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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: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the evening session, men's third seed Alexander Zverev and women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula were forced off the court mid-match due to rain and the threat of lightning.

Fernandez routs Kalinskaya for biggest win of career

Fernandez routs Kalinskaya for biggest win of career

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Leylah Fernandez earned the biggest win of her career as she beat Anna Kalinskaya in the Washington Open final on Sunday.

Bopanna shines in Stuttgart; Bhambri falls early

Bopanna shines in Stuttgart; Bhambri falls early

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Rohan Bopanna teamed up with Belgium's Sander Gille to enter the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 Boss Open in Stuttgart

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Wimbledon 2025: Balaji and Reyes-Varela enter Round 2

Wimbledon 2025: Balaji and Reyes-Varela enter Round 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Wimbledon: N Sriram Balaji enters second round in men's doubles

French Open: Bhambri-Galloway stun seventh seeds Mektic-Venus

French Open: Bhambri-Galloway stun seventh seeds Mektic-Venus

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway advanced to the third round of the French Open men's doubles with a thrilling three-set victory over seventh seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.

Putintseva asks to purge 'dangerous' spectator

Putintseva asks to purge 'dangerous' spectator

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

A visibly emotional Putintseva lost 6-0, 6-0, in a match lasting only 44 minutes.

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

American tennis great Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January to officially flag off a major pickleball event in India.

Sizzling Swiatek storms into maiden Wimbledon final

Sizzling Swiatek storms into maiden Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The 35th-ranked Bencic did not do a lot wrong but was broken twice in the first set and three times in the second as a sizzling Swiatek brought her A-game to what turned into a one-sided contest.

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs with critics on social media. The Australian has not been shy to express an opinion.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

Verbeek-Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Verbeek-Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday, defeating Britain's Joe Salisbury and Brazilian Luisa Stefani 7-6(3), 7-6(3).

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Eugenie Bouchard's best year was 2014 when she reached the semi-finals of the French and Australian Opens, and the final of Wimbledon.

Osaka shimmers to set up last-16 Gauff meet

Osaka shimmers to set up last-16 Gauff meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'I'm pleased. It's not a journey I pictured, but I'm glad to be living it.'

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sabalenka relied on her trademark powerful serve to hold firm in the key moments, winning two tiebreaks to take her tally to 18 for the season, the most by any women's singles player in the professional era.

Fritz defends Eastbourne title

Fritz defends Eastbourne title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I just love it here. Every year I come here and it's such a good week.'

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We heard it was like the Hollywood of mixed doubles.'

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Aryna Sabalenka inched closer to becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win consecutive US Open titles.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Teenager Andreeva marches into Wimbledon last 16

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary Big Four

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary "Big Four"

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis' "Big Four", said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Boisson goes from crowdfunding to bumper pay day in Paris

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.

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

Alcaraz rallies to move into French Open quarter-finals

Alcaraz rallies to move into French Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'I tried to calm myself as I was mad, angry and talking not really good things. I'm really happy not to let those thoughts play against me.'

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

When fans turn toxic: Player breaks her silence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

British number two Katie Boulter has received death threats to herself and members of her family after matches as players are increasingly subjected to online abuse through direct messages.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Madison Keys fought off a late challenge from fellow American Hailey Baptiste to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory at Roland Garros on Monday.

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a heartfelt return to Centre Court on Saturday, surprising and delighting fans at the Wimbledon women's final-her first at the event since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic was given an early scare but continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title by beating Italian Flavio Cobolli.

Bopanna-Pavlasek knocked out of Rome Masters

Bopanna-Pavlasek knocked out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com13 May 2025

With Bopanna's defeat, India's challenge has ended in the elite clay-court tournament.

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.