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All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Anderson, a member of the ATP Player Council, said he felt it was a matter of time before the final-set tiebreak came in.

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Earlier on Wednesday, Czech Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a viral illness.

How Iyer plans to cope with Australia's short ball tactics

How Iyer plans to cope with Australia's short ball tactics

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Overwhelmed that the Australians devised a short ball strategy against him, Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer says it can best be tackled by adopting a counter-offensive approach and taking advantage of the field placing.

Bopanna, Ramanathan crash out of US Open

Bopanna, Ramanathan crash out of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop, seeded ninth, were stunned by the unseeded Italian pair of Andrea Vavassori and Lorenzo Sonego

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

Goolagong proud of 'great Australian' Barty

Goolagong proud of 'great Australian' Barty

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

"Ash to me is like a little sister and part of my family and we treat each other that way... It's magical when you achieve your dream... I'm sure it's magical for her."

Hewitt lay-off 'will help Australia'

Hewitt lay-off 'will help Australia'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

The former world No.1's break from tennis will help rather than hinder Australia in the Davis Cup final, says captain John Fitzgerald.

India to host next Davis Cup tie vs Australia

India to host next Davis Cup tie vs Australia

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

In a moral victory for the All India Tennis Association, the International Tennis Federation has given the AITA the right to host its next Davis Cup tie against Australia, which had forfeited its previous rubber on security grounds in May.

Australia Davis Cup tie to stay in India

Australia Davis Cup tie to stay in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Australia's appeal to shift next month's Asian zonal Davis Cup tie against hosts India out of Chennai over security fears was rejected by the International Tennis Federation on Friday. 'The ITF board of directors has upheld the decision of the Davis Cup committee regarding the Asia/Oceania zone Group I third round tie between India and Australia,' the ruling body said in a statement.

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

David Goffin and Steve Darcis staged a thrilling comeback on Sunday to take Belgium into their second Davis Cup final in three years with a 3-2 victory over Australia.

Clash with Serena a dream come true for Tomljanovic

Clash with Serena a dream come true for Tomljanovic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Win, lose or draw, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic said she will relish the opportunity to play her idol Serena Williams when they face off at the US Open on Friday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Djokovic set to return next month in Dubai

Djokovic set to return next month in Dubai

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Djokovic's official website also confirmed his participation in the Dubai tournament.

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

Australia fined US $10,000 for India Davis Cup tie

Australia fined US $10,000 for India Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com22 May 2009

The International Tennis Federation on Friday decided not to suspend Australia from Davis Cup competition for forfeiting their Asia/Oceania Group I tie against India and let them off with a mild punishment -- a fine of US $10,000.

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic has been "playing by his own rules" and has put his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title at risk by not following Australia's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday.

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Djokovic sets sights on Paris Olympics

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Tomic 'too busy' to represent Australia in Rio

Tomic 'too busy' to represent Australia in Rio

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bernard Tomic ruled himself out of representing Australia at the Rio Olympics in August due to his 'extremely busy' playing schedule.

Agarkar may miss Australia clash

Agarkar may miss Australia clash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Indian seamer is suffering from a side strain

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Will players boycott Margaret Court stadium for her anti-gay stance?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the Melbourne Park stadium named after Margaret Court due to the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.

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.

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas said that his victory in the final of the Mallorca Championships on Saturday was a major milestone in his career as the Greek claimed his maiden grasscourt title leading up to Wimbledon next week.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Australia scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status last week.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' showing on the concluding day of the Commonwealth Games.

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the USTA to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

'Never thought I'd play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final'

'Never thought I'd play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza capped off her glorious Grand Slam career with a runners-up finish alongside 'best friend' Rohan Bopanna in the Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Serena Williams, who had come into the first Grand Slam since in Auckland claiming her first title since becoming a mother, suffered an error-strewn 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 defeat by China's Wang Qiang in the third round at the Australian Open on Friday.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Unseeded Australian Daria Gavrilova upset fifth seed Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the China Open on Saturday as Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic showed stunning powers of recovery to pull off her own shock win over sixth seed Elina Svitolina.

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Rediff.com8 May 2016

If tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been chastened by a warning about his future behaviour from Australia's chef de mission for the Rio Olympics, he is not showing it.

Nadal looks to get back to winning ways after injury-ravaged 2022 season

Nadal looks to get back to winning ways after injury-ravaged 2022 season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

It was a case of more pain than gain for Nadal since he hoisted the Musketeers' Cup for a record 14th time in June.

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

Tennis: Kyrgios saves three match points to beat Nadal

Tennis: Kyrgios saves three match points to beat Nadal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Australian fell to the floor in celebration after clinching the victory, before sticking a finger behind his ear and asking the raucous crowd to cheer louder.