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PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Stuart Broad hogged the limelight in the dark as England routed a hopelessly outclassed West Indies in the landmark day-night Test match at Edgbaston, wrapping up victory by an innings and 209 runs on Saturday.

Turtle with an attitude problem is 2020's funniest wildlife photo

Turtle with an attitude problem is 2020's funniest wildlife photo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

What are you looking at? Terry the grumpy giant turtle summed up the general feeling towards a year that has been particularly cruel to both travel and wildlife. A photo of him "flipping the bird" was recently named funniest animal photo in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020. As the winner of the 2020 contest, Fitzpatrick won a safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, a Think Tank photography bag, and a Nikon camera. Scroll down to see some more hilarious images.

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Here's why Naomi Osaka won't do press at French Open

Here's why Naomi Osaka won't do press at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'I'm writing this to say I'm not going to do any press during Roland Garros,' Osaka tweeted

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 2011 US Open champion could not wait to join her friend for the 'Barty Party'.

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Nadal plays Berrettini in one semifinal, knowing he's potentially two match wins from a 21st major title.

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly beaten by fifth-ranked Alexander Zverev, quashing his hopes of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.

French Open organisers snub Serena

French Open organisers snub Serena

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year's French Open, according to the organisers of the May 27-June 10 claycourt Grand Slam.

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Osaka bundled out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'I think it's (pressure) maybe because I haven't played in an Olympics before and for the first one to be here was a bit much.'

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Japan's Osaka ended the stand-off with the French tennis federation (FFT) by withdrawing from the claycourt major

Federer, 39, is gearing up for grasscourt

Federer, 39, is gearing up for grasscourt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Federer had his first hit on Thursday at the ATP 500 event at the German city of Halle, where he has won 10 titles.

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed until September 20-October 4 amid the coronavirus outbreak, organisers of the season's second Grand Slam said on Tuesday. It was initially scheduled to be played from May 24-June 7.

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Tendulkar embodies the passion of an entire country, says Sevilla.

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The 31-year-old becomes world number one for a sixth time ahead of the French Open.

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the arena is nestled among the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Former tennis player Schiavone beats cancer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman and the oldest first-time Grand Slam winner since 1969 when she won the French Open in 2010

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Dominic Thiem has reached a Grand Slam final three times - only to lose on each occasion

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie and made her feel like a 'warrior princess'.

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Federer lauds 'greatest rival' Nadal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Roger Federer saw his men's record haul of 20 Grand Slam singles titles matched by Rafael Nadal on Sunday and the Swiss great was quick to offer his congratulations to the Spaniard.

'Muguruza can win any tournament when she's at her peak'

'Muguruza can win any tournament when she's at her peak'

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'When she hits her peak she's so dangerous because she moves well.'

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Looking to improve her claycourt skills, she spent a bit of time at 11-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal's academy.

Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition.'

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference after her first round win and was warned of possible expulsion from Roland Garros

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Hyderabad made a disastrous start to the game as Chinglensana Singh was sent off as early as the fifth minute.

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Osaka plots French Open, Wimbledon success after bossing hardcourts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Carrying her hardcourt success to the French Open and the Wimbledon was the 'biggest goal' going forward for Osaka.

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Zverev was left wondering why he has been struggling to get into his matches

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

Heard of the new repairable bullet-proof armour?

Heard of the new repairable bullet-proof armour?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Thermoplastic elastomers are soft, rubbery polymers converted by physical means, rather than a chemical process, to a solid.

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

How Serena helped Kenin's career

How Serena helped Kenin's career

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Sofia Kenin said that the experience at Roland Garros changed her career trajectory.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

PIX: Nadal makes Tour singles return with win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Playing in his first competitive singles match on the ATP Tour since August 5, the 20-times Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust in his second round win against Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis.