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Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Serena Williams beat Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

What makes Murray the big favourite to win Wimbledon

What makes Murray the big favourite to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic will not be the only man experiencing something new on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Sunday -- for the first time Britain's Andy Murray will start a Grand Slam final as favourite after crushing Tomas Berdych in the semis.

Rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The grasscourt Grand Slam is expected to be badly disrupted with showers forecast for much of the opening week.

Federer retains Wimbledon crown

Federer retains Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2004

Wimbledon: After the shockwaves, Serena restores order

Wimbledon: After the shockwaves, Serena restores order

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

No current athlete in the world of sport can match the 31-year-old for reliability at present and the American, despite a brief blip, eased past Luxembourg's Mandy Minella 6-1, 6-3.

Federer eases past friend Melzer into Wimbledon quarters

Federer eases past friend Melzer into Wimbledon quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Six-times champion Roger Federer showed a ruthless streak against one of his best friends on tour when he destroyed Austrian Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 for a place in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Monday.

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at celebs who visited Wimbldeon to catch tennis action.

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Launching outrageous winners left, right and centre, obscure Czech Lukas Rosol rocked Wimbledon's Centre Court to its foundations on Thursday by winning a final-set shootout after dusk against twice former champion Rafa Nadal.

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Czech Lukas Rosol beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon second round to complete one of the biggest ever upsets on Thursday.

Federer storms into fifth Wimbledon final

Federer storms into fifth Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Roger Federer stormed into his fifth successive Wimbledon final with a 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 humbling of France's Richard Gasquet.

Japan's Nishikori pulls out of Wimbledon with calf strain

Japan's Nishikori pulls out of Wimbledon with calf strain

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori pulled out of Wimbledon before his second round match on Wednesday after failing to recover from a calf strain.

Marray fever hits Wimbledon after doubles success

Marray fever hits Wimbledon after doubles success

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Jonathan Marray kicked off what could be a weekend of national euphoria for British tennis when he became the first home player since 1936 to win the Wimbledon men's doubles title with Danish partner Frederik Nielsen.

The 'big boys' who took a beating at Wimbledon

The 'big boys' who took a beating at Wimbledon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Wimbledon has witnessed some seismic shocks down the years but few could top twice champion Rafael Nadal's elimination at the hands of Lukas Rosol, a Czech ranked 100th in the world.

Special: Relive Federer's super 8 Wimbledon titles

Special: Relive Federer's super 8 Wimbledon titles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Here is a break-up of how the modern tennis great got to his 8 victories at the hallowed turf of the All England Club

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defence.

PIX: Nadal survives Kyrgios test in Wimbledon thriller

PIX: Nadal survives Kyrgios test in Wimbledon thriller

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

It was the best match of Wimbledon's opening week as, amongst the expected histrionics, both men hit the heights with some relentlessly powerful and accurate serving in particular.

Will Roger Federer win Wimbledon again?

Will Roger Federer win Wimbledon again?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Roger Federer left wondering if he can conquer Wimbledon again.

Images from day seven at Wimbledon

Images from day seven at Wimbledon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Images from day seven of the 2010 Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

A look at Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

A look at Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Factbox on Novak Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

Wimbledon Images: Djokovic, Federer have it easy

Wimbledon Images: Djokovic, Federer have it easy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic motored into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a quick-fire 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Germany's Florian Mayer on Wednesday.

Livid Karlovic accuses Wimbledon officials of bias

Livid Karlovic accuses Wimbledon officials of bias

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic called Wimbledon's credibility into question and accused line judges of bias after he was foot-faulted "11 times" in his second-round defeat by Andy Murray on Thursday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Federer wins fourth Wimbledon title

Federer wins fourth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

The Swiss ace became only the third man in the professional era to win four Wimbledon singles titles in a row when he beat Rafael Nadal in the final.

Wimbledon: Bartoli routs Lisicki to win maiden title

Wimbledon: Bartoli routs Lisicki to win maiden title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Marion Bartoli overwhelmed an out of sorts Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-4 on a sun-drenched Centre Court to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.

Wimbledon to test retractable roof in May

Wimbledon to test retractable roof in May

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Wimbledon will open its doors to the public on May 17 to test its new retractable roof on Centre Court, organisers said. The All England Club will hold the ticketed event five weeks before the start of the grasscourt Grand Slam in June.

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.

Sharapova, Kvitova and Lisicki in Wimbledon semis

Sharapova, Kvitova and Lisicki in Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Maria Sharapova powered into the Wimbledon semi-finals with an awesome display every bit as spectacular as the thunder claps that rattled the All England Club on Tuesday. The Russian fifth seed, the stand-out name in an unfamiliar looking last eight, roared to a 6-1, 6-1 win over shell-shocked Dominika Cibulkova under Centre Court's roof and now only wildcard Sabine Lisicki stands between Sharapova and her first final here since she won the tournament in 2004.

F1 champion Hamilton refused entry to Wimbledon's Royal Box

F1 champion Hamilton refused entry to Wimbledon's Royal Box

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

F1 champion Hamilton misses final over dress code hitch.

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Serena set up mouth-watering semis clash

Wimbledon: Sharapova, Serena set up mouth-watering semis clash

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova made it a remarkable 20 victories from 23 grand slam quarter-finals but was pushed all the way at Wimbledon on Tuesday by feisty American Coco Vandeweghe before emerging a 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-2 winner.

Tradition and innovation collide at Wimbledon

Tradition and innovation collide at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Wimbledon's aim is to create a timeless, relaxed atmosphere "like a walk in an English country garden."

Barty sees off Siniakova challenge to stroll into Wimbledon fourth round

Barty sees off Siniakova challenge to stroll into Wimbledon fourth round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'I'm very privileged to be in the second week of Wimbledon again. This is genuinely one of my favourite weeks of the year so to be prolonging my stay is a lot of fun but I'm looking forward to the challenge.'

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The showdown will see world number one Serena Williams try to equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while Angelique Kerber will seek to become the first German woman to lift the Wimbledon singles crown since her idol Graf 20 years ago.

Nadal ends Agassi saga at Wimbledon

Nadal ends Agassi saga at Wimbledon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Rafael Nadal beat Andre Agassi 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the third round.

Familiar feel to Wimbledon's men

Familiar feel to Wimbledon's men

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Champion Roger Federer faces Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean for the first time in more than three years today with a place in the Wimbledon final at stake.

Agassi says goodbye to Wimbledon

Agassi says goodbye to Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The Las Vegan waved farewell to the event he won in 1992 with a sad smile and a lump in his throat