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US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming the toast of the Big Apple and the 18-year-old Canadian will again have a chance to light up the U.S. Open when he takes on Briton Kyle Edmund.

Jankovic through to Doha semis

Jankovic through to Doha semis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Serbia's Jelena Jankovic crushed leg-weary Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Championships while American holder Venus Williams reached the last four on Friday without hitting a ball.

Clock ticking as Williams returns to Australia looking for 24

Clock ticking as Williams returns to Australia looking for 24

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Time is running out for Serena to reach the career milestone that has become one of the sport's longest running storylines.

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon women's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.

US Open: Favourite Clijsters prepares for Zvonareva's best

US Open: Favourite Clijsters prepares for Zvonareva's best

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

If winning the US Open ever came down to a popularity contest, Kim Clijsters would be roared to victory every time.

Mauresmo out as Federer and Nadal coast

Mauresmo out as Federer and Nadal coast

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Reputations counted for little at the French Open on Thursday when Amelie Mauresmo, James Blake and David Nalbandian were toppled by opponents ranked outside the world's top 75.

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Murray on fire as US Open heats up

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Andy Murray sent an ominous warning to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal about his intentions to win the US Open when he cruised through his first match at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday after Victoria Azarenka sent a shiver through the tennis world when she fainted on court.

PHOTOS: Federer, Muguruza sizzle at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner

PHOTOS: Federer, Muguruza sizzle at Wimbledon Champions' Dinner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Gabrine Muguruza stole the show at the Wimbledon Champions' Dinner in London on Sunday.

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Serena Williams was left all alone trying to crush an unlikely uprising on Wimbledon's hallowed lawns on Tuesday as sister Venus and Kim Clijsters suffered shock defeats in the women's quarter-finals.

Henin ruins Williams party

Henin ruins Williams party

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The Belgian extinguished hopes of an all-Williams final by storming into the last four with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Serena.

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

So while Halep went about dominating Serena, here are some famous people who got a ringside view of the action

Federer to open Wimbledon defence against Hrbaty

Federer to open Wimbledon defence against Hrbaty

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Roger Federer will begin his quest for a sixth consecutive singles title at Wimbledon with a first round match against experienced Slovak Dominik Hrbaty. Defending women's champion Venus Williams was paired with British wildcard Naomi Cavaday in Friday's draw at the All England Club, while women's top seed Ana Ivanovic will open against Rossana De Los Rios.

Clijsters, Zvonareva to clash in final

Clijsters, Zvonareva to clash in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Kim Clijsters advanced to her fourth US Open final after winning a titanic centre court battle against Venus Williams. Russia's Vera Zvonareva upset the tournament's number one seed Caroline Wozniacki.

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

US Open Fashion: What the stars wore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Tennis fashion takes a new meaning altogether when we talk of fashion at the Grand Slams. The US Open is one stop where the ladies of the tennis world bring out their best outfits.

Bollettieri, renowned coach to tennis legends, dies

Bollettieri, renowned coach to tennis legends, dies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978. It was bought by the International Management Group in 1987.

PIX: Serena Williams flaunts her toned body

PIX: Serena Williams flaunts her toned body

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Tennis star Serena Williams recently shared a selfie, showing off her killer cleavage and curves in a beachwear.

Murray fever returns to Wimbledon

Murray fever returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Andy Murray once again fills the prime time viewing slot on Centre Court late on Saturday, while five-time women's champion Venus Williams will have revenge on her mind against Carla Suarez Navarro.

Federer's wizardry bamboozles court magician

Federer's wizardry bamboozles court magician

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Venus Williams cantered into the Australian Open third round and second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova also came through.

What to expect at Australian Open

What to expect at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Seeing world number 50 Mischa Zverev and wildcard Denis Istomin upset the top two players in the world at Melbourne Park shows more players believe they can take shake up the established order and that can only be good for tennis, says Roger Federer.

Erratic Safina falls to Razzano in Dubai

Erratic Safina falls to Razzano in Dubai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Second seed Dinara Safina slumped out of the Dubai Tennis Championships in the second round on Tuesday after losing 6-4 6-2 to Virginie Razzano of France.

Images from the Australian Open 2010, Day 10

Images from the Australian Open 2010, Day 10

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Images from day ten of the 2010 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen is bidding to become the fourth woman to win Olympic gold and the US Open title in the same year

Dementieva edges past Peschke

Dementieva edges past Peschke

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

The victory helped the Russian secure the eighth and final berth in the WTA's Tour Championships.

Fed Cup: Penetta win seals Italy's 3-2 win over US

Fed Cup: Penetta win seals Italy's 3-2 win over US

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Italy surged to their second Fed Cup title by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over the United States in the final in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on Sunday.

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Sania gets tough Olympics draw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza was handed a tough draw at the Beijing Olympics. She is drawn against Czech nemesis Iveta Benesova in the opening round. The men's doubles pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, however, got a relatively better deal. The 'Indian Express' will kicking-off their campaign against the French pair of Gael Monfils and Gilles Simons on Sunday.

Leave my sister alone, pleads Safin

Leave my sister alone, pleads Safin

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Marat Safin threw a protective arm around his little sister Dinara on Wednesday after the Russian world number one was slammed for her wobbly performance in the first round of the US Open.

Russians and Roddick run riot

Russians and Roddick run riot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Wiiliams sisters bow out of Italian Open

Wiiliams sisters bow out of Italian Open

Rediff.com17 May 2008

American fifth seed Serena Williams withdrew from her Italian Open quarter-final with French qualifier Alize Cornet on Friday because of a back injury, organisers said.

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to swoop in

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

A brief look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leading contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon which begins on Monday.

PHOTOS: Ivanovic, Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland

PHOTOS: Ivanovic, Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ana Ivanovic and Caroline Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland to play some street tennis.

Aus Open organisers defend decision

Aus Open organisers defend decision

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Australian Open organisers have attempted to defend their controversial decision to allow the third-round match between Lleyton Hewitt and Marcos Baghdatis to start at 11.47 pm on Saturday night.

Kanepi sends Sania packing

Kanepi sends Sania packing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Sania Mirza's singles campaign at the Dubai Open ended when she was beaten 5-7, 2-6 by world No 24 Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the second round on Tuesday.

Serena too hot for Venus to handle

Serena too hot for Venus to handle

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Serena Williams scored an emphatic 7-6, 6-2 victory over her 29-year-old sister at Wimbledon to capture an 11th Grand Glam singles title.

Serena downs Venus to win third crown

Serena downs Venus to win third crown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Serena Williams celebrated American Independence Day by beating sister Venus 7-6, 6-2 to win her third Wimbledon singles title on Saturday.

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Caroline Wozniacki is again engaged to another athlete!

Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter

Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Melbourne Park's first glimpses of Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal were brief on Tuesday but Serena and Venus Williams both gave full value at the Australian Open with their first round wins.