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Cerundolo outlasts Paul, makes history at Queen's Club

Cerundolo outlasts Paul, makes history at Queen's Club

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo out-lasted American Tommy Paul in a gruelling Queen's Club final to claim the biggest title of his career on Sunday, winning 6-7(4). 6-4. 6-3.

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Cerundolo's Grass Court Mastery Leads To Queen's Club Final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Francisco Cerundolo has become only the second Argentine to reach the Queen's Club Championships final, defeating Brandon Nakashima in a tough three-set match. Despite his limited experience on grass courts, Cerundolo displayed remarkable composure and skill, setting up a final clash against Tommy Paul. This marks his first ATP 500 final appearance.

Mboko Injury Ends Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Run

Mboko Injury Ends Serena Williams' Queen's Club Comeback Run

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Serena Williams' highly anticipated comeback in doubles at the Queen's Club WTA event has been temporarily halted after her partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match. Williams, who had won her first match with Mboko, is expected to continue her return to tennis in Berlin next week and might seek a Wimbledon wildcard.

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz avoided another scare at the Queen's Club ATP 500 event as the top-seeded Spaniard dispatched France's Arthur Rinderknech with little fuss 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Friday.

Queen's Club: Zheng beats Raducanu; Maria stuns Rybakina

Queen's Club: Zheng beats Raducanu; Maria stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

American lucky loser Reilly Opelka put up an intense battle to stun top seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5), 7-6(5) and reach the Libema Open semi-finals in Den Bosch on Friday.

At 44, Serena announces comeback at Queen's

At 44, Serena announces comeback at Queen's

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Serena Williams will make her competitive tennis comeback at Queen's Club in London after nearly four years away from the WTA Tour, returning to action at the age of 44.

Vekic denies Raducanu dream title at Queen's

Vekic denies Raducanu dream title at Queen's

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Croatia's Donna Vekic resisted a gutsy fightback by Emma Raducanu in front of a partisan crowd to claim the Queen's Club title with a 6-0, 7-6(6) win in a high-quality final on Sunday.

Wawrinka joins Queen's Club field

Wawrinka joins Queen's Club field

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka will join Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal at this year's pre-Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's Club, Aegon Championships organisers said.

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a wildcard to compete at next week's Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club, tournament organisers said on Monday.

Amit Bhatia-led consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool football club

Amit Bhatia-led consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool football club

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Premier League club Liverpool FC has finalised a deal to sell a minority equity stake to a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Kevin Anderson produced a devastating display of serving power to reach the final of the Aegon Championships with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 defeat of gallant Frenchman Gilles Simon at Queen's Club on Saturday.

Nadal wins Queen's Club title

Nadal wins Queen's Club title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Rafael Nadal rubber-stamped his grasscourt credentials by winning his first Queen's Club trophy with a 7-6, 7-5 victory over Serbia's Novak Djokovic on Sunday. The top seed became the first Spanish man to win a title on green turf since Andres Gimeno walked away with the Eastbourne trophy in 1972.

Shelton, Nakashima set up all-American final at Canadian Open

Shelton, Nakashima set up all-American final at Canadian Open

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Defending champion Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima have advanced to the Canadian Open final in Montreal, setting up an all-American clash.

Serena's return exciting, Wimbledon says ahead of wildcard decision

Serena's return exciting, Wimbledon says ahead of wildcard decision

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was "exciting" as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year's championships.

Serena-Venus Williams get another shot at US Open glory

Serena-Venus Williams get another shot at US Open glory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a women's doubles wildcard entry for the upcoming U.S. Open, marking their return to the tournament as a pair after Serena's previous farewell.

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Czech Republic secured their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title by defeating Ukraine 2-0 in the final. Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered dominant singles victories, with Muchova sweeping Anhelina Kalinina and Noskova overcoming Elina Svitolina. This victory marks the Czechs' first title since 2018, solidifying their position as the second-most successful nation in the competition's history.

Queen's Club final postponed until Monday

Queen's Club final postponed until Monday

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Heavy rain washed out the final of the Queen's Club grasscourt championships on Sunday with Briton Andy Murray and Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga now scheduled to clash on Monday.

Tamannaah Bhatia Looks Racy In A Lacy Look

Tamannaah Bhatia Looks Racy In A Lacy Look

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

If there's one thing Elie Saab knows how to do, it's make an entrance. And when the Lebanese couturier's world of high-octane glamour meets H&M's accessible fashion, you know the glam is going to be serious.

Essex cricketer Robin Das suspended after rape charges

Essex cricketer Robin Das suspended after rape charges

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Bangladeshi-origin cricketer Robin Das has been suspended by Essex County Cricket Club after being charged with two counts of rape in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed his arrest in August last year and subsequent charging in July 2026, following reports of an incident in March 2024. Essex CCC has stated an immediate and ongoing suspension, adhering to all appropriate legal processes.

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives.'

Serena dream still unfulfilled for Thea Frodin after US Open debut

Serena dream still unfulfilled for Thea Frodin after US Open debut

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Thea Frodin made her US Open debut on Tuesday but one dream remains unfulfilled for the 17-year-old, who is still waiting to meet Serena Williams five years after appearing as the American's tennis double in the film King Richard.

Serena Williams eyeing Wimbledon return?

Serena Williams eyeing Wimbledon return?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Tennis legend Serena Williams made a winning return to competitive tennis at the Queen's Club WTA event, nearly four years after her last match.

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard.

Queen's Club: Paes-Nestor sail into semifinal

Queen's Club: Paes-Nestor sail into semifinal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

legend Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor disposed off the challenge of Marc Lopez and Rafael Nadal in straight sets to progress to the semifinals of the ATP Aegon Championships.

Murray loses to Mahut in Queen's Club opener

Murray loses to Mahut in Queen's Club opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Andy Murray's Wimbledon preparations suffered a blow when the top-seeded Briton was beaten in his opening match at the Queen's Club tournament by Frenchman Nicolas Mahut on Wednesday.

Jeff Bezos-backed consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC

Jeff Bezos-backed consortium acquires minority stake in Liverpool FC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

A consortium, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has acquired approximately one-third minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC, with current owners Fenway Sports Group retaining majority control.

Amit Bhatia-Jeff Bezos set to buy stake in Liverpool FC

Amit Bhatia-Jeff Bezos set to buy stake in Liverpool FC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The consortium is being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English second-tier club Queens Park Rangers.

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been fined a total of $17,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the ATP after a series of outbursts at officials at the Queen's Club championships on Thursday.

Why Vinod Khanna Returned To India

Why Vinod Khanna Returned To India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

'My comeback to films has nothing to do with the fact that I wanted money. I came back because of my kids, Rahul and Akshaye.'

Queen's Club: Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

Queen's Club: Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Stan Wawrinka's new union with coaching consultant Richard Krajicek got off to the worst possible start as he lost 6-2, 7-6 (3) to Fernando Verdasco in the first round of the Aegon Championships on Tuesday.

Williams sisters withdraw from Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury

Williams sisters withdraw from Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Serena announced the news on social media alongside a video of herself limping.

Murray tricks Troicki to reach Queen's Club final

Murray tricks Troicki to reach Queen's Club final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Andy Murray reached the final of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club on Sunday by defeating Serbia's Viktor Troicki.

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has become the undisputed headline act at a tournament at which she has won seven singles titles and six doubles crowns with sister Venus.

Will Serena play doubles at Wimbledon? Injury raises big questions

Will Serena play doubles at Wimbledon? Injury raises big questions

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Serena Williams sustained a knee injury during her opening singles defeat at Wimbledon, casting doubt on her participation in the doubles campaign alongside her sister Venus. Her agent confirmed the injury and stated Williams is doing everything to be ready for her upcoming doubles match.

Queen's Club: Raonic off to a winning start under gaze of McEnroe

Queen's Club: Raonic off to a winning start under gaze of McEnroe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Third seed Milos Raonic edged past Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a rain-delayed Aegon Championships first round showdown at Queen's Club on Wednesday as new coach John McEnroe watched on.

Carlos Alcaraz To Miss Wimbledon Due To Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz To Miss Wimbledon Due To Wrist Injury

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury, also sidelining him from the Queen's Club Championships.

Serena Williams Set For Wimbledon Singles Comeback

Serena Williams Set For Wimbledon Singles Comeback

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

American tennis great Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard to play singles at this year's Wimbledon, marking her highly anticipated return to the tournament after a four-year absence.

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Maria crowned first Queen's Club women's champion in 52 years