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Shenzhen Open: Radwanska takes Riske for easy triumph

Shenzhen Open: Radwanska takes Riske for easy triumph

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska celebrated her rise to the top four of the world rankings with a 6-3, 6-2 thumping of Alison Riske in the Shenzhen Open final on Saturday, her 18th WTA career title.

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur

I'm living my dream, says 'hungry' Sania as IPTL beckons

I'm living my dream, says 'hungry' Sania as IPTL beckons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

On a high after winning the WTA Finals doubles crown and a clutch of prestigious titles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza says she is now bracing up for the International Premier Tennis League where she would play in the same team as World No 2 Switzerland's Roger Federer.

Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing US Open defeat

Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing US Open defeat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand Slam final on Saturday, but while the Tunisian said her US Open defeat to Iga Swiatek was tough to take she vowed to come back swinging.

Serena slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Serena slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

World number one Serena Williams slammed Shamil Tarpishchev for using "extremely sexist, racist and bullying" comments after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president described her and sister Venus as the "Williams brothers".

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Tennis's flagship team events the Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals have been postponed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday. Professional tennis has been suspended since March and will not return until August.

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

French Open: Vondrousova beats Konta; sets up Barty final

French Open: Vondrousova beats Konta; sets up Barty final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Britain's Johanna Konta 7-5, 7-6(2) to reach the French Open final.

Ivanovic to face Venus in Auckland final

Ivanovic to face Venus in Auckland final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic overcame a second set resistance to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on Friday and set up an Auckland Classic final against former World No 1 Venus Williams.

Italian Open: Serena Williams thumps Errani to win 60th WTA title

Italian Open: Serena Williams thumps Errani to win 60th WTA title

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Serena Williams won her third Italian Open title, crushing local favourite Sara Errani 6-3, 6-0 in Rome on Sunday.

I want to win regardless of whether it's my last Slam: Sania

I want to win regardless of whether it's my last Slam: Sania

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open.

A lot of the fluctuation in women's rankings has to do with the serve: Evert

A lot of the fluctuation in women's rankings has to do with the serve: Evert

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Tennis legend Chris Evert believes an inability to dominate on serve is preventing the current crop of female players from usurping Serena Williams at the top of the rankings with the American world number one using her main weapon to great effect.

Meet new Wimbledon champ Garbine Muguruza

Meet new Wimbledon champ Garbine Muguruza

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Here is a Factbox on Spaniard Garbine Muguruza, who beat American Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon singles title on Saturday:

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber is the world number one in women's tennis yet it remains a title she has yet to grow accustomed to after her meteoric rise to the summit.

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

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support.'

India's 'tennis sensation', Sania Mirza turns 29. Wish her!

India's 'tennis sensation', Sania Mirza turns 29. Wish her!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who had a rollicking 2015 season, turned 29 on Sunday.

Injured Venus determined to be fit for US Open

Injured Venus determined to be fit for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Venus was slated to begin her campaign in Cleveland on a Monday, a mere five days after she faced defeat at the hands of Zheng Qinwen of China during the Western and Southern Open in Mason, Ohio. Notably, the tournament saw her secure a significant victory over a top-20 opponent, a feat she hadn't accomplished in four years. She triumphed over the 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova of Russia, showcasing her enduring prowess on the court.

Serena's massive on-court earnings have no rival

Serena's massive on-court earnings have no rival

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday night, likely marking the end of arguably the sport's greatest Grand Slam career, but her title as the biggest earner in women's tennis history will remain for years to come.

Sania-Zhang win Ostrava Open doubles title

Sania-Zhang win Ostrava Open doubles title

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

India's Sania Mirza won her first title of the season as she and China's Shuai Zhang beat the Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe in the women's doubles final at the Ostrava Open.

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are gunning for their third title of the season as they take on Czech Republic combination of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradeck in the Women's Doubles final at Australian Open. The Indo-Swiss pair had a dream time in 2015 when they won 9 titles which included the Wimbledon, US Open and the year-ending WTA finals. That form has carried in 2016 as they eye a successive third Grand Slam. The World No.1 duo had defeated Julia Goerges and Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-0 to continue their dominance in Women's Doubles events.

Sania Mirza enters Pattaya Open final

Sania Mirza enters Pattaya Open final

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Sania Mirza will have to beat world number five and top seed Russian Vera Zvonareva to claim the second WTA singles title of her career as the two players set up the summit clash in the USD 220,00 Pattaya Open on Saturday.

Hingis joins Sania at top of world rankings

Hingis joins Sania at top of world rankings

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis has joined her Indian partner Sania Mirza at the top of the women's doubles rankings, a day after the duo won its second title of the season in Sydney. With 11395 points, the 35-year-old Hingis joined Mirza at the top in the latest WTA rankings released on Friday. Sania and Hingis' awe-inspiring run continued unabated as they lifted their second trophy of the season with the WTA Apia International title after clinching their 30th win in a row.

ITF: Sunitha-Aurelie lose in final

ITF: Sunitha-Aurelie lose in final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Sunitha Rao and her French partner Aurelie Vedy went down fighting against top-seeded Chinese combination of Chun-Mei Ji and Sheng-Nan Sun in the doubles final of the $ 50,000 ITF women's event in New Delhi on Friday.

Santangelo, Shvedova in final

Santangelo, Shvedova in final

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Defending champion Maria Santangelo of Italy powered her way into the finals of the Bangalore Open, beating Olga Savchuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-0.

Chennai Open: Podoroska sends Bouchard packing

Chennai Open: Podoroska sends Bouchard packing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Bouchard got off to a quick start in the opening last eight clash and raced away to win it 6-1 in 38 minutes.

Kvitova powers past Cibulkova to capture Wuhan Open title

Kvitova powers past Cibulkova to capture Wuhan Open title

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Petra Kvitova raced to a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Dominika Cibulkova in the Wuhan Open final on Saturday to capture her first title of the year with a ruthless display of power hitting.

All you need to know about French Open champ Garbine Muguruza

All you need to know about French Open champ Garbine Muguruza

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win the French Open on Saturday and claim her first Grand Sam title. Take a look at the career of the 22-year-old.

Sania-Huber enter final

Sania-Huber enter final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

The Indo- South African pair shocked second seeds Virginia Ruano Pascual of\nSpain and American Meghann Shaughnessy in the semi-finals of the Bausch and Lomb Championships.

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza ended her career with first round defeat at WTA Dubai event.

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The Serbian had to save two set points in the first set before finding his groove to reach his 10th title clash in Rome and remain on course to win his 36th ATP Masters 1000 crown and overtake Rafael Nadal on the all-time list.

Why Halep is 'true No 1'

Why Halep is 'true No 1'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Simona Halep believes this year's French Open victory has helped justify her position as the women's world number one

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Martic sets up semi-final against Kontaveit at Palermo Open

Martic sets up semi-final against Kontaveit at Palermo Open

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The tournament is the first in five months since the Tour was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Martic said she felt the effects of not playing competitive tennis for so long.

Djokovic, Nadal face off in Rome final

Djokovic, Nadal face off in Rome final

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal won on Saturday to set up an Italian Open final meeting

Sharapova faces Cibulkova in final

Sharapova faces Cibulkova in final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

Top seed Maria Sharapova reached the Amelia Island championships final after Lindsay Davenport withdrew due to illness on Saturday. Sharapova's opponent will be unseeded Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova, who reached her first WTA Tour final when she beat France's Alize Cornet 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Sania-Mattek enter final of Brisbane international

Sania-Mattek enter final of Brisbane international

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands reached the first final of the new season when their opponents -- Daniela Hantuchova and Katarina Srebotnik -- conceded the semi-final match at the WTA Brisbane International.

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.