Grand Slam crown to surpass the record he currently shares with Margaret Court.

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Aus Open: Sinner advances; Shelton overpowers Humbert

Aus Open: Sinner advances; Shelton overpowers Humbert

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner was in ominous form on the Rod Laver Arena court he has ruled for two years before the match was cut short.

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Second seed Novak Djokovic tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in the third round of the French Open on Friday as his attempt to win the only grand slam title to elude him gathers pace.

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns.

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

French Open: Gauff reaches first Grand Slam final to set up Swiatek meeting

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Swiatek made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with winners.

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

Rampant Nadal now three Grand Slams short of Federer

Rampant Nadal now three Grand Slams short of Federer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old Spaniard and at times even gained a precarious foothold in his first Grand Slam final. But it ultimately proved a futile mission as, just like in all but two of Nadal's previous 87 matches here, the relentless Spaniard proved insurmountable, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

Clijsters to play all four Grand Slams in 2010

Clijsters to play all four Grand Slams in 2010

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Former world number one Kim Clijsters will play about 16 tournaments next year including all four Grand Slams, the 26-year-old Belgian said on Thursday.

Barty wins French Open to claim maiden Grand Slam title

Barty wins French Open to claim maiden Grand Slam title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Eighth seed Barty joins 1969, 1970 and 1973 champion Margaret Court and 1971 winner Evonne Goolagong-Cawley on the list of Australian women who have lifted the trophy here in the professional era.

In-form Sabalenka targets first WTA Finals title

In-form Sabalenka targets first WTA Finals title

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Aryna Sabalenka exemplified consistency in 2025 and arrives for the November 1-8 tournament having retained her US Open title in September, after finishing runner-up to Madison Keys at the Australian Open and Coco Gauff at Roland Garros.

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Medvedev had said he did not like playing Tien after a trilogy of matches that went the distance last year and the 20-year-old American proved him right with a clinical performance that included 33 winners.

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22