News for 'Wimbledon'

Sumit Nagal soars to career-high ranking

Sumit Nagal soars to career-high ranking

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 68

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-time champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Could French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko serve up another shock at Wimbledon this year? Or will world number one Angelique Kerber get her season back on track at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round

I do what I want, says Kyrgios after breaking Wimbledon dress code

I do what I want, says Kyrgios after breaking Wimbledon dress code

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios could not resist poking his nose at authority and Wimbledon's all-white clothing rules.

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alcaraz returns to action at this week's Cincinnati Open, where he can gain ground on the Serb and Italian Jannik Sinner.

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Alcaraz, winner of the last two Grand Slams at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, had made it to at least the quarter-final stage at every major in which he has competed since winning the US Open two years ago.

US Open 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

US Open 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2024 US

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 per cent

Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 per cent

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Wimbledon's prize money has trebled in the last decade.

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris major, Rafael Nadal's last Roland Garros triumph came in 2022.

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard also relishes the intense rivalry

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.

Federer picks his best Wimbledon match

Federer picks his best Wimbledon match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Nadal, Roger get in the groove for the Big W

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first US Open champion to successfully defend his title since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Tiger-tattooed Aryna Sabalenka clawed her way back from injury and disappointment to hoist the US Open trophy at last.

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

'Wish a bomb would explode on this club. A bomb should explode here'.

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: Guess the player

Wimbledon: Guess the player

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Check out the pictures below and identify the players.

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Controversy involving Wimbledon teen sensation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Brit player Harriet Dart left frustrated as mixed doubles partner teams up with 15-year-old Gauff

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Djokovic continues to lead ATP Rankings

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

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.'

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal reached his first final in two years on Saturday, beating qualifier Duje Ajdukovic

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.

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness

Olympics PIX: Djokovic eases past Nadal; Alcaraz through

Olympics PIX: Djokovic eases past Nadal; Alcaraz through

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Novak Djokovic beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Paris Olympics on Monday.

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his grip.'

Can the younger generation beat 'big three' at Wimbledon?

Can the younger generation beat 'big three' at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Since 2003, one of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray have won the title at Wimbledon, with the Swiss leading the way with eight titles.

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss the grasscourt season, including this month's Wimbledon qualifying tournament, after failing to recover from a left-thigh injury she suffered during last month's Italian Open.

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis.

Why Wimbledon lacks women's favourite

Why Wimbledon lacks women's favourite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The absence of expectant mother Serena Williams and a failure by any of the other top women to produce the kind of dominance the American seven-times champion has consistently delivered makes this year's Wimbledon the most open in years.

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

US Open: Nagal goes down to Griekspoor in Round 1

US Open: Nagal goes down to Griekspoor in Round 1

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Sumit Nagal crashed out of the US Open after suffering a straight-set defeat against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor in the first round. The 27-year-old Indian tennis ace, competing in his fourth Grand Slam this year, was beaten 1-6, 3-6, 6-7(6-8) late in the day at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The Indian jumped six places following his runner-up finish at the Perugia ATP Challenger tournament on Sunday.

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:

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with Sinner this year, recovered from a slow start to wrap up victory in three hours, 21 minutes and improve his head-to-head record with the Italian to 6-4.

Match-fixing clouds over Wimbledon tie

Match-fixing clouds over Wimbledon tie

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

For the first time, Wimbledon have been officially linked to suspicious betting patterns.