News for 'Venus'

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In an interview last month after a World Tennis Tour event at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, they said they had not yet decided whether they were finished competing. Playing almost exclusively with each other throughout their 25-year careers, the Bryans captured a professional era record 119 titles, including 16 Grand Slam wins, 39 ATP Masters 1000s and the ATP Finals title four times.

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Britain's Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Hao-Ching Chan and Michael Venus 6-1, 4-6 (10-8) to claim the US Open mixed doubles title.

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Here is a player profile, a look at the form and records of American Madison Keys and compatriot Sloane Stephens ahead of Saturday's US Open final (prefix number denotes seeding)

Italian Open: Azarenka flawless; Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Italian Open: Azarenka flawless; Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The unseeded Indo-Canadian pair defeated their fancied rivals 6-3, 3-6, 10-5 in a round of 16 tie of the ATP Masters 1000 event.

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.

Williams sisters suffer shock doubles defeat

Williams sisters suffer shock doubles defeat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Serena and Venus Williams' stranglehold of women's doubles was ended at Wimbledon on Wednesday when the American sisters were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Vera Zvonareva and Elena Vesnina.

Australian Open: Yuki, Bhupathi advance; Divij ousted

Australian Open: Yuki, Bhupathi advance; Divij ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Yuki Bhambri and his New Zealand partner Michael Venus registered a straight sets victory on their Grand Slam debut, but Divij Sharan's Australian Open campaign ended in the first round, in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Brit player Harriet Dart left frustrated as mixed doubles partner teams up with 15-year-old Gauff

Review: Jaane Kahan ... could have been a gag fest

Review: Jaane Kahan ... could have been a gag fest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Jacqueline's Tara could be a keeper if only the movie wasn't so intent on turning her into a love-struck Barbie. Ditto for the movie.

Wozniacki fights pain barrier, Serena into semis

Wozniacki fights pain barrier, Serena into semis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

World number one Serena Williams marched into the semi-finals of the WTA Championships on Thursday with a comfortable win over Elena Dementieva while sister Venus kept her title hopes alive long after midnight.

Williams sisters suffer contrasting fates

Williams sisters suffer contrasting fates

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

American Venus Williams crushed Russia's Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2, while her younger sister Serena was upset by Australia's Samantha Stosur in the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic on Friday.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sofia Kenin lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the start of the year and then added a WTA title in Lyon, days before the circuit came to a halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Sixteen years after US Open glory, Roddick searches for American successor

Sixteen years after US Open glory, Roddick searches for American successor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

"There have been moments for optimism - plenty. And on the men's side, not as much."

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros is men's second seed Alexander Zverev who meets Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Top seed Serena Williams and her older sister Venus led a foursome of American women into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday.

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener, Federer has it easy

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener, Federer has it easy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was handed a tough opening round at Wimbledon when Friday's draw paired him with Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber.

How US teen tennis star Coco Gauff overcame depression

How US teen tennis star Coco Gauff overcame depression

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Gauff has been already touted as a long-term successor to Serena Williams at the top of US women's tennis and while she said she was getting used to people viewing her as a role model she did not like being compared to Serena or her sister Venus.

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters says, "I admire both Serena and Venus because they have a perseverance that is incredible. They're able to do a lot of things that other people can't do, physically and mentally, so I don't doubt that she will come back, I don't doubt it, but it just takes a little bit of time."

'I hope to be in India's heart soon'

'I hope to be in India's heart soon'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Both are in superb form and have yet to drop a set at this year's championship. Britain's Murray, the number one seed, will face 28th ranked Fabio Fognini from Italy while Spaniard Nadal will go up against Russian Karen Khachanov, ranked 30.

American flavor on centre court

American flavor on centre court

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Venus Williams will take on Lindsay Davenport while Serena Williams will duel with Jennifer Capriati.

Williams sisters on course for final date

Williams sisters on course for final date

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Venus and Serena Williams enter the women's Wimbledon quarter-finals on Tuesday with even their next opponents conceding they are strong favourites for another final appearance. Defending champion Venus faces Tamarine Tanasurgan and the unseeded Thai, who defeated second seed Jelena Jankovic to reach her first grand slam quarter-final, is not brimming with confidence.

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.

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-0 first-round win over Magda Linette.

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

'Rusty' Serena cruises; Azarenka ousts Mauresmo

'Rusty' Serena cruises; Azarenka ousts Mauresmo

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Serena Williams eased her way into the fourth round of the Australian open on Saturday with a 6-1, 6-4 win over China's Peng Shuai. She will meet Victoria Azarenka, who knocked out former champion Amelie Mauresmo.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

Images: The super yacht that Steve Jobs designed

Images: The super yacht that Steve Jobs designed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The last big project of the Apple founder.

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.

4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Petra Kvitova, who missed part of the 2017 season after a home invasion left her with a badly cut left hand, continues her remarkable comeback when she faces American Venus Williams.

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Explaining the planetary position, Divya Bhojak, a noted astrologer from Toronto, said, the year 2020 is witnessing six eclipses including three visible in India. Many planets are turning retrograde, meaning an adverse effect for individuals, businesses and other aspects of life, she said.

Williams sisters power on in Beijing

Williams sisters power on in Beijing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

American sisters Serena and Venus Williams powered on towards a likely gold medal showdown with easy second-round wins in the Olympic singles.

Russian rings changes

Russian rings changes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Russian teenager Vera Zvonareva played the match of her life to beat third seed Venus Williams in the fourth round of the French Open.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Indian Wells PIX: Raonic to face Thiem in semis

Indian Wells PIX: Raonic to face Thiem in semis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

IMAGES from matches played at the BNP Paribas tennis tournament played in Indian Well, California, on Thursday

Wimbledon PIX: Ostapenko keeps double dream alive; Halep, Konta advance

Wimbledon PIX: Ostapenko keeps double dream alive; Halep, Konta advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Muguruza advance

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Muguruza advance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's mix of grit and power were enough to see off American teenager Sofia Kenin 7-5, 6-2 in the third round of the US Open on Friday.

Yuki enters quarter-finals of Traralgon Challenger

Yuki enters quarter-finals of Traralgon Challenger

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Yuki Bhambri recovered well from a poor start to beat New Zealand's Michael Venus in a three-setter and advance to the singles quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger event in Traralgon, Australia.

Erratic Serena loses to 72nd ranked Brengle in Auckland

Erratic Serena loses to 72nd ranked Brengle in Auckland

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Serena Williams crashed out of the Auckland Classic after fellow American Madison Brengle pulled off a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4 upset in a see-saw second round contest.