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Bopanna-Ramkumar enter semis; Sania-Kichenok knocked out

Bopanna-Ramkumar enter semis; Sania-Kichenok knocked out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India's Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan registered a resounding straight-set win to cruise into the doubles semi-finals but it was the end of the road for compatriot Sania Mirza and her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok, in Adelaide, on Friday.

Venus, Serena set up semi-final showdown

Venus, Serena set up semi-final showdown

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Venus and Serena Williams kept up their semi-final date with commanding victories over Vera Zvonareva and Anastasia Rodionova respectively at the WTA Tier II Bangalore Open on Friday. Venus won 6-4, 6-3, while Serena was through at 6-1, 6-4.

'Sania has acquired a lot of depth in her game'

'Sania has acquired a lot of depth in her game'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

As Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis stand on the threshold of a unique milestone, former India players discuss the Hyderabadi's contribution in the all-conquering partnership with Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.Com.

Serena to play Zvonareva in Charleston final

Serena to play Zvonareva in Charleston final

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Fifth seed Serena Williams reached the Family Circle Cup final by beating French teenager Alize Cornet 7-5 6-3 on Saturday. The 26-year-old next faces ninth seed Vera Zvonareva, who upset fellow-Russian Elena Dementieva, the fourth seed, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in a wildly fluctuating semi-final.

Why Sania Mirza felt 'it is the time to stop'

Why Sania Mirza felt 'it is the time to stop'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza said she has no regrets leaving the sport as she is 'not the one to compete when I know I can no longer do it'.

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

PIX: Nadal smashes Opelka; Halep downs Martic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Rafael Nadal toppled big-serving American Reilly Opelka to remain perfect on the year while unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic stunned world number six Matteo Berrettini.

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Asked after the Wimbledon final about the War in Ukraine, Rybakina replied that her English was not good enough to speak about the issue.

Sania-Peer in quarter-finals at Stanford

Sania-Peer in quarter-finals at Stanford

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The Indo-Israeli pair survived a scare from Tatiana Poutchek and Anastasia Rodionova before making the grade.

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

Sania loses in Forest Hills final

Sania loses in Forest Hills final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2005

The third seed, who lost to Lucie Safarova, was richer by $12,000.

Golovin ends horrible streak to reach final

Golovin ends horrible streak to reach final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

The French teenager will meet top seed Nadia Petrova.

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 to book an Indian Wells semi-final place

India to meet Chinese Taipei in final

India to meet Chinese Taipei in final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna continued with their blistering form as India thrashed Japan 3-0.

Aus Open: Kerber feels solid again; Halep admits behind curve

Aus Open: Kerber feels solid again; Halep admits behind curve

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

New coach Rainer Schuettler's experience as a former player at the top level has been invaluable for Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber and the world number two believes her poor end to last season is truly behind her.

The top women's contenders at the French Open

The top women's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top women's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

Muguruza to meet Venus in Wuhan final

Muguruza to meet Venus in Wuhan final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Former world number one Venus Williams salvaged a small bit of family pride when she fought back from a set down to see off Italy's Roberto Vinci 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(4)and reach the final of the Wuhan Open on Friday.

37 and counting! Sania-Hingis extend winning streak

37 and counting! Sania-Hingis extend winning streak

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their winning streak to 37 games with a straight sets victory in the opening round of the women's doubles event at the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Thursday.

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

World number one Rafael Nadal produced a ruthless performance to win his 75th singles title, beating Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 6-1 in the China Open final on Sunday.

Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Naomi Osaka, who said at the U.S. Open that she planned to take a break from tennis, has officially pulled out of next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Serena to face Schnyder in Bangalore Open final

Serena to face Schnyder in Bangalore Open final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Venus is always the nicer one, Serena always the meaner. Venus again played the role of the elder sister to perfection in the latest rejoinder in the Williams Sister Act. Serena scrapped hard for almost two hours at the packed KSLTA stadium to beat Venus 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (4) and set up a final against Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the WTA Bangalore Open on Saturday night.

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Osaka also reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, which was held at Flushing Meadows this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but had to withdraw against Azarenka due to an injury.

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned an emotional note for her fans on social media.

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia's Petra Martic 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Zhengzhou Open on Sunday to win the 15th WTA singles title of her career and her first in China.

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros.

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from the 2022 Championships with no ranking points on offer.

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Simona Halep

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Factbox on Romanian Simona Halep, who beat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday:

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the Ladies singles final at Wimbledon after registering easy victories in the semi-finals on Thursday. While Serena had things her way in a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of Germany's Julia Georges, Kerber beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching US Open final

Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Reaching top of the world seemed to agree with Angelique Kerber, who celebrated her ascension to world number one with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki on Thursday to advance to the US Open final.

Sports Shorts: Frenchman Champagne to fight Blatter for FIFA president post

Sports Shorts: Frenchman Champagne to fight Blatter for FIFA president post

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Former FIFA official Jerome Champagne formally announced on Monday that he will stand against incumbent Sepp Blatter in next year's election for president of the world soccer body.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Teary-eyed Sania brings an end to it where it all began

Teary-eyed Sania brings an end to it where it all began

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

In an emotional farewell, Sania Mirza brought an end to her glorious career where it all began.

Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake Azarenka's hand

Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake Azarenka's hand

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Geopolitical tensions simmered at the US Open on Thursday as Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her 6-2, 6-3 in the second round.

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

4 reasons why Kerber belongs in Grand Slam finals

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber feels vindicated that she now belongs at the upper echelons of the women's game after four years of consistency helped her into her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Sydney International: Sania-Bethanie shock top seeds in final

Sydney International: Sania-Bethanie shock top seeds in final

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Sania Mirza won her first title of the season and 23rd of her career when she and Bethanie Mattek-Sands shocked top-seeded Americans Abigail Spears and Raquel Kops-Jones in the summit clash of the Apia International in Sydney on Friday.

Sania enters doubles final; Paes chases mixed doubles glory

Sania enters doubles final; Paes chases mixed doubles glory

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Sania Mirza set herself up for her first-ever women's doubles Grand Slam title, while seasoned pro Leander Paes is now one win away from his 16th Major trophy as the two Indians reached the Wimbledon finals with their respective partners.

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

American teenager Coco Gauff stunned top seed Kiki Bertens to advance to her maiden WTA semi-final with a 7-6(1), 6-4 victory at the Linz Open in Austria on Friday, then went back to her hotel to do her schoolwork.

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.