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Not 'goodbye' for Hingis

Not 'goodbye' for Hingis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Hingis bids farewell with doubles defeat in Singapore

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The latest tennis rankings have been announced by the ATP and WTA

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.

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked world number one in doubles. According to the latest rankings, the Indian ace rose three rungs to 7660 points, which enabled her dethrone Italy's Sara Errani (7640 points).

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked World No 1.

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:

Wimbledon keeps Sharapova guessing on wildcard entry

Wimbledon keeps Sharapova guessing on wildcard entry

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Former champion Maria Sharapova's hopes of playing at this year's Wimbledon championships could hinge on a June 20 meeting of tournament organisers unless the Russian hits form in forthcoming events in Madrid and Rome.

Venus draws on spirit of Serena in Wimbledon quest

Venus draws on spirit of Serena in Wimbledon quest

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In a professional career lasting more than two decades, Venus Williams is closing in on a 50th WTA title and credits her longevity to a love of the game and a desire to constantly improve.

Meet tennis' new World No 1

Meet tennis' new World No 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on Tuesday as results at Wimbledon saw her overhaul Germany's Angelique Kerber.

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.

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final.

Next year's Australian Open at risk due to coronavirus?

Next year's Australian Open at risk due to coronavirus?

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Next year's Australian Open could be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and even if the first Grand Slam of 2021 goes ahead fans from abroad will not be able to attend, Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley said on Wednesday. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 3.68 million people around the world while killing over 256,000 so far.

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The US Open kicks off on August 31 and will be held in its usual home in Flushing Meadows, Queens, but will be played without fans in attendance to limit the spread of the virus.

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Rediff.com4 May 2020

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality Addison Rae, won the virtual Stay At Home Slam on Sunday as real-life tennis remains on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.

Sania-Hingis reign in Sydney after 30th straight win

Sania-Hingis reign in Sydney after 30th straight win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The world No 1 women's doubles team added another crown to their overflowing trophy vault, winning the WTA Apia International in Sydney. They beat Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the final.

After sealing No 1 spot, Sania-Martina enter 10th final of the year

After sealing No 1 spot, Sania-Martina enter 10th final of the year

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis sailed into the 10th final of the year at the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) Finals after beating Chinese Taipei's Chan Hao-Ching and Chan Yung-Jan in straight sets, in Singapore, on Saturday.

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Professional tennis has been suspended since March because of the outbreak and the ATP and WTA Tours have said the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July. Andy Murray had previously said that tennis would be one of the last sports to resume.

Citi Open in Washington cancelled due to coronavirus disruption

Citi Open in Washington cancelled due to coronavirus disruption

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Citi Open in Washington, which was scheduled to restart the men's ATP Tour after the COVID-19 shutdown, has been cancelled for 2020, organisers announced on Tuesday. The tournament was set to begin on August 14 and serve as a build-up for the US Open but the organisers said concerns about travel restrictions and recent trends in the coronavirus outbreak had led to the decision to scrap the event.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Dubai event fined record $300,000 for Peer ban

Dubai event fined record $300,000 for Peer ban

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

The Dubai Championships was fined a record $300,000 by the governing body of women's tennis (WTA) on Friday after top Israeli player Shahar Peer was barred from taking part in this week's event. The WTA said in a statement the fine was the largest levied against a WTA Tour member and Peer would be awarded $44,250 -- the average prize money she earned per tournament in 2008.

India governing body plans domestic circuit for struggling players

India governing body plans domestic circuit for struggling players

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

AITA said it had come up with an intermediate plan with the support of the country's government to reduce some of the pain for the lower-level professionals. India is currently in lockdown till May 3 and it was assumed that travel restrictions would be lifted in the next two months, the AITA said.

Sania slips to 182 in singles ranking

Sania slips to 182 in singles ranking

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Sania Mirza continued to slide down the ranking ladder as the Indian is now placed at number 182, a loss of 41 places, in the latest WTA list issued on Monday.

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

Sania slides to 129 in singles ranking

Sania slides to 129 in singles ranking

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The poor singles run further dented Sania Mirza's ranking as the Indian slipped to 129, a loss of 16 places, in the latest WTA list issued on Monday.

French Open PIX: Sakkari knocks out Swiatek; Krejcikova in semis

French Open PIX: Sakkari knocks out Swiatek; Krejcikova in semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Images from Day 11 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Rediff.com4 May 2018

American tennis ace Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, saying that she needs more time to prepare for clay-court season.

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Coric, who had failed to win a match in his last two appearances in Beijing and Shenzhen, saved two break points at 3-3 in the second set and clinched the first four games of the decider to record his 32nd match win of the season.

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Caroline Wozniacki is again engaged to another athlete!

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Osaka has had to mix things up during a grinding progression to the last eight at Melbourne Park

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