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No Williams in the quarters? Over to you Maria

No Williams in the quarters? Over to you Maria

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The rare sight of neither Williams sister in the Wimbledon quarter-finals will have the remaining eight women in the draw buzzing with the possibility of reaching the final, none more so than 2004 champion Maria Sharapova.

Vaanam team helps Slumdog girl

Vaanam team helps Slumdog girl

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

When the team heard about Rubina's loss in the recent Bandra fire, they presented her with two cheques.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Serena pulls out of French Open

Serena pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Former world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open because she has not fully recovered from health issues, organisers said on Thursday.

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year there is another sister act vying for thespotlight with world number one Naomi Osaka showing older sibling Mari the ropes.

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Rafael Nadal won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final on Sunday.

US Open finalist Stephens: From foot cast to walking on air

US Open finalist Stephens: From foot cast to walking on air

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Sloane Stephens watched January's Australian Open from her couch, a large cast on her left foot rendering her immobile and raising questions in her mind about her ability to bounce back from the injury.

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Italian Open SF: Nadal vs Tsitsipas, Djokovic vs Schwartzman

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Johanna Konta progressed to the Italian Open semi-finals on Friday, but Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka were forced to withdraw with injury problems. World number one Osaka pulled out of her quarter-final meeting with Kiki Bertens due to a thumb injury before 37-year-old Federer announced his withdrawal because of a problem to his right leg.

Amazing journey of a 70-year-old social entrepreneur

Amazing journey of a 70-year-old social entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

In 2002, Mukundan started manufacturing Venus kerosene burners that reduce fuel usage by 30 per cednt. From 2,000 burners in the first month, today Servals sells 120,000 such burners every month.

PHOTOS: Wimbledon women show life beyond Williams

PHOTOS: Wimbledon women show life beyond Williams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Fans turning up for the Wimbledon women's quarter-finals might have been forgiven for feeling a little short-changed by Tuesday's lineup yet the action served up by some of the sport's lesser lights was undoubtedly worth the ticket.

Contrasting fortunes for Williams sisters

Contrasting fortunes for Williams sisters

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Serena Williams let victory slip from her grasp but gained plenty in defeat at the Eastbourne grasscourt tournament on Wednesday while sister Venus continued her winning return after a five-month injury layoff.

Williams sisters seeded for Wimbledon

Williams sisters seeded for Wimbledon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Defending champion Serena Williams has been seeded eighth for next week's Wimbledon championships but sister Venus is lurking down at 24th after the All England Club's seedings committee met on Wednesday.

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