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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.

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Five singles matches were cancelled as persistent rain washed out a large chunk of play on the opening day of the Australian Open on Sunday, disappointing the large crowds that flocked to Melbourne Park.

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 hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova's title defence ended in defeat and tears.

Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruthless Iga Swiatek slammed the door shut on German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Sabalenka chases 'three-peat' in Melbourne

Sabalenka chases 'three-peat' in Melbourne

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open title in succession as if she was going for her first

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Alcaraz grinds down another lefty in Nishioka win

Alcaraz grinds down another lefty in Nishioka win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Alcaraz worked on making his serve more potent in the off-season and was thrilled with how it held up against Nishioka.

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

This Italian tennis star dreams of Baywatch bod

This Italian tennis star dreams of Baywatch bod

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner accepts that his rangy physique is probably never going to attract that much attention.

After Dhankhar experience, BJP to go for tried, tested method

After Dhankhar experience, BJP to go for tried, tested method

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Several leaders of the BJP and its allies are of the view that the NDA this time is unlikely to follow the instincts that made it pick Dhankhar and will be more conventional in its search for his successor.

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner remains the man to beat at Melbourne Park even as doping officials seek a two-year ban for the world number one for failing two drugs tests last March.

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's triumphant Olympic campaign in Paris could motivate the 37-year-old

Djokovic's quest for 24th Slam: Will he win or crumble?

Djokovic's quest for 24th Slam: Will he win or crumble?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Djokovic puts record books out of mind in hunt for 24th major title

Djokovic forced to retire, Zverev moves to 1st AO final

Djokovic forced to retire, Zverev moves to 1st AO final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev won the first set 7-6, but Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from the match due to injury from the Australian Open semi-final on Friday.

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me. The motivation, especially for the biggest tournaments in the sport, is still present.'

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Inspired American teenager Learner Tien outlasted three-times Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev to reach the third round

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its 'world champions' of 2023 after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open on Wednesday

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Last week, Court wrote an open letter to Qantas Airlines opposing their support of same-sex marriage and her beliefs were condemned by several current and former players, including Australia's Samantha Stosur, Nick Kyrgios and Jaimee Fourlis.

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Can anyone stop Djokovic at Australian Open?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Australian great Rod Laver says engravers should get to work putting the world number one's name on the Grand Slam trophy for an 11th time.

Navratilova blasts 'racist, homophobe' Court in open letter

Navratilova blasts 'racist, homophobe' Court in open letter

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'And now, linking LGBT to Nazis, communists, the devil? This is not OK. This is in fact sick and it is dangerous. Kids will suffer more because of this continuous bashing and stigmatising of our LGBT community'

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final on Friday.

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50% of usual capacity, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.