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French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

French Tennis wins appeal; Roland Garros centre court to get retractable roof

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The French Tennis Federation has welcomed the decision of a French tribunal to lift the suspension of plans to expand Roland Garros, the home of the French Open tournament.

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Murray must come back on Friday to earn a spot in the third round after an epic battle with Greek powerhouse Stefanos Tsitsipas

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet

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.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after Manuel Santana and Rafael Nadal.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatian partner Mate Pavic won the mixed doubles title of Wimbledon 2023.

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Wimbledon: Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Even though Carlos Alcaraz recently dethroned him from the top of the world rankings, Novak Djokovic is still considered the man to beat and still has the power to turn opponents into nervous wrecks.

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

First launched in 1924 and celebrating its centenary next year, the Wimbledon Ballot is intended to be the fairest means of obtaining tickets for The Championships.

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Djokovic was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale.

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Protesters briefly interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces on Court 18.

Tension of the first two sets caused body to cramp: Alcaraz

Tension of the first two sets caused body to cramp: Alcaraz

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'I would say the first set and the second set was really, really intense and I started to cramp in my arm.'

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon on Sunday to take part in All England Club's special celebration of 100 years of Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign in ruthless fashion by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

Wimbledon: Most painful defeat ever, says teary-eyed Jabeur

Wimbledon: Most painful defeat ever, says teary-eyed Jabeur

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

A crestfallen Ons Jabeur described Saturday's 6-4, 6-4 defeat by the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon singles final as the most painful of her career.

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Marketa Vondrousova plans to celebrate with beer and a new tattoo after becoming one of the most unlikely Wimbledon champions by beating Ons Jabeur in the final on Saturday.

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'Of course, you don't wish this on anyone. You want these terrible things to be able to finish as fast as possible for all the people in the world to have a chance to have a good life.'

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought back to upset Maria Sakkari and storm into the Wimbledon second round on a rainy Wednesday.

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'There are a number of unique challenges elite tennis players have to face. The game is gladiatorial in nature with nowhere for players to hide and no team mate or manager to help deflect the pressure.'

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Sinner stops Safiullin to move into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Sinner has made the most of a favourable draw at the grasscourt major this year

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Certainly the prospect of another showdown at the US Open in a few weeks is exciting, but whether or not 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic can stretch his career long enough to battle Carlos Alcaraz on a regular basis is questionable.