News for 'Grand Slam'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Prize pot at the 2025 French Open

Prize pot at the 2025 French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Significant pay hikes at the Grand Slams were central to the demands of the world's top players in their letter to the four majors recently.

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

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.

Sleepless nights, and a baby: Bencic makes Wimbledon history

Sleepless nights, and a baby: Bencic makes Wimbledon history

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Belinda Bencic won two tiebreaks to beat teenage Russian seventh seed Mirra Andreeva

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game at the end of the amateur and start of the professional era.

'I've never met a guy who sees tennis that way'

'I've never met a guy who sees tennis that way'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Rune beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Toronto and next plays Alexandre Muller as he builds up for the August 24-September 7 US Open.

French Open: Serena stays on course for 20th Grand Slam title

French Open: Serena stays on course for 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An ailing Serena Williams stayed on course for a 20th grand slam singles title as she came back from the brink to reach the final of the French Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 win against Swiss power hitter Timea Bacsinszky on Thursday.

Tsitsipas blames 'immaturity' after stunning loss

Tsitsipas blames 'immaturity' after stunning loss

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'I don't want to use any excuses or anything like that, so my entire focus is on how can we come to solutions, solve certain things.'

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of his first five Grand Slam singles finals after Swiss great Roger Federer.

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa finished in sixth and seventh position respectively, even as Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States reigned supreme in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Sinner prepares for sleepless night after dramatic loss to Alcaraz at French Open

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.

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

One of the rising stars of the men's tour, Fonseca shocked ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam main draw debut at the Australian Open in January and became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament at the Argentina Open the following month.

Musetti crushes Hanfmann, sets sights on title

Musetti crushes Hanfmann, sets sights on title

Rediff.com26 May 2025

It was then plain sailing for the Tuscan, who read his opponent's serve perfectly to break repeatedly and used his elegant single-handed backhand to perfection to set up a clash with wildcard Valentin Royer or lucky loser Daniel Elahi Galan.

Borg Has 'Extremely Aggressive' Cancer

Borg Has 'Extremely Aggressive' Cancer

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'Now I have a new opponent in cancer -- one I can't control. But I'm going to beat it. I'm not giving up. I fight like every day is a Wimbledon final.'

They never told me: Alcaraz slams Djokovic-led PTPA

They never told me: Alcaraz slams Djokovic-led PTPA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz distanced himself from the class-action lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association

Venus Confirms Engagement With Andrea Preti

Venus Confirms Engagement With Andrea Preti

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Venus Williams confirmed her engagement to Italian model and actor Andrea Preti.

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.

'Totally unprofessional': Sabalenka's honest confession

'Totally unprofessional': Sabalenka's honest confession

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka said she has apologised to Coco Gauff after dismissing the American's maiden French Open triumph

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The world number two was supreme in the opening two sets but then inexplicably took his foot off the gas before bouncing back from 3-1 down in the fourth set to subdue his 33-year-old opponent for a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory.

Aus Open: Brazilian teen Fonseca knocks out Rublev

Aus Open: Brazilian teen Fonseca knocks out Rublev

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Rublev dug deep in the third set and was a break ahead but Fonseca showed incredible poise and maturity at critical moments to set up another tiebreaker.

Andreeva, 17, youngest to reach WTA 1000 Final

Andreeva, 17, youngest to reach WTA 1000 Final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals.

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Fans are buzzing over the prospect of a rematch between world number one Alcaraz and second seed Djokovic in a potential New York finale

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open crown in September for her third Grand Slam title.

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Aryna Sabalenka inched closer to becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win consecutive US Open titles.

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

Djokovic eyes 100th title, snubs No1 ranking

Djokovic eyes 100th title, snubs No1 ranking

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Djokovic has spent more than 400 weeks at number one and now sits fifth in the rankings

Alcaraz lauds Sinner after 5-set thriller in Paris

Alcaraz lauds Sinner after 5-set thriller in Paris

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

It's a privilege to make history with you, Alcaraz tells Sinner