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Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff said she has tweaked her service motion to make her toss more consistent.

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January

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.

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Brisbane International: Ruthless Nadal storms into the quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month's Australian Open.

Nadal can't be written off just yet, says Djokovic

Nadal can't be written off just yet, says Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafael Nadal to be at his competitive best at the Australian Open next month despite a hip injury that wiped out the veteran Spaniard's 2023 season.

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Australian was warned for bad language and docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct after throwing his racquet into the stands during Friday's 6-3, 6-4 defeat by Borna Coric in the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park.

Auckland Classic: Spirited Stephens bags title as Melbourne looms

Auckland Classic: Spirited Stephens bags title as Melbourne looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Sloane Stephens ground down unseeded German Julia Goerges 7-5, 6-2 to win the Auckland Classic on Saturday, the American ending a busy day at the office with a confidence-boosting triumph ahead of the Australian Open.

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Tan had to be assisted off court in a wheelchair at the Australian Open after suffering calf problems

'Future husband': World No 1 Barty announces engagement

'Future husband': World No 1 Barty announces engagement

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

World No 1 Ash Barty announced her engagement to longtime partner Garry Kissick on social media on Tuesday.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Czech women's pair wins Aus Open for 7th major crown

Czech women's pair wins Aus Open for 7th major crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova extended their Grand Slam tournament winning streak to 24 matches with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara in the Australian Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Images from Day 6 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Which year was the Australian Open first played?

Which year was the Australian Open first played?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

A quiz for all you tennis fans.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home".

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

COVID-19 positive players can play at Australian Open

COVID-19 positive players can play at Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Players at this month's Australian Open will not be required to take COVID-19 tests and could play even if they had the virus, tournament director Craig Tiley said.

PIX: Vintage Azarenka downs Pegula; Rybakina in semis

PIX: Vintage Azarenka downs Pegula; Rybakina in semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Victoria Azarenka rolled back the years at the Australian Open on Tuesday as the two-times champion crushed third seed Jessica Pegula to reach the semi-finals.

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Play at the Australian Open was called to a halt on day four of the championships on Thursday with temperatures at Melbourne Park hitting 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) and still rising.

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Saturday "too many questions" still needed to be answered concerning Novak Djokovic's bid to play at the Australian Open, while other leading players lamented how the saga had overshadowed the year's first Grand Slam.

Andy Murray's No 1 goal is...

Andy Murray's No 1 goal is...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Finally clinching an elusive Australian Open crown is Andy Murray's number one goal for the new year but the Briton concedes that his hopes of success at Melbourne Park may rest on champion Novak Djokovic having an off-day.

PIX: Osaka just wants to have fun!

PIX: Osaka just wants to have fun!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Therapy and motherhood have, she has said, helped her on her mental health journey and she appeared to be having a lot more fun on court in Brisbane.

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Barty Bats For Australian Open Final

Barty Bats For Australian Open Final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Ashleigh Barty may have the spectators at Melbourne Park under her spell with some awe-inspiring tennis, but seems like cricket is her go to for training and warm-ups.

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Factbox on Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, who beat China's Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final on Saturday

Defiant Djokovic survives after Australian Open locks down

Defiant Djokovic survives after Australian Open locks down

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The five-day lockdown, ordered after a new COVID-19 outbreak at a hotel, was due to start at midnight.

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

Coughing fit sees player quit Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The games were scheduled to start at 1000 am local time (2300 GMT) but did not get underway until about 1130 after Victoria state's environment watchdog said air quality had plunged to "hazardous" levels overnight.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Images from the Friday's play at the Australian Open.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the former World No 2 crumbled to lose 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

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.

Djokovic to begin Aus Open defence against Mathieu

Djokovic to begin Aus Open defence against Mathieu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will kick off the defence of his Australian Open title with a first round tie against unseeded Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu after the draw was made for the first Grand Slam of the season on Friday.

Meet the top women's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top women's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.