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Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former finalist looks to end his long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title.

ATP Finals: Ailing Alcaraz outclasses Rublev

ATP Finals: Ailing Alcaraz outclasses Rublev

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz made light of feeling under the weather as he dispatched Russia's Andrey Rublev in impressive fashion to revive his ATP Finals hopes on Wednesday.

Tennis calendar is 'killing us'

Tennis calendar is 'killing us'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said a tight tennis calendar makes it difficult for players to stay motivated throughout the year and increases the risk of injuries.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Ruud upsets Djokovic to join Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo final

Ruud upsets Djokovic to join Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Casper Ruud stunned top seed Novak Djokovic 6-4 1-6 6-4 in a thrilling Monte Carlo Masters semi-final on Saturday, avenging his loss in last year's French Open final to set up a title clash with twice champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Alexander Zverev into ATP Finals semis after straight sets win over Carlos Alcaraz

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.

ATP Finals: Fritz fizzles out, Sinner cruises to victory

ATP Finals: Fritz fizzles out, Sinner cruises to victory

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner made it two wins out of two at the ATP Finals as he fought off Taylor Fritz in a high-octane clash inside the Inalpi Arena on Tuesday.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Team Europe and Team World are tied at 2 after one day of the Laver Cup after play opened Friday in Berlin.

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz will face German Alexander Zverev or two-time runner-up Casper Ruud of Norway on Sunday.

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

French Open: Zverev downs de Minaur; faces Ruud in semis

French Open: Zverev downs de Minaur; faces Ruud in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev kept his bid for an elusive first Grand Slam title alive by reaching a fourth straight semi-final at the French Open

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at Mexican Open

Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at Mexican Open

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Stefanos Tsitsipas has pledged to donate $1000 for every ace he hits during the Mexican Open tennis tournament to help with the reconstruction of Acapulco following the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis last October.

PIX: Schmeichel saves Celtic; Villa edge Leipzig

PIX: Schmeichel saves Celtic; Villa edge Leipzig

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic played out a lifeless 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel producing the match's memorable moment with a late save.

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Rediff.com24 May 2024

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals.

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sweltering heat gripped the second-round action at the US Open on Wednesday

Have Malaika-Arjun Broken Up?

Have Malaika-Arjun Broken Up?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Speculation around Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor's relationship status is reaching new heights on the Internet.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Last year's runner-up and seventh seed Ruud will now advance to the semi-finals, where he could face fourth seed Alexander Zverev or 11th seed Alex de Minaur.

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday

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.

Rublev wins Swedish Open; Novak to skip Canadian Masters

Rublev wins Swedish Open; Novak to skip Canadian Masters

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Russian Andrey Rublev beat Norwegian top seed Casper Ruud

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

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

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

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

Manipur: After multiple attacks, commando units to be relocated

Manipur: After multiple attacks, commando units to be relocated

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Manipur government's security advisor Kuldiep Singh on Thursday said the current locations of the three state police commando units in violence-hit Moreh town were unsuitable, making them vulnerable targets.

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic said he has been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee for a couple of weeks.

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Sinner first Italian to become World No 1

Sinner first Italian to become World No 1

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'I'm happy to be part of this Italian movement. People, they start to play tennis now more and more, which is great to see. I think that's the most important.'

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Zverev and Rublev among dark horses for French Open

British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

British wildcard Liam Broady claimed the biggest win of his career and the biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023 when he stunned Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-0 in front of a delirious Centre Court crowd.

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Olympics: Alcaraz, Djokovic in semis; Swiatek, Zverev out

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has made it to the semi-finals on his Olympic Games debut.

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva