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Krawczyk-Skupski defend Wimbledon title

Krawczyk-Skupski defend Wimbledon title

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Krawczyk and Skupski became the first pair to successfully defend the mixed doubles title at the All England Club since Czech brother-sister duo Cyril Suk and Helena Sukova in 1997.

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

While play resumed on Court One, it remained suspended on Centre, until, somewhat bizarrely, the roof, completed in a blaze of publicity in 2009, was re-opened and the match resumed after a 70-minute hiatus.

Roland Garros just got richer

Roland Garros just got richer

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year.

Diallo wins maiden ATP Tour title; Mertens downs Ruse

Diallo wins maiden ATP Tour title; Mertens downs Ruse

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

MERTENS OVERPOWERS RUSE TO WIN FIRST GRASS TITLE

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's final when she surged back to beat third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina.

Wimbledon: Most painful defeat ever, says teary-eyed Jabeur

Wimbledon: Most painful defeat ever, says teary-eyed Jabeur

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

A crestfallen Ons Jabeur described Saturday's 6-4, 6-4 defeat by the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon singles final as the most painful of her career.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Alcaraz wins 3-hour thriller to reach Queen's quarters

Alcaraz wins 3-hour thriller to reach Queen's quarters

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz was pushed all the way by fellow-Spaniard Jaume Munar in a thrilling contest

When Federer was denied entry into Wimbledon!

When Federer was denied entry into Wimbledon!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The 20-time Grand Slam champion was stopped by a security guard for not carrying his membership card.

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign in ruthless fashion by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sinner has made the most of a favourable draw at the grasscourt major this year

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could be serious contenders.

French Open 2025: Andreeva aims to keep momentum going

French Open 2025: Andreeva aims to keep momentum going

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Andreeva bids for Paris glory after stellar start to season

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

Bopanna-Ebden survive epic battle to progress at Wimbledon

Bopanna-Ebden survive epic battle to progress at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Bopanna and Ebden next meet the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Bart Stevens.

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Zverev had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle this month after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Injured Murray targets Wimbledon return

Injured Murray targets Wimbledon return

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Andy Murray said he remains on course to play at Wimbledon even though he is still being hampered by an abdominal injury

Prize pot at the 2025 French Open

Prize pot at the 2025 French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Significant pay hikes at the Grand Slams were central to the demands of the world's top players in their letter to the four majors recently.

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

From Grand Slam champions to Olympic gold medalists, some of the world's most iconic athletes brought their signature style to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

PIX: Maria shocks Keys with Queen's masterclass; meets Anisimova in final

PIX: Maria shocks Keys with Queen's masterclass; meets Anisimova in final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

-German veteran Tatjana Maria defied the odds to move into the biggest final of her career when she stunned second seed and Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-3, 7-6(3) at the Queen's Club Championships on Saturday.

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Roger Federer is unlikely to play this year's Wimbledon as the Swiss great continues to recover from knee surgery, his coach Severin Luthi was quoted as saying in a Swiss newspaper.

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

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.

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.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Wimbledon: 'He's the favourite': New blood cautious of old guard!

Wimbledon: 'He's the favourite': New blood cautious of old guard!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is the new big thing in men's tennis but says Novak Djokovic remains the favourite.

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

Murray in smashing form ahead of Wimbledon!

Murray in smashing form ahead of Wimbledon!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Andy Murray ramped up his preparations for Wimbledon by beating Frenchman Arthur Cazaux in the Nottingham Open final.

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Ons Jabeur, who is known as the 'Minister of Happiness' back home in Tunisia, is hoping she can live up to that moniker by becoming the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title -- and where better to achieve that feat than Wimbledon.

Will Becker be allowed at Wimbledon again?

Will Becker be allowed at Wimbledon again?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The former tennis great had won his first Wimbledon final in 1985 aged 17 becoming the youngest and first unseeded player to claim the men's singles title. He went on to two win more Wimbledon titles.

Kvitova warms up for Wimbledon with German Open title

Kvitova warms up for Wimbledon with German Open title

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Kvitova and Vekic had played twice on Saturday after a rain delay on Friday but it was the Czech who did not drop a set in the entire tournament.

Alcaraz survives scare in grasscourt return at Queen's

Alcaraz survives scare in grasscourt return at Queen's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz got his grasscourt campaign up and running with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over Australian Adam Walton

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Protesters briefly interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces on Court 18.

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of adhering to the all-white dress code

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

It was billed as the battle of the 20-year-olds but Carlos Alcaraz pulled rank on his childhood buddy Holger Rune to enter the Wimbledon semifinals.

Bopanna-Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon

Bopanna-Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old Bopanna and 35-year-old Ebden, who claimed two doubles titles on the ATP Tour earlier this year, will next face the unseeded British pair of Jacob Fearnley and Johannus Monday on Sunday.

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Meet the men ready to crash the French Open party

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As the spotlight shines on Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam, a determined group of challengers is quietly preparing to shake up the draw.