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Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli booed by home fans after bumping shoulders with Konstas on the pitch after the 19-year-old smashed India's bowlers around the park early on.

Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag controversy

Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic defended his father after a video emerged showing him posing at the Australian Open with some fans holding Russian flags, saying he was "misused" by the individuals and that his family was against war.

Aus Open PIX: Defending champ Djokovic out; Serena, Raonic, advance

Aus Open PIX: Defending champ Djokovic out; Serena, Raonic, advance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

PIX: Gauff exits Australian Open in tears

PIX: Gauff exits Australian Open in tears

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Limited Test centers are a game-changer: Ashwin

Limited Test centers are a game-changer: Ashwin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'When we go to Australia, they play India only at five Test centres. They don't play us in Canberra. They don't play us at any of the other venues where they won't be very familiar with the conditions. So do England'

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal's extraordinary resilience was on full display as he closed out a marathon five-setter against World No 2 Daniil Medvedev.

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.

Djokovic downs Murray to claim 6th Australian Open title

Djokovic downs Murray to claim 6th Australian Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 6th Australian Open title after defeating Briton Andy Murray in straight sets at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Serena faces hard-hitting Giorgi in first round while former World No Hewitt play his final grand slam

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.

Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation but...

Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation but...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Djokovic was deported on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open in January

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Here's why Nadal skipped Dubai event

Here's why Nadal skipped Dubai event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Nadal struggled with the problem in the build-up to the year's first Grand Slam

No medical exemptions granted to Australian Open players

No medical exemptions granted to Australian Open players

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

No tennis players hoping to compete at the Australian Open have yet been granted medical exemption from vaccination, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Thursday, as he reiterated that everyone at Melbourne Park would need to be fully inoculated.

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

Weather not withstanding Serena has Navratilova, Evert in her sights

Weather not withstanding Serena has Navratilova, Evert in her sights

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

A subdued Serena Williams vowed never again to complain about Melbourne's changeable weather after her grumbles on an unseasonably chilly summer's day were followed by several days of scorching heat.

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 against Nadal, who was playing his first tournament after nearly a year out with a hip injury.

Aus Open: Nagal goes down fighting to Juncheng

Aus Open: Nagal goes down fighting to Juncheng

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Nagal got the Chinese engaged in baseline fight from the beginning and drew the first blood in the very first game of the match.

Hewitt flags retirement after next Australian Open

Hewitt flags retirement after next Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has flagged his retirement after a record 20th campaign at his home Australian Open next year.

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

She has never defended a Grand Slam title before and that has made Sofia Kenin edgy.

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court coaching, even at the tournaments on the professional women's WTA circuit where it is permitted.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Andy Murray moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open in surreal circumstances on Saturday, completing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Joao Sousa after his father-in-law had collapsed ill a few hundred metres away.

'Hoon' Hamilton fined for Melbourne street spin

'Hoon' Hamilton fined for Melbourne street spin

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has been fined A$500 ($445) but avoided conviction for reckless driving outside Melbourne's Australian Grand Prix circuit in March.

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, with Australian Open organisers Tennis Australia confirming that all players would have to be vaccinated to compete in Melbourne.

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In fact, barring 2014 when Stan Wawrinka won the title, no player apart from the quartet has even been involved in the men's final at Melbourne Park since 2008.

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Australia's Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said he opposed special arrangements to let unvaccinated athletes compete in the state, which is scheduled to host the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park in January.

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September, where she pulled out of her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia in Tokyo due to illness.

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will not play in the Australian Open after picking up a right leg muscle injury during pre-season training, the Spaniard said on Friday.

Crowd unjustified in booing Nadal, says Wawrinka

Crowd unjustified in booing Nadal, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka was reportedly taken aback by the Melbourne Park Crowd's hostility towards Rafael Nadal during Sunday's Australian Open final.

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Tennis Australia and government authorities had arranged for players to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Westin Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8-21 Australian Open.

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.

Aus Open: Muguruza beats Halep to set up Kenin final

Aus Open: Muguruza beats Halep to set up Kenin final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza outclassed former finalist Simona Halep in straight sets to enter the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Meanwhile, Sofia Kenin sent world number one Ash Barty spinning out of the Melbourne Park semi-finals 7-6, 7-5 on Thursday, crushing Australian hopes of a first home-grown champion at the Grand Slam in 42 years. The 21-year-old Kenin showed her frustration at times, throwing her racquet on court, but managed to hang in and saved three breakpoints to hold for 3-3 and eventually force a tiebreaker.

Ram-Salisbury crowned Aus Open men's doubles champs

Ram-Salisbury crowned Aus Open men's doubles champs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

American Rajeev Ram picked up his first tennis men's doubles title at a Grand Slam on Sunday with partner Joe Salisbury of Britain, taming the local wild card pairing of Max Purcell and Luke Saville in straight sets at the Australian Open

Emotional Nadal stands one win away from record 21st major

Emotional Nadal stands one win away from record 21st major

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A couple of months ago, the 35-year-old Spaniard was worried that he might never return to the court again.

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

It has been 24 days since Victoria reported a locally acquired COVID-19 infection, while Australia as a whole posted a 13th straight day without a community case on Saturday.

Pressure will determine whether Djokovic is back: Wilander

Pressure will determine whether Djokovic is back: Wilander

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'When it's easy it's going to be no problem. When it gets tough that's when you know what's going to hold up and what's not'

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer,