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Clijsters beats Garbin in Brisbane opener

Clijsters beats Garbin in Brisbane opener

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

US Open champion Kim Clijsters began her 2010 season with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 victory over Italian Tathiana Garbin in the first round of the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Pathetic, hopeless: The words that galvanised the WI at Gabba

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Test match cricket is never easy ... when you have a guy disrespecting West Indies, and us players that are playing, it is hurtful.'

Brisbane International: Paes-Dlouhy in semis

Brisbane International: Paes-Dlouhy in semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the semi-finals of the doubles event of the ATP Brisbane International after getting a walk over from the local pair of Ashley Fisher and Stephen Huss on Thursday.

Rusty Serena marches on at Brisbane International

Rusty Serena marches on at Brisbane International

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams showed plenty of rust in her first competitive outing of the year ahead of the Australian Open, but battled through to defeat Andrea Petkovic in straight sets at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Djokovic to launch Aus Open defence in Brisbane

Djokovic to launch Aus Open defence in Brisbane

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Serbia's Novak Djokovic will launch his Australian Open defence at next year's Brisbane International, a new event that has been added to the tennis calendar.

Nadal overcomes early setback to defeat Bergs in Rome

Nadal overcomes early setback to defeat Bergs in Rome

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nadal was given a stiff test by the 24-year-old in a match which lasted almost three hours on centre court, and now faces Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz.

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk set the IPL alight with his smashing performance with the bat for Delhi Capitals, hitting 330 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 234.

Mauresmo, Tsonga claw back in Brisbane

Mauresmo, Tsonga claw back in Brisbane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Amelie Mauresmo and her French compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga both fought back from the brink of defeat to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

'I must give a shout-out to the doctor'

'I must give a shout-out to the doctor'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'I wasn't even coming out to the ground.' 'He told me to come to the ground, even if it's just to support the guys.' 'I came and he did something to my toe. I don't know what he did, but something worked.'

Murray to face Dolgopolov in Brisbane final

Murray to face Dolgopolov in Brisbane final

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

A merciless Andy Murray subjected Australia's Bernard Tomic to a 6-3, 6-2 thrashing on Saturday to deflate local fans and set up an intriguing final with Alexandr Dolgopolov at the Brisbane International.

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza began the 2015 season and her partnership with Su-Wei Hsieh with a hard fought 7-5, 6-3 win over Jarmila Gajdosova and Ajla Tomljanovic, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.

When snake stopped a tennis match!

When snake stopped a tennis match!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of the Brisbane International on Saturday, but not before a hissing intruder slithered onto the court and briefly halted play.

Australia's Wade hits maiden ODI ton in Brisbane romp

Australia's Wade hits maiden ODI ton in Brisbane romp

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Australia's Matthew Wade struck his maiden one-day century to help secure a comprehensive 92-run victory over a disjointed Pakistan in the first one-day international in Brisbane on Friday.

Brisbane International: Clijsters injured, Murray beats Baghdatis

Brisbane International: Clijsters injured, Murray beats Baghdatis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Kim Clijsters suffered an injury scare ahead of her Australian Open defence when she was forced to retire from her Brisbane International semi-final against Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova on Friday.

Photos: Sri Lanka ease past India in Brisbane

Photos: Sri Lanka ease past India in Brisbane

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

India's tri-series campaign was thrown into disarray as they lost Sri Lanka by 51 runs in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Cameron Green said that his body is in great shape, where he can contribute well as a bowler

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason Kubler 7-5, 6-3 in the first round

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Australian Open: All eyes on these 3 women

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Nadal can't be written off just yet, says Djokovic

Nadal can't be written off just yet, says Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafael Nadal to be at his competitive best at the Australian Open next month despite a hip injury that wiped out the veteran Spaniard's 2023 season.

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26, but for us the tour is still on, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary, Sanjay Patel.

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach semis in Brisbane

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach semis in Brisbane

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Ana Ivanovic recovered from an awful start to beat Kaia Kanepi at the Brisbane International on Thursday and remain on track for a glamour meeting with Maria Sharapova.

Soderling overpowers Roddick to win Brisbane title

Soderling overpowers Roddick to win Brisbane title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Top seed Robin Soderling underlined his credentials as an Australian Open contender by overpowering defending champion Andy Roddick 6-3, 7-5 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday.

CLT20: Formidable CSK looking to seal semis berth against Brisbane

CLT20: Formidable CSK looking to seal semis berth against Brisbane

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The MS Dhoni-led CSK is on top of Group 'B' and will eye a hat-trick of victories and seal a semi-final spot when they square off against Brisbane Heats of Australia in Ranchi on Saturday.

Defending champion Roddick rolls on at Brisbane

Defending champion Roddick rolls on at Brisbane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Defending champion Andy Roddick weathered an early onslaught from hard-hitting Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov before steamrolling him 6-4 6-1 to book a quarter-final place at the Brisbane International on Wednesday.

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

CWI also handed 25-year-old Barbados fast bowler Chemar Holder a franchise contract.

Sharapova, Williams set to be fit for Brisbane

Sharapova, Williams set to be fit for Brisbane

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be fit to play at the Brisbane International, which begins this weekend, after injury scares, organisers said on Thursday.

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.

Azarenka mows down Lisicki to advance in Brisbane

Azarenka mows down Lisicki to advance in Brisbane

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Ever dissatisfied World No 1 Victoria Azarenka began her build-up to the Australian Open with an imposing 6-3, 6-3 victory over big-serving Sabine Lisicki in the Brisbane International second round on Wednesday.

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the title

My body simply won't allow me: Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

My body simply won't allow me: Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times, with his last victory coming in 2018.

Roddick downs Stepanek to claim Brisbane title

Roddick downs Stepanek to claim Brisbane title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

American Andy Roddick survived a determined fight back from defending champion Radek Stepanek to win the Brisbane International final on Sunday.

Clijsters, Henin to clash in Brisbane final

Clijsters, Henin to clash in Brisbane final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters steamrolled their semi-final opponents on Friday to set up a tantalising all-Belgian final at the Brisbane International. Henin, playing her first tournament in 20 months after coming out of retirement, crushed Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-2 in a little over then hour. Then Clijsters, who won last year's US Open after making her own fairytale comeback, demolished Germany's Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-2.

Clijsters storms into third round at Brisbane

Clijsters storms into third round at Brisbane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Belgium's US Open champion Kim Clijsters showed no mercy against her childhood friend Alicia Molik at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, whipping the Australian 6-0, 6-3 to cruise into the third round.

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Nic Pothas appointed as interim coach of Windies

WI pace sensation Joseph roped in by LSG as Wood's replacement

WI pace sensation Joseph roped in by LSG as Wood's replacement

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

West Indies pace sensation Shamar Joseph, who single-handedly won a Test against Australia last month, was on Saturday roped in by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming IPL season as replacement for England's Mark Wood.

Sania-Mattek lift 1st title of the season at Brisbane

Sania-Mattek lift 1st title of the season at Brisbane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Sania Mirza and her partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands had a superb start to the season as they lifted the WTA Brisbane International trophy.