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Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semi-finals.

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal was reportedly happy to be on the dance floor, not on an actual one but on a tennis court, as the recovering Spaniard played in a new format called Fast4, which has been dubbed as disco tennis by some.

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Australian Open will lose one of its giant killers when South Korean Chung Hyeon meets American Tennys Sandgren in an unlikely quarter-final showdown at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

With the year sprinting to a close, we bring you, in pictures, some of the best action from the sports world.

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The 29-year-old Serbian tried his hand at different sports including cricket, football, wheelchair tennis and basketball during 'A Night with Novak' at the Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday night.

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams clinched a record 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday but spent most of the immediate aftermath talking about her older sister Venus.

Konta's fairytale run ends but she is hungry for more Slam success

Konta's fairytale run ends but she is hungry for more Slam success

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta's exhilarating run at the Australian Open was finally halted by Angelique Kerber in the semi-finals on Thursday, but the Briton leaves Melbourne Park 'hungry' for more Grand Slam success.

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.

Australian Open goes 'True Blue'

Australian Open goes 'True Blue'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

A blue plexicushion centre court at Rod Laver Arena was the centrepiece of the Australian Open 2008 launch.

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 3 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Bryan brothers retain Aus Open doubles

Bryan brothers retain Aus Open doubles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Brothers Mike and Bob Bryan retained their Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday after a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi.

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent up the tennis rankings.

Federer to start 2014 season in Brisbane

Federer to start 2014 season in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Roger Federer will start his 2014 campaign at the Brisbane International next January, underlining the tournament's status as the biggest of the Australian Open warm-ups.

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final.

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Australian 24-time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court said on radio on Wednesday that tennis was 'full of lesbians', courting controversy again just a week after expressing her opposition to same-sex marriage.

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.

Murray survives Raonic scare to enter Australian Open final

Murray survives Raonic scare to enter Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Second seed Andy Murray of Great Britian edged past Canadian Milos Raonic to set up a high-voltage final against World No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Friday.

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

City Football Group will be a 65 per cent majority stakeholder of the club, alongside existing shareholders, actor Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh, who will keep the remaining 35 per cent.

Serena powers past Vaidisova into final

Serena powers past Vaidisova into final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

"She played some incredible points on match point, she reminded me a bit of myself," said Williams after the match.

Clijsters marches on to set up Hingis clash

Clijsters marches on to set up Hingis clash

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Fourth seed Kim Clijsters overcame a late wobble to beat Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova 6-1 7-5 on Monday and set up a mouth-watering Australian Open quarter-final against Martina Hingis.

What to expect at Australian Open on Wednesday...

What to expect at Australian Open on Wednesday...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Britain's Johanna Konta has learned much from matches against Grand Slam champions and former world number ones over the last 18 months but on Wednesday her education will be complete when she faces Serena Williams in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Stunning! From catsuit to Serena-tard

Stunning! From catsuit to Serena-tard

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

For Williams, the catsuit, she said, made her feel like a 'superhero', and the compression stockings she will wear for the duration of the tournament at Melbourne Park, have a more serious purpose.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 7 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Sunday

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'Generally, I'm happy outside the court, happy on the court, happy in life. Then I think you play your best.'

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'We only felt that it has never happened before, I don't think it will ever happen again. It was a freak inning'

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Images from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

The Indo-Czech Republic pair shocked second seeds Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Max Mirnyi of Belaruss in the men's doubles at the Australian Open.

PIX: Serena breaks title drought; Pliskova outlasts Keys

PIX: Serena breaks title drought; Pliskova outlasts Keys

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Serena Williams is chasing Australian Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam singles titles

Sania a top-10 player, says coach

Sania a top-10 player, says coach

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Krishna Bhupathi's assessment comes after the fine showing against Serena Williams in the third round of the Australian Open.

Shaky Myskina in third round

Shaky Myskina in third round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Serena ruins Peer's historic bid

Serena ruins Peer's historic bid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Serena Williams battled her way into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 3-6, 6-2, 8-6 win over Israeli Shahar Peer.

MCG cleared for Boxing Day Test

MCG cleared for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

The world's oldest Test venue was in danger of losing the annual Boxing Day match due to the redevelopment for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Defending champ Wawrinka focusing on one match at a time

Defending champ Wawrinka focusing on one match at a time

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

One of the first orders of business for Stanislas Wawrinka on his return to Melbourne Park last week was to see the photo of himself holding the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup on the 'Walk of Champions' under the Rod Laver Arena centre court.

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A deflated Novak Djokovic blamed a bad day at the office for his stunning second-round elimination by Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin which condemned the Serb to his earliest grand slam exit in nearly a decade.

Wozniacki kicking herself after loss to unseeded Putintseva

Wozniacki kicking herself after loss to unseeded Putintseva

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Caroline Wozniacki was left ruing her inability to see off Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva after the unseeded 21-year-old rallied back from a set down to knock out her more established opponent in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.