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Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Serena Williams beat Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday.

Ramkumar rallies to enter final of Eckental Challenger

Ramkumar rallies to enter final of Eckental Challenger

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan fought back from a set down to beat Germany's Marvin Moller 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 and enter the final of the Eckental Challenger tennis tournament, in Eckental, Germany, on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The trials for the wrestling World Championships will be held on August 25-26 in Patiala, the ad-hoc panel announced on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty around the selection competition.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal take to Rod Laver Arena to reprise one of the great sporting rivalries of the modern age on Sunday, a fitting climax to an Australian Open which has sent tennis back to the future.

PHOTOS: Celebrities glamour-up Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Celebrities glamour-up Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

As the stars of tennis sweat it out in pursuit of the Wimbledon Championship crown at the resplendent All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, stars of another planet descend on venue and watch their favourites in action.

Djokovic on a mission as he glides past Anderson

Djokovic on a mission as he glides past Anderson

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

So Djokovic will certainly not be letting his guard slip when he plays American Denis Kudla on Friday.

Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Ethics panel recommends expelling Mahua Moitra from LS, Cong MP votes in favour

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

According to sources, Preneet Kaur, a Congress MP, is believed to have voted in support of the report.

Big ticket showdowns on Day 1 at US Open

Big ticket showdowns on Day 1 at US Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Top-seeded world number ones Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic help launch the US Open tennis championships on Monday's opening day of the year's final Grand Slam.

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Tuesday.

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Didn't say no to IPL matches in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

"We did not say no to IPL. We just said we cannot give drinking water for IPL," Fadnavis said.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Nadal takes centre stage on Wednesday ahead of Kyrgios clash

Nadal takes centre stage on Wednesday ahead of Kyrgios clash

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The volatile 17th seed had a quiet evening by his standards in his opening match on Monday, with just the one violation for unsportsmanlike behaviour when he asked spectator, in no uncertain terms, to be quiet while he was serving.

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The world number one opens his defence against Alexander Bublik, a lucky loser ranked 134, on Centre Court in front of his home fans on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

World No 5 Roger Federer's possible records aside, it is the first time since 2003 that the semis have featured four men outside the top four in the world rankings.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching 12th French Open, is injury free and last year was a whisker away from reaching the final.

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.

Mertens races to victory in Shenzhen season opener

Mertens races to victory in Shenzhen season opener

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Home favourite Zhang Shuai looked in complete control as she dismissed Magda Linette 6-4 6-2.

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Launching outrageous winners left, right and centre, obscure Czech Lukas Rosol rocked Wimbledon's Centre Court to its foundations on Thursday by winning a final-set shootout after dusk against twice former champion Rafa Nadal.

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

Wimbledon PIX: Pliskova rallies past Sabalenka to set up Barty final

Wimbledon PIX: Pliskova rallies past Sabalenka to set up Barty final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Images from Day 10 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Thursday.

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns was cleared by a London court on Monday of perjury and perverting the course of justice relating to a libel case three years ago.

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations after winning Wimbledon on Saturday was mostly due to her impassive personality but there was possibly also an air of inevitability about her triumph that made her react the way she did.

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

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.'

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Zverev wins Tokyo Games men's singles gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-1 to become the first German man to win a singles Olympic gold.

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.

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Fifteen-year-old Cori Gauff clawed her way back from a set and 5-2 down and saved two match points to beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 on Friday and reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Alexis Olympia Ohanian donned braids with white beads on them, just as her mother Serena did when she first won the US Open as a teenager in 1999.

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'The last few games obviously... you can feel that you're not coming back from it. I'm not used to that kind of situation, especially not here.'

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Praful Patel, said that he has absolutely no interest in holding any position in the national football body

Wimbledon: Can claymaster Nadal improve his record on grass?

Wimbledon: Can claymaster Nadal improve his record on grass?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

World No.1 Rafael Nadal will begin his Wimbledon campaign against Slovakian Martin Klizan on Centre Court on Tuesday hoping to ease the painful memories of his past two years in southwest London.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The high court had on September 23 stayed the TTFI's rule mandating compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp for selection in international events and had asked the Centre to conduct an inquiry into Batra's complaint against the sports body. On Friday, the court was informed by the Centre's counsel Apoorv Kurup that the enquiry report was ready and the judge asked them to file it in a sealed cover before it.

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The 20-year-old, free of a shoulder injury that forced her out of qualifying for last week's Hobart tournament, won her first match at the Australian Open at her fourth attempt with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Germany's Annika Beck.