News for 'Grand Slam'

Record Alert! Djokovic goes past Federer

Record Alert! Djokovic goes past Federer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

This milestone underscores his longevity and commitment to the sport, especially considering the physical and mental demands of playing at the top level.

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Petra Kvitova bade an emotional farewell to professional tennis on Monday after her first-round defeat at the U.S. Open

Monica Seles reveals shocking medical diagnosis

Monica Seles reveals shocking medical diagnosis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Tennis legend Monica Seles on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis -- a neuromuscular autoimmune disease -- three years ago.

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The 2025 US Open women's singles title comes down to Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 and defending champion, and Amanda Anisimova

Why Jannik Sinner opted out of Davis Cup Finals

Why Jannik Sinner opted out of Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Jannik Sinner said he had to prioritise preparations for his Australian Open title defence.

Former World No 2 Jabeur takes break from tennis!

Former World No 2 Jabeur takes break from tennis!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur is taking a break from competitive tennis, the 30-year-old said in a social media post on Thursday.

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I've seen Federer and Nadal and they played a couple of good finals but nothing comes close to this.'

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Mboko saved a match point against Kazakh ninth seed Rybakina in front of adoring home support

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell set an American record in the 100m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami on Friday, breaking the tape in 12.17 seconds for the second-fastest time ever recorded in the event.

World No 1 faces backlash for playing lucrative event

World No 1 faces backlash for playing lucrative event

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has defended his decision to play in the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Cash Bonanza Awaits Wimbledon Champions!

Cash Bonanza Awaits Wimbledon Champions!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Wimbledon champions to receive record three million pounds in prize money

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion

Poland ends title jinx with thrilling United Cup win

Poland ends title jinx with thrilling United Cup win

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Poland battled past Switzerland 2-1 in the United Cup final on Sunday to banish the pain of title-round defeats in the previous two editions and secure a long-awaited maiden triumph in the season-opening mixed-team competition.

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Australian Nick Kyrgios and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina, are set to enthrall fans in India when the World Tennis League makes its debut, in Bengaluru, on December 17.

French Open: Olympic Champions Take Home Doubles Title

French Open: Olympic Champions Take Home Doubles Title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italian pair Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Kazakh Anna Danilina and Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 to win the women's doubles title at the French Open on Sunday.

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Why Hardik Pandya should return to Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pandya has played 11 Test matches for India, scoring 532 runs at an average of 31.29 with a century and four fifties, along with 17 wickets at an average of 31.05 under his belt.

PIX: Tendulkar in elite company as stars descend at Wimbledon

PIX: Tendulkar in elite company as stars descend at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was snapped, flanked by 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg, who has won 11 majors.

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Djokovic's Tearful Tribute To 'Tennis Father' Pilic

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'He was my tennis father as I like to call him, someone who has played a fundamental, integral role in my development as a tennis player and as a human being.'

Sinner opts out of Davis Cup; Alcaraz to represent Spain

Sinner opts out of Davis Cup; Alcaraz to represent Spain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Jannik Sinner has decided not to take part in this year's Davis Cup Finals with reigning champions Italy confirming his absence in Monday's team announcement, while world number one Carlos Alcaraz will represent Spain at next month's competition.

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury setback

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Andy Murray's match-worn shirt from his historic 2013 Wimbledon triumph could soon adorn the wall of a lucky fan's home, for the right price, after it was put up for auction along with other pieces of sporting memorabilia from the tournament.

Champ Alcaraz still in disbelief after French Open triumph

Champ Alcaraz still in disbelief after French Open triumph

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-times Grand Slam champion recharged his batteries with a short trip to Ibiza but is back in harness ahead of his campaign at Queen's Club, where he faces countryman Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his opener on Tuesday.

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic has opted out of the US Open warm-up tournament following consecutive semi-final exits at the French Open and Wimbledon.

From heartbreak to triumph! Madison Keys ends 16-year wait

From heartbreak to triumph! Madison Keys ends 16-year wait

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Good things come to those who wait as the saying goes -- but Madison Keys's wait may have seemed interminable.

PIX: Djokovic Swaps Racket for Baseball at Yankees Game

PIX: Djokovic Swaps Racket for Baseball at Yankees Game

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Djokovic will open his US Open campaign against Leaner Tien on Sunday.

Djokovic Opens Up About Retirement

Djokovic Opens Up About Retirement

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My dad is trying to retire me for a while now ...

Osaka lifts trophy after 3-year and motherhood break

Osaka lifts trophy after 3-year and motherhood break

Rediff.com5 May 2025

It was the 27-year-old Japanese player's first WTA title since she became a mother in July 2023.

Injury-hit Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Injury-hit Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Nick Kyrgios will not compete in the US Open for a third consecutive year after withdrawing from the event, tournament organisers said on Thursday.

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

Wimbledon 2025: Kudermetova-Mertens Lift Doubles Title

Wimbledon 2025: Kudermetova-Mertens Lift Doubles Title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Eighth seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens fought back from a set down to win their first Grand Slam as a pair, beating Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Sunday.

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Fifth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos bagged their maiden Grand Slam trophy as a pair by battling past British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the French Open doubles final.

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic was given an early scare but continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title by beating Italian Flavio Cobolli.

Sinner slays De Minaur, reaches ATP Finals title clash

Sinner slays De Minaur, reaches ATP Finals title clash

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner stormed to a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Alex de Minaur in the last four of the ATP Finals on Saturday, as the Australian suffered his 13th straight loss to the four-time Grand Slam winner despite a fighting start.

At 45, Venus Williams Set For Another US Open Quest!

At 45, Venus Williams Set For Another US Open Quest!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year's tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her age-defying return to the court.

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, finishes last in Freestyle Chess

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, finishes last in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh place play-off match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

Carlsen strikes back! Crushes Praggnanandhaa, Arjun

Carlsen strikes back! Crushes Praggnanandhaa, Arjun

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Carlsen to fight for third place after wins over Arjun and Praggnanandhaa

Two veterans get French Open wild cards

Two veterans get French Open wild cards

Rediff.com13 May 2025

French veteran Richard Gasquet was also among eight men given wild-card entries.