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AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal to face Dimitrov in semis; Serena sets up Lucic-Baroni reunion

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal to face Dimitrov in semis; Serena sets up Lucic-Baroni reunion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 9 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Australian Open: Wawrinka knocks out defending champion Djokovic

Australian Open: Wawrinka knocks out defending champion Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Australian Open quarter-finals by Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 on Tuesday.

Tsitsipas eyes boyhood dream of Grand Slam title

Tsitsipas eyes boyhood dream of Grand Slam title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Australian Open final on Friday, taking a step towards becoming the first Greek world number on.

Azarenka made to remove PSG shirt

Azarenka made to remove PSG shirt

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

That was the lesser of two disappointments for the Belarusian on Thursday, as Azarenka's bid for a third title at Melbourne Park ended with some regret at her missed chances against 22nd seed Rybakina.

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.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic wins marathon battle; Serena, Sharapova to face-off in last eight

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic wins marathon battle; Serena, Sharapova to face-off in last eight

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Photos from matches played Day 7 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an emphatic win over American Tommy Paul.

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

'Pumped up' Federer sees off Dolgopolov to reach third round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Roger Federer overcame some feisty resistance from Alexandr Dolgopolov to safely advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The doctors at the ongoing Australian Open tournament are reportedly confident that the tennis stars can cope with the extreme heat over the next four days.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Prizmic test; Sakkari through

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Prizmic test; Sakkari through

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena

Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite everyone at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated against COVID-19.

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event.

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Serena Williams again wore her distinctive single-legged leotard for her second match at the Australian Open on Wednesday, and said the light material was perfect for the warmer conditions if a little too sheer to wear by itself.

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

More major trophies surely await if she can convert her irresistible hardcourt form to French Open clay and grass at Wimbledon.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Hugs all round as Wozniacki completes return from wilderness

Hugs all round as Wozniacki completes return from wilderness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

No wonder Caroline Wozniacki could not stop hugging the trophy she referred to affectionately as 'Daphne' on Saturday after outlasting Simona Halep to win the Australian Open title.

Willow-thin Su-Wei leaves her mark at Australian Open

Willow-thin Su-Wei leaves her mark at Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei has enjoyed double good fortune at Melbourne Park this week.

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Weeping Federer hails 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Even after 20 Grand Slam titles, the tears gushing down Roger Federer's cheeks after winning his sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday showed the competitive fires still rage within the 36-year-old Swiss.

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

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.

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev sets up Tsitsipas semi-final; Swiatek in semis

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev sets up Tsitsipas semi-final; Swiatek in semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Images from Day 10 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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.

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Badosa relishing life as a seed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Badosa said she felt in good shape even if she was having to get used to being the hunted

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'It ranks right at the top. Under the circumstances, playing against Nadal, such an important match, it's amazing," the 31-year-old told reporters after needing barely two hours to extend his perfect record in seven Australian Open finals'

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Emotional Federer savours long-awaited 18th slam win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An emotional Roger Federer wiped away tears and urged Rafael Nadal to stay with him on the tour for years to come after felling his great rival to win his fifth Australian Open on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Images from the matches played on Day eight of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Australian Open final was the "biggest victory" of his career, as he claimed his 22nd Grand Slam title and won back the hearts of the home fans a year after being deported from the country.

Medvedev beats compatriot Rublev to reach semis in Melbourne

Medvedev beats compatriot Rublev to reach semis in Melbourne

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fourth seed Medvedev had won all his previous matches against Rublev in straight sets and it was no different at a scorching Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Some 25,000-30,000 fans will be admitted to Melbourne Park on each day of the Grand Slam and Novak Djokovic got a taste of what was to come when he played an exhibition match in Adelaide after coming out of quarantine on Friday.

Del Potro beaten, Nadal thrives in scorching Melbourne

Del Potro beaten, Nadal thrives in scorching Melbourne

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, whose match was shunted back to the late evening by the disruptions, was the first major casualty of the men's draw when he lostto 62nd ranked Spaniard Roberto Bautista at the Australian Open.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Nishikori to set up Federer showdown

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Nishikori to set up Federer showdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Images from the matches played on Day 8 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

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.