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Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The former world number one plans to play more of a full schedule next year and will work to improve on her serve, which she said let her down particularly in the first and third sets.

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Petra Kvitova turned back the clock to upset Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2 on Saturday to win her first Miami Open crown and ninth WTA 1000 title.

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina receive wild cards

Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina receive wild cards

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina have received wild cards for the Classic Birmingham, a WTA 250 event on grass which begins on June 19.

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday's Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to swoop in

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

Can Petra turn around Fiat?

Can Petra turn around Fiat?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon within her grasp but in Czech surprise package Marketa Vondrousova she faces a final opponent who could tear up the script and prolong her wait.

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic stunned Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 to win the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021

Meet the top five women's contenders at Wimbledon

Meet the top five women's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Andreescu suffered torn ankle ligaments at Miami Open

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

Diesel cars: Hyundai Accent vs Fiat Petra

Diesel cars: Hyundai Accent vs Fiat Petra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

The Hyundai Accent CRDi or the Fiat Petra 1.9D. When you want something more from a diesel car.

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz moved to within two wins of completing the 'Sunshine Double'

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

PIX: Tsitsipas into Miami last 16; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

Will Serena call it quits after US Open?

Will Serena call it quits after US Open?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled her intention to retire this month, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the US Open as her final event.

Swiatek marches into semis, Ruud upsets Zverev

Swiatek marches into semis, Ruud upsets Zverev

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek continued her terrific run with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova on Wednesday to reach the Miami Open semi-finals, while Norway's Casper Ruud upset men's second seed Alexander Zverev in their quarter-final clash.

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday, as Petra Kvitova set up a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the women's championship match.

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Australian Open champion never faced a break point and used her hard and accurate serve to dispatch Gauff.

PIX: Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

PIX: Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

Rediff.com28 May 2020

World No 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy to triumph in the women's draw at an all-Czech tournament on Thursday as the sports world starts to slowly return from the novel coronavirus shutdown. The Prague tournament - played among the top Czech men's and women's players but without fans and with ball boys and girls wearing gloves and face masks - was one of the first after professional tennis was suspended in early March as the world went into lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a double break in the decider to set up a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who got the better of Karolina Muchova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

Kyrgios withdrew to be physically good for Aus Open

Kyrgios withdrew to be physically good for Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Kyrgios added that he had been in communication with Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley and United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow about his injury.

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Favourite, but can Swiatek solve grasscourt puzzle?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Those not familiar with seeing Swiatek close up can expect to see her sliding on Wimbledon's grass, as she does on the clay

Indian Wells: Martic outlasts Raducanu; Paul stuns Zverev

Indian Wells: Martic outlasts Raducanu; Paul stuns Zverev

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Petra Martic kept her composure to advance to the Round of 16

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.