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WAGs @ Wimbledon 2009

WAGs @ Wimbledon 2009

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

A look at the wives and girlfriends of various players competing at the 2009 Wimbledon.

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

SPOTTED: Last day at Wimbledon is party day

SPOTTED: Last day at Wimbledon is party day

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Centre Court tickets, two bottles of "fizz" and sunshine assured that Stevie Bishop of Surrey and Debs Major of London would have a good time on the final day of Wimbledon on Sunday despite Britain's Andy Murray being out of the competition.

PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Padukones watch the proceedings from the Royal Box on Centre Court in Wimbledon.

Rufus the hawk clears Wimbledon

Rufus the hawk clears Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Record crowds lined up for day one of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday as action got underway early on Centre Court with pigeon-scarer, Rufus the hawk, clearing away pesky bird life and forecasts for a dry day.

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

With last year's French Open, her first Grand Slam title, under her belt, Simona Halep decided that 2019 would be "a chill year". Then, on Saturday, she stepped on to Wimbledon's Centre Court and obliterated the great Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 in 56 minutes to win the final.

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the first day of Wimbledon on Monday with a dramatic new hairstyle to watch Andy Murray play his opening match.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Second seed Novak Djokovic eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a routine 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4 win over France's Adrian Mannarino on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Smooth start for Murray, Djokovic

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Smooth start for Murray, Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Images from Day 1 at Wimbledon, on Monday.

Novak Djokovic's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Novak Djokovic's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has been unbeaten at Wimbledon since retiring with an elbow injury against Tomas Berdych in the 2017 quarter-finals.

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to outclass Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 (7) in the final and win his seventh Wimbledon title in London on Sunday.

Wimbledon tightens security

Wimbledon tightens security

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Police tightened and revised security at Wimbledon because the roofless Centre Court could be more open to attack now.

Wimbledon champion Halep enjoys Romania's adulation

Wimbledon champion Halep enjoys Romania's adulation

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

It was Halep's second Grand Slam title following her triumph at Roland Garros in Paris last year.

Serena accuses Wimbledon organisers of 'sexism'

Serena accuses Wimbledon organisers of 'sexism'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Defending champion, Serena Williams has accused the Wimbledon organisers of favouring male players at the tournament.

Wimbledon: Monday's Order of Play

Wimbledon: Monday's Order of Play

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Order of play on the main showcourts on the first day of the June 23-July 6 Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina barely put a foot wrong as she recovered from a nervous start against the wily Tunisian.

Etiquette rules at Wimbledon

Etiquette rules at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Decorum reigns supreme at Wimbledon, a bastion of middle class gentility where the stiff upper lip never trembles on the hallowed centre court.

Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title

Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Second seed Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic Wimbledon final to claim a record 15th Grand Slam title.

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 9 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Big guns silenced, but celebrities pour in

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Big guns silenced, but celebrities pour in

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Rediff.com presents a glimpse of some of the famous faces that were spotted at The Championships.

Congratulate Sania on winning Wimbledon doubles title

Congratulate Sania on winning Wimbledon doubles title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis produced a stirring fightback to claim the Wimbledon women's doubles title under the Centre Court roof lights on Saturday.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.

Federer wins Wimbledon

Federer wins Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Federer has become the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval

Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval

Rediff.com18 May 2009

On Sunday, the most famous tennis court in the world had become an indoor arena for the first time in its 87-year existence, complete with a translucent roof and bright floodlights.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Love inspires Murray, Djokovic to Wimbledon semis

Love inspires Murray, Djokovic to Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic's girlfriends provide the players much needed inspiration the Wimbledon quarters on Wednesday.

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Murray roared to a second-round win over little-known German qualifier Oscar Otte.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar greets Federer at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Tendulkar greets Federer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

It was a meeting of legends and a rare photo op for all when Indian cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar met tennis great Roger Federer at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'The last few games obviously... you can feel that you're not coming back from it. I'm not used to that kind of situation, especially not here.'

Nadal loss sends shockwaves round Wimbledon

Nadal loss sends shockwaves round Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The untroubled advance of the heavy hitters at Wimbledon was spectacularly halted on Thursday when twice champion Rafa Nadal was bundled out by German qualifier Dustin Brown who played the match of his life.

Six Alex graces Wimbledon as Murray books semis spot

Six Alex graces Wimbledon as Murray books semis spot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Former Manchester United manager Six Alex Ferguson made a grand entry in the Royal Box on centre court to watch compatriot Andy Murray play Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-final showdown at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

As Russian Maria Sharapova and American Serena Williams get ready to slug it out in their big-ticket semi-final, records and history tells us who has had the upper hand.

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations after winning Wimbledon on Saturday was mostly due to her impassive personality but there was possibly also an air of inevitability about her triumph that made her react the way she did.