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Henin finds happiness on court

Henin finds happiness on court

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

As Kim Clijsters's love affair with tennis comes to an end, fellow Belgian Justine Henin's has started to bloom again.

Aus Open: Henin beats Zheng, faces Serena in final

Aus Open: Henin beats Zheng, faces Serena in final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Justine Henin thrashed China's Zheng Jie to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday.

Tiafoe out of World TeamTennis after positive COVID-19 test

Tiafoe out of World TeamTennis after positive COVID-19 test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Frances Tiafoe will be unable to compete for the Washington Kastles in the 2020 World TeamTennis season after testing positive for COVID-19 during the advance travel testing window, tournament chief Carlos Silva said on Monday. Tiafoe, 22, returned a positive test on Friday and was forced to withdraw from the All-American Team Cup exhibition tournament in Atlanta.

Something old, something new in women's semis

Something old, something new in women's semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Something old and something new distinguish the women's semi-finals at the US Open on Friday when young and seasoned rivalries will determine combatants for the singles crown.

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Andre Agassi and wife Steffi Graf during played a mixed doubles match against Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters at an exhibition event to unveil the new retractable roof over Centre Court at Wimbledon in London, on Sunday.

Images from day three at Wimbledon

Images from day three at Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Images from day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Club in London, on Wednesday.

Mothers of sporting comebacks

Mothers of sporting comebacks

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

When Kim Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3 to win the 2009 women's singles title at the US Open, she not only added a second Grand Slam triumph to her 2005 US Open victory but also became a champion mother. A look at some Super mums.

Mauresmo reclaims number one ranking

Mauresmo reclaims number one ranking

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Mauresmo, who topped the rankings for the first time 18 months ago, deposed Belgian Kim Clijsters despite both players skipping last week's event in Indian Wells.

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to Zverev

Mauresmo wins diamond racquet

Mauresmo wins diamond racquet

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

Amelie Mauresmo beat Kim Clijsters 6-4, 7-6 in the Diamond Games final on Sunday.

Wozniacki regains world number one ranking

Wozniacki regains world number one ranking

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki regained her status as world number one when she defeated Israeli Shahar Peer 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai tennis championships on Friday.

Sharapova leads top four into semis

Sharapova leads top four into semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Top seed Amelie Mauresmo, second seed Kim Clijsters and number three Justine Henin-Hardenne also won their quarter-finals.

Belgium, US in Fed Cup semis

Belgium, US in Fed Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Belgium will meet the United States in the Fed Cup semi-finals after Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne beat holders Russia

Belgium storm into Fed Cup final

Belgium storm into Fed Cup final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Kim Clijsters powered Belgium into their second Fed Cup final with a comfortable 6-0, 6-1 win over American teenager Vania King.

US Open women's singles champions

US Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

List of US Open women's singles champions, since 1912.

Sania beats Petrova in round two

Sania beats Petrova in round two

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Belgium set up semi-final with U.S

Belgium set up semi-final with U.S

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players hammed it up in exhibition matches on the eve of the Australian Open to raise money for victims of the country's devastating floods on Sunday.

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with snakes and crocs of a varied variety, and kissed and cuddled Koala bears on Wednesday.

Nadal, Federer bare their teeth

Nadal, Federer bare their teeth

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

Top seed Amelie Mauresmo, Kim Clijsters and Martina Hingis also revelled in improved conditions following the rain-soaked start to the French Open.

Henin-Hardenne takes top spot

Henin-Hardenne takes top spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Belgian thumped Yugoslav Jelena Dokic 6-0, 6-4 in the final of the Swisscom Challenge on Sunday

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The second seed was treated by medical staff after cramping during \n\nher semi-final win over Jennifer Capriati.

Injured Venus 'feeling better'

Injured Venus 'feeling better'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

The 2000 and 2001 champion will be gunning for revenge when play starts on Centre Court at 1400 GMT.\n\n

Belgian duo graceful in defeat

Belgian duo graceful in defeat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Belgian duo Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne once again fell victim to the raw power of Williams sisters Venus and Serena.

Henin wins French Open

Henin wins French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

Henin-Hardenne wins German Open

Henin-Hardenne wins German Open

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Justine Henin-Hardenne survived three match points to overcome Kim Clijsters 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in a thrilling all-Belgian German Open final

How the Australian Open women's finalists measure up

How the Australian Open women's finalists measure up

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Victoria Azarenka holds a 5-4 record over Li Na and has won their last four matches, however, the Chinese is 2-0 up in Grand Slam encounters.

Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval

Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval

Rediff.com18 May 2009

On Sunday, the most famous tennis court in the world had become an indoor arena for the first time in its 87-year existence, complete with a translucent roof and bright floodlights.

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Robin Soderling and Andy Murray served up reminders that there are more than two contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open with dominant third-round victories on Saturday.

Dark horse Zvonareva canters into second round

Dark horse Zvonareva canters into second round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Two surprise Grand Slam final appearances have given Vera Zvonareva the world number two ranking and the confidence to go one better at the Australian Open, but remarkably, the Russian remains saddled with the 'dark horse' tag.

Wozniacki to play Rodionova in Aus Open first round

Wozniacki to play Rodionova in Aus Open first round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki will play 107th-ranked local Anastasia Rodionova in the first round of the Australian Open when she begins her bid for a maiden Grand Slam title.

All you wanted to know about the Australian Open

All you wanted to know about the Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

As Kim Clijsters and Novak Djokovic set out to defend their titles at Melbourne Park, rediff.com takes a look at a few interesting facts and figures related to the year's first major tournament.

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

With Virginia Wade the last Briton, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1977, the 18-year-old has to deal with plenty of expectation on her shoulders.

Serena to make return to US Open

Serena to make return to US Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Serena Williams will make her long-awaited return to the Arthur Ashe centre court on Tuesday when she opens her latest US Open campaign against Bojana Jovanovski.

Justine Henin-Hardenne wins Aus Open

Justine Henin-Hardenne wins Aus Open

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

China rallies for Li's second tilt at glory

China rallies for Li's second tilt at glory

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Trailblazer Li Na already has the distinction of being Asia's first to break into a Grand Slam singles final after her brilliant run at the Australian Open in January.

Top seeds untroubled at Australian Open

Top seeds untroubled at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Normal service resumed at the Australian Open on Saturday as Roger Federer and Serena Williams booked their places in the second week of the championship.

Wozniacki through after Chakvetadze retires

Wozniacki through after Chakvetadze retires

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Caroline Wozniacki's first match since losing the world No.1 ranking ended dramatically on Wednesday at the Dubai Championships when opponent Anna Chakvetadze collapsed on court while serving for the second set.