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Ladies, Build Your Business Skills! Build Your Technical Skills!

Ladies, Build Your Business Skills! Build Your Technical Skills!

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Never let self-doubt get in your way and the fear of rejection stop you from growing.

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat, Shiva in quarters

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat, Shiva in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Zareen won the bout after local favourite and former champion Sevda Asenova abandoned the contest during the opening round.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Red-hot Rafael Nadal faces Delbonis, says majors tally not a focus

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Mladenovic was one of several athletes placed under an 'enhanced protocol plan' for being in contact with compatriot Benoit Paire, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was withdrawn ahead of the Grand Slam.

Aus Open PIX: Pliskova stuns Serena with epic fightback; sets up Osaka semi-final

Aus Open PIX: Pliskova stuns Serena with epic fightback; sets up Osaka semi-final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Serena Williams squandered four match points and blew a 5-1 lead in the decider to fall to seventh seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4 4-6 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

World number two and top seed Caroline Wozniacki, runner-up at the south coast event last year, cruised into the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Australia's Ashleigh Barty.

'God is great': Life takes a 180 turn for Lucic-Baroni

'God is great': Life takes a 180 turn for Lucic-Baroni

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni could barely contain her joy after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday, 19 years after her only previous singles match win at Melbourne Park prior to her remarkable run.

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Rafael Nadal won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Earlier in the day, Karolina Pliskova became the first woman to advance when the big-hitting Czech curbed her attacking instincts to beat compatriot Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 and record her second win against a single loss in White Group play.

Kerber claims first grasscourt title

Kerber claims first grasscourt title

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Angelique Kerber claimed her first grasscourt title with a 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(4) victory.

PIX: Osaka to face Kvitova in maiden Australian Open final

PIX: Osaka to face Kvitova in maiden Australian Open final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Thursday

Supermodel Kurkova sets a healthy example

Supermodel Kurkova sets a healthy example

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Czech model Karolina Kurkova has taught aspiring models about the importance of healthy eating in a reality programme.

No coach, no problem as Pliskova targets WTA Finals

No coach, no problem as Pliskova targets WTA Finals

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova is confident that splitting with coach David Kotyza will not be a hindrance as she attempts to go it alone over the home stretch of the season, leading up to the WTA Finals in Singapore next month.

Venus ends Briton's run, Muguruza powers on in China

Venus ends Briton's run, Muguruza powers on in China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Grand Slam finalists Garbine Muguruza and Roberta Vinci stormed into the last four of the Wuhan Open in China on Thursday while Venus Williams ended the giant-killing run of Briton Johanna Konta.

US Open PIX: Pliskova survives scare, Thiem eases through

US Open PIX: Pliskova survives scare, Thiem eases through

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Karolina Pliskova showed the steel of a world number one as she fought off a match point to claim a riveting 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 comeback win over Zhang Shuai in the US Open third round.

Epic Serena win took its toll, says Pliskova

Epic Serena win took its toll, says Pliskova

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Pliskova was down 5-1 against Williams in the final set before the seventh seed produced a fight-back for the ages to claim a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 quarter-final win over the American great.

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Of the top 15 on Forbes' list of best-paid female athletes, 12 were tennis players. Indian badminton player PV Sindhu came in tied for 13th ($5.5 million), with Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn ($5.3 million) rounding out the top 15.

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Pliskova, a finalist at last year's US Open who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week, relied on her booming groundstrokes and strong returning to dispatch her American opponent in 59 minutes.

US Open: Aggressive style almost pays off for Pliskova

US Open: Aggressive style almost pays off for Pliskova

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Karolina Pliskova suffered a narrow US Open defeat at the hands of Angelique Kerber on Saturday, but the Czech 10th seed also proved her mettle as one of the most dangerous attacking players in women's tennis.

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

US Open PIX: Serena, Del Potro in semis; Stephens knocked out

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open matches played on Tuesday

Look who Serena's coach is backing at Wimbledon

Look who Serena's coach is backing at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Two-time winner Petra Kvitova and world number three Karolina Pliskova will be tough to beat at Wimbledon because the tournament's grass courts suit their games down to the ground, Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said.

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova proves too strong for 'tired' Osaka

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova proves too strong for 'tired' Osaka

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova utilised her big serve to full effect to ease to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over home favourite and U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo on Sunday.

Here's what debutant Ostapenko learnt from her Singapore experience

Here's what debutant Ostapenko learnt from her Singapore experience

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Jelena Ostapenko enjoyed a winning end to her season with a 6-3, 6-1 triumph over Karolina Pliskova in her final White Group match at the WTA Finals on Thursday and vowed to return as a better player after her first taste of the event.

Recovering From Covid At Home? 7 Things To Do

Recovering From Covid At Home? 7 Things To Do

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

A guide to post-COVID care to be followed at home.

Kvitova ready for return headlining all-Czech tournament

Kvitova ready for return headlining all-Czech tournament

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is happy to finally play tennis again for fans around the world - even if they can only watch on television. The world number 12 will headline an all-Czech tournament in Prague starting Tuesday without spectators, handshakes or the usual towel service.

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after the draw was made at the All England Club on Friday.

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he played an amazing tournament.'

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep, Kerber to clash in semis after easy wins

Aus Open PHOTOS: Halep, Kerber to clash in semis after easy wins

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Germany's Angelique Kerber breezed past American Madison Keys in straight sets to enter the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne on Wednesday. The 2016 champion easily won 6-1, 6-2 in just 51 minutes.

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Swiatek faces Barty challenge in French Open defence

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Swiatek's last defeat on clay came in the WTA 1000 event in Madrid against Australian Barty, who elected not to defend her 2019 French Open title last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wimbledon: Record rout of seeds complete as Bertens beats Pliskova

Wimbledon: Record rout of seeds complete as Bertens beats Pliskova

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Bertens, the first Dutchwoman to reach the last 16 since Michaella Krajicek, sister of former men's champion Richard, did so in 2007, followed up her win over Venus Williams in the third round with a display of power and poise.

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a battling 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over world number one Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard claimed a record-extending 10th Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday in the latest chapter of their rivalry.

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Halep, the beaten finalist in the French Open last week, is the latest top player to pull out from the event after Czech world number three Karolina Pliskova opted to rest her injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon.

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said fans would be allowed to attend the closing stages of the tournament on Sunday and Monday.

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.