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Federer poised for historical weekend at US Open

Federer poised for historical weekend at US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Roger Federer is poised to write more tennis history at the U.S. Open this weekend against semi-final opponent Nikolay Davydenko at the National Tennis Center.

Sharapova red hot in NY

Sharapova red hot in NY

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

The Russian has swapped last year's glamorous Audrey Hepburn look for a flaming red dress inspired by New York City.

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Zverev, who is looking for his fourth tournament win of the year, needed only 64 minutes to defeat Nishikori and move into the final in WashingtonDC where he will play Kevin Anderson after the South African beat Jack Sock by the same score.

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with an easy win over qualifier Radu Albot in the US Open first round.

US Open on hold as Hurricane Irene looms

US Open on hold as Hurricane Irene looms

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

The usual last-minute preparations for the US Open were aborted on Saturday as Flushing Meadows was shut down in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, which was expected to hit New York this weekend. Players were told to go and find alternative places to practice as officials took the unusual step of locking up the National Tennis Center in the countdown to the last Grand Slam of the year.

Henin to meet Mauresmo in final

Henin to meet Mauresmo in final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Tennis round-up: Azarenka to miss US Open over child custody battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The 28-year-old Belarusian returned to action in June, after the birth of her son Leo last December, and had been hopeful that legal arrangements could be worked out to allow her to compete in the August 28-September 10 grand slam in New York.

PIX: Wimbedon champ Kvitova out, Federer advances

PIX: Wimbedon champ Kvitova out, Federer advances

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Maria Sharapova survived an early scare at the US Open Monday after Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova had been knocked out of the year's final Grand Slam, which began on time and in perfect conditions after a week of wild weather in New York.

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the world, will carry on as scheduled in two weeks' time despite concerns about coronavirus, tournament organisers said on Monday. The status of the two-week tournament featuring players from over 40 countries comes a day after the prestigious Indian Wells event was called off at the last minute because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Rediff.com gives you a peek of the big names who were in attendance of the US Open.

Andre Agassi, Kim Clijsters top seeds at US Open

Andre Agassi, Kim Clijsters top seeds at US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

The 2003 US Open will be played at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, from August 25 to September 7.

Bryan brothers clinch record 62nd doubles title

Bryan brothers clinch record 62nd doubles title

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Bob and Mike Bryan came from a set down to win a record 62nd ATP Tour doubles title together with a gripping victory over Eric Butorac and Jean-Julien Rojer at the LA Open on Sunday.

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States.

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Pouille upsets Nadal to reach US Open quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Lucas Pouille crowned a glorious French charge at the U.S. Open on Sunday by ousting 14-times grand slam singles winner Rafa Nadal in a five-set thriller. The 22-year-old Pouille, seeded 24th, won a deciding tiebreak 8-6 to complete a 6-1 2-6 6-4 3-6 7-6(6) marathon victory and join compatriots Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils into the last eight at Flushing Meadows.

Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final

Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

Sam Querrey reached his third consecutive ATP final by upsetting top-seeded German Tommy Haas 6-3 7-5 at the LA Open on Saturday.

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

After the 'lingerie' outfit during the Wimbledon, Nike is back with fluorescent yellow gear for players, both male and female.

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, the tennis tournament's organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Nadal enjoys Kiefer's late-night challenge

Nadal enjoys Kiefer's late-night challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Nadal's victory meant that the top 16 men's seeds advanced to the third round for the first time in a Grand Slam.

Federer, Henin roll into second round

Federer, Henin roll into second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Williams sisters also recorded contrasting wins to advance at the US Open.

Somdev, Becker ousted in first round

Somdev, Becker ousted in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Big-serving American John Isner produced the first upset at the LA Open with a 7-6, 7-6 victory over seventh-seeded German Benjamin Becker in the opening round on Tuesday. Fifth-seeded Russian Igor Kunitsyn eased into the second round with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman and Argentina's Leonardo Mayer crushed French qualifier Josselin Ouanna 6-2, 6-3.

Stepanek upsets Blake to clinch second ATP title

Stepanek upsets Blake to clinch second ATP title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The 28-year-old from Karvina broke the second-seeded American twice in the third set to seal victory in two hours 20 minutes at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.

Blake in LA semis, Safin goes out

Blake in LA semis, Safin goes out

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

former world number one Marat Safin was knocked out by South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik/

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

American Vince Spadea celebrated his 33rd birthday with a dramatic fightback to beat Russian fifth seed Dmitry Tursunov 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the Los Angeles Classic second round on Thursday.

Safin squeezes through Los Angeles opener

Safin squeezes through Los Angeles opener

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The former world number one battled past Australia's Chris Guccione 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the opening round of the Los Angeles Classic.

PIX: Sensational Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown

PIX: Sensational Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

World number one Iga Swiatek beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the US Open final on Saturday to claim her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Images from the US Open women's semi-finals on Thursday.

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

An emotional Frances Tiafoe promised to one day hoist the US Open trophy after his Cinderella story came to a premature end on Friday with a semi-final loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the US Open to be held from August 31-September 13 without fans as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Paes-Wawrinka fight back from a set down to advance at Cincinnati

Paes-Wawrinka fight back from a set down to advance at Cincinnati

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

They now face eighth-seeded pair of Canada's Vasek Pospisil and local boy Jack Sock, whom they beat 6-1, 6-4 in Paris.

I lost, but this year was a gift, says cancer-beating Suarez Navarro

I lost, but this year was a gift, says cancer-beating Suarez Navarro

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Gets standing ovation after first round loss at the US Open on Monday.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Andy Murray may have been the forgotten man at the US Open but gave the crowd and Stefanos Tsitsipas a match to remember, forcing the third seed to grind out a 2-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win on Monday and avoid the opening round shocker.

Paes/Bhupathi give India 2-1 lead

Paes/Bhupathi give India 2-1 lead

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

The ace doubles pair beat Thomas Shimada and Takahiro Terachi in the doubles rubber of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

New film explores fiery rivalry of tennis greats Borg, McEnroe

New film explores fiery rivalry of tennis greats Borg, McEnroe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The heated rivalry between Swede Bjorn Borg and American John McEnroe is the centerpiece of a new film on the famous battles between the tennis greats both on and off the court. "Borg/McEnroe," starring Swedish actor Sverrir Gudnason as Borg and U.S. actor Shia LaBeouf as McEnroe, traces the rivalry between the two tennis players at the 1980 Wimbledon final, considered to be one of the best tennis matches ever played.