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Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Serena's US Open treatment divides tennis world

Serena's US Open treatment divides tennis world

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Serena Williams' behaviour in Saturday's US Open final divided the tennis world after she called the chair umpire a "liar" and a "thief" and said he treated her differently than male players during her loss to Naomi Osaka.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Hingis says Na's retirement 'loss to world tennis'

Hingis says Na's retirement 'loss to world tennis'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis has said that Li Na's retirement was a loss to world tennis, while also crediting the Chinese ace of raising the game's profile in her home country and across Asia.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal have secured their Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for India

That SRK Kiss On Gambhir's Forehead!!!

That SRK Kiss On Gambhir's Forehead!!!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Shah Rukh Khan joined the jubilant KKR players and support staff on the field, high-fiving them and sharing emotional embraces after their thrilling win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

'I think she is courageous and needs support'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Japan rallies to support Osaka after French Open withdrawal.

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

She will first team up with Tunisian world number four Ons Jabeur for the doubles event at Eastbourne which gets underway this weekend.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

India-Indonesia Davis Cup tie to be played under lights

India-Indonesia Davis Cup tie to be played under lights

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

In a first of its kind, the three-day Asia Oceania Davis Cup tie between India and Indonesia will be played under lights from April 5 to 7 at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium in Bangalore.

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The timing of professional tennis's return will reveal whether the tours and federations are more interested in making money or looking after the health of players, Australia's John Millman said. The professional game has been suspended since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the International Tennis Federation, WTA and ATP have put back plans for a resumption until August at the earliest.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie.

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Roger Federer's proposal to merge the tours gets thumbs up from top players.

Karman Kaur Thandi is India's No. 1

Karman Kaur Thandi is India's No. 1

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Earlier in the tournament, Karman had caused an upset by defeating the second seed Robin Anderson (USA) in the first round and Japanese Ena Shibahara, one-half of the French Open 2022 mixed double champions in the second round.

AITA forms committee to resolve crisis

AITA forms committee to resolve crisis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

The All India Tennis Association formed a three-member committee, including Justice Deepak Verma and former Davis Cupper Naresh Kumar, to resolve the issues with the rebel players, but its suggestions apparently would not be binding on the national tennis federation.

Germans outraged as US plays wrong version of their anthem

Germans outraged as US plays wrong version of their anthem

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

German tennis has responded with outrage after the United States Tennis Association made the embarrassing error of playing the Nazi-era version of Germany's national anthem during a Federation Cup tie in Hawaii.

India to face Norway in Davis Cup World Group tie

India to face Norway in Davis Cup World Group tie

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis event at the Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10-14.

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IOA also announced that Sindhu, India's only woman athlete to win back-to-back Olympic medals, will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony on July 26, alongside ace table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal.

Women's tennis has a new leader

Women's tennis has a new leader

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention on her

Yuki exempted for Asian Games; Paes returns

Yuki exempted for Asian Games; Paes returns

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Since Yuki Bhambri, ranked 94, is likely to make the cut for the US Open, the AITA selection committee exempted him.

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Andy Murray was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India and New Zealand will face off in a Davis Cup tie in September at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) stadium.

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Kate is a regular fixture at Wimbledon.

Serena 'devastated and shocked' over Peng Shuai reports

Serena 'devastated and shocked' over Peng Shuai reports

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Denied accreditation, India's Korean archery coach says he won't continue after contract expiry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.

Delhi to host Indo-Spain Davis Cup tie

Delhi to host Indo-Spain Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will host five-time champions Spain on the hard courts of Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, scheduled for September 16-18.

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing attention to themselves. Has anyone considered the alternative view?' asks Kanika Datta.

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

With temperatures soaring in Paris Olympics, Indian athletes battling the soaring temperatures and lack of cooling in their rooms in the Paris Olympic Games Village have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

AITA 'will be firm' on Davis Cup players' demands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Indian tennis association is refusing to be held to ransom by regular Davis Cup players, who have hinted at a possible boycott if their demands for a greater involvement in the running of the team are not met.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.