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Navratilova survives match-point

Navratilova survives match-point

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The tennis legend and partner Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the second round of the Sparkassen Cup.

Clijsters takes Miami title

Clijsters takes Miami title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

Belgium's Kim Clijsters downed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 7-5 to win the Nasdaq-100 Open and claim her second consecutive title

Shikha advances at Pacific Life Open

Shikha advances at Pacific Life Open

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Indian ace thrashed world no. 81 Morigami 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament.

Sania upsets Kostanic

Sania upsets Kostanic

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

The Indian teenager upset world number 34 Jelena Kostanic 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 to enter the second round of the Dubai Open.

Teary farewell for Schett

Teary farewell for Schett

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Williams to meet Sharapova in final

Williams to meet Sharapova in final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Davenport victory in vain

Davenport victory in vain

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

New decade begins with Serena still chasing Court

New decade begins with Serena still chasing Court

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Since having a child and returning to the WTA Tour Serena Williams's focus has been split between raising a family and work.

Vaidisova wins Tashkent Open

Vaidisova wins Tashkent Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

The 15-year-old Czech player won her second WTA Tour title when she beat Virginie Razzano 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 in the final.

Henin-Hardenne exits US Open

Henin-Hardenne exits US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

WTA Finals: Rookies Stephens and Bertens march on to semi-finals

WTA Finals: Rookies Stephens and Bertens march on to semi-finals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

American Stephens stayed calm and saw off an increasingly agitated Angelique Kerber in the winner-takes-all night match to complete round-robin play with a spotless 3-0 record after she wrapped up a 6-3, 6-3 victory against the German.

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for COVID-19 while participating in Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition tournament

Why Ivanovic took the 'difficult decision' to quit tennis

Why Ivanovic took the 'difficult decision' to quit tennis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 29 on Wednesday because she no longer feels fit enough to compete at the highest level.

Neha Uberoi wins Luxilon Cup

Neha Uberoi wins Luxilon Cup

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

Neha Uberoi upset top seed Nicole Vaidisova of Czechoslovakia 6-2, 6-4 in the finals of the Luxilon Cup Junior Tennis Tournament in Miami.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Sania loses in first round

Sania loses in first round

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

The Indian ace was beaten by fourth seed Nicole Pratt of Australia in the WTA Tour Hyderabad Open.

Capriati grows up and speaks up

Capriati grows up and speaks up

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

Capriati has won nearly $7 million in prize money but says she has no plans to relax for the rest of her career.

Clijsters returns to No.1 spot

Clijsters returns to No.1 spot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

The 20-year-old Belgian won her fourth title at the Luxembourg Open in the past five years.

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

Schuettler wins Japan Open

Schuettler wins Japan Open

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

Maria Sharapova won the women's crown for her first WTA Tour title.

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Henin fitness under the spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The second seed was treated by medical staff after cramping during \n\nher semi-final win over Jennifer Capriati.

Henin targets No. 1 ranking

Henin targets No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The French Open champions says she is one of the players on the WTA Tour with enough self-belief to challenge Serena Williams.

Siniakova captures maiden title with Shenzhen win

Siniakova captures maiden title with Shenzhen win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The Czech world number 52 had beaten top-10 players Simona Halep and Johanna Konta on her way to the final

Sania in 2nd round at Istanbul

Sania in 2nd round at Istanbul

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The 19-year old Hyderabadi next plays Michaela Krajicek in the next round of the WTA Tour event.

Petrova wins German Open

Petrova wins German Open

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The Russian battled back from a set down to beat French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final.

Russians on the rise in women's tennis

Russians on the rise in women's tennis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

There are three Russian women in the world's top 20, five more in the top 40 and others are on the rise.

Henin wins Sydney International

Henin wins Sydney International

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne twice clawed herself back from the brink of defeat to beat Italy's Francesca Schiavone 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the final.

Sania goes down to Hantuchova

Sania goes down to Hantuchova

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The Indian ace surrendered tamely after winning the first set to the US Open doubles champion in the first round of the Medibank International Open.

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.

Sania to return at Strasbourg Open

Sania to return at Strasbourg Open

Rediff.com10 May 2005

India's teen tennis sensation returns from a six-week injury lay-off at the French tournament next week.

Pavlyuchenkova opts out of US Open due to COVID-19 'insecurity'

Pavlyuchenkova opts out of US Open due to COVID-19 'insecurity'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said on Wednesday that she will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open later this month as organisers could not guarantee her health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Open is set to be played from August 31-September 12 even as the country leads the world with over 4.7 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 157,000 deaths.

Sania loses in first round at Miami

Sania loses in first round at Miami

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

The Indian ace was beaten by Spaniard Maria Sanchez Lorenzo in the Nadaq-100 Open WTA Tour tennis tournament.

Sania determined to thrill home fans

Sania determined to thrill home fans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The 18-year-old said she is playing in the Hyderabad Open, not out of any 'obligation' but because it is her home event.

Tennis legend Navratilova to coach Radwanksa

Tennis legend Navratilova to coach Radwanksa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Agnieszka Radwanska has added 18 time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova to her coach staff.

Sharapova sinks Serena in final

Sharapova sinks Serena in final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Path clear for Serena to win record 24th Grand Slam?

Path clear for Serena to win record 24th Grand Slam?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Serena William powered her way to within two victories of a seventh US Open title on Tuesday and while she refused to look ahead there are many willing to do it for her, and what they see is a suddenly open path to a 24th Grand Slam.

Clijsters to play French Open

Clijsters to play French Open

Rediff.com4 May 2004