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Newcombe shows Agassi 'much-needed' support

Newcombe shows Agassi 'much-needed' support

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Australian tennis great John Newcombe believes that former US tennis legend Andre Agassi is copping too much criticism for revealing that he lied about taking drugs during his playing career, and says that some support needs to given.

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.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Alexander Zverev into ATP Finals semis after straight sets win over Carlos Alcaraz

ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals

Meet Wimbledon's 'unexpected' winners' club

Meet Wimbledon's 'unexpected' winners' club

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

In a career spanning 13 years, Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli won seven titles before Saturday's triumph at Wimbledon. She's joins a long list of 'unlikely' champs at the hallowed tennis courts, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Bryan twins win record 13th Grand Slam doubles titles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful men's pair in grand-slam history on Saturday when they won their 13th doubles title together at the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Kontinen-Peers stun Bryan twins to lift men's doubles title

Aus Open: Kontinen-Peers stun Bryan twins to lift men's doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Henri Kontinen and John Peers stunned the Bryan twins 7-5, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men's double title at MelbournePark on Saturday.

Destiny looms over men's final

Destiny looms over men's final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Hewitt wants faster courts

Hewitt wants faster courts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Lleyton Hewitt believes the surface at the Australian Open's Melbourne Park is hindering the country's chances of producing a local champion.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

Americans Bryan-Sock win US Open doubles title

Americans Bryan-Sock win US Open doubles title

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

The meeting between the last two Wimbledon champions proved one-sided as Poland's Kubot and Brazil's Melo, seeded seventh, had no answer for the tactical game deployed by the third-seeded American duo.

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

World No. 1 Andy Murray capped off his glorious year by winning the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for a record third time.

Andy Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No.1 ranking

Andy Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No.1 ranking

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Andy Murray's charge towards the world number one ranking continued as he beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6(6) to claim the Vienna Open title on Sunday. The Briton, seeking to end Serbian Novak Djokovic's stranglehold on the number one spot by the end of the year, was cruising towards his third consecutive title before Tsonga turned the match into a real fight.

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rediff.com captures these moments and a lot more from the week gone by...

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The 30-somethings have enjoyed themselves at the French Open this year and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan continued the trend by winning a record-extending 14th Grand Slam doubles title at Roland Garros on Saturday.

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The triple grand slam winner, who will take over from Serb Novak Djokovic at the top when the rankings are updated on Monday, still went out on centre court for a practice session in front of a bemused crowd.

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Britain's Andy Murray won lifted his second Wimbledon title after defeating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) on Sunday. Following that clinical performance, here is a list of Wimbledon men's singles champions since 1922....

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

List of US Open men's singles champions since the Open Era began in 1968:

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Factbox - List of US Open men's singles champions

Factbox - List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

List of US Open men's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Andy Murray may have a dismal record in the Australian Open final, but he is not the only tennis star to come up short at the majors.