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Australian Open: Ivanovic shocks Serena to enter quarter-finals

Australian Open: Ivanovic shocks Serena to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic stunned World No 1 Serena Williams at the Australian Open on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 fourth-round upset at Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Images from the Friday's play at the Australian Open.

Azarenka thriving on pressure as she chases hat-trick at Australian Open

Azarenka thriving on pressure as she chases hat-trick at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Victoria Azarenka said the prospect of winning a third straight Australian Open title is an inspiration, not a pressure, after booking her place in the third round.

Here is why Serena's having sleepless nights

Here is why Serena's having sleepless nights

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The thought of playing a long match in the extreme Melbourne heat resulted in a sleepless night for Serena Williams, but the World No 1 need not have worried as she strode swiftly into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy

PHOTOS: Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Images of the Day 11 of the Australian Open.

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Photos: Djokovic faces tough first round as history beckons

Photos: Djokovic faces tough first round as history beckons

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic takes his first steps towards entering the history books on Monday and the two-time defending Australian Open champion is taking nothing for granted in his first round clash.

Aus Open: Intruder halts play in men's singles final at Melbourne

Aus Open: Intruder halts play in men's singles final at Melbourne

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Security officials promptly made a human shield around the players as some others dragged the person

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic deserves a "little star" next to his name for a spectacular 2015 season that saw him win three grand slams among his 11 titles but the men's game is not simply a matter of the Serb versus the rest, Roger Federer said.

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday.

Meet Wimbledon's 'unexpected' winners' club

Meet Wimbledon's 'unexpected' winners' club

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

In a career spanning 13 years, Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli won seven titles before Saturday's triumph at Wimbledon. She's joins a long list of 'unlikely' champs at the hallowed tennis courts, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling sixth title at the event, is in the Tokyo group with Russian Daniil Medvedev, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Argentine first-time Diego Schwartzman.

Aus Open PIX: Tsitsipas subdues Lehecka to reach semi-final

Aus Open PIX: Tsitsipas subdues Lehecka to reach semi-final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The 24-year-old then pounced with Lehecka serving at 4-5, reaching match point with a searing backhand pass and wrapping up victory as his opponent netted a backhand.

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Alcaraz missed last year's tournament with a hamstring injury

Australian duo win mixed doubles title

Australian duo win mixed doubles title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Jarmila Gajdosova and Matthew Ebden became the first locals to win a main draw Australian Open title since 2005 when they clinched the mixed doubles on Sunday.

Gallant Li sees lighter side of defeat after black-out

Gallant Li sees lighter side of defeat after black-out

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Li Na's bid for a second Grand Slam title ended tearfully with an injured ankle, a bruised head and a heart-breaking defeat to Victoria Azarenka, but she could still laugh off her 'stupid' falls after a gallant failure in the Australian Open final.

Ice-cool Li's stunning revival in Melbourne

Ice-cool Li's stunning revival in Melbourne

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

China's Li Na sent a wayward Maria Sharapova crashing out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday and says there will be no repeat of her capitulation to Kim Clijsters in the 2011 Melbourne Park final.

Federer survives Tsonga to set date with Murray

Federer survives Tsonga to set date with Murray

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Roger Federer fended off a withering challenge from Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to prevail 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 in Rod Laver Arena and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open tennis on Wednesday.

Serena sets up Stephens clash, Murray marches on

Serena sets up Stephens clash, Murray marches on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Serena Williams trounced Maria Kirilenko at the Australian Open on Monday, setting up an all-American quarter-final with her would-be successor Sloane Stephens after Andy Murray had put flagging Frenchman Gilles Simon out of his misery.

Photos:Sharapova eclipses Venus, Djokovic cruises

Photos:Sharapova eclipses Venus, Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Maria Sharapova missed out on a third successive 'double-bagel' but humbled Venus Williams 6-1, 6-3 to charge into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic has vowed not to become over-confident as he seeks to extend a 15-match winning streak when he returns to action in Dubai, his first tournament since winning a sixth Australian Open title last month.

Tomic, Stosur carry Australian hopes in Melbourne

Tomic, Stosur carry Australian hopes in Melbourne

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Take a walk around the Grand Slam Oval at Melbourne Park and it is easy to see why Australia has such high expectations of tennis success.

Djokovic crushes Australian dreams to reach quarters

Djokovic crushes Australian dreams to reach quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Novak Djokovic weathered a gallant challenge from a tenacious Lleyton Hewitt to send the last Australian in the draw packing and make the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday.

Australian Open: Serena stunned by Makarova

Australian Open: Serena stunned by Makarova

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Serena Williams was bundled out of the Australian Open on Monday, losing her fourth-round match to Russian world number 56 Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-3 on a scorching day at Rod Laver Arena.

Lion-heart Clijsters overcomes Li Na challenge

Lion-heart Clijsters overcomes Li Na challenge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Kim Clijsters was courage personified as the defending champion shook off a painful ankle injury and saved four match points to overhaul China's Li Na 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Sharapova, Serena and Djokovic cruise at Aus Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Images from day four of the Australian Open 2012 tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Thursday.

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from Day 7 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches at the Australian Open, on Sunday.

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.

Playing Federer always brings out my best, says Nadal

Playing Federer always brings out my best, says Nadal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Rafa Nadal said playing Roger Federer always brings the best out of him after he bludgeoned his way past the Swiss on Friday to reach the final of the Australian Open.

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams defeated Cara Black and Liezel Huber 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday, maintaining the partnership's perfect record in grand slam finals.

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday in the longest Grand Slam final played.

Aus Open: Djokovic  grinds down Nadal to win title

Aus Open: Djokovic grinds down Nadal to win title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to defend his Australian Open title early on Monday in the longest grand slam final ever played.

Aus Open: Paes-Vesnina lose mixed doubles final

Aus Open: Paes-Vesnina lose mixed doubles final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A second title eluded Leander Paes at this year's Australian Open as he and partner Elena Vesnina ended runners-up in the mixed doubles event after being outplayed by Horia Tecau and Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the summit clash in Melbourne on Sunday.

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Russians Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva ground down the Italian pairing of Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday.

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal came from behind to topple great rival Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday in an enthralling Australian Open semi-final of the highest quality.

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.