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Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open?

Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

In the email, the WTA said it wanted to "clear up false and misleading information" about the conditions players would face at the Australian Open.

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors, claimed their first major title

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 10

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 10

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Zverev has not lost to Wawrinka in two previous meetings but is not taking the 2014 Melbourne Park champion lightly.

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes of India and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek stunned American pair of Bob and Mike Bryan to clinch the Australian Open men's doubles trophy.

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought off what appeared to be breathing problems and fatigue to advance to the final of the Australian Open following an epic five-set semi-final victory over Britain's Andy Murray.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Maria Sharapova stood, looked at the players' box, slammed both of her fists down in celebration and let out an almighty roar of "Come on!"

Photos: Sharapova vs Kvitova, Djokovic vs Murray semis

Photos: Sharapova vs Kvitova, Djokovic vs Murray semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Russia's Maria Sharapova booked her spot in the last four of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a surprisingly simple 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot Ekaterina Makarova. She will face Czech Petra Kvitova.

Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne

Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Serena Williams has played two matches in five months and comes into the Australian Open still feeling the effects of a twisted ankle but the American has no doubts she can claim a 14th Grand Slam single title.

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Ivan Lendl could be the missing piece to Andy Murray's Grand Slam puzzle, says the Briton's former-coach Darren Cahill, who helped pick his new mentor.

Roddick, Coria surge through

Roddick, Coria surge through

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Andy Roddick and Guillermo Coria raced into the fourth round with crushing victories.

Can anyone stop Federer?

Can anyone stop Federer?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould her mindset to deal with tough losses.

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Nadal fought from two sets down to defeat Medvedev in a five-set thriller at Rod Laver Arena.

Pennetta into first quarter-final at Australian Open

Pennetta into first quarter-final at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Italy's Flavia Pennetta advanced to her first Australian Open quarter-final with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 victory over ninth-seeded German Angelique Kerber.

Indian boys fail to make ITF World finals

Indian boys fail to make ITF World finals

Rediff.com22 May 2003

unseeded Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the World junior tennis Asia/Oceania qualifying tournament

It's a girl for former French Open champ Li Na

It's a girl for former French Open champ Li Na

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Chinese tennis star Li Na gave birth to a baby girl early on Wednesday morning.

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her 23rd grand slam singles title and become the most successful tennis player in the open era.

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Maria Sharapova brought glamour and grit to the opening day of the Australian Open with first round victories on the Rod Laver Arena Monday.

No longer Aussie Clijsters stays in the bubble

No longer "Aussie" Clijsters stays in the bubble

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

There are only a certain number of ways to avoid addressing your chances of winning the Australian Open but Kim Clijsters found yet another on Sunday at Melbourne Park.

Philippoussis thrills home crowd

Philippoussis thrills home crowd

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

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.

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Austrian spent four days in bed with a virus after pulling out of a tournament in Doha last week.

Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro

Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Frenchman Fabrice Santoro, once nicknamed "the magician" by Pete Sampras for his habit of mystifying bigger, stronger opponents, could perform one final, record-breaking trick before his remarkable career ends.

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

India's jr tennis team in last 8

India's jr tennis team in last 8

Rediff.com21 May 2003

'Nervous' Rafter's return ends in 73 minutes

'Nervous' Rafter's return ends in 73 minutes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Two-times Grand Slam champion Pat Rafter's return to the big-time after retiring 13 years ago lasted just 73 minutes when he and his former Davis Cup team mate Lleyton Hewitt lost in straight sets in the Australian Open doubles.

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Medvedev moved a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open warm-up event.

I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic

I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic belted out Serbian folk songs in an all-in party after clinching the Australian Open, but shrugged off a poor night's sleep to focus on more glory on the clay-courts of Roland Garros.

Djokovic thrashes Murray to win Australian Open

Djokovic thrashes Murray to win Australian Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win the men's singles title at the Australian Open on Sunday. The Serb, seeded third, needed 159 minutes to overcome his fifth-seeded opponent 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in a one-sided contest at Melbourne Park.

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Lee-Hesh fail to cross Aus Open hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Australian Open trophy continued to elude Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi as the re-united 'Indian Express' could not stop Mike and Bob Bryan from scoring a hat-trick of titles at the Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Murray, Djokovic do battle to fill the vacuum

Murray, Djokovic do battle to fill the vacuum

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will put friendship aside when they meet in Sunday's Australian Open final to decide who fills the power vacuum left by the early exits of Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

Nadal, Clijsters cruise as Jankovic falls

Nadal, Clijsters cruise as Jankovic falls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters swept into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as Serbia's Jelena Jankovic became the first top-10 player to exit the tournament. After three days of scares but no upsets at Melbourne Park, former world number one Jankovic, the seventh seed, was dumped out 7-6, 6-3 by Chinese upstart Peng Shuai.

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Saturday.

Aus Open Images: Nadal, Clijsters emphasise class gap

Aus Open Images: Nadal, Clijsters emphasise class gap

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Images from the Australian Open matches played on Thursday.

Wozniacki, Henin eases into 3rd round in Melborne

Wozniacki, Henin eases into 3rd round in Melborne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Caroline Wozniacki and Justine Henin barely broke sweat as they swept into the third round of the Australian Open in the first hour's play on another cool morning at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Nadal motors on as Daniel retires

Aus Open: Nadal motors on as Daniel retires

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

A rampaging Rafael Nadal roared through the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when Brazil's Marcos Daniel retired with the world number one on a tear at 6-0, 5-0.

Nadal can still win Australian Open: Agassi

Nadal can still win Australian Open: Agassi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

World number one Rafael Nadal has been laid low by flu this week but Andre Agassi is confident the illness will not scupper the Spaniard's chances of winning the Australian Open later this month.

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

World number four Andy Murray admits he still needs to improve his serve if he is to break his grand slam duck at the Australian Open later this month.